Journal Topics

Hi, this is for my PHIL 50 (Professional & Personal Ethics) class. The assignment is a Final Journal made up of four separate journal topics. Each topic is reflective and based on ethical theories we studied in class.

Heres what I need:

Journal Topic 1

• Part 1: At least 250 words.
• Explain whether I believe in objective moral standards or if morality depends on culture (relativism).
• Include a personal example.
• Based on Chapter 1 concepts.
• Part 2: At least 150 words.
• Reflect on a scenario about underreporting a car sale price to avoid taxes.
• Explain what I would do and whether my answer shows objective or relative ethics.

Journal Topic 2 (minimum 400 words)

• Reflect on a case about a struggling single mother who finds a wallet full of cash.
• Answer:

1. What should she do and why.
2. How this relates to my values from Journal 1.
3. Apply Kantian ethics.
4. Apply utilitarianism.
5. Compare those theories to my personal view.

Journal Topic 3

• Reflect on Topics 1 and 2.
• Choose at least three concepts from:
• Dehumanization
• Rights theories
• Virtue ethics
• Explain why they matter to my own beliefs and moral decision-making.

Journal Topic 4

Two parts required.

Part 1 (choose ONE option, at least 500 words):

• Option 1: Describe an experience that taught a moral lesson, then analyze it using at least three course theories.
• OR
• Option 2: Reflect on moral lessons from major world events since 2020, using at least three course concepts.

Part 2 (3501000 words):

• Explain the most valuable theory or concept learned in the class.
• Give an example.
• Reflect on what it reveals about personal values.

Important notes:

• This is a reflection-style journal, not a research paper.
• It should sound natural and personal, not overly formal.
• No plagiarismTurnitin is used.
• Follow the minimum word counts for each section.

Let me know if you need any additional details.