AU Macintyre Defines Virtue as An Acquired Human Activity Essay

AU Macintyre Defines Virtue as An Acquired Human Activity Essay

JE #8 – Due11:59 PM: Virtue as An Acquired Human Activity

Using what MacIntyre says about virtue and “practice” and the Confucian concept of li  (“propriety” or ideal of community and proper conduct), give an example of how character or morality is cultivated. You may use anything from the videos provided for this course or your own life experience. Just make sure you identify a specific source and, if you have any doubt about it, check with me before submitting your work. [Please note: This will require two page/para citations — one for MacIntyre, one for Confucianism.]

As always, you must use the editable JE Template provided in the “Resources” module which is also attached here. Download it and write your entry onto it without making any other changes or edits. But, before proceeding, please read or review the rubrics and all included instructions carefully and thoroughly. Then, write your response or responses, include all information requested, save the document with your name, and upload it the drop box. Do not write anything in the comments or text submission box. And, don’t forget to identify the question you are responding to by writing it out completely in the space provided.

 

JE #7 – Due11:59 PM

Respond to the two prompts below. Each is worth 5 points and will require citing a single page/paragraph from the piece to which it refers for a total of two citations for this JE.

1) Briefly state why Coles claims that character is more important than intellect, then give an example to illustrate this point. Whether you use an example from your own experience or one from assigned readings or videos, be sure to identify your source for the example and provide a page/para citation to show which part of Coles piece it’s based on.

2) Briefly describe one of the two types of “moral saint” Wolf identifies. Then, use this concept of saintliness to identify an historical figure (living or dead) or a fictional character who fits this description and explain why you think he/she represents this particular kind of saint. To avoid the need for excessive detail, make sure this real or fictional individual is well-known (or check with me if you’re unsure), and stay focused on a single person or character. Again, whomever you use for your example, be sure provide a page/para citation to show which part of Coles piece your response is based on.

As always, you must use the editable JE Template provided in the “Resources” module which is also attached here. Download it and write your entry onto it without making any other changes or edits. But, before proceeding, please read or review the rubrics and all included instructions carefully and thoroughly. Then, write your response or responses, include all information requested, save the document with your name, and upload it the drop box. Do not write anything in the comments or text submission box. And, don’t forget to identify the question you are responding to by writing it out completely in the space provided.

 

Essay 2

Instructions

TOPIC: The last couple weeks, we have studied three other major ethical theories: Deontology, Utilitarianism and Virtue Ethics.  Choose one of these philosophies and explain how you could apply some of their SPECIFIC principles to your life or life situations.

Be very specific in your analysis. Make sure you are using specific and detailed principles of these theories.

Requirements:

One full page of text. If not a full page, you will not get full credit.

You need to cite the sources you use in your paper. Use at least one source besides the textbook.

SUBMIT YOUR PAPER TO THE DROPBOX IN THE ASSIGNMENTS AREA BEFORE THE DEADLINE.

Grading Rubric:

Assignment Grading Rubric (written assignments other than the Term Paper:

150 points possible

 

The assignment met the detailed content and topic

 

requirement as stated in the instructions.25/150 points.

 

Use of higher order thinking in showing how the class materials specifically apply 85/150 points

 

Length requirement was met if it is stated in the

 

instructions. 10/150 points