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.
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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.
PHI 413 Worldview Analysis and Personal Inventory
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.
Rubric Criteria
Total 100 points
Criterion
1. Unsatisfactory
2. Less Than Satisfactory
3. Satisfactory
4. Good
5. Excellent
Scientism and Arguments
Scientism and Arguments
0 points
Explanation of scientism or the explanations of two main arguments against scientism are inaccurate. Details are not supported.
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.
22.5 points
Explanation of scientism is clear. Explanations of two main arguments against scientism are clear. Details are supported by topic study materials.
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.
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.
Documentation of Sources
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
0 points
Sources are not documented.
3.25 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
3.75 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
4.25 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
5 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
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.
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.
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.
5 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
Christian Perspective of Spirituality and Ethics in Contrast to Postmodern Relativism
Christian Perspective of Spirituality and Ethics in Contrast to Postmodern Relativism
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Personal Perspective and Worldview
Personal Perspective and Worldview
0 points
Worldview questions are not fully answered.
19.5 points
Each of the worldview questions is answered but is lacking a personal connection or clarity.
22.5 points
Each of the worldview questions is answered with personal connection.
25.5 points
Each of the worldview questions is answered clearly and with personal connection.
30 points
Each of the worldview questions is answered clearly and with deep personal insight.
