Monday, September 29, 2014

Animals and Ethics Course

For the past few years, I have periodically taught an ethics and animals course, online. Here are some of the files: the "lectures" files (the most interesting and important file), the "readings" file and the "syllabus" files. I'd appreciate any reactions to the course organization and content. Thanks!

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Experimental Bioethics?

Meredith Bara BSc Candidate 1 Natalie Anton MD 1 Nathan Nobis PhD 2 Ari R. Joffe MD 1 3 ,
Publication Date: 2014
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Read More: http://www.atsjournals.org/doi/abs/10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2014.189.1_MeetingAbstracts.A1657

Writing an Effective Email Message

Looking for guidance on how to write better emails? There are many guides available online, including guides on how students should email a college professor. Here is a general guide that I found helpful:

Email Tips: Top 10 Strategies for Writing Effective Email

Jerz > Writing > E-text > Email Tips
Some professionals get scores of emails a day. Follow these email etiquette tips in order to give your recipients the information they need, so they can act on your message.
Jessica Bauer and Dennis G. Jerz
Writing Effective Email: Top 10 Tips
  1. Write a meaningful subject line.
  2. Keep the message focused.
  3. Avoid attachments.
  4. Identify yourself clearly.
  5. Be kind — don’t flame.
  6. Proofread.
  7. Don’t assume privacy.
  8. Distinguish between formal and informal situations.
  9. Respond Promptly.
  10. Show Respect and Restraint.

Saturday, September 06, 2014

A Logic-Based Therapy Training Event

Any philosophers interested in psychotherapy and mental health issues, especially those near Chicago, should check out this upcoming event, which should be quite good: http://npcassoc.org/training/lbt-workshops/