What's a Person To Do? Everyday Decisions That Matter
What's a Person To Do? Everyday Decisions That Matter

Author: Mark S. Latkovic

Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor

Published: 2013-09-20

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 1612782884

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Moral decision-making made easier From Internet access to lottery tickets, from pet ownership to R-rated entertainment, we're faced with more ethical decisions than we might realize, every single day. What's a person to do - especially when there is no definitive Catholic teaching on a subject? Do we just brush off these pesky moral dilemmas? Do we happily live in the gray areas of life and simply go along with conventional wisdom? Or do we make an honest attempt to face these moral questions head on? The way we deal with these seemingly small ethical decisions can have a huge impact on our own lives as well as those of our children and families. This book is an ethical toolbox, providing you with a process for making confident choices, asking yourself challenging questions, developing moral virtue, and discovering deeper happiness. "A bracing wake-up call to those of us who often overlook the moral dimensions of the decisions we make in everyday life. Mark Latkovic gently guides us through the ethical minefield of contemporary society." - Mary Ann Glendon, Learned Hand Professor of Law at Harvard Law School "The book will be particularly welcome to parents and catechists, as they fulfill their responsibilities for giving moral guidance to the next generation of believers." - Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron, Detroit "Not only a reliable guide to resolving some of the ethical questions we face in our everyday lives, it is a guidebook to thinking well about decisions that shape our characters." - Robert P. George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence, Princeton University About the Author Dr. Mark S. Latkovic is professor of moral and systematic theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Michigan, and the author of numerous articles, essays, and other writings on moral theology. He is also a nationally known speaker, panelist, reviewer, and consultant. Dr. Latkovic and his wife, Christine, have four children.

The Paradox of Choice
The Paradox of Choice

Author: Barry Schwartz

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2009-10-13

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 0061748994

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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.

Developing Decision-making with Children and Young People with SEN
Developing Decision-making with Children and Young People with SEN

Author: Jane L. Sinson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-02-27

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 1000037010

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We all make decisions every day, but are you aware of the process you use to make a decision? This essential practical guide for education and associated professionals, using education-focused case studies throughout to illustrate key points, explains the mechanics of decision-making, introducing the associated language and concepts. It presents both a practical decision-making framework based in the Mental Capacity Act decision-making process, and a decision-making syllabus, from which education professionals can create their own curriculum. Being able to make decisions is an important life skill, which can have a positive impact on well-being. However, many children and young people with SEN will need direct teaching and guidance to develop this ability, from the earliest age. The book explores the types of important decisions children and young people may need to make in relation to their education, with particular focus on choosing a new educational placement, providing practical guidance about how education professionals can support young people to make this decision. There is reference throughout the book as to the ways in which practitioners can work in partnership with parents to support and develop children and young people’s decision-making ability. Appendices provide completed decision-making frameworks and associated guidance.

The Authenticity Principle
The Authenticity Principle

Author: Ritu Bhasin

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 9781775016205

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In a society that pushes conformity, how can you be courageously authentic despite fear of judgment? Award-winning leadership and diversity expert Ritu Bhasin gives you the tools to make this happen. This is more than a call to "be yourself"-it's a rally to disrupt the status quo, bring your differences to the light, and help others do the same.

100 Principles of Game Design
100 Principles of Game Design

Author: DESPAIN

Publisher: New Riders

Published: 2012-12-18

Total Pages: 493

ISBN-13: 0133362744

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Game designers spend their lives solving extraordinary problems and facing mind-bending paradoxes. It’s their job to make a meticulous plan for “spontaneous fun” players will want to experience over and over again. Pressure is heaped on with demands for innovation and blockbuster status. So designers find themselves facing an abyss of problems, pressure, and possibilities, armed only with their brains and an assortment of design principles they picked up over years of experience. For the first time, 100 Principles of Game Design gathers some of the best of these big ideas into one toolkit. Seasoned designers will be glad they don’t have to hold it all in their heads anymore, and beginning design students can use the book to learn the tools of the trade. When the going gets tough, everyone can turn to this book for guidance, inspiration, or just to remind them of what works. Collected from every popular school of thought in game design, these core principles are organized by theme: innovation, creation, balancing, and troubleshooting. • Includes advances from the world’s leading authorities on game design, some explained by the creators themselves • A reference book of finite, individual principles for easy access, providing a jumping off point for further research • Principles originating in fields as diverse as architecture, psychiatry, and economics, but shown here as they apply to game design • Richly designed with illustrations and photos, making each principle easy to understand and memorable • Timeless approach includes feedback loops, game mechanics, prototyping, economies of scale, user-centered design, and much more Professional designers and instructors at one of the world’s leading game design institutions lay out the building blocks of diverse knowledge required to design even the simplest of games.

African Values, Ethics, and Technology
African Values, Ethics, and Technology

Author: Beatrice Dedaa Okyere-Manu

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-04-30

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 3030705501

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This book charts technological developments from an African ethical perspective. It explores the idea that while certain technologies have benefited Africans, the fact that these technologies were designed and produced in and for a different setting leads to conflicts with African ethical values. Written in a simple and engaging style, the authors apply an African ethical lens to themes such as: The Fourth Industrial Revolution, the moral status of technology, technology and sexual relations, and bioethics and technology.

NIV, Faith and Work Bible
NIV, Faith and Work Bible

Author: Zondervan,

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2016-10-04

Total Pages: 1632

ISBN-13: 0310433606

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You invest a significant part of your life working…it matters. Combining doctrine, Scripture application and real-life experiences, the NIV Faith and Work Bible will help you answer the question “How does my faith relate to my work?” It doesn’t matter what job or career you have—part-time, third shift or freelance; from the shop floor, to the school hallways, to the corner office—this Bible will reveal how relevant God’s Word is to your daily work life. Contributor David H. Kim is the Pastor of Faith and Work at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City. He is also Executive Director of the Center for Faith and Work. Features: Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV) 66 book introductions highlight the application of each book’s teachings to faith and work 75 Deeper at Work stories deliver strength and encouragement from the real-life experiences of people facing the same daily challenges and opportunities you face 45 Core Doctrine articles feature teachings from Christian leaders throughout the ages to help you learn the Biblical basis for integrating your faith and work A 31-day journey through the Biblical narrative helps you grasp Scripture’s overarching storyline 4 Thought-provoking essays by David H. Kim, Richard Mouw, Nancy Ortberg, and Jon Tyson connect the gospel to your daily work life Foreword by Tim Keller

Conversations on African Philosophy of Mind, Consciousness and Artificial Intelligence
Conversations on African Philosophy of Mind, Consciousness and Artificial Intelligence

Author: Aribiah David Attoe

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-08-14

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 3031361636

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This book offers a first glimpse into contemporary African Philosophical thought, which covers issues related to the mind-body relationships, the problem of consciousness, the ethics of artificial intelligence, the meaning of life and other topics. Taking inspiration from the conversational tradition in African philosophy, this book not only engages with and takes inspiration from traditional African thought, but also engages with philosophical views outside the philosophical tradition in a bid to present a holistic understanding of the problems that are central to the book. The volume is relevant for professional African philosophers, philosophers of mind, philosophers of AI, undergraduate and postgraduate philosophy students, and African Studies scholars.

Practical Ethics for Food Professionals
Practical Ethics for Food Professionals

Author: J. Peter Clark

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-07-29

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 0470673435

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This book offers a practical guide to the most pressing ethical issues faced by those working in food manufacturing and associated industries. Early chapters look at the fundamentals of ethical thinking and how lessons of medical ethics might be applied to the food industry. The book then addresses some issues specifically relevant to the food industry, including treatment of animals; the use of genetically modified organisms; food product advertising; health claims and sustainability. Several further chapters present case studies which show how ethical thinking can be applied in real life examples. This volume should be on the desk of every food industry professional responsible for important decisions about science, marketing, resources, sustainability, the environment and people.

Stoicism for beginners
Stoicism for beginners

Author: Them Entor

Publisher: epubli

Published: 2023-12-09

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 3758443601

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In a world full of distractions and constant change, Stoicism offers timeless wisdom to help you focus on what's important. 'Stoicism for Beginners: Discovering Serenity and Finding Inner Peace' is your key to this ancient philosophy that gives you tools to live a fulfilled life. Discover how to build emotional resilience, focus on what is within your control, and live a life characterized by integrity and virtue. Be inspired by the teachings of the Stoics and find your way to calm and balance amidst the chaos of modern life.