PHI 413 Worldview Analysis and Personal Inventory

PHI 413 Worldview Analysis and Personal Inventory

PHI 413 Worldview Analysis and Personal Inventory

Based on the required topic Resources, write a reflection about worldview and respond to following:

In 250-300 words, explain the Christian perspective of the nature of and ethics in contrast to the perspective of postmodern relativism within health care.
In 250-300 words, explain what scientism is and describe two of the main arguments against it.
In 750-1,000 words, answer each of the worldview questions according to your own personal perspective and worldview:
What is ultimate reality?
What is the nature of the universe?
What is a human being?
What is knowledge?
What is your basis of ethics?
What is the purpose of your existence?

Remember to support your reflection with the topic Resources.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Worldview Analysis and Personal Inventory – Rubric

Criteria Description

Christian Perspective of Spirituality and Ethics in Contrast to Postmodern Relativism

5. Excellent

30 points

Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics in contrast to the perspective of postmodern relativism is clear, detailed, and demonstrates a deep understanding of the subject. Explanation is supported by topic study materials.

4. Good

25.5 points

Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics in contrast to the perspective of postmodern relativism is clear and detailed. Explanation is supported by topic study materials.

3. Satisfactory

22.5 points

Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics in contrast to the perspective of postmodern relativism is clear. Explanation is not supported by topic study materials.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

19.5 points

Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics in contrast to the perspective of postmodern relativism is unclear. Explanation is not supported by topic study materials.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics in contrast to the perspective of postmodern relativism is incomplete or insufficient.

Criteria Description

Scientism and Arguments

5. Excellent

30 points

Explanation of scientism is clear and accurate. Explanations of two main arguments against scientism are clear and insightful. Details are clearly supported by topic study materials.

4. Good

25.5 points

Explanation of scientism is clear and accurate. Explanations of two main arguments against scientism are clear. Details are clearly supported by topic study materials.

3. Satisfactory

22.5 points

Explanation of scientism is clear. Explanations of two main arguments against scientism are clear. Details are supported by topic study materials.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

19.5 points

Description of scientism is accurate. Explanations of two main arguments against scientism are unclear. Details are not clearly supported by topic study materials.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Explanation of scientism or the explanations of two main arguments against scientism are inaccurate. Details are not supported.

Criteria Description

Personal Perspective and Worldview

5. Excellent

30 points

Each of the worldview questions is answered clearly and with deep personal insight.

4. Good

25.5 points

Each of the worldview questions is answered clearly and with personal connection.

3. Satisfactory

22.5 points

Each of the worldview questions is answered with personal connection.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

19.5 points

Each of the worldview questions is answered but is lacking a personal connection or clarity.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Worldview questions are not fully answered.

Criteria Description

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

5. Excellent

5 points

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

4. Good

4.25 points

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.

3. Satisfactory

3.75 points

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

3.25 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.

Criteria Description

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

5. Excellent

5 points

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

4. Good

4.25 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

3. Satisfactory

3.75 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

3.25 points

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Sources are not documented.