How do you define philosophy of religion?

 

Assignment 2: Discussion: Personal Perspectives on Philosophy of Religion

 

We have covered a large amount of territory in this first module on the topics of philosophy and religion. It is time for a bit of personal reflection and discussion with classmates.

 

Please address the following questions. Your response should be about 200 words, with at least one reference cited using APA format. Be sure to reply to at least two of your classmates using at least 75 words per response.

 

  1. How do you define philosophy of religion?
  2. What is the most important philosophical question about religion and why?

3.  Which of the five religious traditions added the most to your understanding of religious philosophy? Explain.

What challenges does Daoism face in the modern world?

Daoism Worksheet

 

Complete the following questions in detail. Answer each question with a 1- or 2-paragraph response that includes a reference citation. Make use of Experiencing the World’s Religions and other sources in your research as you complete the questions.

 

 

1.    Describe the principles of yang and yin.

 

 

2.    The main scripture in Daoism is the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching). What is the history and importance of this text for the tradition?

 

 

3.    How are Daoist ideals expressed through art? Offer several examples.

 

 

4.    What challenges does Daoism face in the modern world?

 

 

5.    Explain a situation to which following the Daoist principle of wu wei might be beneficial to you or others. In what situation might following the principle of wu wei be harmful in some way?

Describe the competing cultural trends in the 1920’s.

Chapter Reading: Chapter 21

 

Essay Question:

Describe the competing cultural trends in the 1920s, including nativism, modernism, fundamentalism, Black Nationalism, and racism. Identify the reasons for the reemergence of the Ku Klux Klan, the origins of the black cultural renaissance, and the religious and social debates that led to the Scopes trial in Tennessee.

Analyze the influence of popular culture on social norms and morals. State the innovations that allowed for the spread of mass culture and explain their impact.

 

Documents to include:

  • 21.2
  • 21.3
  • 21.9

TEXT BOOK

“Nancy Hewitt and Steven Lawson. Exploring American Histories: A Brief Survey with Sources. Vol. II. Bedford Martin Publishers 2013”

Considerations:

  • Challenges in social change
  • Harlem Renaissance
  • KKK, Nativism, Marcus Garvey and Fundamentalists
  • Racial Violence
  • Cultural wars

What is the difference between a perpetual inventory system and periodic inventory system as it relates to computing cost of goods sold?

Refer to Chapter 5 pages: 244 – 245 and Illustration 5-3 on page 229

Illustration 5-4 demonstrates the difference between a Perpetual Inventory system and that of a Periodic inventory system.

Write a 200 word paragraph answering the following questions:

  • Describe the flow of cost.
  • How would you calculate cost of goods sold?
  • What items make up cost of goods sold?
  • What is the difference between a perpetual inventory system and periodic inventory system as it relates to computing cost of goods sold?

What was the Lend Lease Act?

Q # 1

What was the Lend Lease Act? Be sure to explain the purpose, provisions, and recipients of the act. Was the act successful? Why or why not?

 

Q # 2

Discuss the major American military operations in the North African;Land, sea and air from December 1941 to the end of 1943

Discuss minority groups, compare the various experiences and acceptance of those groups by 1840.

Minorities have experienced a checkered history in the United States with some eventually becoming part of the mainstream while others continued to exist in the margins of society. Using your knowledge from previous chapters that discussed minority groups, compare the various experiences and acceptance of those groups by 1840. Consider the following minority groups as you respond:

  • Irish, German, Scottish
  • African-Americans; free blacks and slaves
  • American Indians.

Complete a presentation in Prezi, PowerPoint, video, or other presentation, formatted according to CSU-Global’s Guide for Writing and APA Requirements. It should lead the viewer through the information in sequential order with transitions of some type to make a cohesive presentation that includes an introduction, a body and conclusion, references, and a citation page (similar to an APA References page). The presentation must also meet these requirements:

  • At least six slides
  • Each slide must include text or audio narration
  • Each slide must include at least one image
  • Include a three-page transcript to accompany the presentation. This should be a separate Word document that does not need to be formatted according to CSU-Global APA requirements. It should, however, indicate which part of the presentation it is aligned to. Label slide or frame numbers in the transcript only (to match the presentation).
  • Do not include personal or published opinions that denote value. All information presented must be backed with specific, scholarly sources.
  • Information must be thoroughly covered in the submitted document, without requiring supplements; all information must be conveyed clearly and completely, without reliance on a formal presentation or speech accompanying the slides for clarity.