Compare and contrast the deontological, teleological, utilitarian, and contextual approaches to ethics.

1. How does the social and cultural context influence the thought of three philosophers we have studied? OPTIONS: PLATO, ARISTOTLE, AUGUSTINE, AQUINAS, HUME, KANT, MILL, NIETZSCHE, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR 2. Compare and contrast the deontological, teleological, utilitarian, and contextual approaches to ethics. Part II. Answer one of the following: 1. Which philosopher come closest to expressing your understanding of justice? How so? Why? MAY USE PHILOSOPHERS LIST ABOVE 2. Which philosopher comes closest to expressing your of the good life for human beings? How so? Why? MAY USE PHILOSOPHER LIST ABOVE

Develop an argument about the cultural significance and literary merits of an approved text.

Develop an argument about the cultural significance and literary merits of an approved text. Our most basic question is: How does the selected work represent theme or human experience in an original, meaningful way? Feel welcome to explore works or forms that have been excluded from the traditional Western Canon (e.g. graphic novel, comic book, music). The core of your paper will highlight literary qualities of the “primary” text. As in our Analysis mode or reading and writing, look for things like: peculiar use of language (diction, syntax, rhyme, and repetition), distortions in style or genre,point-of-view, image-symbol-metaphor, tone, distinctiveness of character-set-plot, sensitivity to audience, theme, etc.

Write an essay on the unlikely rule of Empress Wu Zetian, a woman who brought much change to China during the Tang Dynasty.

Write an essay on the unlikely rule of Empress Wu Zetian, a woman who brought much change to China during the Tang Dynasty. Write on both her political and military leadership and how it lead to Chinese expansion, as well as social and cultural change. Also, look at the long-lasting impact she had on China, and the legacy she carries today.

Write an essay on the unlikely rule of Empress Wu Zetian, a woman who brought much change to China during the Tang Dynasty.

Write an essay on the unlikely rule of Empress Wu Zetian, a woman who brought much change to China during the Tang Dynasty. Write on both her political and military leadership and how it lead to Chinese expansion, as well as social and cultural change. Also, look at the long-lasting impact she had on China, and the legacy she carries today.

Basing your discussion on the ideas of the writers in the reading, “The Internet: Is It Changing the Way We Think?”

Basing your discussion on the ideas of the writers in the reading, “The Internet: Is It Changing the Way We Think?”, what concerns are people expressing about the Internet and Google? Are these valid concerns? Why or why not? Explain your point of view on this topic in an essay of 1200 words minimum. You may only use the following sources for this essay: Sherry Turkle “Connectivity and Its Discontents” Nicholas Carr “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” John Naughton “The Internet: Is It Changing the Way We Think?” Paragraphs have to be organized according to a logical pattern of development such as importance/emphatic, chronological, or spatial or a combination. and Engaging hook that doesn’t use “I”; Clearly stated thesis that matches essay organization.