In a 2–3 page scholarly paper appropriate for a professional audience, complete the following:
Explain a personal definition of the nature of happiness and a well-lived life, or “the good life.”
Provide examples to illustrate the definition.
Explain personal core values and their relationship to a personal definition of “the good life.”
Describe how these values relate to a personal definition of “happiness.”
Analyze the relationships between one’s most important personal values.
Do these values build upon one another in some way?
Is it possible for any of them to come into conflict?
If so, what in your view gives any value priority over others?
Analyze how ethical obligations to others relate to a personal definition of happiness and “the good life.”
Is fulfilling ethical obligations to others (whether human or non-human) essential to achieving happiness and a well-lived life?
If so, what is the nature of this connection between happiness and ethical conduct?
If not, how is happiness possible without acting on ethical obligations to others?
Additional Requirements
Your submission should meet the following requirements:
Written communication: Write clearly, accurately, and professionally, incorporating sources appropriately.
Format: Format your paper according to APA style, with a title and reference page.
Citations: A minimum of two scholarly sources obtained from the Capella Library are required for this assessment. See General Education Information Research Skills Library Guide for help with research. Review Evidence and APA for information on how to cite sources.
Length: Minimum 2–3 double-spaced pages, not counting the title page or references.
Please review the scoring guide for full details on how your assessment will be graded.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Describe key concepts in normative ethical theory.
Explain a personal definition of happiness and a well-lived life, or “the Good Life.”
Competency 3: Evaluate varying positions, perspectives, and theoretical frameworks.
Explain personal core values and their relationship to a personal definition of “the Good Life.”
Describe the relationships between one’s most important personal values.
Competency 4: Construct a well-supported argument that addresses an ethical problem.
Describe how ethical obligations to others relate to a personal definition of happiness and “the Good Life.”
Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and consistent with expectations for professional communities.
Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and consistent with expectations for professional communities.
Scoring Guide
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