LOGIC AND CRITICAL THINKING CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING PHILOSOPHY Logic As a field of study: it is a branch of philosophy that deals with the study of arguments and the principles and methods of right reasoning As an instrument: it is something, which we can use to formulate our own rational arguments and critically evaluate …
Moral and Civics Chapter 5 Chapter Five: Constitution, Democracy and Human Rights 5.1 Chapter Introduction 5.2 Chapter Objectives 5.3 Constitution and Constitutionalism 5.3.1 Conceptualizing Constitution The word ‘constitution’ is used mainly in many senses In a political sense, it signifies the constitution of the state the term has attained a normative connotation and has become …
Chapter Four: State, Government and Citizenship 4.1. Chapter Introduction 4.2. Chapter Objectives 4.3. Understanding State 4.3.1 Defining State state has been understood in four quite different ways Idealist perspective Hegel identified three moments of social existence Family altruism operates that encourages people to set aside their own interests for the good of their children or elderly relatives Civil society Seen …
Moral and Civics Chapter 3 Chapter Three: Ethical Decision Making and Moral Judgments 3.1 Chapter Introduction function of morality How to make a right or correct decision and by what standard that one decision is right and another wrong is always a puzzle functions of morality is to give guidance in dealing with these puzzles Another …
Moral and Civic Chapter 2 Chapter Two: Approaches to Ethics Introduction there are only three basic kinds of prescriptive moral theories: teleological theories, deontological theories & virtue-based theories 2.3. Normative Ethics Contain theory of obligation, theory of moral value, theory of nonmoral value normative theory of obligation goal is guide us in the making of decisions and judgments about actions in particular …
MORAL AND CIVIC CHAPTER 1 Chapter One: Understanding Civics and Ethics Defining Civics, Ethics, Morality Civic Education human being have to respect certain fundamental principles and values to live together Johan Stuart Mill: progressive and peaceful setting subsists in a given society as far as that society develops the qualities of its members and generates …
Global Trends Chapter 4 Chapter Four: Globalization and Regionalism 4.1. Defining Globalization Globalization is often understood as a phenomena, or a process characterized by increasing interconnectedness or interdependence it is a supra regional process bringing the world into one global village Globalization characterized by the stretching of social and political activities across state (political) …
Global Trends Chapter 2 Chapter Two : Understanding Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Foreign policy It is the actions, decisions and goals that states pursue towards the outside world the deriving motives behind foreign policy is the pursuit of national interest States adopt foreign policy to achieve and promote their national interests Foreign policy is shaped …
Global Trend Chapter 1 Chapter One: Understanding International Relations 1.1. Conceptualizing Nationalism, Nations and States the words “nation” “state” and “country” are used interchangeably and this is not correct Nationalism the most influential force in international affairs It is noted as a factor for outbreak of revolutions and wars across the globe collapse of age …
Anthropology Chapter 2 Human Culture and Ties that Connect 2.1. Conceptualizing Culture: What Culture is and What Culture isn’t Definition of Culture Edward B. Tylor a complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, custom, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society B. Malinowski cumulative creation of …
