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What Are Ethics and Social Philosophy?

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[Image Description: The image shows a white balance scale with a gray background. My First Former Buddy Club President logo is in the bottom left corner of this image.]     There are many different types of philosophy along with many different philosophical perspectives and problems within them along with many questions about them. Philosophy as a whole is a study of critical thinking and knowledge. All of the fields of philosophy have been studied by philosophers and even scientists. Two of the most commonly studied forms of philosophy are ethics and social philosophy. A feature of the enterprise of philosophy is that it illuminates a wide array of possible responses to its questions. Unfortunately, in practice, certain philosophical positions have been the object of undue object and criticism. I will argue that philosophy ought to be an inclusive realm of free inquiry, where all perspectives are fairly considered according to their merits. In order to carry out i...

How and Why to Use Social/Emotional/Behavioral Highly Leveraged Practices (HLP) in High School Life Skills Support Classrooms

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[Image Description: There is an image of a classroom with gray desks, blue chairs, a gray floor, a white board with blurry items attached to it, a clear glass window, and a white ceiling. "How and Why to Use Highly Leveraged Practices (HLP) in High School Life Skills Support Classrooms" is in left-aligned pink text inside of a white text box overlapping the top of the image. ] CONTENT WARNING:   I would like to mention that I am not a psychologist, psychiatrist, or therapist. All content posted on disability advocate/teacher influencer page is for educational purposes with no intent to provide any professional services. Social media should never be used as a substitute for mental nor medical health care advice nor legal advice.  If you suspect that you or your child or student are experiencing mental health concerns, it is okay to get help. I highly recommend seeking help from a therapist, psychologist, and/or other mental health professional who is qualif...

The Importance of Showing Respect for Other People While Advocating for Your Own Respect

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[Image Description: There is an illustrated hand with a tan skin tone outlined in beige reaching out to the right with its palm facing upwards and a red heart above it with a dark green background. My First Former Buddy Club President logo is in the bottom left corner of the image with "FIRST FORMER BUDDY CLUB PRESIDENT" in center-aligned italicized black text overlapping an enlarged light blue heart with several small red hearts and a light blue background in the background of the enlarged heart. ] CONTENT WARNING:  The religious/spiritual opinions in this blog post are mine based on my own experien ces. They do not reflect everyone's opinions, experiences, and actions. Commentaries published on my First Former Buddy Club President influencer page represent diverse viewpoints. If you would like to su bmit a commentary, please contact me for more information. All perspectives and experiences are welcome here.     Typically, in most parts of life, there are multiple levels...

Let's Talk About Adapted Sports

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                    [Image Description: There is an outdoor miniature golf course with winding, curved paths made of green turf. There are many obstacles, sand traps, small hills, and rock gardens along the golf course. "Let's Talk About Adapted Sports" is in center-aligned bold white text in a dark green text box center-aligned at the top of the image. My First Former Buddy Club President logo is in the bottom left corner of the image with "FIRST FORMER BUDDY CLUB PRESIDENT" in center-aligned black text overlapping an enlarged light blue heart with several small red hearts and a light blue background in the background of the enlarged heart. The image of the golf course is overlapping a light blue Procreate elements water brush pattern as the background. ] DISCLAIMER: All pictures that show people's faces in this blog post have been shared with permission from the individuals.      Not all but many people in the disability...