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    people believe that there is no difference between the definitions of “riot” and “rebellion” at the same time others think the opposite. Riots and rebellions have occurred many times in world history quite independently of any widespread notions of civil disobedience. It is very often mentioned and argued about‚ that is why a huge misunderstanding occurs whether we should call one event a riot or a rebellion. In the following paper I am going to discuss the main differences and give examples of these

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    deployment of troops or observers. Article 46 Chapter VII allows for plans for the application of armed force with the assistance of the Military Staff Committee (which must be established by the Council). o Peacemaking and peacebuilding: The difference between peacekeeping and peacebuilding lies in their mandates‚ powers and institutional frameworks. While peacemaking generally includes measures to address conflicts in progress and usually involves diplomatic action to bring hostile parties to a negotiated

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    As Ruby Blondell states‚ the gratified slogans‚ “Born to be arrested” and “OBEY ALL LAWS! BE A MODEL CITIZEN!” succinctly encompass the difference between Antigone and her uncle‚ Kreon. Whereas Kreon believes the pursuit to the good life is akin to following the law of man‚ Antigone is fully prepared to die for burying her brother‚ adhering to the law of gods. As Antigone states‚ “ . . I must please those down below a longer time than those up here‚ since I shall lie there always. You [Ismene]‚ though

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    added to the old ones or can be set up as a new one. Theses principalities can be under the rule of prince or can be as a free land. The principalities running down in heritage are comparatively easier to maintain and the prince’s rule tends to be stable because of the norms and culture being followed there. The newly acquired territories‚ if following the similar traditions as the heritage ones‚ were easy to rule because the way they lead their lives

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    The philosophical theory that I choose to do is called “utilitarianism”. In a brief sentence‚ utilitarianism means the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Basically what this means is‚ doing the right thing is based on how many people your action benefits rather than how much it benefits you. According to the Oxford American Dictionary utility means “the state of being useful‚ profitable‚ or beneficial”(oxford dictionary‚2013). The whole theory is all about how much it benefits and

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    The Difference Between Research & Science The terms science and research are often used together‚ sometimes even interchangeably. It is not uncommon to read about a science project or research project‚ with each referring to the same undertaking. But they are really not the same; in fact‚ one is actually part of the other. Science Definition o Science comes from the Latin word "scientia‚" which simply means knowledge. Modern definitions are more complex‚ and refer to the step-by-step

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    The difference between functional and dysfunctional conflict is that functional serves a purpose in the organization such as the interest and dysfunctional serves no purpose but to threaten the organization ((Kinicki A. Kreitner R.2008 p. 277). The five antecedents of conflict are the “overlapping or unclear job boundaries‚ inadequate communication‚ unreasonable or unclear policies standards or rules‚ unreasonable deadlines or extreme time pressure‚ and competition for limited resources”

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    | |Difference between Theory and Law | | | Difference between the Law and the Theory Law  1) An empirical generalization; a statement of a biological principle that appears to be without exception at the time it is made‚ and has become consolidated by repeated successful testing; rule (Lincoln et al.‚ 1990)  2) A theoretical

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    put on workplace harassment. Act Utilitarianism and Kantian ethical theories will be applied to this report and will be used to conclude if this issue is morally permissible. AnalysisAccording to the principle of utility‚ the central idea of utilitarianism is that the right action is the one that will likely produce the greatest amount of happiness and reduce the amount of pain for all concerned including humans and animals‚ than any other alternative. Utilitarianism is also a consequentialist based

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    Philosophers say the key to understanding human life is answering the really philosophical questions such as why are we here? Where did we come from? Where will we go? And so on and so forth. This has truly been a debate for the ages in philosophy‚ one that has stimulated thinkers‚ philosophers‚ theologists and scientists for thousands of years‚ hence led emergence of idealism and realism as two major traditional philosophical schools of thought in the realm of philosophy. So this paper projects

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