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Part 1:
Discussion 1 Logical Theories
Briefly describe deontological and teleological theories
Discussion 2 - Rule Utilitarianism
Briefly analyze rule utilitarianism and its focus on rule over action.
Part 2:
Discussion 1 - Last Resort
Do you think negotiating a peace with the Taliban and al-Qaeda have been more ethical than invading Afghanistan one month after the U.S. was attacked on 9/11? Respond to atleast two of your classmates' postings.
Discussion 2 - The Relatively of Just War Theory
In 250-300 words, provide a comprehensive answer using your reading, knowledge and experience for this Discussion Question. Does Just War Theory truly justify the triumph of good over evil, or is it simply a justification for the use of force relative to the side one is on? Apply three Just War tenets to the United States and those same Just war tenets to the al-Qaeda and explain if the war on terrorism is absolutely just to one side, or if it is just relative to the side one is on. Respond to atleast two of your classmates' postings.
Part 3:
Discussion 1 - Ethics and the United Nations
What ethical theories studied in this course could justify the United Nations as an ethical organization? Do you believe that the U.N. is ethical in theory and in practice (or neither)?
Qualify your argument
Discussion 2 - Humanitarian Warfare
Briefly analyze Just War Theory and its application to humanitarian intervention.
Was the U.S. use of force in Somalia in 1993 justified morally? Why or why not?
Part 4:
Discussion 1 - Waterboarding
U.S. policy states that "the use of torture is illegal." There is a known terrorist mastermind in U.S. custody who is unwilling to divulge his wealth of information. Top CIA officials support the clandestine use of waterboarding to elicit his information that is judged could help thwart an imminent terrorist attack. Give an ethical argument for and against the use of waterboarding on this subject
Discussion 2 - Justifying Terrorism
Is terrorism simply "the poor man's" use of force? If nations can justify war, can non-state actors? Using Just War Theory, give a justification for and against the use of terrorism through the lens of Hezbollah.
Part 5:
Discussion 1 - The USA Patriot Act
Do you believe that the costs to our liberties are worth the security measures that the Act provides?
Discussion 2 - The FOURTH AMENDMENT in the 21st century.
Understanding the powers given to the federal government to search, seize, and survey under the USA PATRIOT Act, do you feel that the 4th Amendment is being violated?
Make a coherent argument for or against the USA PATRIOT Act vis-à-vis the 4th Amendment. (You are not expected to have in-depth knowledge of the 4th Amendment).
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Analyze two of five major categories of hazards associated
: Analyze two of the five major categories of hazards associated with terrorism. Be sure to include which type of attack would be most logical to conduct in the United States and why? Construct a substantive response using a minimum of two sources i..
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Discuss the most likely method or model of recruitment
: Discuss the most likely method or model of recruitment that al-Qaida would use in a US prison. What are some methods you might implement to diminish or inhibit its ability to recruit? Construct a substantive response using a minimum of two sources..
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Development of critical thinking
: There is one individual assignment. As all items, it is graded based on the development of critical thinking, analysis, and support for points. You are to prepare a brief paper, but recommended length is about two - three single-spaced (four to si..
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How do they demonstrate what they recognized
: How do neural classifiers usually present the outcomes of their work. How do they demonstrate what they recognized? What consequences does the presentation method have on the usual structure of the output layer?
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Is terrorism simply the poor man use of force
: Is terrorism simply "the poor man's" use of force? If nations can justify war, can non-state actors? Using Just War Theory, give a justification for and against the use of terrorism through the lens of Hezbollah.
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Does image recognition refer only to visual images
: How do we input image data (and information about objects to be recognized) into a classifying neural network?
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Design and produce a version of the program
: Design and produce a version of the program that will present all values in an easy-tointerpret graphic form
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Development of microcephaly in the unborn babies
: MBA8000 ASSIGNMENT. Company ABC has produced a gene therapy technique that will reduce the development of microcephaly in the unborn babies of pregnant woman who have become infected with the Zika virus
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How is the mean mark of the network functioning given
: How is the mean mark of the network functioning given? Can we assess the functioning of an entire network using a method that does not require analysis of single elements individually?
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