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i8READING AND REACTION PAPER ASSIGNMENT # 8 - DUE DATES: Oct. 24 - 30

READING AND REACTION PAPER ASSIGNMENT # 8 - DUE DATES: Oct. 24 - 30

After finishing your reading assignments, and watching the YOUTUBE, Sandel's Episode 7, posted for this week,  please post your reaction on the question: Are telling lies sometimes justified? Please post your reaction in the assignment section the MOODLE Link. (5 points). Make sure to refer to the assigned readings as well as the YouTube to support your argument!

Reading Assignment # 8

Ruggiero: Chaps. 12 & 13, Judge the accuracy of statements and the soundness of the reasoning that leads to conclusions. Challenge all ideas by asking relevant appropriate question, rather than accept their first thoughts and others' statements at face value.

Use questions philosophically; to wonder about issues, probe them more deeply than is customary, and look for new insights.

Being able to support beliefs with reasons that are good and

sufficient.

Make wise decisions, regardless of how common those decision are.

Are honest with themselves , acknowledging what they don't know, recognizing their limitations, and being watchful of their own errors.

Regard problems and controversial issues as exciting challenges.

Strive for understanding, keep curiosity alive, remain patient with complexity and ready to invest time to overcome confusion.

Set aside personal preferences and base judgments on evidence, deferring judgment whenever evidence is insufficient.

Are interested in other people's ideas, so are willing to read and listen attentively, even when they tend to disagree with the other person.

Recognize the extreme views are seldom correct, so they avoid them, practice fair-mindedness, and seek a balanced view. Practice restraint, controlling their feelings rather than being

controlled by them, and thinking before acting.

Compensating for Past Wrongs

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