...Martina Korpue Introduction to Ethics Professor Fumerton November 30, 2012 “Ethical judgments are social instruments” In his essay “The Emotive Meaning of Ethical Terms”, Charles Leslie Stevenson (C.L. Stevenson), a professor of philosophy who taught at the University of Michigan, theorizes that the function of ethical statements is not to describe, but is rather to prescribe. He claims that language carries a type of meaning which he calls ‘emotive meaning’, rather than descriptive meaning and uses many examples of the term ‘good’ to establish his belief. He aims at showing that the notion of ‘good’ is equivalent to taking favor of something (“X is good”= “I like X”). Stevenson’s in-depth analysis of the concept of ‘good’ ultimately shows his readers the reality that the disagreement over whether something is good or not is just simply a disagreement in attitude. The first method used in determining the emotive meaning of ethical statements is to first address ethical questions in answering the question ‘Is X good?’ by what Stevenson calls ‘substitution’. He explains that in order to help understand this concept, the question must be substituted by a question that is free from ambiguity and confusion (Stevenson 370). It would not make sense to substitute this question with one that is irrelevant or with one that is the same as the question being assessed. He uses an example of substitution with the statement ‘Is X pink with yellow trimmings?’ This statement clearly has...
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...Devry SPCH 277 All Week Discussion 1 & 2-Latest 2015 October (All 14 Discussions) IF You Want To Purchase A+ Work then Click The Link Below For Instant Down Load http://www.hwspeed.com/Devry-SPCH-277-All-Week-Discussion-1-2-Latest-2015-October-8238232203.htm?categoryId=-1 IF You Face Any Problem Then E Mail Us At JOHNMATE1122@GMAIL.COM Question Discussion 1 The words we choose when we communicate with others can have a profound impact on whether or not our communication is successful. We often fail to consider the importance of word choice until it is too late, and our communication has failed. Think of a time when the words you selected contributed to your miscommunication with another person. How did your word choice impact the miscommunication? What could you have done differently? Discussion 2 Getting off to a strong start with the course project, the Communication Change Challenge (CCC), is important. Please take some time early this week to review the following and to post any specific questions you may have about how to proceed with the project to this week's Q & A thread. • Under Week 1: the Course Project Tab – CCC Part 1. • Under Course Home: the introduction in the Course Project tab and the screen cast tutorial: Communication Change Challenge. Begin by defining interpersonal communication. Then, think of an instance you want to share where your interpersonal communication habits or behaviors got in the way of successful communication...
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...Jessica James Instructor: Mr. Beall SPCH 1200 N01-Persuasive Speech April 29th, 2014 HORSE SLAUGHTERHOUSES TO STAY Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience to fight for the re-opening of horse slaughter houses. Central Idea: The cost to properly care for a horse, the importance of horse slaughter houses, and what we can do to help. INTRODUCTION I. You’re driving past a lot that has no grass, no water, and three starving horses just standing there. And you wonder why people would just keep these horses there in this type of condition. II. BODY I. Horses are very expensive when it comes to properly caring for them, even as just a pet. II. According to Mr. Robertson D.V.M, horses live anywhere between 25 to 30 years, and weight from 900 to 1,600 lbs. The older they get the harder they are too take care of and keep healthy. And many people do not realize just how much it cost to care for a horse. A. Feed Cost- average $9.25 to $15.25 B. Hay Cost- average $6.00 to $12.00 C. Supplements- anywhere from $10.00 to $100.00 D. Vet bills- from $10.00 for one vaccine to thousands of dollars for surgeries and more III. Drape stated “because a horse lives such a long time and is so expensive to keep up, they are at the mercy of their owners.” A. If an owner cannot care for a horse, the will likely starve to death. B. To have a horse put down, cost $150 per bottle of euthanize, and 2 to 3 bottles to euthanize a horse. ...
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...SPCH 1315 Format for Persuasive Speech Outline General Purpose: To educate parents about the different ways to combat childhood obesity Specific Purpose: At the end of my speech, I want the audience to know how to incorporate easy healthy food and lifestyle choices into their children’s daily life. Central Idea: The three things I want to focus on is how to encourage exercise in our children for busy parents, healthier food choices, and kid and budget friendly healthy recipes or alternatives. Introduction: A. Attention Device: Good afternoon, I just want to take a few minutes to talk about the growing plague of childhood obesity and what we can do as parents to prevent it in our own children. B. Childhood obesity is particularly troubling because the extra pounds often start children on the path to health problems that were once confined to adults, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Childhood obesity can also lead to poor self-esteem and depression. 1. Encourage more exercise and play with our children 2. Chose healthier foods 3. Incorporate kid friendly healthy recipes in family menu planning Body: I. As a parent we are extremely busy. Often when we come home from work or school and there is just not enough time to let the children play outside for an hour. But children have been sitting in a classroom for 8 hours of the day with maybe 20 minutes of play for an entire school day...
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...Devry SPCH 277 Entire Course-Latest 2015 (All Discussions All Assignment And Complete Course Project) IF You Want To Purchase A+ Work then Click The Link Below For Instant Down Load http://www.hwspeed.com/Devry-SPCH-277-Entire-Course-Latest-2015-90876145.htm?categoryId=-1 IF You Face Any Problem Then E Mail Us At JOHNMATE1122@GMAIL.COM Question Discussion 1 The words we choose when we communicate with others can have a profound impact on whether or not our communication is successful. We often fail to consider the importance of word choice until it is too late, and our communication has failed. Think of a time when the words you selected contributed to your miscommunication with another person. How did your word choice impact the miscommunication? What could you have done differently? Discussion 2 Getting off to a strong start with the course project, the Communication Change Challenge (CCC), is important. Please take some time early this week to review the following and to post any specific questions you may have about how to proceed with the project to this week's Q & A thread. • Under Week 1: the Course Project Tab – CCC Part 1. • Under Course Home: the introduction in the Course Project tab and the screen cast tutorial: Communication Change Challenge. Begin by defining interpersonal communication. Then, think of an instance you want to share where your interpersonal communication habits or behaviors got in the way of successful communication...
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...Transforming Lives Communities The Nation …One Student at a Time Disclaimer Academic programmes, requirements, courses, tuition, and fee schedules listed in this catalogue are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Management and Board of Trustees of the College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT). The COSTAATT Catalogue is the authoritative source for information on the College’s policies, programmes and services. Programme information in this catalogue is effective from September 2010. Students who commenced studies at the College prior to this date, are to be guided by programme requirements as stipulated by the relevant department. Updates on the schedule of classes and changes in academic policies, degree requirements, fees, new course offerings, and other information will be issued by the Office of the Registrar. Students are advised to consult with their departmental academic advisors at least once per semester, regarding their course of study. The policies, rules and regulations of the College are informed by the laws of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. iii Table of Contents PG 9 PG 9 PG 10 PG 11 PG 11 PG 12 PG 12 PG 13 PG 14 PG 14 PG 14 PG 14 PG 15 PG 17 PG 18 PG 20 PG 20 PG 20 PG 21 PG 22 PG 22 PG 22 PG 23 PG 23 PG 23 PG 23 PG 24 PG 24 PG 24 PG 24 PG 25 PG 25 PG 25 PG 26 PG 26 PG 26 PG 26 PG 26 PG 26 PG 27 PG 27 PG 27 PG 27 PG 27 PG 27 PG 28 PG 28 PG 28 PG 28 PG 28 PG 33 PG 37 Vision Mission President’s...
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