philosphy bkisul: This week, please browse through the following four options, and then choose one of the four issues of social justice listed below to focus on, and develop your own ideas. 1. Sustainable development in urban communities. View: Marjora Carter presentes her case for social justice and sustainable development in urban communities. 2. Black culture in America. Read: Michael Eric Dyson readings 1 and 2. 3. Social and moral issues of euthanasia. Read: "Active and Passive Euthansia by James Rachels, and 'Active and Passive Euthanasia: A Reply to Rachels' (located in Cahn, Exploring Philosophy p. 454-465 or p. 362-368). 4. Affluence, morality and hunger. Read: 'Famine, Affluence, and Morality' by Peter Singer, and 'World Hunger and Moral Obligation: The Case Against Singer by John Arthur (located in Cahn, Exploring Philosophy p. 465-473 or p. 374-382). TASK: 1. After looking through the selected readings for this week, which issues of social justice are most important to you personally? (25 points) 2. How does the writer or presenter make a strong case for social justice in his or her argument. Explain clearly what you agree and disagree with, use examples for your own argument. (25 points) 3. Explain preciselywhy this issue got your attention and energy. Explain how this issue effects your own life? (25 points) 4. What steps or action do you feel you need to take in your own life to respond to any issues of social justice that have your attention and energy? If you feel no action is necessary, explain why not. (25 points) | Education Chat Room Similar Conversations |
