Reflective Essay
Donald Nelson Jr
ETHICS_TermProject_3_Jesus_And_Greatest_Good.docxBusiness Ethics Updated: Fall 2020
|
Reflective Essay Project #3 – Jesus & Greatest Good
|
Personal Reflection / Utilitarianism & Christianity
Purpose: Understanding the Bible and how it fits or counters culture is critical to being a strong apologist for what you believe. This essay will have you synthesize two of the world’s most prevalent philosophies regarding human life and treatment of others. As a reminder:
Deontological ethics is an ethics system that judges whether an action is right or wrong based on a moral code. Consequences of those actions are not taken into consideration. ... In the other hand, Utilitarian ethics state that a course of action should be taken by considering the most positive outcome for the greatest good.
Process:
· After reading Chapter 9 & 10 and researching Deontological Ethics, you will compare and contrast these philosophies to Jesus’ actions.
· Find three examples and determine whether Jesus was acting out of these philosophies, or how you may be able to bridge the gap with someone who believes this way to better understand Jesus Motivations.
· You MUST address, Jesus dying on the cross in your three examples, the other two are up to you, but should be used to support your point of view.
· Lastly, you will reflect on how these reflections change or impact your previous perceptions of Christ and his work here on Earth.
· Here are some questions to ponder which may guide you in your analysis:
· What was Jesus’ source of motivation in this action? Who was his action addressed to/witnessing to (audience of and around him?)
· Is this an isolated case in the Bible, if not, what do other instances say about His actions? Are they consistent?
· How does the world view this action? How do you know?
· Which of these frameworks you are analyzing fits in this situation?
· How do the Biblical Themes inform this action?
· How has your thinking been reinforced, challenged, or shifted based on this analysis? What does that mean?
Paper Format:
· Your paper should be at least 3 pages in length written in essay format and consistent with APA formatting. Please do NOT just copy/paste and answer questions – synthesize your thoughts.
RUBRIC:
Page 2 of 2
Business Ethics
Updated:
Fall 2020
Page
1
of
2
Reflective Essay
Project
#
3
–
Jesus & Greatest Good
Personal Reflection /
Utilitarianism & Christianity
Purpose:
Understanding the Bible and how it fits or counters culture is critical to being
a strong apologist for what you believe.
This essay will have you synthesize two of the
world’s most prevalent philosophies
regarding human life and treatment of others. As a
reminder:
Deontological
ethics is an ethics system that judges whether an action is right
or
wrong
based on a moral code. Consequences of those actions are not taken into consideration.
... In the other hand,
Utilitarian
ethics state that a course of
action should be taken by
considering the most positive outcome for the greatest good.
Proces
s:
·
After reading Chapter 9 & 10 and researching Deontological Ethics, you will compare
and contrast these philosophies to Jesus’ actions.
·
Find
three
examples and
determine whether Jesus was acting out of these philosophies,
or how you may be able to bridge the gap with someone who believes this way to better
understand Jesus Motivations.
·
You MUST address, Jesus dying on the cross
in your three examples, the other
two are
up to you, but should be used to support your point of view.
·
Lastly, you will reflect on how these reflections change or impact your previous
perceptions of Christ and his work here on Earth.
·
Here are some questions to ponder
which may guide you in your analysis:
o
What was Jesus’ source of motivation in this action
?
Who was his action
addressed to/witnessing to (audience of and around him?)
o
Is this an isolated case in the Bible, if not, what do other instances say about His
actions? Are they consistent?
o
How does the world view this action? How do you know?
o
Which of these frameworks you are analyzing fits in this situation?
o
How do the Biblic
al Themes inform this action?
o
How has your thinking been reinforced, challenged, or shifted based on this
analysis? What does that mean?
Paper Format:
·
Your paper should be
at least
3
pages in length
written in
essay format
and
consistent with APA formatting.
Please do NOT
just copy/paste
and answer
questions
–
synthesize your thoughts.
Business Ethics Updated: Fall 2020
Page 1 of 2
Reflective Essay Project #3 – Jesus & Greatest Good
Personal Reflection / Utilitarianism & Christianity
Purpose: Understanding the Bible and how it fits or counters culture is critical to being
a strong apologist for what you believe. This essay will have you synthesize two of the
world’s most prevalent philosophies regarding human life and treatment of others. As a
reminder:
Deontological ethics is an ethics system that judges whether an action is right or wrong
based on a moral code. Consequences of those actions are not taken into consideration.
... In the other hand, Utilitarian ethics state that a course of action should be taken by
considering the most positive outcome for the greatest good.
Process:
After reading Chapter 9 & 10 and researching Deontological Ethics, you will compare
and contrast these philosophies to Jesus’ actions.
Find three examples and determine whether Jesus was acting out of these philosophies,
or how you may be able to bridge the gap with someone who believes this way to better
understand Jesus Motivations.
You MUST address, Jesus dying on the cross in your three examples, the other two are
up to you, but should be used to support your point of view.
Lastly, you will reflect on how these reflections change or impact your previous
perceptions of Christ and his work here on Earth.
Here are some questions to ponder which may guide you in your analysis:
o What was Jesus’ source of motivation in this action? Who was his action
addressed to/witnessing to (audience of and around him?)
o Is this an isolated case in the Bible, if not, what do other instances say about His
actions? Are they consistent?
o How does the world view this action? How do you know?
o Which of these frameworks you are analyzing fits in this situation?
o How do the Biblical Themes inform this action?
o How has your thinking been reinforced, challenged, or shifted based on this
analysis? What does that mean?
Paper Format:
Your paper should be at least 3 pages in length written in essay format and
consistent with APA formatting. Please do NOT just copy/paste and answer
questions – synthesize your thoughts.
