Is Mill right when he says that goodness is simply “whatever promotes the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people”?

Is Mill right when he says that goodness is simply “whatever promotes the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people”? In your answer, consider Mill’s distinction between “higher and lower pleasures” in contrast to Bentham’s “moral arithmetic.” Consider, also, the various objections to utilitarianism as discussed in the lecture.
How useful is the ethical theory we have studied so far when it comes to concrete problems and issues in the “real world”? In Video Lecture 4, “Values and Ethics: Some Applications,” the example of abortion was used to distinguish factual statements (what “is” the case) from value claims (what “ought to be” the case). Consider some other real-world issues, e.g. euthanasia, world hunger, etc. See “PHI and Ethics Links” in the Course Content module, and note that you have the option of viewing any of 16 video programs in the award-winning “Ethics in America” series. Discuss a few of the positions pro and con, and then tell how you think such philosophers as Aristotle, Kant, and Mill would deal with the issues. Since most ethical controversies are subtle and complex, it is not likely that any of the philosophers we’ve studied would be completely “for” or completely “against” any of the positions discussed. (Note: You may, of course, discuss the abortion issue, but if you do so, please be sure to discuss at least one other real-world issue.)

Describe the nature of the relationship that the mediator or moderator has to the independent and dependent variable.

Describe the nature of the relationship that the mediator or moderator has to the independent and dependent variable.

Does the general way that the author describes the mediator or moderator seem to fit with the process outlined by Baron and Kenny? Try not to get too bogged down with the statistics of the mediator and moderator tests, focus on the general principles.

Are term limits for state legislators a good idea?

Title: State and Local Government
Author: Ann Bowman and Richard Kearney, 11th Edition
Use this book.
Introduction
Are term limits for state legislators a good idea? Why or why not? If so, what would be the ideal term limit in years and/or terms? Be sure to write about both the pros and cons of term limits.
ULOs
Contrast formats of varying state legislatures
Directions
Are term limits for state legislators a good idea? Why or why not? If so, what would be the ideal term limit in years and/or terms? Be sure to write about both the pros and cons of term limits.
Answer the above question in approximately 1,000 words.

What reasoning, statistics, or facts does the writer use to convince their audience (logos)?

How does the writer
establish their credibility or status regarding their subject (ethos)?
What reasoning, statistics, or facts does the writer use to convince their
audience (logos)? How does the writer connect to their audience’s
identity, emotions, values, or humor (pathos)?
As you write your essay, you will also quote from the
article to cite as evidence for your analysis and include a Work Cited at the end to demonstrate
your citation skills (Note the singular “Work”!). And remember that your
essay, above all else, must center around a thesis answering this question: Thesis Question: How does the writer
you examine use ethos, logos, and pathos to convince the audience that their
opinion or message is correct?
see attached files for rest of instructions and article that needs to be used.

Write a paper on a topic related to human ecology.

Write a paper on a topic related to human ecology. Since this is a writing intensive course, the University requires that you submit at least two versions of the paper, with feedback on one of the versions.

Below is a file that provides instructions and a grading rubric for your papers. Both papers will be evaluated with the same rubric. However, your first draft will count less (in terms of percentage) towards your final paper grade.
This is a summary of what is expected of you and how it will be graded:
This must be a complete paper (7 pages, all parts present, literature cited, etc.)

What information is necessary to test the validity and reliability of that statement?

This week you will explore the fascinating world of
descriptive statistics. You may have noticed how often you are presented with
statistics in the media and in everyday conversations as a way to add
credibility and validity to statements. It is common for people to make
statements beginning with the phrase “Statistics show that…”
Respond to the following questions
What information is necessary to test the validity and
reliability of that statement? Where can you find this information?
List several follow-up questions about the statistics that
you might ask that person in order to obtain the data needed to make a decision
about the credibility and validity of that statement.
Note that this discussion should focus on obtaining data to
verify a statistical claim.

http://www.journalofadvertisingresearch.com/
is a good resource for finding research to back up your response.