Title The conflict between the Greek notions nomos‚ law and convention‚ and physis‚ nature‚ affects all mankind. In Plato’s dialogue the Symposium‚ seven succeeding speeches discuss the implications of Eros. Relative to nomos and physis‚ the speakers convey that Eros is a product of physis and‚ along with physis‚ is a criminal that nomos tries to chain up and limit. Eros is the result of the physis of humankind. In fact‚ our nature is the basis for Love’s existence. All humans strive to achieve “goodness”
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Ethical Implications of Aversive Conditioning It is not usual for psychologists to give prominence to ethical issues and Skinner is no exception. However‚ in writing about the application of behavioral analysis to significant issues in human behavior. Skinner stresses three issues which have general ethical implications. The use of positive reinforcement‚ the minimization of punishment contingencies and the specification of objectives (Skinner 1953‚ 1971). Aversive Conditioning is the use of unpleasant
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References: Schultz‚ D.P. and Schultz‚ S.E. (2011). A History of Modern Psychology‚ Tenth Edition. Belmont‚ CA. Wadsworth‚ Cengage Learning. Boeree‚ C. G. (2000). Behaviorism. Retrieved January 21‚ 2012 from URL http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/beh.html. Thornton‚ S. (December 29‚ 2010). Freud Sigmund. Retrieved January 23‚ 2012 from URL http://www.iep.utm.edu/freud/
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Societal Implications of Abolishing Juvenile Court The juvenile justice system plays a vital role in the outcome of juvenile delinquents lives. If juvenile courts are abolished‚ juvenile offenders will be forced into adult prisons and harsher sentences may be given to young juveniles. The treatment and therapy needed for these young offenders may not be met in adult courts because of the back already in adult courts the rehabilitation process may suffer for juvenile offenders. Society collectively
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crimes quickly became an important mechanism of social regulation. The justification for this mechanism lies in the assumption that the criminally insane are irrational and therefore non-responsible of their crimes. As we examine the history and implications of the insanity plea‚ a few questions should be kept in mind---1. How can we be sure that a person is indeed insane (he could be putting on a show) and 2. Should a mentally ill person be punished at all. Today in our legal system‚ there are numerous
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Abstract This paper examines and discusses how major legal factor directly relate to foreign investment; Board of Investment Regulations and its role affect ownership and operation of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Thailand. This paper also provides brief background of Thailand and comprehensive information on the above legal concerns. Furthermore‚ it illustrates how the outcome of these regulations is in favor of FDI and; therefore‚ attract foreign investors to invest in Thailand. Introduction
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Philosophical Implications of Cultural Relativism Philosophical position of Cultural Relativism is best understood in terms of its epistemological‚ ethical and logical implications. Philosophical means articulation‚ argumentation‚ analysis‚ and synthesis of the idea‚ principle or concept. [1] Implication is a relationship between two propositions that holds when both propositions are true and fails when the first is true but the second is false. It is to develop a logical cohesion among arguments
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Running head: PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION; BEHAVIORISM Philosophy of Education; Behaviorism Abstract B. F. Skinner created behaviorism and this is what I selected as my philosophy for education. Behaviorism uses conditioning to effect behaviors of students. Teachers can apply positive and negative reinforcements‚ such as stickers‚ praise‚ and rewards. My philosophy of teaching is that students should be able to learn how to communicate with others and have fun while learning. Throughout this
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quality education‚ access to healthcare‚ prospects of a reasonable job on merit and sound economy are the ingredients to be provided by the state to its citizens to run the state and the society smoothly. Growth of successful nations is denoted particularly to the education. There was a time when people believed that higher education should be available to people of all social classes and‚ obviously‚ it was freely available to all who wanted it. The fact that it is not‚ that public education was once
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Diabetes Insipidus Abstract This paper covers the basic pathophysiology of the disease process for diabetes insipidus. It is also a preview of the most common symptoms of the disease‚ and the treatments associated with it. One treatment is vasopressin which is an antidiuretic. Another treatment option is Chloropropamide which is used to aid in the control of diabetes mellitus type two‚ but can also be used to aid in the assistance of controlling diabetes insipidus. Lastly there are
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