Ethics as a Learning Experience (Weston) IDFM 321   Based on your reading of Ethics as a Learning Experience (Weston), respond to the following.   It takes an ________open_______ _______mind________ to learn and to grow. ______Feeling ____________ ___________________ right does not guarantee rightness.   Under the subheading “Three Easy Routes to A Closed Mind”, Weston provided the following descriptions.  Describe each route to a closed mind and list a minimum of two ways to avoid being close-minded.   Dogmatism   People who are unshakably committed to one answer To avoid being close-minded: Seek out arguments for the other side Avoid the bumper sticker mentality     Offhand Self-Justification An automatic excuse-making defensiveness which may be referred to as rationalizing an opinion to avoid offhand self-justification: Requires self-confidence, honesty and maturity Must be able to admit you are wrong           Relativism Believe that no one single standard is right  avoid relativism: Adopt a community-minded approach Realize that some issues cannot stand as “live and let live”     WESTON, cont.   After examining the life of C.P.…

Kristallnacht Kristallnacht is the night when the German Nazis attacked the Jewish people and destroyed their properties on November 9, 1938. It ironically refers to the debris of broken glass left in the street following the attack. The attack extended to November 10 and in some other regions it lasted for several more days. The violence was triggered by the assassination of a junior diplomat by Herschel Grynszpan who avenged the crime committed against the European Jews by the Germans. Before Midnight of November 9, 1938, Gestapo disseminated a telegram to all the departments of police informing the on the action to be imposed on the Jews, especially their synagogue. In the telegram directed burning down of all the synagogue of Jews and their properties. The action resulted to burning down of over 1000 synagogues where at least 91 Jews were killed just within two days. The name Kristallnacht is, therefore, significant because it gives a reflection on the damages encountered by the Jews following the event of November 9, 1938. Kristallnacht was a night of broken knives along with…

Position and job of Adolf Eichmann in the Reich He was born on March 19, 1906, in a middle-class protestant family. Eichmann spent his early life in Linz, Austria, which was the home town of Hitler. He dropped out of school after declining to finish his engineering education. He then joined the Austrian Nazi faction in 1932 at the age of 26. After entering the alliance, he became an affiliate of SS, where he performed as an SS corporal at Dachau assemblage base in 1934. In the same year, Eichmann acquired a job in Heydrich’s SD, which was a great SS military service, and he was allocated to the Jewish region. Eichmann encouraged committing crimes that greatly threatened the lives of Jewish in Germany. After Nazi Germany had conceded in 1945, he was apprehended, and he went on the tribunal in Jerusalem for offenses against the Jews. He was found culpable on all charges, and he was incarcerated to death, where he was executed in 1962. Position and job of Adolf Eichmann in the Reich He was the leader of…

A history of Haute Couture Haute Couture is the making of unique fashion pieces, especially when it comes to clothing. The main characteristics include costly and exclusive fabrics, hand-sewing, meticulousness using manual techniques under the watch of the most capable designers and tailors. The French words literally mean ‘high dressmaking’ and imply high fashion clothing customized particularly for the wearer’s estimations and body size. Legally speaking, an haute couture fashion house has to meet the standards that the French Federation of Couture and the Industry Ministry of France set. These include having a designer who makes tailor-made garments for private clients and conducts individual fittings. The designer should also maintain a workshop in Paris consisting of at least 20 tailors and present 2 collections every year in January (spring collection) and July (fall collection). The fashion house can launch the other collections without major formal events. Today the world of haute couture has expanded to include items such as jewelry and accessories, and other items of clothing for both men and women. While the fashion sector is a billion dollar…

“Impacts of Globalization and economic policies, a case study in Malaysia” Introduction Malaysia is a country in East Asia which was one of the nations which were still backward before independence. However, Malaysia showed interest in globalization after joining GATT and from then, Malaysia is among the best countries regarding the economy, and it’s the most globalized country among all in East Asia (Ahsan A. M., 2012). According to the research conducted in 2003 on economic growth and development, Malaysia indicated to have 79% on reduced tariffs and was gaining a lot from its manufacturing industries than having more exports. After joining globalization union, Malaysia has been improving regarding gross domestic products and liberalization in every year. Before independence, this country s experiencing trade losses of about 53,691 RM. However, in 1997, the country experienced an increase FDI which means Foreign Direct Investment within the manufacturing industries. As a result of globalization, pharmacy and medicinal sectors were controlled by the rate of drugs price increased from 65 to 110% (Farhan, 2016).As we can see, this is a considerable increase which is why…

15 Popular Summer Destinations With The Worst Crowds 76.6 million people visit America from other parts of the world yearly. A large percentage of travelers make their trips in summer. The most popular summer destinations mostly are overcrowded because they attract many people. You do not want to travel far and wide to end up in a place where you can not get the rest and peace you were craving. Here are fifteen most crowded summer destinations. Miami Beach, Florida Millions of people arrive at Miami beach every summer. It is hard to enjoy your vacation with limited space. If you love crowds, the beach is where you want to be, but if you like a calm environment, then get this place out of your bucket list! Barcelona Did you know that over-tourism is a significant issue in Barcelona? Barcelona is too crowded that the civilians had to protest against tourists, saying that it was an invasion and not tourism. The government even threatened to shut out tourists from the city. Restrain yourself from visiting Barcelona this summer and choose…

12 Stunning Spots In Iceland That You Won’t Want To Miss At least 1,782,403 people visited Iceland between December 2018 and November 2019. 89.3% were on holiday. There are more fun activities for you and your loved ones to enjoy in Iceland than you can exhaust! There are countless destinations for everyone’s tastes and preferences. Choosing the exact places could be overwhelming if you have never been to Iceland. Here is a guide to the twelve epic spots you would not want to miss on your visit. Reykjavik, Akureyri, and Husavik Whale watching might be the most exciting must-do thing in Iceland. Reykjavik, Akureyri, and Husavik are the three best locations you could visit and be sure of seeing a whale. You even get to feed them at Husavik’s Fjords. You might be lucky to see other rare ocean animals and sea birds. If you visit Iceland, do not miss the whale watching spots for any reason! Glymur Waterfall If you love hiking, the Glymur Waterfall should be on your bucket list when you visit Iceland. The fall cascades 198M…

The book: The Catcher in the Rye Holden Caulfield; an essential character in the book The Catcher in the Rye exhibited a life that juxtaposed with the lives of most American citizen not only during his time but also in this contemporary world. In the book, Holden is seen in a confusing a terrible point of life. Just as seen to in any teenager, a transition occurs. The book sees Holden taking a particularly rough time during this change. He develops a mentality which prevents him from understanding and seeing the purpose of life. Even when caught in this limbo, Holden managed to sail through. Based on its storyline, it is evident that The Catcher in the Rye is a representation of bildungsroman. The story follows a vital experience of a young protagonist’s life. Holden being the main character, the story critically illustrates how the main character transforms from childhood to adulthood. In essence, “bildungsroman” which is derived from German words “novel” and “education” is described as stories that utilize a teenage or a child protagonists in order to develop…

Best Asian Summer Travel Destination. Are you looking for a destination to spend your summer holiday?  Look no further, Asia is the perfect destination for you. In most parts of Asia summers are very hot, that the ideal weather to be on holiday. There are countless destinations to decide on as you plan a summer trip to Asia. This article will give you perfect recommendations for the most exciting places you can’t afford to miss out. Thailand, Koh Phangan. The Koh Phangan island is the Ibiza of the east. This Island is the ideal place to be primarily for someone adventurous. There are many fun activities you can do around this area to make your tour more exciting. They include visiting various eye-catching waterfalls, going on bicycle tours, diving and many other activities. Thailand is famous for the different types of foods that are sold in the markets. There is no way you can be in Thailand and fail to sample various kinds of these foods. At night go for an Island hopping. If you are a partier kind of…

Virtual Art Museum Visits Art Category: Europe 1800-1900 Comparison of Arts The 19th-century art started anti-rationally with Romanticism, where it ended with Symbolism anti-rationally (Carbonne, 2017). The work focuses on the comparison of the sculptures of Bertel Thorvaldsen and Antonio Canova. The City of Rome was significant to Canova and Thorvaldsen. It was in Rome, where the two parties started to engage in one of the most fruitful and the most famous examples of art competitions in history. The work will compare the actions of Bertel Thorvaldsen Jason with the Golden Fleece and the works of Antonio Canova Theseus and the Minotaur. With Thorvaldsen and Canova, the development of the modern sculpture combines the fruits of a historic competition, interpreting identical subjects and themes to come up with several masterpieces. Both the arts of Thorvaldsen and Canova can reinterpret classical themes by the modern-day lens. Due to his art, Theseus and the Minotaur Canova was perceived as a revolutionary artist who provided sculpture precedence by confronting ancient arts and reinterpreting them for the contemporary audience. The work of Thorvaldsen, on…