Step 1: Review or re-watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQHx45CQWFE and answer the following questions: What are the three different types of first-hand evidence mentioned in the video? What are the different places one can find second-hand evidence mentioned in the video? Give one example each of expert, historical, and quantitative evidence. Pick one example of a logical fallacy (i.e., incorrect reasoning) that can affect your use of evidence and explain why the fallacy doesn’t give useful conclusions from the evidence.
1. What, where, and when was The Axial Age? 2. Many scholars believe the “perennial philosophy” of the Axial Age is an indicator that most if not all cultures originally shared a common monotheistic outlook of religion before the emergence of the various outlooks that exist today. What do you think of this theory? 3. All religious worldviews boil down to either Henotheism/Monotheism, Polytheism, Pantheism, or Atheism. Define these terms. 4. (Have read by Day 1 of Week 7): Read through the various excerpts from the sacred texts of Hinduism and answer the following questions: a. What is the riddle-like dialogue which the sages engaged in about the origin and meaning of the universe called? b. Define atman and brahman. c. How did the story of Shvetaketu and Uddalaka illustrate the concepts of atman and brahman? d. What is karma? What is karma-yoga and how is it different than the earlier understanding of karma? 5. (Have read by Day 2 of Week 7): Read through the various excerpts from the sacred texts of Buddhism and answer the following questions: a. What are the Four Noble Truths? b. What is the Eightfold Path? c. What are the Three Poisons? d. What is samsara? e. What are the Three Marks of Existence? f. What is anatta? g. What is Nibbana? Type up #’s 1-5 by end of Week 7 6. (Have read by Day 1 of Week 8): Read through the various excerpts from The Analects of Confucius and answer the following questions: a. What is Li? b. What are the 5 Relationships? c. What is Hsiao? Jen? 7. (Have read by Day 1 of Week 8): Read through the excerpts from the Daodejing and answer the following question: a. Describe the Dao. What is it exactly? 8. Summarize the various Hellenistic Philosophies’ perspectives on the human condition here. 9. What is the Ancient Happiness Hypothesis? What are its flaws? 10. (Have read by Day 2 of Week 8): Read the various excerpts from the Stoic philosophers in the Unit 3 Readings Document and then answer the following question: How do the Stoic philosophers’ views reflect a belief in the Happiness Hypothesis? 11. (Have read by Day 2 of Week 8): Read the story “The Choice of Heracles” story in the Unit 3 Readings Document and then answer the following question: How would you have chosen? 12. In the Book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament, there is a remarkably nuanced “happiness hypothesis.” How is this view different from that of the Stoics?
Please write 250-300 words, on the following: Topic: Describe the impact of British colonialism in India on the foods and drinks of both India and Great Britain.
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/06/the-case-for-reparations/361631/ What argument is Coats (2014) making in The Case for Reparations? What is the basis of his assertion for why African Americans may or may not be owed reparations? Do you agree or disagree? Why?
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/06/the-case-for-reparations/361631/ https://youtu.be/KMCRF7g5ptM , https://youtu.be/O5FBJyqfoLM Using The Case for Reparations, by Ta-Nehisi Coats as a case study, identify at least ten concepts and/or ideas covered, regarding (1) the experiences of African Americans in the south, (2) how their lives were affected by Jim Crow, (3) what pushed and pulled them to leave the south and (4) what their lives were like in the north. Use only the resources provided. Give credit to the sources from which you get your information by using APA style in-text. Here is an example of one of the connections you should look for: In The Case for Reparations (Coats, 2014) we see examples of redlining which, according to Housing Segregation and Redlining in America: A Short History (2018), can be defined as (insert information and details from the source). The impact of Clyde Ross living in a redlined community
Please answer each question separately and number your responses. Each question should be answered in 1 - 2 well-developed paragraphs. Please utilize and reference weekly materials in your responses. Please reach out via email with any questions. 1. What historical developments did the federal government consider to be justification for the passage and enforcement of the Espionage and Sedition Acts? 2. Compare the precedents set by Ex Parte Milligan and Ex Parte Quirin in the use of military tribunals/commissions in wartime. Please answer each question separately and number your responses. Each question should be answered in 1 - 2 well-developed paragraphs. Please utilize and reference weekly materials in your responses. Please reach out via email with any questions. 1. Compare the outcomes of Dennis v. US (1951) and Yates v. US (1957). 2. One way to look at the Bush Administration's response to the 9/11 attacks is that the administration was mostly concerned with preventing future attacks and bringing Al Qaeda to justice, worrying about law and the Constitution after the fact. What evidence could be provided in support of this position?
Respond to ONLY ONE of the following topics. You must refer to at least one work of art in your post to support your answer. 1. What are some of the unique elements of Roman art and architecture that distinguishes it from Greek art and architecture 2. What does the presence of vertical portrait art of the Romans say about Roman culture? 3. Why does the art under Constantine begin to move away from the verism of the High Empire?
Discuss non-monetary benefits open trade has contributed to the world since the end of WWII. Provide at least 2 examples. Why do you think these are important? • How have changes to US trade and tariff policies affected US trade with other nations? Consider recent (less than 2 years old) credible news sources to support your response. 400 words
Journal Articles. Students must select, read and write a synopsis of ONE journal article in the field of Early Childhood Education. Choose an article from the categories listed. The articles must be current within the last five years (not earlier than 2012) and must be from an early childhood education or teacher education journal. • Read each article carefully before attempting to write a summary and application to your work and/or chosen work. • For each article, write the about the article and a summary of the article in APA citation format. • Analyze and indicate some practical application for you professionally and/or personally for the information presented in the article. you. The summary should be approximately two pages Microsoft Word document, double spaced (12 point font). A rubric is attached for your review. 1. What does it mean to be a professional in Early Childhood Education today? 2. Contemporary issues in Early Childhood Education. 3. What is Developmentally Appropriate Practice? 4. What is preschool and its benefits (short- and long-term)? 5. Who is the preschooler and what is he/she like? 6. Strategies for teaching young children based on current research and thinking. 7. Strategies for effective parent/family collaboration with Early Childhood educators, 8. Collecting child assessment data for analysis and decision-making
Write one paragraph on the claim "there’s a world of difference between truth and facts". In other words, please use historical examples to show that facts and different than truths. Facts should be something people can see and describe. Truths should be something most people think is right. As a result, please use historical examples to prove this. Just one paragraph
