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Answer the following question in the form of a research essay. Your essay should explore the various ways power operates in everyday Australian society and analyze whether these dynamics are necessary for the flourishing of society or detrimental to freedom. Support your argument with evidence from at least six peer-reviewed sources in addition to the prescribed readings.

Question 1: Power operates in various ways in society. To what extent do we see these operations of power in everyday Australian society? Are these dynamics of power necessary for the continued flourishing of our society or are they detrimental to freedom? Why?

Read the provided question and answer in the form of a short essay. Your essay should analyze whether the Social Contract, as viewed by Hobbes and Rousseau, is more plausibly seen as a guarantee of security under absolute authority or as an opportunity for individuals to come together for the sake of engaging the “general-will”. Argue which view is more plausible and provide reasons for your position.

Question 2: The Social Contract as viewed by Hobbes and Rousseau has been viewed by some as a guarantee of security under an absolute authority or as an opportunity for the coming together of individuals for the sake of engaging the “general-will”. In your view, which of these two views is the more plausible outcome of the Social Contract, and why?

Read the provided question and answer in the form of a short essay. Your essay should evaluate whether the "state of nature" scenario, used by political philosophers to speculate on human nature without societal influences, has merit for exploring humanity, society, and the nature of power and justice. Use the thinkers investigated in weeks 2 and 3 of the unit to develop your argument.

Question 1: The “state of nature” is a theoretical scenario used by political philosophers to speculate on human nature as it would purportedly appear without the effect of society. Does this scenario have merit as a means of exploring humanity, society, and the nature of power and justice, despite none of us today being born into a “state of nature”? Develop your answer using the thinkers we have investigated in weeks 2 and 3 of the unit

Read the provided question and answer in the form of a short essay with a focus on argumentation. Your essay should assess Rawls' belief that any rational actor behind a veil of ignorance would arrive at the same conclusion regarding justice as he does. Discuss whether you agree with Rawls' methodology and conclusion, and provide reasons for your agreement or disagreement.

Question 3: Rawls believes that were any rational actor to be behind a veil of ignorance, they would have to come to the same conclusion vis a vis justice that he would. Do you agree with his methodology and conclusion, why/why not?

Read the provided question and answer in the form of a short essay with a focus on argumentation. Your essay should explore the drastic changes in philosophy and natural sciences from the Middle Ages to Modernity. Discuss how these changes altered our view of ourselves and of a just society, and evaluate whether these changes have been beneficial for society.

Question 2: There are many drastic changes that occurred in philosophy and the natural sciences between the Middle Ages and Modernity which drastically altered our view of ourselves and of a just society. Based on the understanding of the material, what were some of these changes and what effect have they had on the understanding of the self and society? Have they been for the betterment of society? Why/Why not?

Read the provided question and answer in the form of a short essay with a focus on argumentation. Your essay should examine the principal differences between the nature and function of society as conceived by Classical thinkers (e.g., Plato and Aristotle) and later thinkers such as Hobbes and Rousseau. In addition, argue which group of thinkers you believe has the most accurate view of society and provide reasons for your position.

Question 1: What are the principal differences between the nature and function of society as conceived by Classical thinkers (e.g., Plato and Aristotle), and later thinkers such as Hobbes and Rousseau? In your view, which group has the most accurate view of society, and why?

nstructions: Read the following text and answer the questions using the same words and phrases from the document where possible. Ensure your answers accurately reflect the content provided. This will test your understanding of the key points covered in Pope Francis' Laudato Si’.

1. What is happening to our common home due to pollution?

2. According to para. 28, which part of the world suffers from a lack of access to safe drinking water and experiences droughts that impede agricultural production?

3. What are humans causing to thousands of plant and animal species, as described under biodiversity?

4. How does environmental deterioration affect human dignity and technological innovation?

5. Who is most affected by environmental and human degradation according to the inequality section?

6. What does para. 67 say about humans’ relationship with nature as it relates to bearing God's image?

7. How does para. 88 describe the relationship between nature and God?

8. What does para. 91 suggest about the connection between humans and the environment, specifically regarding human trafficking and trafficking in endangered species?

9. What does para. 104 say about the relationship between technological development and human responsibility?

10. What does para. 139 indicate about the connection between social and environmental crises?

11. How does cultural ecology view Indigenous communities and cultural treasures according to para. 147?

12. What does para. 156 define as a central and unifying principle of social ethics within integral ecology?

13. What does para. 159 suggest about intergenerational solidarity and its relation to justice?

14. According to para. 175, what is needed to deal with the problems of pollution and the development of poorer countries and regions?

15. What is the relationship between inner peace and care for ecology as stated in para. 225?

Instructions: Read the text carefully and answer the following questions. Use the same wording where possible to ensure your responses are accurate and aligned with the information provided. Each question addresses key details from the text to help assess your understanding of the content.

1. What is one of the most problematic structural issues in healthcare facilities?

2. Which workforce is described as essential in the healthcare system?

3. What is the largest professional group that contributes to delivering high-quality healthcare services?

4. How do nurses contribute to improving health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities?

5. What are the two measures that nurses support in healthcare?

6. What role do nurses play in promoting healthcare services?

7. What has been a significant issue affecting healthcare organizations over the past few years?

8. List two variables contributing to the growing issue of staff shortages in healthcare facilities.

9. Why are healthcare facilities frequently overflowing with patients more than ever before?

10. What is the safety objective in healthcare, and what must not compromise it?

Analyse, from a global perspective, some key challenges to the realisation of the common good, and the effects this has on human dignity.

Instructions:

• Identify and discuss at least two global challenges that hinder the realisation of the common good (e.g., poverty, climate change, or inequality).
• Examine how these challenges affect human dignity.
• Ensure your answer is framed in a global context, with consideration of the impact on various communities or regions.

Explain how Catholic social thought principles are relevant to human communities, using examples from your course of study.

Instructions:

• In this response, describe how the principles of Catholic social thought apply to various aspects of human communities. Use specific examples from your course of study (e.g., Theology, Philosophy, or any other relevant subject).
• Focus on concepts such as human dignity, the common good, and solidarity.
• Provide concrete examples that demonstrate how these principles affect personal, social, or professional life.