This is class discussion questions. Please let reference be at the end of every question when its available instead of the end of entire work.
PHILOSOPHY
. “Because doctors are well compensated for their services, do you think that people who choose to donate their organs should be compensated, as well? Both do good work toward improving the health of the population, and this would solve the problem of too few organs available for transplantation.”
1. Do you agree with the argument? Why, or why not?
2. Class, the above scenario requires that you look at the logic of the argument.
In addition, I suggest you address what kind of ethical dilemma you see in the example.
3. as we have learned, our opinions are not the determining factor–we have to evaluate the factors and structure of the argument. Is the above argument build on a sound and logical analogy?
- The cause of Mr. Johnson’s death is rat poison.
- Mrs. Johnson was seen buying rat poison just 3 days before the death of Mr. Johnson.
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(∴) Mrs. Johnson killed Mr. Johnson.
4. If you were a prosecutor, how would you present this argument in court? If you were a defense lawyer, how could you counter the prosecution’s argument?
5 Inductive or deductive?
Class, which type of argument are we seeing here?
Is the argument valid and sound?
If it is only one or the other or neither of the two, is there a way to achieve validity and soundness?
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SOCIOLOGY
1.Sociologists stress that family life is not just a reflection of individual decisions but also the social structure of the broader society. Using concepts from this week’s reading to support your points, discuss how society shapes family life.
2. Given that our family background is extremely influential, does this mean that supporting the family from a policy standpoint is the best route to take?
3. As we look at the influence of family upon individuals, and of course, individuals upon family, let me ask: how do individuals go about asserting Independent identity?
4. How would you define a religion? What characteristics must a belief system have in order for it to be considered a religion? If a belief system did not include faith, a God, heaven, or hell, would it still be a religion? How much of a belief system do you have to believe in order to be considered a member of a religion, 100%, 90%, less?
5. In most settings, religion and politics are supposed to be off-limits, but in social science, they’re an extremely important topic! In this discussion, we are going to talk about the basic characteristics of a religious belief system. Can we find some that are in common with every single religion?
6. how does the institution of religion influenced the way that other institutions, such as family, the military, and government, all function?
