...Ability to present clear and concise information consistent with the targeted audience As the acting J1 and Staff officer for the Defense Intelligence Support Office-Afghanistan (DISO-A), I was required to present technical information in a variety of settings: through briefings, slide presentations, video teleconferences, Tandberg’s, meetings and/or emails for the Defense Forward Element (DFE), DISO-A Chief, Directorate Deployment Mission Managers (DDMM), Global Force Management Office, Deployment Readiness Center and J1 Rear. I also provided information via VTC and Tandberg on a weekly basis to the Staff Components at the Defense Intelligence Agency reference all personnel actions and status. Experience in reviewing and editing complex material As the Security Specialist, in my current organization, I am responsible for researching and analyzing Industrial and Special Security policies, thus advising management on compliance issues. In my capacity as A Cryptologic Technician Administrative Assistant, I had the opportunity to research and review classified documents and reports to make final determinations from protected disclosure. As the Staff Officer for DISO-A, I was responsible for reviewing and editing all award submissions, appraisals, extension request and any/all personal action request. Experience in managing projects As the Staff Officer for (DISO-A), I was responsible for developing and managing the implementation of submitting the NATO Medal...
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...Business Enterprise April 24, 2011 Entrepreneurial Leadership 2 The Abstract It takes the right leadership to inspire a team and an organization. Having a successful business depends on having a great leader who can provide guidance. This paper will discuss the hybrid/philosophy I created including the new definition of entrepreneurial leaderhsip presented in Understanding Entreprenuerial Leadership in today’s Dyanamic Market. I will also describe what type of leaders thrives in organizations. I will then evaluate the Small Business Administration and SCORE and explain which resource is most useful in businesses. Lastly, I will create a list of leadership best practices. Hybrid Theory/ Philosphy 3 In creating a hybrid theory/ philosphy, I had to put a considerable amount of thought into it and the result was everything in business is driven by people. I will begin by definining what is considered to be the new definition of entrepreneurial leadership. According to Fernard and Soloman (2003), Entreprenurial leadership is one of an enterprising, transformational leader who operates in a dynamic market that offers lucrative opportunities. With this being said, to be successful starting a business it will take continuous innovation and creativity because the mindset has to be “what is good for our customers today, will not be good for our customers tomorrow” due to the expectation of our customers constantly changing. Next, as an entrepreneurial...
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...Epistemology Schools Paper Arika Boyd PHL/215 Dixie Hoyt 09/15/09 Epistemology or theory of knowledge is a branch of philosophy related to the scope and nature of knowledge. The subject focuses on examining the nature of knowledge, and how it relates to beliefs, justification, and truth. Epistemology contract with the means of production of knowledge, as well as skepticism about different knowledge claims. The question is what does people Know? The core of this questions and area of study is Skepticism, in which there have been many approaches involved in trying to disprove a particular form of this school. This paper will discuss the Epistemology school of Skepticism, the contributors whom created the school; the evolution of how the school grew out of it’s the original field of Epistemology, and a few examples of real-life applications pertaining to the school. Epistemology arisen either in defense of or in opposition to certain forms of skepticism. Skepticism is an attitude of doubt and uncertainty as expressed in everyday language and an identifiable school of thought in history ideas. It’s most general sense refers to doubt, disbelief, uncertainty, suspension of judgment, and rejection of knowledge. It is the doctrine that true knowledge in a particular area is uncertain and argues that beliefs in something does not justify that an assertion of knowledge on the particular subject. It also is characterized by its opposition to dogmatism in which...
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...Ethical Essay Mark Best ETH/316 University of Pheonix Ethics is a division of philosphy that deals with human behaviors. There are many different theories that have existed throughout history. An ethical theory must consider and take into account what makes the “right” dicisions different from the “wrong” decision. Ethical behavior has been defined by a lot of different people and organization of the history of the world, but still some actions are argued as to whether or not they are ethical or even moral. Plato’s view of ethics was that it had to do with the arrangement of the human soul. He believe that every human sould consisted of three parts, the rational, spiritual, and passionate. For a person to commit ethical behavior Plato believed that the soul must be properly organized. This meant that the reason must command, organized, and focus the other two parts of the soul. If this was done, then one sought general good and not flights of fancy. Religions such as Christianity have come up with theories about ethics as well. Christians have theorized that “human souls desire the good, found only in God.” This good is supposed to be “unchanging, perminant, and always satisfying. The goods of this world, such as food, drink or wealth, are only partially satisfying, since these are always changing and human physiology always demands them. God, however, as the final end of all things, is the end of human souls as well. The soul that "rests" in God is the...
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...he must be something that exists. This raises the question, how can Descartes truly prove to us that in fact he thinks, and how can he prove that since he thinks he therefore can say that he exists? In this essay I will be explaining the reasoning’s of proof as to why Descartes says that he thinks and that therefore he exists, and I will give sufficient support as to why Rene Descartes is in fact correct about his claims that he has stated in his Philosophy of Mediations. The evidence that I will be providing in support for Descartes statement I think, therefore I am include, Descartes doubtfulness of all things he once believed to be true (which he says has been false lies to have been told to him all of his life) (A. w. Bailey, First Philosphy, Second Edition 26-28), secondly his three proofs for his skepticism mentioned in the first piece of evidence listed previously (Descartes asking if he is dreaming or if he is really awake, his painters argument of how dream like/ images arise from real things, and an evil like demon trying to trick Rene Descartes into thinking that he is not actually in existence), thirdly the wax argument (aka the change of shape and how its perceived through the mind), and finally the distinction of the mind and the body (the famous concept of dualism) where Descartes realizes that he thinks and therefore it must mean that he does in fact exist. The first piece...
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...Joyce Travelbee: Human-to-Human Relationship Model Kathy Cox South University Joyce Travelbee: Human-to-Human Relationship Model The work of Joyce Travelbee has influenced the nursing world since she began publishing in the early 1960’s. Her Human-to-Human Relationship Model drew upon the works of existential psychologists such as Victor Frankl, allowing their discipline’s borrowed theories to influence the growth and development of nursing practice (Butts & Rich, 2011, p. 280). Having originated from a background in psychiatric theory, Travelbee understood the need for all entities in health care to be recognized first as human beings in order for a therapeutic patient-nurse relationship to develop; thereby, fulfilling the purpose of nursing (Butts & Rich, 2011, pp. 280-283; Nursing Theory, 2013, para. 1-2). Background: * Born December 14, 1926 in New Orleans, LA. * Lay Nun of the Order of Discalced Carmelites of St. Theresa * Graduated from Charity Hospital School of Nursing 1946 * Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Louisiana State University 1956 * Master of Science in Nursing from Yale in 1959 * Became an instructor at Depaul Hospital Affiliate School in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1952 * Taught Psychiatric Nursing at Charity Hospital School of Nursing at Louisiana State University, New York University and the University of Mississippi * Became Project Director at Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in New Orleans in 1970 *...
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... we must come to realize that our proud, intelligent, gun-slinging species has created the most romantic and magical source of entertainment I have ever come to witness. How do other animals entertain themselves? Dogs chase their bums, cats get their nip-fix, dolphins screw, primates throw excrement. Humans deride at our beastly brethren for their means of amusement, yet I have little doubt if you sat a gorilla in the mezzanine to watch a hoard of synchronized singers and dancers telling their story in front of him, he would think “What the hell are these idiots doing? I want my stick back.” Yet what makes it so real? Where does the allure come from? The high notes or the kick lines? The consistency or the insanity? I have but one theory. One of my favorite words is “romance”. Not, of course, in the way you are probably thinking. I’m thinking in the broadest sense of the word. Not the squishy “I love you, you love me, so-on-and-so-forth mediocrity.” Not the “Oh, Shannon” and, “William, my sweet love.” Give me a break. The romance I’m talking about is the surreality of reality. It’s organic fantasy. A castle in the clouds, a full moon seen from the middle of an enormous forest, or even a homeless man with an amazing talent. If you get it now, you’ll get this: The romance of romance is romantic. Nothing is more fit to this definition of romance than our good pal musical theatre. We have seen existentialism at it’s prime in these entertainments....
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...Response to Choice 2: Parents not only exercise primary authority over their children, they also bear responsibility for their well-being as well as development. That being said, the rights of a parent are contingent upon protection of their child’s best interests. Standards are established by the state to ensure a child’s education, health, safety, and all other basic needs are met. Therefore, the state has the responsibility to intercede when parents become dysfunctional and put their children in harm’s way. Most, if not all, of this intervention are structured by federal and state laws, law enforcement and child welfare agency actions, as well as judicial decisions. Due to the extreme substance abuse exhibited by the parents, custody of their infant child was relinquished to the state. The state found the best possible home for the child that was able to meet the aforementioned needs of the child. After many years, the parents have now regained their custody, against the will of their now nine year old girl and her foster parents. With regards to the parents, I believe that they, in their own right, are ethically and legally justified to seek renewed custody of their child. Although a great deal of time has passed, they went through the proper measures to clean up their lives, and their acts. They have gone through the proper legal procedures to see that they are physically, financially and mentally equipped to handle parenthood. A court has obviously ruled in their favor...
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...Alex Montes Veronica Dominguez College Algebra 1414 March 25, 2008 Rene Descartes René Descartes was a highly influential French philosopher, mathematician, scientist, and writer. He has been dubbed the "Father of Modern Philosophy" and the "Father of Modern Mathematics."But famous for his saying, "Cogito ergo sum - I think, therefore I am," which is used in Philosphy. His influence in mathematics is also apparent, the Cartesian coordinate system that is used in plane geometry and algebra being named for him, and he was one of the key figures in the Scientific Revolution. As the inventor of the Cartesian coordinate system, Descartes founded analytic geometry, the bridge between algebra and geometry, crucial to the invention of calculus and analysis. One of Descartes most enduring legacies was his development of Cartesian geometry, the algebraic system taught in schools today. He also created exponential notation, indicated by numbers written in what is now referred to as superscript (x²). Descartes was born in La Haye en Touraine, Indre-et-Loire, France. When he was one year old, his mother Jeanne Brochard died of tuberculosis. His father Joachim was a judge in the High Court of Justice. At the age of eleven, he entered the Jesuit College Royal Henry-Le-Grand at La Fleche. After graduation, he studied at the University of Poitiers, earning a Baccalaureat and License in law in 1616, in accordance with his father's wishes that he should become a lawyer. Descartes never...
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...technology, natural resources related skills and knowledge. Relations of production: owndership of the forces of prod, some owned communally, others were private ownership and compel others groups to work for it superstructure HM all aspects of society not included in the base, religion, philosphy, politics, the fam, law, art CHANGE IN ECON BASE CHANGE IN SUPERSTRUCTURE Simple Societies Not dependent on any other society; little political organization, division by gender Compound Societies Greater division of labor, stratification, composite groups formed Doubly compound All doubly compound societies are settled, non-nomadic, political organization more elaborate, caste system, towns and roads Trebly compound societies Extensive territorial scope of society; Great civilizations, productive, distributive capcity, regular exchange with other societies Historical Materialsm was also a reaction to important contemporary societal and intellectual developments: Lenski: Technology used to adapt to environment; Outcomes: Surplus production, Population growth, Stratification, occupational specialization Harris: Cultural Materialsm (best for preindustrial) Theory Mechanism: Population growth & technological processing deplete the environment, cause decline in living standards, critique: focuses too much on dem., economy low on imp. Key CM Infrastructure: Technology, ecosystems, demographics Structure Political economy & domestic economy Superstructure...
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...WRITTEN REPORT ON PHILIOPHY OF TEACHING SCIENCE By: Mr. Irjo M. Goopio Introduction: What makes a scientist different from a philosopher? A Scientist observes what happens. He manipulates variables whenever possible in order to observe what happens under controlled circumstances. He is able to discover and explain the laws of nature which lead them to formulate theories. A Philosopher does none of the above-mentioned activities. Instead he asks himself questions like: “what is the law of nature?” “What is a scientific theory?” He explains the role of deduction in science. Philosophy is unlike science, pure verbal, analytical, and reflective. Then how can a scientist be a philosopher? Discussion: * What is philosophy? * Remote from the usual human interest and quite beyond normal comprehension. * Extremely complex intellectual activity. * A form of Inquiry – a process of analysis, criticism, interpretation and speculation. (Singer – 1990) * The search for the ultimate, conducted by reason, in order to satisfy man’s curiosity about himself and the universe. * Why study philosophy? * Makes a man think – think about the basic foundations of: * His beliefs * Outlook in life * His knowledge * It is from our human needs and immediate concerns * What is philosophy of science? * Set forth principles more basic and comprehensive than the conclusions of individual sciences. *...
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...Student: Instructor: Class: Date: Do we have Free Will? Yes. The issue of whether we have a free will or not is disputable. For the purpose of this study, I will look into what others have said about this topic. First, I will consider the opinions of three writers who have written contrary to my opinion supporting their argument with the reasons they have given. Secondly, I will analyze the opinions of those writers who believe that we have free will. This will of course be followed by supportive argument behind their opinions. On the last section of this study, I will rebut on the two different opinions. It seems that we do not have free will. For as (Merrill 293), the idea of free will is invalid because conditions of free will are not succinctly stated. There exists a problem of stating the conditions due to a foggy idea of the meaning in the cause effect relationships. The notion between the cause effect relationships is based on experience. In other words, this relationship is based on a succession of time. Although the succession in time can be proved in the laboratory, it cannot be consciously proved because a human being can do the same thing twice but with different consciousness. It seems that we do not have free will. For as (Clement Dore 500-501) free will is associated with making choices out of consciousness. Free will knows no coercion and one accepts responsibility for his actions. People engage in logical reasoning in making their day-to-day choices, they...
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...“… Can they reason? nor, Can they talk? but, Can they suffer? Why should the law refuse its protection to any sensitive being?...” (Bentham, 1780) In Mexico there are no federal laws that regulates de liability of the owners of an animal, punishes abuse or protects the integrity of domestic animals, all that has been created so far are measures in the penal code of different states that aren’t very useful due to the unnecessary complexity in the structure of the law that result in judges not understanding them, forgetting their existence of the law or simply decide to ignore them. That’s why the government should decree laws at federal level that protect animals against mistreatment, grant them safety, dignity and a rightful treatment. According to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), there are 3 million dogs in Estado de Mexico; 1 dog per 5 people. The terrifying data comes from the Adoption Center and Animal Rescue AC: there’s an estimate that 7 out of 10 dogs are victims of abuse and neglect. When they talk about abuse and neglect it does not only relate to dogs on the street, it is also consider those with home. Every year a million pets (dogs and cats) suffer from mistreatment. Statistics from an animal protection organization called Milagros Caninos located in Mexico City shows that a hundred percent of the dogs they’ve given shelter to, suffered from mistreat, torture, rape and vexation. In the last decades, sociocultural factors have increased...
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...Whitechapel London, also known as the East End, was the scene of at least five gruesome murders in 1988 that were committed by a killer now famously known as Jack the Ripper. These murders took place in the height of transition from feudalism to capitalism and fueled by this, the East End was plagued with gross overcrowding, unemployment, and was a place of severe poverty and prostitution. Marxist theories of alienation and dialectical materialism help to explain how the rise of capitalism formed the case setting and supported The Ripper’s murders of five women. In the mid-nineteenth century, an influx of Irish and Jewish immigrants hit England and swelled the population, including that of East London (Kershen 2008). Whitechapel suffered gross overcrowding and an urban proletariat started to emerge (Rumbelow 2001). Housing and working conditions became worse and poverty led many people to alcohol, crime and violence and women were driven into prostitution as work was hard to find (Vaughan 2008). Many people were dependent on lodging houses for a place to sleep, and would only be admitted if they had four pence as payment. Those who did not have the money were left outside on the streets (Rumbelow 2001). The first of the official Jack the Ripper murders occurred in the early hours of 31st August 1988 (Rumbelow 2001). A woman later identified as forty-two year old Polly Nichols was found with her throat cut from ear to ear and when taken to the morgue and undressed by morgue...
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...Assignment 1 Critically evaluate some of the central themes within psychology Behaviourism VS Cognitive This assignment will critically analyse two of the core approaches in psychology- Behaviourism versus the Cognitive approach. Behaviourists believe that all behaviours are gained through conditioning; conditioning occurs through interaction with the environment. Behaviourists say our responses to environmental stimuli shape our behaviour. If the environment surrounding us is altered- our thoughts, behaviour and feelings are also altered. Cognitive psychologists study the ways in which humans mentally process information. They study internal thought processes such as thinking, perception, language, memory and attention. The cognitive approach also looks at how we treat the information that we gain and what responses this leads us to have. Behaviourists say we are a product of our environment. They believe that we are born a blank slate and we can be manipulated whereas Cognitive psychologists believe we were born with cognitive functions like memory or perception. Behaviourists believe we all learn in the same way, therefore it is acceptable to associate results from experiments that are carried out on animals; with humans. This could also be seen as a downfall for the behaviourist approach as they do not anticipate any difference between animals and humans behaviour. Cognitive psychologists believe if they want to know how people think then they need to gain knowledge...
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