Choosing Well

Author : Rachel Haliburton,Rebecca Vendetti
Publisher : Canadian Scholars’ Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781773382913

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Choosing Well by Rachel Haliburton,Rebecca Vendetti Pdf

Offering a compendium of case studies in bioethics, Choosing Well demonstrates real ethical dilemmas that can occur in health care settings. Instructors can draw upon the scenarios in this concise and highly effective resource to encourage analysis, critique, discussion, and debate of hot-button ethical issues. The authors present a diverse selection of complex case studies in bioethics to stimulate in-depth analysis on topics ranging from distributive justice, research ethics, reproductive technologies, abortion, and death and dying, to the health care professional–patient relationship and ethics in the workplace. The text also features case studies that move through time to reflect real-life decision making and cases that present multiple perspectives to illustrate the challenges that can arise from disputes in health care settings. Utilizing the DECIDED strategy for analyzing case studies, instructors can guide students through the steps needed to work through a wide variety of ethical dilemmas and encourage reflection on their own ethical assumptions. Accessible, practical, and highly engaging, Choosing Well offers a helpful and interesting way to explore central issues in contemporary bioethics, making it an indispensable resource for instructors and students of bioethics, biomedical ethics, and health care ethics. FEATURES: - Includes a brief introduction to ethics, the role of case studies, and some of the most important bioethical principles, as well as a glossary of key terms - Features Canadian-focused content and themes reflecting the challenges of modern health care settings - Provides a framework for case study analysis, along with sample analyses of three full case studies using the DECIDED approach

Author : Pierre Wolff
Publisher : Liguori/Triumph
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : 076480989X

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Discernment by Pierre Wolff Pdf

Based on the time-tested spiritual exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the 16th-century founder of the Jesuits who developed a systemic way of considering and making choices, this revised edition helps those who want to make fruitful choices and manage decisions with faithfulness to God.

Author : Dennis P. Hollinger
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2002-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780801025631

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Choosing the Good by Dennis P. Hollinger Pdf

An intelligent discussion of the foundations and methods in ethics and ways to apply a Christian worldview to our secular culture.

Author : Steve Givens
Publisher : Liguori Publications
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0764827901

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Choosing Well: Everyday Decisions for Teens by Steve Givens Pdf

Making the right decision isn't always easy. From choosing what to post online to choosing the right friends, the decisions that teens make every day affect the rest of their lives. Choosing Well: Everyday Decisions for Teens offers teens a Catholic approach to distinguish right from wrong in everyday life. Using straightforward, language, author Steve Givens shows teens how to think through their decisions and choose God when confronted with tough choices to lead faith-filled lives.

Author : Monde Nyambe
Publisher : Partridge Publishing
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781543708110

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Choosing a Good Private School for Your Child by Monde Nyambe Pdf

Are you a parent or guardian looking for a top-notch 21st-century private school in Zambia, one that will meet your family needs and expectations? This profound question is at the core of this first-ever book on private school education in Zambia. Choosing a Good Private School for your Child: The Ultimate Guide for Parents and Guardians in Zambia emerged from Monde Nyambe’s vast experience working as an educator and school leader in private international school settings. The book provides insights into pertinent factors that assist parents as they make important decisions about private school choices for their children. Through research and experience, the author draws on the views of key stakeholders to create a decision-making tool on choosing a good private school, ideal not only for parents but also for teachers, school leaders and private school proprietors. Make no mistake, this is a must-read for parents intending to give their children a solid head start by ensuring that they secure a good private school amidst the ever-rising number of private schools in Zambia.

Author : Massimo Pigliucci,Skye Cleary,Daniel Kaufman
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-07
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780525566151

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How to Live a Good Life by Massimo Pigliucci,Skye Cleary,Daniel Kaufman Pdf

A collection of essays by fifteen philosophers presenting a thoughtful, introductory guide to choosing a philosophy for living an examined and meaningful life. Socrates famously said "the unexamined life is not worth living," but what does it mean to truly live philosophically? This thought-provoking, wide-ranging collection brings together essays by fifteen leading philosophers reflecting on what it means to live according to a philosophy of life. From Eastern philosophies (Daoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism) and classical Western philosophies (such as Aristotelianism and Stoicism), to the four major religions, as well as contemporary philosophies (such as existentialism and effective altruism), each contributor offers a lively, personal account of how they find meaning in the practice of their chosen philosophical tradition. Together, the pieces in How to Live a Good Life provide not only a beginner's guide to choosing a life philosophy but also a timely portrait of what it means to live an examined life in the twenty-first century. A VINTAGE ORIGINAL

Author : Chris Kaposy
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780262546249

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Choosing Down Syndrome by Chris Kaposy Pdf

An argument that more people should have children with Down syndrome, written from a pro-choice, disability-positive perspective. The rate at which parents choose to terminate a pregnancy when prenatal tests indicate that the fetus has Down syndrome is between 60 and 90 percent. In Choosing Down Syndrome, Chris Kaposy offers a carefully reasoned ethical argument in favor of choosing to have such a child. Arguing from a pro-choice, disability-positive perspective, Kaposy makes the case that there is a common social bias against cognitive disability that influences decisions about prenatal testing and terminating pregnancies, and that more people should resist this bias by having children with Down syndrome. Drawing on accounts by parents of children with Down syndrome, and arguing for their objectivity, Kaposy finds that these parents see themselves and their families as having benefitted from having a child with Down syndrome. To counter those who might characterize these accounts as based on self-deception or expressing adaptive preference, Kaposy cites supporting evidence, including divorce rates and observational studies showing that families including children with Down syndrome typically function well. Himself the father of a child with Down syndrome, Kaposy argues that cognitive disability associated with Down syndrome does not lead to diminished well-being. He argues further that parental expectations are influenced by neoliberal ideologies that unduly focus on the supposed diminished economic potential of a person with Down syndrome. Kaposy does not advocate restricting access to abortion or prenatal testing for Down syndrome, and he does not argue that it is ethically mandatory in all cases to give birth to a child with Down syndrome. People should be free to make important decisions based on their values. Kaposy's argument shows that it may be consistent with their values to welcome a child with Down syndrome into the family.

Author : Ali Berman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-23
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781616495350

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Choosing a Good Life by Ali Berman Pdf

Ever wonder why some people seem to be at peace despite the ups and downs daily life can bring, while others are restless even in seemingly ideal circumstances?In Choosing a Good Life, Alyson Berman explores what it means to be at peace with ourselves, our choices, and the world around us in all its glorious chaos. She takes us into the lives of people who, despite their vastly different talents, challenges, and interests, have achieved a deep sense of balance in and satisfaction with their lives. Stories include those of Holocaust survivor Emery Jacoby, who rose above anger and bitterness to reaffirm the good in himself and others, along with Sungrai Sohn, a violin prodigy and gifted teacher who lives in the shadow of a potentially fatal illness and many other inspiring life stories. Berman then pinpoints their common approaches and qualities to reveal how they have found contentment-and how we can too.With Choosing a Good Life you will have the tools and guidance to:identify what you truly value,make use of the pain and trials of life to make you stronger, andset priorities to find more time and energy for the things that bring you satisfaction.Learn how to achieve something that eludes so many of us--the sense of purpose that comes with deep self-acceptance.

Author : Duncan Kent
Publisher : Fernhurst Books Limited
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-04
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781119999188

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The Insider's Guide to Choosing & Buying a Yacht by Duncan Kent Pdf

This book offers practical advice to ensure you choose the right yacht for your sailing needs and budget. Potential buyers are guided through every stage of the process, from deciding on hull design and accommodation to deck layout and keel shape. There is information on construction materials and help in deciding what sort of craft would best suit your needs, including clever ways to 'try before you buy'. Expert guidance will help you decide whether to buy a new or used yacht, and both buying processes are carefully explained to ensure your investment is protected. Hidden costs are revealed and there are tips on conducting your own boat test and initial survey. Sections on registration, VAT and insurance will help you cut through the red tape. Don't buy a yacht without reading this first!

Author : Barry Schwartz
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780061748998

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The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz Pdf

Whether we're buying a pair of jeans, ordering a cup of coffee, selecting a long-distance carrier, applying to college, choosing a doctor, or setting up a 401(k), everyday decisions—both big and small—have become increasingly complex due to the overwhelming abundance of choice with which we are presented. As Americans, we assume that more choice means better options and greater satisfaction. But beware of excessive choice: choice overload can make you question the decisions you make before you even make them, it can set you up for unrealistically high expectations, and it can make you blame yourself for any and all failures. In the long run, this can lead to decision-making paralysis, anxiety, and perpetual stress. And, in a culture that tells us that there is no excuse for falling short of perfection when your options are limitless, too much choice can lead to clinical depression. In The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz explains at what point choice—the hallmark of individual freedom and self-determination that we so cherish—becomes detrimental to our psychological and emotional well-being. In accessible, engaging, and anecdotal prose, Schwartz shows how the dramatic explosion in choice—from the mundane to the profound challenges of balancing career, family, and individual needs—has paradoxically become a problem instead of a solution. Schwartz also shows how our obsession with choice encourages us to seek that which makes us feel worse. By synthesizing current research in the social sciences, Schwartz makes the counter intuitive case that eliminating choices can greatly reduce the stress, anxiety, and busyness of our lives. He offers eleven practical steps on how to limit choices to a manageable number, have the discipline to focus on those that are important and ignore the rest, and ultimately derive greater satisfaction from the choices you have to make.

Author : Cass R. Sunstein
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015-03-13
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780190231705

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Choosing Not to Choose by Cass R. Sunstein Pdf

Our ability to make choices is fundamental to our sense of ourselves as human beings, and essential to the political values of freedom-protecting nations. Whom we love; where we work; how we spend our time; what we buy; such choices define us in the eyes of ourselves and others, and much blood and ink has been spilt to establish and protect our rights to make them freely. Choice can also be a burden. Our cognitive capacity to research and make the best decisions is limited, so every active choice comes at a cost. In modern life the requirement to make active choices can often be overwhelming. So, across broad areas of our lives, from health plans to energy suppliers, many of us choose not to choose. By following our default options, we save ourselves the costs of making active choices. By setting those options, governments and corporations dictate the outcomes for when we decide by default. This is among the most significant ways in which they effect social change, yet we are just beginning to understand the power and impact of default rules. Many central questions remain unanswered: When should governments set such defaults, and when should they insist on active choices? How should such defaults be made? What makes some defaults successful while others fail? Cass R. Sunstein has long been at the forefront of developing public policy and regulation to use government power to encourage people to make better decisions. In this major new book, Choosing Not to Choose, he presents his most complete argument yet for how we should understand the value of choice, and when and how we should enable people to choose not to choose. The onset of big data gives corporations and governments the power to make ever more sophisticated decisions on our behalf, defaulting us to buy the goods we predictably want, or vote for the parties and policies we predictably support. As consumers we are starting to embrace the benefits this can bring. But should we? What will be the long-term effects of limiting our active choices on our agency? And can such personalized defaults be imported from the marketplace to politics and the law? Confronting the challenging future of data-driven decision-making, Sunstein presents a manifesto for how personalized defaults should be used to enhance, rather than restrict, our freedom and well-being.

Author : Chrisoula Andreou
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Choice (Psychology)
ISBN : 0197584152

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Choosing Well by Chrisoula Andreou Pdf

"This book focuses on the challenges associated with effective choice over time. In particular, it considers the challenges raised by cyclic preferences and by incomplete preferences, both of which interfere with the agent's neatly ordering her options, and which make the agent susceptible to self-defeating patterns of choice in which the agent is drawn into taking each of a series of steps that collectively lead her to a result that she deems unacceptable. The book's guiding questions are the following: What is an agent to do if she finds herself with cyclic preferences or with incomplete preferences? Is an agent or group of agents with such preferences necessarily irrational? It is argued that the answer to the latter question is "no"; rationality does not invariably prohibit disorderly preferences, but it does (to get back to the first question) prompt us to proceed with caution and with a readiness to show restraint, based on an awareness of larger dynamics, when our preferences are disorderly. Theories of rational choice often dismiss or abstract away from the sorts of disorderly preferences at issue here. They assume that rational agents can and should have neat preferences over their options; but this assumption is problematic. Rationality can validate certain disorderly preference structures while also protecting us from self-defeating patterns of choice. Rationality can thus handle quite a lot of messiness, which is important, since rationality wouldn't be all that helpful if, whenever messiness threatened, we could not turn to it for guidance"--

Author : Emmanuel Voyiakis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-12
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781509902835

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Private Law and the Value of Choice by Emmanuel Voyiakis Pdf

Some say that private law ought to correct wrongs or to protect rights. Others say that private law ought to maximise social welfare or to minimise social cost. In this book, Emmanuel Voyiakis claims that private law ought to make our responsibilities to others depend on the opportunities we have to affect how things will go for us. Drawing on the work of HLA Hart and TM Scanlon, he argues that private law principles that require us to bear certain practical burdens in our relations with others are justified as long as those principles provide us with certain opportunities to choose what will happen to us, and having those opportunities is something we have reason to value. The book contrasts this 'value-of-choice' account with its wrong- and social cost-based rivals, and applies it to familiar problems of contract and tort law, including whether liability should be negligence-based or stricter; whether insurance should matter in the allocation of the burden of repair; how far private law should make allowance for persons of limited capacities; when a contract term counts as 'unconscionable' or 'unfair'; and when tort law should hold a person vicariously liable for another's mistakes.

Author : Angela Thomas
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781439165812

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Choosing Joy by Angela Thomas Pdf

This 52-week devotional helps readers discover the ever-illusive quality of joy. Bestselling author Thomas draws from her vast experience in teaching and speaking to women all over the country. This book is the perfect choice for the many readers who work through a devotional book each year.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 972 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1873
Category : English periodicals
ISBN : PRNC:32101076425253

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Good Words by Anonim Pdf