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    Inspirational Speeches "The Gap between Knowledge and Action" Have you ever wondered why‚ a lot of times‚ you just can’t seem to make progress in life despite the fact that you know so much about what it takes to succeed? There just seems to be a gap between what you know and what you actually do. I call this The Gap Between Knowledge and Action. That is the title of this message: The Gap Between Knowledge and Action. Over the years‚ I have gotten many enquiries through my website called Motivation

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    Voluntary Active Euthanasia Carlene Lawrence Hodges University PHI 3601 OL3 November 19‚ 2012 Abstract This paper will discuss the benefits of the legalization of Voluntary Active Euthanasia (VAE). It will define the differences between Active Euthanasia and Physician Assisted Suicide‚ as well as the difference between active and passive. We will look at VAE from a legal perspective‚ with discussion about specific court cases that have set precedence in this matter. We will also look

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    This essay got an A- in a first year gender studies course The ‘Sex ’ and ‘Gender ’ Distinction For centuries‚ women have been subject to having their competence scrutinised‚ their mental processes challenged‚ their abilities questioned in western civilisation. In this essay‚ I will begin by giving some historical perspective to the scrutiny of women as it is important to know how it came to be that women have been seen as lower status when compared to men‚ eg. the ‘weaker ’ sex. Then discussion

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    Aristotle and Meteorology

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    Thesis: How accurate or inaccurate were Aristotles writings on meteorology? Introduction: Aristotle wrote about many subjects that can be grouped into five general divisions: logic‚ physical works‚ psychological works‚ natural history works‚ and philosophical works. One of the little known physical works concerned meteorology. Aristotles views on meteorology are fascinating‚ but many of the views were not accurate. This paper compares only a few of his views to actual meteorological facts

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    GBH. We can prove this because he punched Jane “as hard as he could” in the face. In order to find Steve liable for Jane’s death‚ the prosecution must prove that Jane’s death was a result of Steve‚ the defendant’s act. To establish causation the actions of the defendant must be a factual and a legal cause of the defendant’s death. To prove the factual cause the court would use the “but for” test. Here it would be held that Jane would not have died‚ “but for” the act of Steve. The “but for” test can

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    NIGERIA NSUKKA TOPIC THE CATEGORIES OF ARISTOTLE COURSE INTRODUCTION TO METAPHYSICS 1 NAME MABKWE NICHOLAS CHUKWUNWEIKE REG. NO 09/UN/SI/A/0826 LECTURER REV. FR. DR. B. ABANUKA C.S.Sp. DATE JANUARY 2011 INTRODUCTION Aristotle (384-322BC) is one of the most influential philosophers of the western tradition and had many philosophical works credited to him. In his treatise on logic collectively known as “Organon”‚ Aristotle gave two preliminary treatises; “The Categories

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    Aristotle and Weed

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    Ethics Assignment #1 – Aristotle What Would Aristotle Think About Legalizing Marijuana? What would Aristotle think about legalizing Marijuana? When attempting to speculate on how Aristotle would feel about this inquiry‚ I feel that only one thing must be addressed. What kind of person does marijuana make me‚ and does the legalization of marijuana increase or decrease a person’s ability to be happy and good? What Kind of Person According to Aristotle‚ the difference between animals and humans

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    Aristotle on the Soul

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    Aristotle on the Soul Aristotle’s notion differs from the usual conception of a soul as some sort of substance occupying the body‚ existing separately and eternally. To him‚ the soul is the essence of a living thing. The soul is what makes an organism an organism at all by actualizing its potential for life‚ and it’s constituted by its capacity for activities essential to that specific type of being. His investigation into the nature of the soul demonstrates basic principles of his philosophical

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    Legal Eagles‚ LLP November 1‚ 2011 Analysis and Consequence of Legal Action(s) To: Rebecca Warren On behalf of Team A: Contents ANALYSIS FOR SUCCESSFUL LAWSUIT REPORT 3 Purpose 3 Factual Background 3 Issue 4 Roadmap 4 GROUNDS OF LIABILITY 5 Remedies for Negligence 5 Statutes Governing Contract Law 5 ANALYSIS OF NATIONAL BANK’S LIABILITY 7 Tort of Negligence 7 SUMMARY 10 DEFENSES AGAINST LIABILTY 10 Other Considerations 10 Analysis of Income 11 Offer and Acceptance

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    Soul and Aristotle

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    1: plato believes in dualism‚ where Aristotle does not. support 2: plato proposes that the soul transcends‚ where Aristotle does not. Introduction: Centuries ago‚ Aristotle was a student at Plato’s school. Being a student at Plato’s school‚ Aristotle’s philosophies were greatly influenced by Plato. There are many similarities in the philosophies of the two‚ but there are many differences as well. The question of “ What is a soul?” is one topic Aristotle and Plato did not agree. Plato’s construction

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