Delve into Kant’s vision of morality. Highlight how he envisages duty through the formulation of the categorical imperative and explain how it contrasts with hypothetical imperatives. What does it mean and how does it apply itself: Use concrete examples. What are its various strengths and weaknesses? Continue reading
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Delve into Aristotle’s views about how to live life virtuously. Why does he insist that living virtuously is necessary for happiness? Unpack how intellectual and moral virtues can work by focusing upon a few key virtues and explain why they would count as virtues in Aristotle’s estimation. What advice does Aristotle offer in trying to help people lead virtuous lives? Can you think of any examples of humans who would fit Aristotle’s depiction of living virtuously ? who and why? Continue reading
Using the film “Seven ” as a main point of focus, unpack how the movie highlights the seven deadly sins as extreme forms of vice which can destroy one’s life. Explore John Doe’s perspective and how his killings are meant to exemplify the way the seven deadly sins can harm life. Doe accuses people of accepting sins as trivial r even normal and thus alright. Do you think he is right to castigate such forms of behavior? Focus on one sin in particular and investigate whether it is destruction to oneself and/or others and be sure to use concrete examples. Continue reading
How does Mill reformulate Bentham ’s theory of utilitarianism? Does he offer a better version of utilitarianism? Why or why not? Does Mill defeat some of the common objections raised against utilitarianism? Using Saving Private Ryan, or Extreme Measures, explore how utilitarianism can operate. Do you agree or disagree with utilitarianism?
Discuss the differences between Frida Kahlo, the Mexican artist, and Abuela, the main character in the short story, “The Witch’s Husband.” Be sure to incorporate Frida Kahlo’s biography AND her art. Choose paintings that can be used in your analysis. Continue reading
A firm’s strategy is only as good as its implementation. Describe the organizational requirements for a successful execution of the strategies you recommend, including organizational structure, management control systems, and compensation policies. And how to implement the recommended strategies. Continue reading
After studying “The Middle Passage” from Olaudah Equiano’s autobiography, comment on the lack of communication between the captured Africans and the crew of the ship. Be sure to mention the emphasis on the Africans’ wish to die rather than live in slavery and the details Olaudah chooses in describing the journey that might explain the reason for their wishes. Continue reading
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