Gerald Dworkin and Devlin have brought great insight into the proper aims of law. John Mills presented the argument that “acts that directly diminish another’s well being… failure to perform identifiable obligations one may have to others… [and] failure to perform one’s share of what is required for a decent common life in society” (Murphy‚ 2007‚ pp. 83‚ 84). Gerald Dworkin proposed “legal restriction… to protect or promote the subject’s good” (Murphy‚ 2007‚ pp. 94-95). Devlin believed in the importance
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) view into consideration‚ were he asks whether this act would be wrong if one disregarded the sexual desire element. The answer would be yes‚ discomfort‚ fear and pain would still remain. However‚ Devlin argued that disgust was sufficient justification for the criminal law to be invoked. P. Devlin‚ The Enforcement of Morals (Oxford University Press: Oxford‚ 1965) 17. Considering Harris’ view‚ raises the question; why isn’t this act covered by animal cruelty
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1. VAGUENESS. In other words what exactly does Mill mean when he uses the word Harm? It’s notable that no definition of ’Harm’ is to be found in‚ On Liberty‚ granted Mill gives us some exemptions‚ but no more than that and accordingly Mill’s use of the word ’Harm’ is often considered imprecise. It’s this very lack preciseness (vagueness) that prompts us to wonder if there could be a point at which acts of offence become acts of Harm. Without an adequate definition of Harm it becomes difficult to
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In todays society of teaching‚ teachers are expected to inspire students even as they help them succeed and get good grades on difficult tests. Teachers are now held capable of assessing students abilities to meet a variety of different standards. Also‚ another main focus in teaching and meeting specific standards is professional development and the steps they take in evaluating teachers on their job. In the first main standard that is being focused on is standard #9: Professional Learning and Ethical
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| Plagiarism has become a serious concern in the university as it is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the fact that university students plagiarise in English-speaking country. The growth of internet usage had lead plagiarism to a worsen situation. Plagiarism is the “act of plagiarising” (Hank 1979 cited in Park 2003‚ P.472)‚ which means ‘to steal ideas‚ words‚ and information from others and make it to your own work. It can also explain that is copying others words. This essay critically
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Argument Essay prepared for ACBE100: Academic Communication in Business and Economics Lecturer: Vani Bardetta Access to higher education Prepared by Liu zixuan Student ID: LIZID1302 Group 8 Wednesday‚ 28 August‚ 2013 Word Count = 1‚011 (Should it be the responsibility of the government to ensure that all SES students have access to higher education?) Obtaining an advanced degree is increasingly significant for many employees especially of them working for major corporations
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References: list Wang‚ Y. (2008). University student online plagiarism. International Journal on E-Learning‚ 7(4)‚ 743-757. Retrieved from www.proquest.com Devlin‚ M.& Gray‚ K.(2007). In their own words: a qualitative study of the reasons Australian university students plagiarize. Higher Education Research & Development‚ 26(3)‚ 181-198. doi:10.1080/07294360701310805 Bamford‚ J. &Sergiou‚K.(2005)
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John Stewart Mill‚ in his essay On Liberty (1859)‚ is concerned with the question of ‘the nature and limits of the power which can be legitimately exercised by society over the individual’ . Thus‚ in this excerpt Mill discusses limited government and personal liberty. Mill argues ‘the only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilised community‚ against his will‚ is to prevent harm to others’ . Here Mill presents his ‘harm principle’‚ which classifies all harmful
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Consider the view that there is a close relationship between law and morality. Examine the debate as to whether the law should reflect moral values‚ and discuss issues‚ which show the continuing importance of that debate. (30marks + 5 for AO3) A definition of law adapted from LB Curzon‚ Dictionary of Law states “ the law is a set of rules which are binding among the people of a community or a state‚ so that they will be imposed upon and enforced among those persons by appropriate sanctions”.
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La mayoría de la gente no entiende esto‚ debido a la falta de conocimientos acerca de otras lenguas y culturas. Many will not understand this statement‚ due to their lack of education of different languages and cultures. The United States is one of the few countries not interested in the diversity of cultures around the world. People are mainly focused on their personal lives rather than the alarming ignorance around this country. Authorities are causing kids to be ignorant by the way they are raising
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