...Critical Thinking Islam Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx L33333333 Apologetics 104 Liberty University I. Part One: What would the worldview of Islam be? i. The Question of Origin – In the Islamic worldview, the origins of the faith lie in their god's initial creation of the universe and everything in it, including the first parents, Adam and his wife. For a time, all creatures lived in perfect peace, but then they were tempted and disobeyed their god's rules. As a result, Adam and his wife were banished from Paradise. However, their god reassured Adam that the banishment was temporary. He promised to send messengers to Adam and these messengers would bring his guidance. Adam was reassured that those who follow their god’s guidance will have no reason to feel fear or have grief. ii. The Question of Identity – For an Islamic, their personal identity is in relation to Allah. They fully submit to the will of Allah according to the Quran. It is this relationship to their Creator which defines, establishes and maintains their very humanity. From Allah they derive their understanding and knowledge of what is right, what is wrong, how they came to be, who and what they are and thus the purpose of their life here on this planet. iii. The Question of Meaning/Purpose - So what does the Creator, Allah, tell us about our purpose in life? The Quran states that mankind’s basic trust, our responsibility, is to believe in and worship Allah: “And I did not create Jinn and mankind...
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...c. Use correct APA, MLA, or Turabian style. Content: Instructions: o Fulfill all of the requirements as listed above. o Select 1 of the following worldviews (Secular Humanism, Hinduism, Buddhism, or Islam) that have been considered in the course content. o Identify the worldview that you have selected on your Title page (APA, MLA, or Turabian). o Using course content and additional sources outside of the course, complete the following: Note: This is a “Critical Thinking” assignment so you must go beyond just giving factual content, and demonstrate your comprehension of the material. To accomplish this, the assignment will be asking you to “compare and contrast” your selected worldview (Secular Humanism, Hinduism, Buddhism, or Islam) with the biblical worldview. • Compare: To speak of or represent as similar; to liken. • Contrast: To set in opposition … in order to show strikingly their different qualities or characteristics, and compare their superiorities or defects. In your paper, you must follow the outline and answer the questions below. How would the worldview that you selected answer these 5 worldview questions: 1. The Question of Origin – (How did life begin? How did mankind come into existence?) i. How would your selected worldview answer this question? ii. Compare and Contrast this with how the biblical worldview would answer this question. 2. The Question of Identity – (What does it mean to be human? Are humans more important than animals?) ...
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...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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...Running head: DECISIONS IN PARADISE 1 Decisions in Paradise 1 Carolyn Joseph University of Phoenix Critical Thinking: Strategies in Decision Making MGT/350 Orlando Santana July 29, 2010 Decisions in Paradise 1 The New Beginning Nik Joseph a soon to be college graduate interviewed and landed a job of a lifetime. His decision was made under uncertainty because consequences occur in the in the failure and thus depend not only on the decisions makers choice (2008). He would be an assistant to the director of strategic planning of a large investment company, Grand Bahamas Industries. This company is located in the Bahamas, China, Canada, Mexico, and St. Thomas, and all over the United States. The Bahamas Industries an environmental friendly company focuses on helping disaster stricken countries clean up, and help to create jobs for natives. Nik position will take him to the South Pacific a small island name Kava. His major concern was whether he will obtain home sick and miss his family and friends. Nik’s brief introduction of the island during training excited him even more. He would be moving to Kava known as the land of paradise with beautiful beaches, white sand, large palm trees, tropical breeze, and fun in the sun. Current Issues Landing on the small pacific island, he was amaze to find the condition of the island totally different from his expectations Kava was a paradise lost. This island had experienced many natural disasters, earthquakes, tornadoes, tsunamis...
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...CRITICAL THINKING ON ADVERTISEMENTS Bari and Abbas (2011) asserts that companies seek to attract customers by using large sums of money for advertisements (p. 153). Capitalist try to make huge profits as possible and, therefore, some may use fallacious and misleading statements to attract customers. In the Huntington post, the IBM Company advert calls for one to “Get $500 in Servers, Storage, Networking, and More,” and requires one to “order now.” Although this advert is clear and precise, it quickly appeals to the authority that the company presumes to have in the technology market. The advert on the top corner in Capital letters identifies the company as the SOFTLAYER, an IBM company without any further information on the same. From this perspective, it tends to assume that clients would believe it just because it is from a reputable company. Additionally, it tends to make clients would get more that what they have stated. That raises the curiosity of the potential customers and hence click on the link. Nevertheless, the more might only be an insignificant service that makes the advert deceptive. The “Fastrack advert” claims that one can get Easy Pickups Flat at 20% off. The advertiser seeks to exploit the public from the common belief that anything with a discount is cheaper as opposed to those without. Typically, one expects discounted items to cost lesser than the original prices. However, in most cases, the firms might first hike the prices and then give the discount...
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................................................. Page 2 INTRODUCTION: PURPOSES, PARAMETERS AND CONTEXT..........................Page 3 CRITICAL REVIEW OF LITERATURE.....................................................................Page 7 SCOPE, SAMPLE AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATION........................................... Page 15 CRITICAL REFLECTION ON OWN RESEARCH FINDINGS.....................................................................................................................Page 17 MY CHANGE INITIATIVE.........................................................................................Page 28 REFERENCES...............................................................................................................Page 44 ABSTRACT This paper reports the findings of a small scale enquiry and the change initiative based on the findings and outcomes of leading a change initiative in a secondary school in the South East of England. The paper evaluates the impact of a change theory on teaching and learning and it assesses the implications of new knowledge on practices and performances of students in Religious Education. The focus of change is on the utilisation of planning strategies to promote interest in learning and the adaptation of critical thinking tools for the purpose of engaging the students in learning. A critical evaluation of the impact of effective questioning and dialogue forms part of the recommendations made. The new knowledge in this report...
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...Beyond Feelings A Guide to Critical Thinking NINTH EDITION Vincent Ryan Ruggiero Professor Emeritus of Humanities State University of New York, Delhi BEYOND FEELINGS: A GUIDE TO CRITICAL THINKING, NINTH EDITION Published by McGraw-Hill, a business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020. Copyright © 2012 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Previous editions © 2009, 2007 and 2004. No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written consent of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., including, but not limited to, in any network or other electronic storage or transmission, or broadcast for distance learning. Some ancillaries, including electronic and print components, may not be available to customers outside the United States. This book is printed on acid-free paper. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 DOC/DOC 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ISBN: MHID: 978-0-07-803818-1 0-07-803818-9 Vice President & Editor-in-Chief: Michael Ryan Vice President EDP/Central Publishing Services: Kimberly Meriwether David Editorial Director: Beth Mejia Senior Managing Editor: Meghan Campbell Executive Marketing Manager: Pamela S. Cooper Senior Project Manager: Joyce Watters Buyer: Nicole Baumgartner Design Coordinator: Margarite Reynolds Media Project Manager: Sridevi Palani Compositor: Glyph International Typeface: 10/13 Palatino Printer: R...
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...Halpern's framework for critical thinking. Reviewed below. B. Know the names of the eight activities (each has an alternate term, but just need to know the main ones on the picture), and be able to match up descriptions of these activities with the correct name. SEE YOUR HANDOUT. C. Know the steps in the paramedic method, and be prepared to apply them to a problem sentence. Steps given below. Diana Halpern's (1996) Framework for Critical Thinking Definition: Critical thinking is the use of cognitive skills or strategies that increase the probability of a good outcome. CT is purposeful, reasoned, and goal-directed. Answer the following questions: 1. What is the goal? First step in improving thinking is to be clear about the goal or goals. Sometimes there are multiple goals; sometimes the goal changes as we work on a problem. If the overall goal is not OPERATIONAL (i.e., "get a good grade" or "reach a good decision"), then identify operational goals (write clearly, address all elements of the assignment, evaluate the consequences of alternative decisions). 2. What is known? Review what is known. You may know more than you realize, once you start taking a census. You may also realize that some of the apparently information is not certain at all. If you are completing an assignment or solving a problem for someone else, review guidelines for the assignment and ask yourself what the person cares about and values in a solution. 3. Which thinking skills will get...
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...outside the continental U.S. (Wal-mart Corporate, 2012)”. Wal-mart is looking to make Kava another part of its international business but there are many obstacles that the company needs to do before opening its doors in Kava. “At Wal-mart, we believe in a philosophy of operating globally and giving back locally. We know we can make the greatest impact on our communities by supporting causes that are important to our customer's right in their own neighborhoods”. (Wal-mart Corporate, 2012) After talking to Alex; it has become clear to me that it will not be an easy task so my critical thinking skills has to almost be flawless in this situation. After soaking in all the information Alex informed me of; my first order of business is get settle into my new home for the next three weeks and start brainstorming on how to knock out these problems. After Brainstorming for a few hours last night, I found my-self thinking about the problems this beautiful island Kava has had. So today, my first full focus is to find out how can Wal-mart give back to a community who’s been hit with some many disasters. Wal-mart has a headquarters in the United States that specializes in helping other countries such as Kava that have been plagued by natural disasters. Wal-Mart is all about doing what is right; as a company Wal-mart...
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...please refer to the BA handbook. Assistance from the office can only be given during office hours. Instructions for Assignment Submission Please refer to the LSBM general drop for detailed assignment submission instructions. You must follow these instructions exactly. Created by Mark Powell Page 1 Change and Continuity in Contemporary Business Assignment Brief Assignment Brief You are required to successfully complete one 3000 word essay from a choice of 3 questions examining Globalisation Choose Only ONE of the following questions: not required ones ( YOu can compare that one to books that are required herts friedman: cato) 1. Select one of the text on the recommended reading list for this module and provide a critical analysis of the selected text. Describe where you agree with the author and where you disagree. 2. The current economic situation has been described as having the potential to be worse than the Great Depression. What actions can Nation States, Trans National Corporations or Internation...
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...family and friends to encourage them to do what they dream. And I know my mother also likes to travel, but sadly, she always thinks taking good care of family is her only responsibility, she cannot leave home. I always tell her, “ Your kids are grown up. Don’t worry too much about us. Just go anywhere you want to go.” But she just cannot. So now, I am here. I took a lot of pictures and sent them to my mother, then told her about where I live and how it looks like here. I hope I can be a good writer or storyteller, when people read or listen to my story, they can feel they are here with me. Especially my mom, I wish I can use words with pictures to let her sees what I have seen. I was thinking to write a letter for my father before I came here, but I failed it, I cannot written up what I was thinking. My father is a traditional Chinese father, his face is always looks like serious, and he doesn’t talk too much, also sometimes I don’t really talk to him, it is because I can feel that he always thinks I am too childish and I don’t like that feeling. The night makes me so impressive. We were talked for few hours in the night of Taiwan Father’s Day which is on October 8th. We were talking about our past, our present, my future, our religion, my career and future goals. I don’t remember we had talked so long like this time. I talked to him just like me talk with an old friend, it is a natural conversation. Then I thought he will realize that I am not a child anymore and he can recognized...
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...1. In the "Heinz and the Drug" case described in the chapter, Heinz's actions falls into which of Kohlberg's stages? A. Stage 1 B. Stage 2 C. Stage 3 D. Stage 4 2. In stage 1 of Kohlberg's model, ethical reasoning is motivated by: A. Fear of punishment B. Satisfaction of one's needs C. Following the law D. Acting based on universal ethical principles 3. In the DigitPrint case, at which stage does Wally Wonderful reason if he insists on compliance with GAAP? A. Stage 2 B. Stage 3 C. Stage 4 D. Stage 5 4. Each of the following is an element of Rest's model of morality except for: A. Moral sensitivity B. One's stage of ethical development C. Moral motivation D. One's courage in making decisions 5. The actions of Sherron Watkins in the Enron case appears to reflect each of the following except for: A. Moral sensitivity B. Egoism C. Enlightened egoism D. Professional skepticism 6. Professional judgment in accounting includes each of the following attributes except for: A. Exercising due care in carrying out one's professional responsibilities B. Maintaining one's objectivity in decision making C. Maintaining one's integrity in decision making D. Acting in accordance with the moral point of view 7. In Thorne's model of ethical decision making, the instrumental virtues relate to: A. Moral sensitivity B. Ethical reasoning C. Ethical motivation D. Ethical character 8. In Cherron and Lowe's study of the link between professional skepticism and management accountants, the authors...
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...audience think that only liberals are friends of the “working man.” Fallacies: Scapegoat The speaker says “Boss Jim W. Gettys' political machine -- now in complete control of the government of this State! I made no campaign promises, because until a few weeks ago I had no hope of being elected.” The power of Getty’s “political machine” is purely to put blame elsewhere as an excuse for the speaker’s neglect to make campaign promises. Scare tactic The speaker says “The working man and the slum child know they can expect my best efforts in their interests. The decent, ordinary citizens know that I'll do everything in my power to protect the underprivileged, the underpaid, and the underfed!” in an attempt to scare the audience into thinking the opposing party will not protect the underprivileged, underpaid, and underfed. Ad Hominen: Multiple times the speaker attacks “boss Jim W. Gettys’” but neglects to ever mention specific policies of Gettys that he disagrees with. It appears as though he simply has a personal vendetta against Gettys. Strawman: “Well, I'd make my promises now if I weren't too busy arranging to keep them.” This statement’s vagueness appears to be an effort for the speaker to keep from having to make campaign promises, while still appeasing the audience’s need for campaign promises. Rhetorical Devices: Alliteration During the beginning of the speech, the campaigner and Kane speak in alliteration: “I am speaking of Charles Foster Kane, the fighting...
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...Decisions in Paradise Decisions in Paradise “Kava is a significant island in the south pacific. More than 50% of the population is under the age of 15. Kava consists of an ethnic mix of indigenous South Pacific tribes which, consist of Asian, French, and Spanish but has had a significant increase of Americans after World War II” (Business Scenario) The economy in Kava consists of “petroleum, coffee, cocoa, spices, bananas, sugar, tourism, fishing, and natural gas” (Business Scenario). The quality of labor is inexpensive. In an effort to be considerate of the stakeholders involved, Nicholas Financial, Incorporated needs to consider the details of the problems, the issues that need to be addressed, and try to come up with solutions to every problem on Kava. Kava has had their share of natural disasters as well as epidemics. These “natural disasters include tidal waves, tsunamis, typhoons, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes” (Business Scenario). The petroleum spill is affecting the eco-system, marine wildlife and the integrity of beach property of the island. The other natural disasters have complicated these issues even further. Unfortunately, disease has become widespread because of the multitude of these disasters that have hammered this island recently. The devastation of the HIV/AIDS virus and the avian flu has presented other concerns to Kava and need to be addressed. Nik and Chris have asked...
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...Running head: THE HEALING HOSPITAL The Healing Hospital: Serving God and His People Sandra Grand Canyon University Spirituality in Healthcare HLT 310V August 28, 2011 The Healing Hospital Paradigm The Healing Hospital paradigm does not only bring love and care back to health care but radical loving care to the bedside. This concept, although seemingly progressive, borrows and puts into action theories of such great theorist as Jean Watson that believe in treating the mind, body, and soul (Watson, 2009). The average hospital mission statement is filled with promises of caring compassionate health care, but as with society today, they are mostly talk and no action. The Healing Hospital brings the talk into action bringing the radical care from the management down, believing that each person has a calling not a job that simply ends in provision. The spiritual aspect is brought back into health care for the patients as well as the staff, where each meeting is considered a sacred encounter. Although this sounds like a hospital made in heaven, it is a reality for such hospitals as Baptist Trust in Nashville, Tennessee and Mercy Gilbert Hospital in Gilbert, Arizona (Chapman, 2007). Mind, Body, and Soul So what are the mind, body and soul? The mind is defined as the part that processes reason, thinks, feels, wills, perceives, and judges the processes of the human brain. It is the totality of the conscious and unconscious thought processes and activities (Dictionary...
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