...Critical Thinking Assignment Instructions Overview: 1. Answer the following questions in 2 clearly separate parts I, II (500 words). 2. Be sure to answer every question. 3. Meeting the minimum word count as required for each part (I, II) is important. a. Do NOT include the question as part of your word count b. Direct quotations should be short and limited 4. Quotations and material used from other sources should be cited using current APA, MLA, or Turabian formatting (whichever corresponds to your degree program). 5. Check your work for spelling and grammatical errors. 6. Be sure to do your own work, do not plagiarize. I. Part One: (250 words) 1. Select ONE of the worldviews (Secular Humanism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam) that have been considered in the course content. 2. Using course content and/or sources outside of the course, complete the following- How would the worldview that you selected answer: i. The Question of Origin - ii. The Question of Identity - iii. The Question of Meaning/Purpose - iv. The Question of Morality - v. The Question of Destiny - * An overview of these questions can be found in chapter 4 of the Weider & Gutierrez text Consider. II. Part Two: (250 words) 3. Compare and contrast your selected worldview’s answers (as given in Part One) to a Biblical/Christian worldview. 4. Do not just copy and paste, but you...
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...Associate Level Material Stages of Critical Thinking Stages of Critical Thinking Complete the matrix by identifying the six stages of critical thinking, describing how to move from each stage to the next, and listing obstacles you may face as you move to the next stage of critical thinking. |Stages of critical thinking |How to move to the next stage |Obstacles to moving to the next stage | |EXAMPLE: |Examine my thinking to identify problems |Deceiving myself about the effectiveness of| | |that affect my thinking. |my thinking | |The Unreflective Thinker | | | |, | | | |The Challenged Thinker |Determine the problems that I have in my |Thinking that there are no problems in my | | |own thinking |thinking | | |Take up new challenges and take control of |Not taking control and taking on new | |The Beginning Thinker |my thinking |challenges ...
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...Part 1: Islam I have chosen Islam because of the views some of our society has on this religion and its beliefs after September 11th. Having lost good friends on this tragic day I have tried to study this religion to see where we differ in views. Origin There God is Allah as expressed through Mohammed around 610 AD. This was in Saudi Arabia as stated in history Mohammed had a meeting with an Angel and created the Quran. The Quran is the Islamic or Muslim Bible. The angel Gabriel was to have spoken to Mohammed. Identity Identity to a Muslim is very important. They believe that identification on their Judgment Day is paramount. That is why they pray to Allah before sunrise every day. This identity is the one that makes you sincere in your ways and thoughtful when you deal with people. This identity is the one that does not allow immoral acts. This identity is the one that makes you realize that being a Muslim is a way of life. Therefore contrary to many Americans views on this religion a Muslim is a good human being. Meaning They believe that this world is a sensory world. If you do not believe in a higher being than there is no life for you other than the riches of this world. Morality Contrary to the established rule in America. Islam is a religion of peace and wellbeing. The word Islam in Arabic means Peace. Do not follow in the steps of Satan he is your enemy. This statement comes from there book. Destiny They believe Allah is the creator of all things. They...
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...Critical Thinking Assignment Part I Buddhism 1. Origin – In the Buddhist Worldview, life and the world have no beginning or end. “There is no reason to suppose that the world had a beginning at all. The idea that things must have a beginning is really due to the poverty of our thoughts” (Russel, 1924) Creation occurs repeatedly throughout time. 2. Identity – The Buddhist believe that they are an impermanent collection of aggregates/for some personal existence continues for a while. 3. Meaning/Purpose – Buddhists believe suffering is real it is not an illusion and that it is the reason man is trapped in the cycle of reincarnation. The purpose is to “eliminate suffering by eliminating desire or craving that which is temporary” (Weider & Gutierrez, 2011 p. 60). This can be achieved by following the four noble truths and the eightfold path, which lead to a state of Nirvana. Buddhists believe we suffer because we strive to hold on to things, which do not give lasting happiness. 4. Morality – It is directly woven into Buddhist teachings. The Third Noble Truth, “The way to liberate oneself from suffering is by eliminating all desire”. The Eightfold path connects to morality with the concepts of right speech, right action, and right livelihood. 5. Destiny - In the Buddhist Worldview, our destiny is not controlled by God but, by us. Actions we take and decisions we make determine if we have good or bad karma. When we go through the cycle of reincarnation,...
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...Critical Thinking Assignment Sarah Brown L25205543 APOL 104 I.) In Hinduism, the Question of Origin asks how life began. Not a single specific person can be linked to the Hinduisms origin. The word “Hinduism” is not in the scriptures and this makes it difficult for researchers to determine when Hinduism actually began. Hinduism is a system that “attempts to maintain a complex polytheism on the one hand, and an earth-based worship of nature on the other.” (Hindson & Caner, pg 263) At some point in between Hinduism was born. The Question of Identity is answered by the Hinduism worldview as everything is spiritual/sacred in life. Some believe “that a man’s soul is eternal and when he reaches a state of Nirvana, their soul (Atman) will become one with Brahman (Hinduism’s concept of eternal soul).” (Weidler & Gutierrez, 2011) Hinduism believes in reincarnation, which is determined by karma. The Question of Meaning or Purpose is answered by the Hinduism’s worldview as they view everything as an illusion. People usually believe that is a person doesn’t learn to understand this concept that they will stay in the lifecycle of birth, death, and rebirth. “Like a dream or a mirage, our life and everything around us does not really exist as we know it.” (Weidler & Gutierrez, 2011). The Question of Morality is answered by how they strive to be in a state of perfection, also known as moksha. To get there, they must release all wrong and evil doings. They do this by doing...
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...Critical Assignment Apologetics 104 I. Islam is a religion with a great History and although not my personal belief it is the belief of 1.2 billion people around the world. a. On the question of Origin the Muslims have a monotheistic view as God/Allah is the sole creator of the universe and God/Allah is only one being. God is the only one to be worshipped and to do otherwise would totally be considered disrespect and blasphemy. (Weider & Gutierrez, 2011) b. On the question of Identity, the Muslim people and the religion of Islam believe that mankind was made by God/Allah as well as animals and that animals are important and worship Allah as well and that animals are not to be abused. (Weider & Gutierrez, 2011) I know of many Muslims that follow a vegetarian diet and also many that are carnivorous in their food choices. c. Muslims believe that Mankind’s purpose is to know that Allah is the ONE and only GOD, and to follow the writings and teachings of the Qur’an. They are to make a pilgrimage once in their lives to Mecca, to support the poor, to fast during the month of Ramadan, and to profess faith. (Weider & Gutierrez, 2011) d. Muslims believe that in order to have morality one must follow the writings of the Qur’an and the Hadith and to also follow the “The Five Pillars”, which consist of the following: to make a pilgrimage once in their lives to Mecca, to support the poor, to fast during the month of Ramadan, to profess...
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...Running head: CRITICAL THINKING The Question of: Origin, Identity, Meaning/Purpose, Morality and Destiny Part One: The Question of Origin According to Buddhism, there is no beginning and no end. The world was formed from the interaction of elements and then it “embarks on a downward spiral at the end of which [it is] destroyed in a great cataclysm caused by natural elements such as fire, water or wind. In due course the process starts up again and the worlds once again evolve to complete a full cycle of time known as a “great eon” (mahākalpa)” (Prebish, C. S., & Keown, D. p. 27). The Question of Identity Buddhists believe that the universe and everything in it are equal and are in search of an “eternal oneness” (Weider, L. and Gutierrez, B. p. 58). They believe that upon death they will reincarnate into another life form. The life form they are reborn as will depend on whether they performed good or bad deeds during their lifetime. This is their concept of reaping what they sow, which Buddhist call Karma. The more acts of goodness they accomplish in their life, the closer they get to reaching the state of Nirvana. This level is the highest achievement possible for Buddhist and when it is accomplished it is said that their souls become eternal. The Question of Meaning/Purpose The Buddhists main objective is to perfect their life on earth in order to end the cycle of Samsara, which in it’s simplist form is their reincarnating until they reach the state...
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...Critical Thinking Assignment Critical Thinking Assignment Billy L Goe Apologetics 104-B35 Professor Obaina September 25, 2012 Critical Thinking Assignment 1 Part One: The Question of Origin The Quran states that "Allah created the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, in six days" (7:54). While on the surface this might seem similar to the account related in the Bible, there are some important distinctions. After completing the Creation, the Quran describes that Allah "settled Himself upon the Throne" (57:4) to oversee His work. A distinct point is made to counter the Biblical idea of a day of rest: "We created the heavens and the earth and all that is between them in six days, nor did any sense of weariness touch Us" (50:38). Allah is never "done" with His work, because the process of creation is ongoing. Each new child who is born, every seed that sprouts into a sapling, every new species that appears on earth, is part of the ongoing process of Allah's creation. "He it is Who created the heavens and the earth in six days then established Himself on the Throne. He knows what enters within the heart of the earth, and what comes forth out of it, what comes down from heaven, and what mounts up to it. And He is with you wherever you may be. Allah sees well all that you do" (57:4). Retrieved September 20, 2012 from http://islam.about.com/od/creation/a/creation.htm The Question of Identity The Quran describes how Allah created Adam: “We created man...
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...Krystal Castelle Soc 206-302 Chapter 4 Critical Thinking assignment 1. What are the functions and dysfunctions of immigration? Immigration plays a major role in the population of the United States. The U.S is looked at as a place for a new beginning in life. This country gives people many different opportunity and freedom. Legal immigrants tend to find professional careers such as Doctors, architect or programmer but illegal migrants are heavily concentrated in construction, agriculture and janitorial jobs. These jobs tend to be low skill or unskilled manual labor jobs for lower wages than legal workers. For businesses, cheap labor can translate to better profits and can help expand and boost economic activity. Immigrants can than send money...
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...Critical Thinking Assignment APOL-104 June 25, 2012 Critical Thinking Assignment PART ONE: The Question of Origin In Buddhism, they do not teach nor do they believe that there is an all-powerful God that created the universe. They look to Buddha, the religion’s founder, for a model of how to behave. In the Buddhist view, the universe is infinite in both time and space and the universe is created and destroyed over and over again in a process we call natural evolution. The Question of Identity Buddhist considers all life to be sacred and/or spiritual in nature. They believe in reincarnation and a person’s spiritual future is based solely on one’s good or bad actions in this lifetime, also known as Karma. The Question of Meaning/Purpose In Buddhism, the primary purpose is to end suffering. The Buddha believed and therefore taught that humans suffer because they are to consumed in things that do not give long lasting happiness and are too busy trying to hold on to things such as friends, material possessions, and things that do not last, and in the end brings upon sorrow. This is where the beliefs of the Four Noble Truths come in: teaches that all life is marked by suffering, suffering is caused by desire and attachment, suffering can be stopped, and the way to end suffering is to follow the Noble Eightfold Path. The Question of Morality Respect, love, and compassion are highly valued in Buddhism as are an ethical and moral path is the basis for their model...
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...PART I 1. The Question of Origin - Buddhism began based on a foundation of Hinduism context. However, the creator of Buddhism, Siddhartha Gautama, decided to split from Hinduism and form his own religious system. After four visions, Gautama decided to leave his life of comfort and ultimately find the true meaning of life through endless meditation, wandering and fasting. This created a following before and after his death to follow his teaching of how to reach a state of nirvana. 2. The Question of Identity – “Unlike the Judeo-Christian tradition, Buddhism affirms the unity of all living beings, all equally possess the Buddha-nature, and all have the potential to become Buddhas, that is, to become fully and perfectly enlightened, (Epstein, 1990). In essence, this state reveals that Buddhist see animals and all other living beings has sentient having life of equal value just as human beings. 3. The Question of Meaning/Purpose –It is my opinion based on research that the teachings of the Buddha make known that our experiences are what makes us all individuals and is one of the main purposes of our existence. Once we realize this valid profundity it helps us to dig a little deeper and thus reach nirvana. 4. The Question of Morality –In the Buddhist religion there are standards of right and wrong, which is why the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Noble Path was created to give followers guidelines of maintaining morality and virtue. 5. The Question of...
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...HUM 115 Entire Course For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com HUM 115 Entire Course HUM 115 Week 1 Individual Assignment Stages of Critical Thinking HUM 115 Week 2 Individual Assignment Barriers to Critical Thinking HUM 115 Week 3 Individual Assignment Points of View HUM 115 Week 4 Individual Assignment Problem Solving HUM 115 Week 5 Individual Assignment Critical Thinking Reflection ------------------------------------------------------------------ HUM 115 Week 1 Individual Assignment Stages of Critical Thinking For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Complete the Template and grading matrix to the right. Before submitting use the grading matrix as a checklist to assure you did not miss any details. ------------------------------------------------------------------ HUM 115 Week 2 Individual Assignment Barriers to Critical Thinking For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Identify three barriers that influence your thinking and write at least 100 words for each, describing how you can overcome them. USE THE GRADING MATRIX TO THE RIGHT AS A CHECKLIST BEFORE SUBMITTING. ------------------------------------------------------------------ HUM 115 Week 3 Individual Assignment Points of View For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Write a 300- to 350- word response to the following-SEE PRESENTATION ON RIGHT FOR VISUAL AND AUDITORY INSTRUCTIONS. • Identify an opinion you possess on a specific...
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...Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks or their respective companies. Use of these marks is not intended to imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. Edited in accordance with University of Phoenix® editorial standards and practices. Course Syllabus Course Title: GEN 480 Interdisciplinary Capstone Course BSBM.04-08.BSMB0533A Course Schedule: 04/08/08 to 05/12/08 Required Text: Paul, R., & Elder, L., (2002), Critical thinking: Tools for taking charge of your professional and personal life. Upper Saddle River, NJ, Prentice Hall. Paul, R., & Elder, L., (2003), The Miniature guide to understanding the foundations of ethical reasoning, The Foundation for Critical Thinking, Dillon Beach, CA. Ruggiero, V., (2004), Thinking critically about ethical issues 6th edition, Burr Ridge, IL, McGraw-Hill. Electronic Resources: Note: All required text materials can be found on the GEN/480 course page. The page can be accessed through the University of Phoenix Student and Faculty Website at...
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...[pic] School of Business Syllabus MGT/350 Version 5 Critical Thinking: Strategies in Decision Making Lou Ferracane Course Start Date: 10/26/2010 Course End Date: 11/23/2010 Campus/Learning Center: Oklahoma City Campus Please print a copy of this syllabus for handy reference. Whenever there is a question about what assignments are due, please remember this syllabus is considered the ruling document. Copyright Copyright © 2009, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2001, 2000 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. University of Phoenix® is a registered trademark of Apollo Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Use of these marks is not intended to imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. Edited in accordance with University of Phoenix® editorial standards and practices. Facilitator Information Lou Ferracane ferracal@email.phoenix...
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...the Effectiveness of Online Resources in Developing Student Critical Thinking: Review of Literature and Case Study of a Critical Thinking Online Site Erst Carmichael University of Western Sydney, e.carmichael@uws.edu.au Helen Farrell University of New South Wales, h.farrell@unsw.edu.au Follow this and additional works at: http://ro.uow.edu.au/jutlp Recommended Citation Carmichael, Erst and Farrell, Helen, Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Online Resources in Developing Student Critical Thinking: Review of Literature and Case Study of a Critical Thinking Online Site, Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice, 9(1), 2012. Available at:http://ro.uow.edu.au/jutlp/vol9/iss1/4 Research Online is the open access institutional repository for the University of Wollongong. For further information contact the UOW Library: research-pubs@uow.edu.au Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Online Resources in Developing Student Critical Thinking: Review of Literature and Case Study of a Critical Thinking Online Site Abstract A graduate's ability to be a critical thinker is expected by many employers; therefore development of students’ critical-thinking skills in higher education is important. There is also a perception that today’s students are technologically "savvy", and appreciate the inclusion of a technological approach to learning. However, the complexity of the concept of critical thinking and the assumptions about students’ technological skills are ...
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