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Explain Scheffler’s idea of the independence of the personal point of view, illustrating your discussion with reference to Williams on utilitarian and Kantian conceptions of morality.

Explain Scheffler’s idea of the independence of the personal point of view, illustrating your discussion with reference to Williams on utilitarian and Kantian conceptions of morality. How would Korsgaard respond to this concern? Does she succeed in showing that valuing concrete ends (in the way bound up with having a “practical identity”) commits us to valuing humanity as an end in itself? Why or why not?

Explain the concept of vassalage, the responsibilities you would have as a vassal to Martel, and what obligations are expected from you as his vassal.

You are a warrior who has fought with Charles Martel at Tours against the Umayyads. Your deeds on the battlefield have distinguished you in Martel’s eyes resulting in his offer of land in his realm and knighthood if you agree to be his vassal. Explain the concept of vassalage, the responsibilities you would have as a vassal to Martel, and what obligations are expected from you as his vassal. What would be his and your legal obligations?

Discuss a time when you feel you were using effective communication skills.

Discuss a time when you feel you were using effective communication skills. This can be related to a conversation, written communication, or public speaking.

What elements of effective communication did you use?

How do you feel you can use these skills in your classroom or in other situations?

Discuss a time when you feel you were not successful in your communication. This can be related to a conversation, written communication, or public speaking.

of effective communication did you not use?

What could you have done differently?

How can you use what you learned from your examination of this experience in your future communication?