4. Written Assignment: Your written assignment is near and dear to my heart! While the PALS model is different in several ways from the model I employ‚ its objectives are the same and its outcomes are significant enough to merit it being labeled a “best practice” by the U.S. Department of Education Program Effectiveness Panel. I hope that you will take the time to navigate and explore the PALS module in depth. It is a very valuable resource. IRIS Center Learning Module Paper Use the link
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MORALITY Moral decisions are made on the everyday aspects of life. A minority of moral decisions made are right and not all are wrong. In Relativism the idea that one’s beliefs and values are understood interns of one’s society‚ culture‚ or even one’s own individual values (Mosser‚ p.22).. There’s a possibility that some issues are wrong and some are right? In an article "Some Moral Minima‚" Lenn Goodman argues that there are certain things that are simply wrong like judging morals before we
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Moral Minima In the article “Some Moral Minima‚” Lee E. Goodman goes into depth in what he describes and defines to believe are four large acts of moral dilemma that are present in our society today. “(1) Genocide‚ politically induced famine‚ and germ warfare; (2) terrorism‚ hostage taking. And child warriors; (3) slavery‚ Polygamy‚ and incest; and (4) rape and female genital cutting.” (Goodman‚ 2010‚ pg 88) The four truths are described in detail and various ways when it comes to each cultures
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Relativism and Morality In "Some Moral Minima‚" Lenn Goodman argues that there are certain things that are simply wrong. Do you think Goodman is right? Using specific examples‚ explore the challenges Goodman presents to relativism. Determine whether you think there are such universal moral requirements‚ and defend your answer in a well-argued three-page paper. Your paper must be formatted according to APA (6th edition) style. You don’t need any sources other than the Goodman paper and the text
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Some Moral Minima (Goodman‚ L.E.‚ 2010) Christine Conklin SOC120 Instructor Getachew Wakgira May 10‚ 2013 Some Moral Minima (Goodman‚ L.E.‚ 2013) After reading “Some moral minima‚” I must agree with Lenn Goodman’s opinions. Though they reflect‚ to the extreme‚ his relativism‚ I agree the topics he chose are all wrong in the eyes of another culture’s virtues and morals. This is a difficult decision because‚ even if it is true that no norm can be made absolute unless some other is compromised
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The article “Some Moral Minima” by Lenn Goodman states many good arguments that something’s should be seen as moral wrong. I agree with his beliefs that he is discussing throughout this article. All members of a group should not be punished for their cultural differences. In this paper I will share and support my opinions of the arguments discussed in the article by Lenn Goodman. “Relativism is the idea that ones beliefs and values are understood in terms of ones society‚ culture or even ones own
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After reading “Some moral minima‚” I must say I have to agree with Lenn Goodman’s opinions. He argues that there are certain things that are simply wrong. Though they greatly reflect his relativism‚ I agree on the topics he chose are all wrong in the eyes of another culture’s morals and virtues. We as human beings‚ and the societies we constitute can be wrong. “Consent is a helpful marker‚ but neither necessary nor sufficient to legitimacy. Some whose interests are critically affected
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The Morally Right In “Some Moral Minima” I believe Lenn Goodman is right when he says certain things are simply wrong. I agree with Goodman on the issues he discusses such as slavery‚ genocide‚ terrorism‚ murder‚ rape‚ polygamy‚ and incest. I agree with Goodman on these issues because there is never a good time to kill for the sake of killing‚ rape for the sake of sex‚ or take ones rights away for the sake of gaining respect or wealth. Goodman basically discusses that every person whether
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The Good Society Volume 19‚ Number 1‚ 2010 E-ISSN: 1538-9731 Print ISSN: 1089-0017 DOI: 10.1353/gso.0.0097 Some Moral Minima Lenn E. Goodman Some years ago I took part in an international meeting of philosophers. Around 180 thinkers attended. Many took the occasion to showcase their values. Socialism was still much bruited in those days‚ and several speakers scrapped their prepared remarks to sing its praises. I admired Hilary Putnam’s courageous confession when he branded the socialist ideal
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MORALS Morals http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/kant-hume-morality/ Growing up I always was told to tell the truth‚ treat everyone how you would want to be treated and not to lie‚ cheat‚ or steal because these are morals I should live by. The definition of morals is a principle or habit with respect to right or wrong conduct. What is right and wrong‚ and who decides these rights and wrongs? I will go back and explore Kant and Locke to hopefully answer my questions. • The values people
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