Philosophy
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Pornography and Ethics
Many women engage in viewing different forms of pornography for sexual arousal or for mere interest. It is an interesting phenomenon in our society, while it is also a very controversial issue. When viewing pornography, some women, like Sallie Tisdale, consider it to be just as sexually stimulating and available for women as it is for men, while other women, like Catharine MacKinnon, find it to be offensive and many forms degrading to women. Tisdale
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Pornography: Hate Speech?
When it comes to the protection of freedom of expression, pornography continues to be a controversial issue. Section 319 of Canada's criminal code, which prohibits hate propaganda, is frequently used by the anti-pornography movement to support the notion that pornography should be prohibited since it is a disgusting portrayal of degradation that leads to violence and oppression of women, and is therefore, a hate crime. At the same time, however, pornography is seen as beneficial
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Positive Utiliraianism
Positive and Negative Utilitarianism Positive utilitarianism attempts to maximise the amount of happiness, pleasure, preferences, etc, as in the maxim, 'The greatest good for the greatest number.' Therefore, a positive utilitarian will say we should aim simply to increase the happiness of all those affected by our actions. Negative utilitarianism is the attempt to minimise the amount of misery. An action is right if and only if it produces at least as much good for
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Positivist Dispute
There is an on-going debate within the philosophy of social science, regarding the relationship between the natural and social sciences. This discussion stems from opposing viewpoints as to how studies of the world around us should be conducted. The job of science is to explain and make predictions regarding our realties, and researchers in the natural and social sciences have distinct views regarding that method. The natural sciences are focused on the causal nature of
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Potential Classmate
There is no specific classmate that you can or cannot learn from. Every day you learn something new from someone. You could be walking down the street and have a young child stop you and tell you a joke he heard today in his 3rd grade class, or when you say hello to the woman who is behind you in that long line to check out at the local grocery store she will ask you
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Power and Authority as Viewed by Hobbes and Machiavelli
Power and Authority as Viewed by Hobbes and Machiavelli Many medieval political thinkers observed that power and authority came first from God and then from a social mandate. In Leviathan, Thomas Hobbes proposes that power comes from the social mandate first. (Leviathan, Bk. I, Ch. 18, pp.230) He makes this assertion on the basis that it is within the human nature to secure its life through banding together with others to form a community. Each
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Pragmatic View of Watsons Theory
Goals Provide an overview of Dr. Jean Watson's caring theory to the nursing community. Facilitate the understanding of her work allowing nurses to readily apply this knowledge within their practice. Objectives Describe the general aspects of Watson's caring theory. Describe how Watson's caring theory can be applied to clinical practice. Describe the person through Watson's caring lens. Describe the person's health through Watson's caring lens. Describe nursing through Watson's caring lens. Key Words: Watson's caring
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Pragmatist Approach to Truth
To understand what the pragmatist's approach to truth you would be, you must first understand what a pragmatist believes. Pragmatism is derived from the word pragmatic, meaning "dealing or concerned with facts or actual occurrences; practical." Therefore a pragmatist is said to believe that the truth of a proposition is measured by its association with experimental results and by its practical outcome. Thought is considered as simply an instrument for supporting the life intentions of
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Pre-Socratic Philosophers
There were three different groups of Pre-Socratic philosophers, The Milesain monists, other monists, and the Pluralists. The Milesaines were found in Miletus, a Greek trading colonel, which is located in present day Turkey. The other monists could be found in different parts of Greece in the fifth century. Then the Pluralists could also be found in different parts of Greece. The first Milesain monist was Thales. He was able to predict that there was going
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Prejudice
Prejudice Prejudice is defined as an "opinion formed without taking the time and care to judge fairly".In the novel 'To kill a mocking bird' there are several themes present like growing up, bravery and prejudice, but the main theme in this book is prejudice. Prejudice was a common problem during the early quarter of the twentieth century. In the novel 'to kill a mocking bird, this problem is evident in maycomb, the fictional town of
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Present and Discuss the Views Submitted by Socrates and Thrasymachius in the First Book of Plato’s Republic
In the first book of the Republic Socrates and Thrasymachus argue about the nature of justice. Thrasymachus claims that justice is the advantage of the stronger. He also claims that Socrates' arguments against that position stem from a naive set of beliefs about the real intentions of rulers, and an uncritical approach to the way words acquire their meaning. Present the arguments on both sides. Who do you think is right? Justify your position. In
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Pride in the Iliad
Pride in The Iliad The period in which the events in The Iliad took place were different than the times of today. Back then, the most important aspect of life for a person was to be a hero and to be remembered. One's pride would come before everything else. In the present day, this concept would be thought of as illogical or foolish. This is certainly true. But, that is how life was in that
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Priesthood Lesson
The priesthood you bear is a wonderful force for good. You live in a time of great challenges and opportunities. As spirit sons of heavenly parents, you are free to make the right choices. This requires hard work, self-discipline, and an optimistic outlook, which will bring joy and freedom into your life now and in the future. The Lord said to Abraham, My name is Jehovah, and I know the end from the beginning; therefore
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Prison Warden
Model of a Warden The book on the model warden had a lot of helpful insights on how to run and manage and effective prison system. One of the best things I think the book did was mentioning a few wardens in the past, and explain how they used the proactive approach to manage. It is very important to know what steps you want to take as a warden or a leader in any situation.
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Pro-Choice Philosophy and Abstinence
We recognize no single, universal, objective moral truth that determines our moral decisions. On the contrary, we must consider a broad range of values whenever we seek to make wise, ethical, and compassionate choices. We respect a woman's moral capacity to make decisions regarding her health and welfare, including reproductive decisions. A woman's choices reflect how she weighs her various life circumstances: her important relationships, her economic, social, and emotional resources and obligations, her health,
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Problem Analysis Summary
Problem Analysis Summary The employees of ABC Company have identified a problem, which must be resolved. ABC employs a part-time administrative assistant whose work ethics and productivity are lacking; thereby affecting others in the organization. The employee is responsible to answer phones, take messages, and assist each department in performing various administrative functions. The position held by this employee is important, as each department relies on her input and assistance in completing their assigned tasks.
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Problem Free Will
The “problem of evil” is a very hard idea that is very tough to explain or justify especially by Christianity beliefs. The problem itself is that if God is a force for infinite good, why is there so much wickedness, suffering and evil in this world? Further, why do bad things happen to good people and if an all-good, all-powerful, and all-wise God is running the world why does it seem like there is so
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Problem of Evil
One of the most controversial ideas of medieval Christians was confirming their belief that “God is all good, is all powerful, and created “everything” while evil persists in the world. If God was the source of everything in the world, then did he create evil too? Augustine approaches the question of evil, by defining evil as something that results when the human will is misguided—therefore, our will is the source of evil rather than God.
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Problem Statement
1. Educational Values (Ruthie M. Tate) Please provide analysis and how Educational Values are manifested. Assess their effectiveness in personal situations and working environments. Conclude (Individual conclusion will be compounded on the main conclusion) if philosophically speaking they can be achieved or whether or not differences and conflicts can arise. Please submit your portion to the "Center for Writing excellence" According to Coxon (Nov 16, 2003), a school, Norfolk House, based on traditional values emphasize
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Problems of Epistemology
Epistemology is the study of our right to the beliefs we have. More generally, we start from what we might call our cognitive stances, and ask whether we do well to have those stances. Cognitive stances include both our beliefs and (what we take to be) our knowings; and in another dimension they include our attitudes towards the various strategies and methods we use to get new beliefs and filter out old ones, as well
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Problems with the Cogito
I applaud Descartes in actually establishing something (that is not nothing) in his second Meditation and think he is getting somewhere, however, I also feel that there remains a large hole in his logic and that he is perhaps not being quite as methodical and careful in the conclusions he draws from the cogito. The starting point is, of course, the projection of thought – the actual act of thinking and the way in which
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Process for Revamping Motivation
Process for Revamping Motivation In today's workplace, motivation is more important than ever. Extreme competition between businesses makes it vital to find ways to keep employees motivated in order to maximize work productivity and raise the quality of the work environment. I have noticed practices at my own place of work that I believe can be modified to improve worker motivation, quality of performance, and contentment with his or her work environment. The employees have
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Process for Revamping Motivation
Process for Revamping Motivation In today's workplace, motivation is more important than ever. Extreme competition between businesses makes it vital to find ways to keep employees motivated in order to maximize work productivity and raise the quality of the work environment. I have noticed practices at my own place of work that I believe can be modified to improve worker motivation, quality of performance, and contentment with his or her work environment. The employees have
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Process Metaphysics
What exactly is the fundamental structural of the world? The question conveys a tremendous amount of enormity. The question is so weighty that perhaps it is unanswerable. Nonetheless, many brave philosophers and branches of philosophy have made many brave attempts. One particular field is process metaphysics. Process metaphysics views the structure of reality as one of change and process. All entities in the world possess processes and are contributing to a larger process, reality. Another
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Profiling Ethics
As I was driving down the 280 freeway one day, I noticed a car driving down along side me. The exterior of this car was highly modified with big rims, a fancy paint job, aftermarket body kit, and a noticeably loud exhaust. It was your typical "rice rocket" found quite commonly in the area. The thing I noticed next was a California Highway Patrol car pull directly next to the car. Both cars cruised along
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Prometheus Bound
One of the themes of Prometheus Bound is that of creation but more specifically that of growth and development mentally and physically which ties into the theme of power. Prometheus begins his torture being pitiful and full of sorrow wanting the chorus and his friend Oceanus to have sympathy for him, but throughout the play he becomes calmer and more analytical of his situation. Another example of growth and development is that of the human
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Proof for God’s Existence
1. The UTRUM: "Whether or not it is the case that there is proof for God's existence." 2. The VIDETUR: "It seems that the existence of God can be proven in five ways by the Cosmological Argument." Saint Thomas Aquinas, put forth his own theory on the existence of God. In his text "Whether God Exists", he stated that through his five arguments he could prove God's existence. His five arguments are from motion, from
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Proofs for God’s Existence
Introduction The question of whether or not there is a Deity is one that has been asked for ages and probably still will be asked in years to come. The idea or concept of a greater power than us humans is conceptual and therefore lacks tangible evidence . Thus the various arguments that have been derived by various Philosophers , all claiming that they are able to persuade a non-believer into a believer . It
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Propaganda & Orwell
The use of propaganda in Orwell's novel 1984 closely replicates the use of propaganda used by Adolph Hitler in Nazi Germany during his reign. Hitler's use of propaganda was extremely effective. Propaganda was a powerful tool; Hitler used it to instruct the German people with his Nazi ideology. Propaganda was everywhere; in the newspapers, schools, speeches and basically the whole media. If they didn't follow the propaganda they were punished and were brainwashed to believe
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Prostitution Paper
A Look at Lars Ericsson: Charges Against Prostitution Lars Ericsson proves his conclusion that prostitution is morally unobjectionable through three separate premises. The first is "It is morally unobjectionable for a consumer to purchase nonsexual services from a supplier in a free exchange on an open marker". Ericsson intends morally unobjectionable to mean that there is no moral reason to object to a certain service. A free exchange is one in which both parties agree
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