Consequentialism is an approach to ethics that argues about the morality of an action is depending on the action’s outcome or consequence. Therefore‚ a morally right action is one that produces a good outcome or result‚ and the consequences of an action or rule generally outweigh all other considerations. The term "consequentialism" was coined by Elizabeth Anscombe in her 1958 essay "Modern Moral Philosophy"‚ as a pejorative description of what she saw as the central error of certain moral theories
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The paintings of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres and Frank Duveneck show the juxtaposition between the high society‚ in the portrait of Mademoiselle Jeanne Gonin‚ and the gritty working class population‚ in the painting The Cobbler’s Apprentice. These oil-on-canvas portraits reflect their differences through stylistic qualities and subject matter‚ through the use of brush stoke and light they convey different messages to the viewer. Ingres’ painting of a somber looking wealthy woman is an oil-on-canvas
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development of some countries to the extent that they are exploring other planets whilst the majority of African countries are wallowing in abject poverty and still struggling to acquire the basic essentials of life? INTRODUCTION 1. One of the key thinkers in twentieth century Development Studies is WW Rostow‚ an American economic historian and a vigorous advocate of free market capitalism‚ argued that economies must grow through a number of developmental stages towards economic growth. He argued that
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Laboulaye. In honor of the United States’ love of democracy and French-American friendship; according to the National Parks Service. Commissioned to design the work‚ Bedloe’s Island in the New York Harbor was chosen as the location by artist Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi. Because of how it could be seen by boats of immigrants thousands of who was entering the country via Ellis Island and was government owned. The project was a joint effort between the two countries the French agreed to build the statue
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Reliefs from the Mastaba of Tepemankh Source 1 Mariette 1889. Auguste Edouard Mariette. Above are depictions of the construction of furniture by a group of craftsmen and the subsequent trade of their product. The source is very useful as quite a bit of information can be deduced from it. It evidences furniture as being a major commodity within Old Kingdom Industry and suggests that with their everyday possessions‚ Ancient Egyptians had somewhat consumerist tendencies. We can infer that that
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STUDY GUIDE – CHAPTER 1: THE SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE 1. Define Sociology: ____________________________________________________ 2. From pages 2-3‚ describe the essential wisdom of the discipline of sociology. ______ ______________________________________________________________________ 3. Peter Berger described using the sociological perspective as seeing the __________ in the ________________. 4. A sociological analysis of childbearing around the world suggests that the number of children born to
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human trafficking and serious cases of corruption are punished by the death penalty. In militaries around the world courts-martial have imposed death sentences for offences such as cowardice‚ desertion‚ insubordination‚ and mutiny.[16] Anarchist Auguste Vaillant guillotined in France in 1894 The use of formal execution extends to the beginning of recorded history. Most historical records and various primitive tribal practices indicate that the death penalty was a part of their justice system. Communal
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butchers’ equipment. Aron and Lina had six children: Max‚ Henny‚ Ida‚ Hermann‚ Klara and Meta. Hermann was born on March 31‚ 1898. He became the representative of his father’s business in Osnabrück‚ Germany. On December 5‚ 1925 he married the German Auguste (Gusti) Röttgen. She then became
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ARTS103OL Art Appreciation FORMAL ANALYSIS FORMAL ANALYSIS of: Luncheon of the Boating Party By Auguste Renoir For ARTS103OL Art Appreciation Instructor: The intent of this paper is to provide a greater understanding of the selected art object. Through objective analysis of the formal elements that make up the art object and considerations of the social and cultural climate in which it was conceived‚ a greater understanding of the art objects significance will be achieved. Part
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career to be an artist. Monet spent a lot of time in Paris around 1859. By 1860 Monet met a pre-impressionist painter‚ Edouard Manet. Monet also met other French painters destined to form the impressionist school. Monet met Camille Pissaro‚ Pierre Auguste Renoir‚ and Alfred Sisley. Monet painted simple landscapes and sketch like scenes of bright color. Monet had some success in official exhibits. In 1874‚ Monet and his colleagues decided to organize their own exhibition in public. Monet
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