RE: Ethnographic Research (Help please!)
March 1, 2018 at 6:27 am
(This post was last modified: March 1, 2018 at 6:28 am by robvalue.)
Preliminary Background:
What is your age? 40
What is your current academic status (student, former student, alumnus, etc.)? Former student
(If applicable) How far along in your studies are you?
What is (was) your major? Mathematics
Why are (were) you in college? Love of mathematics, to get a better job
What are your future plans/goals? Getting back into work (currently long term sick)
Briefly describe your family background. Normal, raised with no mention of religion/atheism
Social Structures
Describe your current relationship with your family. Dysfunctional
Describe your social life. Limited (due to illness)
Are close relationships with friends/family important? Why or why not? Yes. Mental wellbeing, mutual support, sharing experiences
Which is more important: the personal life or the professional life? To me, personal
Ontological
What is the source of power and success? Don't understand
What is the origin of the universe? Don't know
What is the origin and destiny of humanity? Origin is we evolved, I don't know our future
Is there any form of spiritual dimension of reality? If so, briefly describe it. I find that term meaningless
Do incorporeal beings exist? Again meaningless
How do you define ‘God’? Intelligent creator
How do you define ‘truth’? With regard to reality, a statement which stands up to rigorous scrutiny. Absolute truth is always out of our reach, so I won't refer to that
Epistemological
How do you know what is true? I use evidence
Is there an objective standard by virtue of which one can distinguish truth and falsity, and if so, why is it a reliable standard? Evidence. Anyone can examine evidence to check what is true, giving the best chance of avoiding errors.
Assuming no objective truth exists, how can you correctly form and evaluate truth claims? Hypothesis testing with evidence
Axiology
Are morals and ethics subjective or objective? Subjective
How do you know right from wrong? Emotions and reason
Can science explain the origin of moral values and concerns? How so? During our evolution, those who cooperated fared better than those who went solo. This created a natural selection criteria by which caring about others was an advantage.
How would you describe a “good person”? A “bad person”? Someone who values the wellbeing of others / someone who doesn't
What would an “ideal society” look like? Everyone is happy, free and has access to everything they need
Do people act purely out of self-interest? No
What is the most important moral attribute (i.e. love, justice, equality, selflessness, etc.)? How do you define it? Selflessness, putting a high value on the wellbeing of others compared to your own
What is mankind’s single biggest problem? Superstition
Is there a solution to this problem, and if so, what is it? Education
What is your age? 40
What is your current academic status (student, former student, alumnus, etc.)? Former student
(If applicable) How far along in your studies are you?
What is (was) your major? Mathematics
Why are (were) you in college? Love of mathematics, to get a better job
What are your future plans/goals? Getting back into work (currently long term sick)
Briefly describe your family background. Normal, raised with no mention of religion/atheism
Social Structures
Describe your current relationship with your family. Dysfunctional
Describe your social life. Limited (due to illness)
Are close relationships with friends/family important? Why or why not? Yes. Mental wellbeing, mutual support, sharing experiences
Which is more important: the personal life or the professional life? To me, personal
Ontological
What is the source of power and success? Don't understand
What is the origin of the universe? Don't know
What is the origin and destiny of humanity? Origin is we evolved, I don't know our future
Is there any form of spiritual dimension of reality? If so, briefly describe it. I find that term meaningless
Do incorporeal beings exist? Again meaningless
How do you define ‘God’? Intelligent creator
How do you define ‘truth’? With regard to reality, a statement which stands up to rigorous scrutiny. Absolute truth is always out of our reach, so I won't refer to that
Epistemological
How do you know what is true? I use evidence
Is there an objective standard by virtue of which one can distinguish truth and falsity, and if so, why is it a reliable standard? Evidence. Anyone can examine evidence to check what is true, giving the best chance of avoiding errors.
Assuming no objective truth exists, how can you correctly form and evaluate truth claims? Hypothesis testing with evidence
Axiology
Are morals and ethics subjective or objective? Subjective
How do you know right from wrong? Emotions and reason
Can science explain the origin of moral values and concerns? How so? During our evolution, those who cooperated fared better than those who went solo. This created a natural selection criteria by which caring about others was an advantage.
How would you describe a “good person”? A “bad person”? Someone who values the wellbeing of others / someone who doesn't
What would an “ideal society” look like? Everyone is happy, free and has access to everything they need
Do people act purely out of self-interest? No
What is the most important moral attribute (i.e. love, justice, equality, selflessness, etc.)? How do you define it? Selflessness, putting a high value on the wellbeing of others compared to your own
What is mankind’s single biggest problem? Superstition
Is there a solution to this problem, and if so, what is it? Education
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