In The House of God, with time, Roy began to dehumanize his patients (following in the footsteps of Pinkus and some others). In fact, some physicians believe it is necessary to remain emotionally unattached to their patients for professional impartiality, self-care, and other reasons. Others argue that patients have to be viewed as unique, individual, […]
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Medical Ethics
2. In The House of God, with time, Roy began to dehumanize his patients (following in the footsteps of Pinkus and some others). In fact, some physicians believe it is necessary to remain emotionally unattached to their patients for professional impartiality, self-care, and other reasons. Others argue that patients have to be viewed as unique, […]
Medical Ethics
What is public health, and how is it different from other kinds of medical practices? What are some examples of public health policies? In the era of COVID-19, what are some of the moral issues raised by governmental involvement in collective and individual health? In other words, ought the government, in the form of the […]
TOK object selection 3
The TOK exhibition is based on three ‘objects’ which should allow you to demonstrate how TOK manifests itself in the real world. I had to choose a question to base off my writing which was What challenges are raised by the dissemination and/or communication of knowledge?. I’ve added an example and the object which I’ve […]
Human Flourishing and Market Economies
Response essays should be 300-400 words in length. They do not need to have a title page, but should have a bibliography if sources are used. If sources are used then the student should cite sources in APA or Turabian. All writing should include a clear thesis statement and sound argumentation in posing your answer […]
Tok Exhibition Writeup #3
Complete the Draft write-up for your first object of your Exhibition. Follow the template below, and look at the sample that got 10/10 below My prompt question is: How can we know that current knowledge is an improvement upon past knowledge? The object must be specific and you must compare it with the prompt question. […]
Retell the story of the Ring of Gyges. What point is Plato trying to make with that story? Do you agree or disagree with that point?
Writing Tips Think of the CAP as a well-researched persuasive/argumentative paper. Imagine that you are trying to persuade an intelligent, but uninformed reader of your conclusion, which is encapsulated in your thesis statement. The last sentence of your introductory paragraph should be your thesis statement. A common problem that I see is that the thesis […]
Any topic (writer’s choice)
it possible to be fully neutral and unbiased when doing science or when studying reality? Can we be fully objective, or will our own points of view influence what we see? If only one group of people (white, rich men) have traditionally been the ones to do science and philosophy, what kinds of effects can […]
A Whole New Mind
Final Essay Response to A Whole New Mind & The Work of Nations 4 pages Using the Reich reading and the entire A Whole New Mind text, write a 4 page essay that carefully examines Pinks main arguments concerning the recent shift in our culture from the information age to the conceptual age. Why are […]
Analytical essay 1
You are to write an 8-10 page analytical essay utilizing MLA format, on the topic of your choice. Plan accordingly. I will grade your essay upon the strength of your response, your engagement with the readings, course materials, and your ability to demonstrate analysis and critical thinking. You are expected to utilize your notes and […]