...Writing Assignment #2 Immanuel Kant thought of a structural way of how people should morally behave, the Categorical Imperative. Kant believed that moral rules are absolute and needed to be followed by and for everyone to maintain order. There are two formulations to this, hypothetical imperatives and categorical imperatives. Hypothetical imperatives are things we should do in order to achieve our desires. If a person wanted to go to college, it is in their best interest to take the SAT. It is all hypothetical depending on your desire, but according to Kant, no matter what your desire is, you should help other people as part of his moral code. Moral requirements are considered categorical, the second formulation of Kant’s idea. The basics of categorical imperative is asking yourself, is the action I’m doing okay to become a universal law. With this principle, it limits everyone that follows it to be morally active. Kant provides a simple example, I ought to help someone that needs help because maybe I myself would need help and I would be grateful to receive the help. Kant’s universal rules include that lying should be strictly prohibited. If a lie was told, then according to the categorical imperative, lying would be done by everyone. A society full of liars would cause havoc and no one could trust each other, thus defeating the purpose of the categorical imperatives to keep everyone acting morally. A hypothetical was imposed, is lying to save someone’s life...
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...1- Throughout chapter three, Sophie talks about the facts that you exist. The idea that this fact depends on other facts, such as the fact that your parents existed? (24) Facts depend on other facts, which makes them contingent. With this being said then every fact would depend on several other facts that must be present. (for example, “The fact that I am male depends on certain other facts, such as my genetic makeup, and so on.”) On the other hand some facts are necessarily and not contingently. This is based on the idea of the Principle of Sufficient Reason that states that every truth is either necessary or contingent, but the principle it follows is neither. The idea is that God is the only being that necessarily exists. (26) Sophie stated it the best by saying “A necessary truth couldn’t conceivably be false. It is, in that sense, self-evident.” (27) There must be a reason for the truth of every fact. It is either based on the idea of the facts it lies upon itself or based on some other true facts. Oscar did not buy into any of this. He felt as though everything seemed to good to be true. How can all these facts just depend on each other but do not explain anything? David added that either God exists or the universe is inexplicable (28), which Oscar then agreed upon. However if the universe is not inexplicable, then God exists. Therefore, is the universe explicable? David made a good point by saying, “The belief in God is irrational, but now it looks as if the...
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...J.C Penney, as a retail management, is a succession of American mid-range department stores. The majority of its stores are located in the malls in some suburban districts. In year 2008, the company launched “American Living”, meanwhile, J.C Penney began to sell different kinds of cloth and shoes. Later in the summer of the same year, J.C Penney launched another brand “Linden Street”. In the following years, the company has introduced many brands. This essay will indicate how J.C Penney transforms price and brand image into new price strategy, new format, and new logo. In February 2012, Ron Johnson, CEO of the company, launched a new strategy, which is focusing on the brand image of its products. The company had “new logo, spokesperson, pricing strategy, investment in Martha Stewart Omni media and another designer partnership with Nanette Lenore” in only two months (Heller). The company was launching a new business plan to expand its market share. J.C Penney used this transformation to reach its long-run shareholder values. Ron Johnson and Michael Francis, president of J.C Penney, tried to open a new image of the company. J.C Penney started to launch its new price strategy this year. The company is “slashing prices up to 40% with to keep them that way year round” (Heller). With the decreasing price, J.C Penney could reach its customers’ expectation and is hopeful to invent its new brands to its market. Meanwhile, the company set the “best price” every...
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...Running head: PHILOSOPHY OF NURSING Assignment #2 Philosophy of Nursing Nursing 324 Athabasca University Submitted to: Karen Polowick Submitted by:kelly gagnon Student #: Date: September 7, 2010 Good title page in APA format with running head and complete information Philosophy of Nursing For centuries the development of nursing knowledge has been influenced by numerous theorists and their respective theories. These theories have influenced, and continue to influence, nursing education, practice and research. (Johnson & Webber, 2005) Although theorists have been the essence of sense-making in nursing, I believe all of us as nurses can, and should, be actively involved in the sense-making process. It is reasonable to think that each of us chose nursing because of some key beliefs or values that we possessed. These values and beliefs ultimately guide us in formulating our own definition of nursing and what we believe to be its primary goal. Many of the beliefs and values that we embrace are notably evident throughout the many nursing theories presented in the literature. That does not mean that we as nurses today cannot think outside of the boundaries of these theories. As Johnson & Webber (2005) writes, ‘…you may discover that you have a unique view of nursing…then perhaps you are being called to contribute…to the profession.’ (Johnson & Webber, 2005, pg. x) This paper will focus on my own personal view of nursing and the associated...
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...Upon completion of my degree, I plan on going to work at a preschool and continue my schooling to be a licensed teacher in order to get into an elementary school and be a Special Education teacher to 1st to 3rd grade. I would like to teach in a Title 1 school, the students are so appreciative of what you do for them and the teachers there are so supportive of their students and understanding and work so hard to help their students. I believe that this is a good fit for me because I have always wanted to work somewhere that I can give back more and do something that can make someone better. Teaching, in general, does give back in one way or another, however working with children that are underprivileged and come from broken homes and having to teach something is just something that I am very passionate. The United States is one of the most diverse countries in the world. It stands for reasons that, as educators, our classrooms will also be very diverse as well. In my opinion one, the most important groups are the students that come from low-income families. Every year low-income students struggle just to get the items off of their school list and get new clothes let alone any field trips or school lunches. Fortunately, many schools offer free school lunches and help to give their students backpacks filled with the supplies that they would need for the school year. We're at a time now where the majority of students going to schools come from low-income families. According to the...
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...My Personal Philosophy of Special Education Michelle Cushman EDU/301 3/28/2015 Jennifer Baker Bottom of Form Top of Form Bottom of Form My Personal Philosophy of Special Education As a Substitute Teacher Aide for the special education classes in my school district, I know what the special education students are going through because I was in special education classroom all my life expect for Math and special activities, when I was younger and I was always treated badly by other kids cause of my speech and hearing problems which I was mistreated and making fun of all the time. I had my family and two very special teachers in my elementary school and high school that helped guided me in the right direction of who I am today and to prove others wrong that I can do it. Once I start working as a Substitute teacher aide for the special education classrooms my whole life change for the better because I can help kids like myself to understand how important it is for them to reach their goals and once they do it the other kids will be prove wrong. Once I realized that I could make a difference in the lives of the students, I knew where I wanted to be with my goals. During my work experience, I noticed that hands-on learning helps the students to understand what they are learning about. If I were teaching the special need students, about the different holidays that are celebrated around the world. I would have a calendar, picture of the culture on the map where...
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...Essay PHIL 201 July 7, 2014 Essay After reading these pieces I concluded that the central theme is being awaken from a false reality but each piece differs in the action that follow the awakening. The Matrix is set in a futuristic setting, where the theory of being controlled by a massive computer is a real possibility. What I find most interesting is that Plato actually describes the concept of The Matrix, almost as if Plato’s dialogue was used an inspiration. In The Matrix and Plato’s dialogue, humans are not physically living the life they perceive as “real” but are stationary beings who are forced to live a false reality prescribe to them. This is where René Descartes’ excerpt differs from the previously mentioned. The person is aware of possibility that what he knows as true could be false, that how could we know if what we are living is done consciously or if our existence is but a dream. All of the excerpts also rely on the reasoning that the mind is the sole contributor of our existence and our physical senses only respond to what the mind knows. The differences in the readings is based on the actions or possible outcomes that occur once the awakening has taken place. In The Matrix, Neo decides to act and decides to embark on a journey to discover reality not being controlled by a computer. Plato’s dialogue is different because this is based on a hypothetically theory, so while there is no physically action the questions lies in how would people respond to...
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...REPORT MAY 1ST WEEK GOING BACK TO MANILA MAY 15 ITEM AT THE DIVISION OFFICE May 12-19 BRIGADA SKUELA. MAY 24- PARTY OF DR. PINASO. ‘Insert’ You can insert an object. ‘Properties’ You can adjust the properties of an object. ‘Switch to previous size.’ You can split screen to two and open another application. (This menu icon appears in the device supporting ‘Split screen’ only.) ‘More options’ You can call up the menu. (This menu icon disappears in some device.) Selecting Text To select a word or a paragraph, double tap the screen, and then move left/right points to precisely adjust the area you want to select. Cut/Copy/Paste Select a text, and the ‘Cut/Copy/Paste’ menu appears next to the text you selected. Choose ‘Paste’ on the menu after copying the selected text, and you can paste the selected text into the position where the cursor is. Font Formatting Click the ‘Properties’ icon in the Title bar after selecting text, and the Properties panel appears at the bottom of the screen. You can change the size, color, effect, font, background color, style, etc., of the text. Paragraph Formatting Click the ‘Properties’ icon in the Title bar after selecting text, and the Properties panel appears at the bottom of the screen. You can change the alignment, spacing, indentation, bullet points, etc., of the paragraph. Copying Formatting You can copy the formatting of fonts or paragraphs in the text and then apply it to another text. When selecting text, the Context menu appears next the...
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...Nursing and the Work Culture A work culture is the attitude and personality of a hospital unit, and I feel that a work culture can significantly influence patient care delivery. My preferred work culture would be one consisting of interprofessional collaboration, open communication, and positive attitudes. Teamwork is an essential component of nursing, and I would like to work on a unit in which teamwork is valued and put into practice. Communication is critical for a positive work culture, and I personally would like a culture in which the opinion of the staff is encouraged and valued. It is my philosophy that a positive work culture will positively affect patient moral, and this contributes to better patient outcomes. Nursing and the Environment and Society As a nurse, I feel as though my responsibility to the health and safety of others goes farther than the hospital of clinic I work in. “Nursing has a disciplinary goal to contribute to the health of individuals and the overall health of society,” (McCurry, Revell & Roy, 2009) and I believe nurses are obligated to promote health in their communities and nationwide. Since my philosophy of nursing is more than a profession and that is something that is focused on the commitment to public service, it would be unethical for me to ignore the health care needs of my community. As a nurse, it is very important that I aid in addressing the healthcare needs of my personal community and environment as well as society as a whole...
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...Personal Educational Philosophy Statement Deborah Castel University of West Florida Personal Educational Philosophy Statement People have many different views and ideas of what they see the purpose of education is and forming a philosophy of education is not as simple as it might sound. The purpose of education is to teach and expose students to knowledge. Developing a personal philosophy of education is important because it guides your instructional decisions and can provide stability, continuity, and long term guidance as a professional. There is not just one statement that defines the purpose of education and it isn't limited to just what one thinks. It is my belief that the purpose of education is not merely to teach students what our school districts what us to teach so they can pass these state and federal tests, but to ignite the minds of every child to be creative and analytical thinkers; to assist students in developing critical thinking skills and the value of reasoning for themselves; to develop a student's desire and ability to think and learn about the world around them; to teach and guide them in learning how to develop successful relationships that will enable them to work with their peers not only throughout their school years, but in life itself. The majority of learning does not really begin within the classroom, when a child enters school for the very first time. Many of life’s most important lessons are learned from our family members, from the communities...
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...Compensation Philosophy Assignment Wk 3 By Humberto Villagomez 5/29/2014 Compensation is the total amount of the monetary and non-monetary pay provided to an employee for his or her work. Compensation can be based on market research about the same worth of similar jobs in the marketplace, employee contributions, and accomplishments the availability of employees with similar skills. Compensation can also include payments such as bonuses, profit sharing , overtime pay, merit programs, or even sales commissions. Also compensation can come in non-monetary forms such as stock options, company paid housing, or company paid car. Compensation philosophies are created by the Human Resource Department in collaboration with other departments within the organization. This philosophy is based on many factors. These factors include Companies financial position, the size of the organization, objectives, compensation surveys, qualified applicants based on the economy and the organizations overall current circumstances. A good compensation philosophy supports the organization strategic plans, business goals, objectives, and reward strategies. Most compensation philosophies support the following: * Identify the organization pay systems or programs * Identify how pay systems help promote the organizations business strategy and human capital needs. * Good compensation systems attract more people to join the organization. * Motivate employees to perform at their best. ...
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...Personal Philosophy Statement of Early Childhood Education Name Lecturer University Due date Abstract This essay is my personal philosophy statement on early childhood education which represent my views on what should be done in the early childhood sector these include ;to impart fine morals and ideals in the children that I come into contact with, esteem each child and the families culture, beliefs, and race, make sure that the treatment I give to each child is fair to ensure that in each child the feeling of equality is developed, I will also have the community work with the families of the children and the educationists as a team, be a constant advocator of the kids, maintain an environment full of fun, interesting and still safe for the children, and to exhaust all avenues prior to making a decision concerning a child. This philosophy that I have presented will ensure that all families feel at home, every child comfortable, and the stakeholders desire to work as a team to make sure the optimal level of a child’s development is reached. My personal philosophy has been shaped over time and it is: to impart fine morals and ideals in the children that I come into contact with; esteem each child and the families culture, beliefs, and race; make sure that the treatment I give to each child is fair to ensure that in each child the feeling of equality is developed; I will also have the community work with the families of the children and the educationists as a team; be a...
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...Project Gutenberg's The Essays of Montaigne, Complete, by Michel de Montaigne This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.net Title: The Essays of Montaigne, Complete Author: Michel de Montaigne Release Date: September 17, 2006 [EBook #3600] Last Updated: September 5, 2012 Language: English Character set encoding: US-ASCII *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE ESSAYS OF MONTAIGNE, COMPLETE *** Produced by David Widger ESSAYS OF MICHEL DE MONTAIGNE Translated by Charles Cotton Edited by William Carew Hazlitt 1877 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTENTS PREFACE THE LETTERS OF MONTAIGNE I. — To Monsieur de MONTAIGNE II. — To Monseigneur, Monseigneur de MONTAIGNE. III. — To Monsieur, Monsieur de LANSAC, IV. — To Monsieur, Monsieur de MESMES, Lord of Roissy and Malassize, Privy V. — To Monsieur, Monsieur de L'HOSPITAL, Chancellor of France VI. — To Monsieur, Monsieur de Folx, Privy Councillor, to the Signory of Venice. VII. — To Mademoiselle de MONTAIGNE, my Wife. VIII. — To Monsieur DUPUY, IX. — To the Jurats of Bordeaux. X. — To the same. XI. — To the same. XII. — XIII. — To Mademoiselle PAULMIER. XIV. — To the KING, HENRY IV. XV. — To the same. XVI. — To the Governor...
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...AFFINITY PLUS (A): 1. Evaluate Affinity’s MOE framework. In your view, is this system likely to be effective in delivering value to customers? If so, how? If not, why? Member, Organization, Employee MOE is a decision making filter used by A.P. in handling members’ loans when they get into financial trouble. This new approach has moved the strategy of the Credit Union from collecting payments (until 2002, performance was measured according to financials) to building relationships based on trust with the members. The stakeholders team at Affinity Plus has pushed the concept of members-first deeply throughout the organization, empowering employees to put member-owners’ interests ahead of either the organization’s interests or their own interests: what is best for customer is best for all. The system is very effective in delivering value to customers. CU is embarking on creating solutions for its members who are delinquent and financially troubled, instead of focusing on collecting payments by calling early or even sometimes aggressively. From the standpoint of CU, those members are solely in ill-health financially at the time of borrowing and their situation will recuperate in due course once they find a solution to help its member. At the end, customer will benefit from settling his delinquency by the help of his trusted CU. 2. In your view, is MOE likely to be effective in creating value for Affinity Plus? If so, what are the specific ways in which you expect MOE to...
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...AFFINITY PLUS (A): 1. Evaluate Affinity’s MOE framework. In your view, is this system likely to be effective in delivering value to customers? If so, how? If not, why? Member, Organization, Employee MOE is a decision making filter used by A.P. in handling members’ loans when they get into financial trouble. This new approach has moved the strategy of the Credit Union from collecting payments (until 2002, performance was measured according to financials) to building relationships based on trust with the members. The stakeholders team at Affinity Plus has pushed the concept of members-first deeply throughout the organization, empowering employees to put member-owners’ interests ahead of either the organization’s interests or their own interests: what is best for customer is best for all. The system is very effective in delivering value to customers. CU is embarking on creating solutions for its members who are delinquent and financially troubled, instead of focusing on collecting payments by calling early or even sometimes aggressively. From the standpoint of CU, those members are solely in ill-health financially at the time of borrowing and their situation will recuperate in due course once they find a solution to help its member. At the end, customer will benefit from settling his delinquency by the help of his trusted CU. 2. In your view, is MOE likely to be effective in creating value for Affinity Plus? If so, what are the specific ways in which you expect MOE to...
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