ET2002 Egoism vs Altruism(Written Communication)
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ET2002: Egoism vs. Altruism – Analyze concepts and considerations of egoism and altruism.
Written Response Submission Form
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Instructions
Write your responses where it reads “Enter your response here.” Write as much, as needed, to satisfy the requirements indicated. Each item contains the Rubric, which will be used to evaluate your responses.
Note: Be sure to reference and use examples from the resources for each module.
Item 1
Summarize three differences between egoism and altruism. (1 paragraph)
Your Response
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Rubric
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2 Meets Expectations |
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Module 1: Egoism, Altruism, and Social Contract Theory |
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Summarize three differences between egoism and altruism. (1 paragraph)
Learning Objective 1.1 - Summarize differences between egoism and altruism. |
Response is not present. |
Summary of differences between egoism and altruism is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. |
Summary of differences between egoism and altruism is clear, accurate, and complete. |
Item 2
Describe at least three behaviors of psychological egoists. (1–2 paragraphs)
Your Response
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Rubric
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1 Needs Improvement |
2 Meets Expectations |
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Module 1: Egoism, Altruism, and Social Contract Theory |
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Describe at least three behaviors of psychological egoists. (1 –2 paragraphs)
Learning Objective 1.2 - Describe behaviors of psychological egoists.
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Response is not present. |
Description of behaviors of psychological egoists is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. |
Description of behaviors of psychological egoists is clear, accurate, and complete. |
Item 3
Summarize pro and con arguments for being an ethical egoist. (3–4 paragraphs)
Your Response
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Rubric
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2 Meets Expectations |
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Module 1: Egoism, Altruism, and Social Contract Theory |
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Summarize pro and con arguments for being an ethical egoist. (3–4 paragraphs)
Learning Objective 1.3 - Summarize pro and con arguments for being an ethical egoist.
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Response is not present. |
Summary of pro and con arguments for being an ethical egoist is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. |
Summary of pro and con arguments for being an ethical egoist is clear, accurate, and complete. |
Item 4
Analyze which approach—egoism, altruism, or the social contract theory—is more effective with respect to fostering social cooperation and promoting positive social change. Substantiate your thinking with references to the resources. (1–2 paragraphs)
Your Response
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Rubric
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0 Not Present |
1 Needs Improvement |
2 Meets Expectations |
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Module 1: Egoism, Altruism, and Social Contract Theory |
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Analyze which approach—egoism, altruism, or the social contract theory—is more effective with respect to fostering social cooperation and promoting positive social change. Substantiating your thinking with references to the resources. (1–2 paragraphs)
Learning Objective 1.4 - Analyze egoism, altruism, or social contract theory with respect to fostering social cooperation and promoting positive social change.
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Response is not present. |
Analysis of egoism, altruism, or social contract theory with respect to fostering social cooperation and promoting positive social change is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. |
Analysis of egoism, altruism, or social contract theory with respect to fostering social cooperation and promoting positive social change is clear, accurate, and complete. |
Item 5
Analyze how laissez-faire capitalism and economics are grounded in egoism. (1–2 paragraphs)
Your Response
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1 Needs Improvement |
2 Meets Expectations |
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Module 1: Egoism, Altruism, and Social Contract Theory |
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Analyze how laissez-faire capitalism and economics are grounded in egoism. (1–2 paragraphs)
Learning Objective 1.5 - Analyze how laissez-faire capitalism and economics are grounded in egoism.
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Response is not present. |
Analysis of how laissez-faire capitalism and economics are grounded in egoism is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. |
Analysis of how laissez-faire capitalism and economics are grounded in egoism is clear, accurate, and complete. |
Item 6
Explain how one of the guiding principles of virtue ethics, such as character development, correlates with eudaimonia or happiness. (1–2 paragraphs)
Your Response
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1 Needs Improvement |
2 Meets Expectations |
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Module 2: Virtue Ethics |
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Explain how one of the guiding principles of virtue ethics, such as character development, correlates with eudaimonia or happiness. (1–2 paragraphs)
Learning Objective 2.1 - Explain how a guiding principle of virtue correlates with eudaimonia or happiness.
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Response is not present. |
Explanation of how a guiding principle of virtue ethics correlates with eudaimonia or happiness is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. |
Explanation of a how guiding principle of virtue ethics correlates with eudaimonia or happiness is clear, accurate, and complete. |
Item 7
Explain Aristotle’s views on virtues and vices in The Nicomachean Ethics, including the meaning of the “golden mean.” (2–3 paragraphs)
Your Response
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Rubric
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1 Needs Improvement |
2 Meets Expectations |
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Module 2: Virtue Ethics |
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Explain Aristotle’s views on virtues and vices in The Nicomachean Ethics, including the meaning of the “golden mean.” (2–3 paragraphs)
Learning Objective 2.2 -Explain Aristotle’s views on virtues and vices.
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Response is not present. |
Explanation of Aristotle’s views on virtues and vices in The Nicomachean Ethics is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. |
Explanation of Aristotle’s views on virtues and vices in The Nicomachean Ethics is clear, accurate, and complete. |
Item 8
Describe at least one psychological, one biological, and one sociopolitical factor in key feminist arguments. (3 paragraphs)
Your Response
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1 Needs Improvement |
2 Meets Expectations |
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Module 3: Feminist Thought and Ethics of Care |
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Describe at least one psychological, one biological, and one sociopolitical factor in key feminist arguments. (3 paragraphs)
Learning Objective 3.1 - Describe psychological, biological, and sociopolitical factors in key feminist arguments.
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Response is not present. |
Description of psychological, biological, and sociopolitical factors in key feminist arguments is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. |
Description of psychological, biological, and sociopolitical factors in key feminist arguments is clear, accurate, and complete. |
Item 9
Differentiate between feminist ethics and ethics of care. (2 paragraphs)
Your Response
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1 Needs Improvement |
2 Meets Expectations |
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Module 3: Feminist Thought and Ethics of Care |
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Differentiate between feminist ethics and ethics of care. (2 paragraphs)
Learning Objective 3.2 - Explain differences between feminist ethics and ethics of care.
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Response is not present. |
Explanation of differences between feminist ethics and ethics of care is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. |
Explanation of differences between feminist ethics and ethics of care is clear, accurate, and complete. |
Item 10
Compare feminist ethics and feminine ethics and explain which is more compelling to you and why. (2–3 paragraphs)
Your Response
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Rubric
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1 Needs Improvement |
2 Meets Expectations |
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Module 3: Feminist Thought and Ethics of Care |
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Compare feminist ethics and feminine ethics and explain which is more compelling to you and why. (2–3 paragraphs)
Learning Objective 3.3 - Compare feminist ethics and feminine ethics.
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Response is not present. |
Comparison of feminist ethics and feminine ethics is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. |
Comparison of feminist ethics and feminine ethics is clear, accurate, and complete. |
References
Provide a citation for each resource you used to write your response to this Assessment. The following citation has been provided as an example:
· MacKinnon, B., & Fiala, A. (2024). Ethics: Theory and contemporary issues (10th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Mastery Rubric
In order to achieve mastery of this Competency, you must achieve a “2” on every rubric row in addition to meeting the additional expectation indicated in the Mastery Rubric.
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Mastery Rubric |
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Exceeds Expectations: In-Depth Analysis |
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Learning Objective – Analyze concepts and considerations of egoism and altruism using multiple, relevant sources. |
Responses do not draw on multiple relevant sources to analyze concepts and considerations of egoism and altruism. |
Responses draw on multiple relevant sources to analyze concepts and considerations of egoism and altruism. |
Professional Skills Building
The faculty Assessor will provide feedback based on the following Professional Skills: Written Communication and Inquiry and Analysis. Although the feedback is here to inform the development of your skills, it is not a barrier to achieving the Competency, unless the writing is too poor to be able to score the content of the Assessment. Review the rubric and check your work based on the learning objectives listed. If you are concerned that your writing will not meet these expectations yet, reach out to your Faculty Subject Matter Expert (SME) so he or she can work with you to further develop this important professional skill.
It is highly recommended that you use this opportunity to practice these important skills in the context of this Competency Assessment in order to receive feedback about your current level of proficiency.
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Professional Skills Building |
0 Not Present |
1 Needs Improvement |
2 Meets Expectations |
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Written Communication: Write with clarity, coherence, and purpose. |
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Written Communication WC 1.1: Construct complete and correct sentences |
Sentences are incoherent and impede reader’s access to ideas. |
Sentences are incomplete and/or include fragments and run-on sentences, limiting reader’s access to ideas. |
Sentences structure effectively conveys meaning to the reader. |
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Written Communication WC 1.2: Demonstrate the effective use of grammar and mechanics. |
Multiple inaccuracies in grammar and mechanics impede reader’s access to ideas. |
Some inaccuracies in grammar and mechanics limit reader’s access to ideas. |
Use of grammar and mechanics is straightforward and effectively conveys meaning to reader. |
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Written Communication WC 1.3: Create cohesive paragraphs with a clear central idea. |
Paragraphs, or lack of paragraphs, impede reader’s access to ideas. |
Construction of main idea and/or supporting paragraphs limit reader’s access to ideas. |
Main idea and/or supporting paragraphs effectively convey meaning to reader. |
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Inquiry and Analysis: Apply strategies to identify, frame, and evaluate issues and problems. |
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Inquiry and Analysis: IA 1.2 Use a logical organizing principle to identify the key parts or elements of a problem or question in a selected field of study. |
Recognition is not present. |
Elements or parts of the problem or question are presented in a disorganized manner. |
Elements or parts of the problem or question are presented in an organized manner. |
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Inquiry and Analysis: IA 1.3: Evaluate theories and approaches to explain complex problems within a chosen field of study. |
Recognition is not present. |
A theoretical approach is vaguely presented. |
A theoretical approach to the problem or question is presented and justified. |
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