Prompt 1 Two criticisms of utilitarianism influence Mill towards rule-utilitarianism. The first criticism involves objectors viewing this philosophy as encouraging society to do what is expedient for the moment (22). The second objection proposes “that there is not time‚ previous to action‚ for calculating and weighing the effects of any line of conduct on the general happiness” (23). Mill argues both of these objections by taking rule-utilitarianism into consideration. Rule- utilitarianism states
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How have you changed your views on methods for resolving conflict issues between nations with different cultural traditions? (20 points) There are many different cultural traditions around the world and many have their own styles‚ values‚ conventions‚ and social practices. The videos that the class has watched has been very informative and has explained quite a lot about other cultures and their traditions. The views that I have had over the years about resolving conflictual issues as it relates
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principle of utility works it has to be experienced directly. Chapter II: Of the Principle Adverse to that of Utility I. The utility principal is the ultimate tool that should be used by government to insure happiness‚ and any other principals different from it must be wrong. II. A principal may be opposed to the utility principal in 2 ways: a. Always opposed to it – Asceticism. b. By being sometimes opposed to it. III. Asceticism in a sense where it has opposite effects
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Free speech and Censorship How important is free speech for a democratic society? Does John Stuart Mill make a good case for free speech? Under what condition‚ if any‚ might free speech be restricted according to John Stuart Mill and to Matthew Kieran? Argue for your answer‚ and illustrate with relevant cases and examples in Singapore. Introduction In most democratic countries‚ the freedom of saying what you like‚ of criticizing the authorities‚ and of discussing ideas without fear‚ is a basic
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challenging enough‚ and while analyzing both Kant and Mill one will see that the complexity of the issue cannot be adequately solved by either argument for what one “ought” to do. In the first case‚ which will be that they are both on the same ship‚ full of “good” citizens each offers their arguments. Kant argues‚ “We should not simply destroy individuals simply because our own lives are in danger‚ for we must do what is good in itself.” Mill‚ being a utilitarian disagrees with this argument and
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The sociological imagination is a term coined by C. Wright Mills which has been interpreted by many‚ in many different ways. Generally speaking‚ a sociological imagination is a unique state of mind which enables its possessor to fully comprehend the ways in which man and society and history and biography impact on each other. Regarding the second part of the question‚ sociology can help us to understand the world and influence the government amongst many other things‚ however professional sociologists
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can you do but do exactly as you’re told. My mom had been sick for 2 years with chronic sinus issues that made it hard for her to breathe. She couldn’t sleep for long periods of time‚ often had to wear a mask while cleaning‚ and used a nebulizer inhaler at least twelve times a day. The only surgeon who had any idea what to do was in Michigan‚ so we were forced to uproot our lives in
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that they have to abide by any of the safety regulations put in place by the pool and the city. The Trouble Makers are immune to the lifeguards squealing whistles and annoyed tones‚ and are one of the reasons why lifeguards are unable to enjoy their job. Trouble Makers come to the John F. Kennedy Pool unattended and frequently‚ but not nearly as frequently as the Pool Rats. The ages of these Trouble Makers range‚ most begin between the ages of seven and ten and continue to become more experienced
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• Determine the force and impulse exerted with different foot strikes when running • Understand how different foot strikes‚ flat foot‚ heel first‚ or toe first‚ can create different forces and impulses Introduction: Everyday runners across the country take off on their daily run. These runners tend to have different foot strikes when they run. The three types of foot strikes are heel first (landing on the heel)‚ mid-foot (landing simultaneously on the heel and ball of the foot)‚ or forefoot striking
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What does mill assume to be the fundamental nature of man? John Stuart Mill’s essay on his study of man‚ On Liberty and The Subjection of Women‚ is developed on assumption that man‚ generally‚ seeks to seize the power. Also‚ man tries to influence the regime of country or society one belongs to. Man‚ through this constant process of liberal contribution of ideas‚ has progressed. Mill states that man has complete liberty over its mind and conscience‚ ‘absolute freedom of opinions and sentiment
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