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    Paper 1 (A) The Ring of Gyges Argument The bottom line of Thrasymarchus’ argument is that justice is the advantage of the stronger. Socrates agrees that being just is advantageous. He continues to persuade Thrasymarchus‚ however‚ that justice is not only advantageous for the stronger‚ but for everyone. Glaucon refuses to accept Thrasymarchus’ capitulation to Socrates’ arguments. Glaucon’s view is that Socrates has only highlighted the positive consequences of being just and not the intrinsic value

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    The way I see the design argument explained by Cleanthes is how everything in the universe is designed. Meaning everything that is designed was designed by a creator. It didn’t just appear out of thin air. Something or someone made it become possible. Cleanthes also brings up the analogy that the earth resembles a machine. He explains how everything about the earth had to be put together perfectly in order for the earth to functions like it does. Just like how for machines to work‚ every small detail

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    phenomenon. Government intervention in an otherwise free market refers to a somewhat mixed economy. In this economy‚ government intervention takes place even though the majority of the market is capitalist. This paper aims to explore the utilitarian argument of capitalism and discuss whether government intervention in an otherwise free market leads to inefficiencies on utilitarian grounds. Capitalism refers to a profit or market system (Shaw‚ 2008; Gray‚ 2011). In this system‚ economic activity

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    Philosophy of the Human Nature In Aristotle’s Nicomacheon Ethics Book he uses his function argument as grounds for his claim that the human function is the activity of the soul in accordance with excellence or virtue. I lay out the arguments that make up Aristotle’s conclusion in order to pinpoint exactly which of Aristotle’s statement I believe is false. (1) Aristotle first asserts that happiness is an ultimate good that is both complete and self-sufficient. (2) The ultimate good for a thing

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    think that it should not be legalized because of its negative health effects‚ dangers to society‚ and because they don’t think that marijuana has any benefits to the community of our country. Because of the scope of this issue‚ there are many strong arguments for and against the legalization of marijuana. However‚ in my opinion‚ marijuana should not be legalized due to its harmful side effects‚ negative impact on our economy‚ and overall danger to society. The first reason marijuana should not be legalized

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    Arguments of Peter Singer PHI200: Mind and Machine Instructor: April 19‚ 2013 Singer’s goal in the article “Famine‚ Affluence and Morality” is to get people to think differently about famine relief‚ charity‚ and morality. These are key issues that people need to be more aware of and act on them. People who are financially stable and well off should take more of an active role by giving more. They should feel obligated in helping those in need. There are many people suffering severely‚

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    also the relationship of those that were part of the Holy trinity. This topic had become a big topic that it brought a rise to one of the greatest religious rivalries ever known. The most famous argument over this topic was that of Arius and Athanasius who both were theologians. Arian had ignited a argument when he had started to openly educate his followers the concept that Jesus was not the fully divine son of God. Arian based his teachings on theological rationalism‚ which were based on the teachings

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    In the 21st Century the rise of immigration reform has been very prevalent in the world of politics‚ particularly so in our upcoming presidential election. It is a topic that is considered quite controversial by many as it raises just another barrier in the fight between Republicans and Democrats in the United States House and Senate. It seems as if the more we discuss it over time the uglier the debates have gotten over it‚ but it is simply a problem that must be addressed regardless of what side

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    The debate between Physicalism and Anti-Physicalism has been an on going argument for a good amount of time. Physicalism is said to be the view that the all things are physical or they rely on other objects that are physical. Many philosophers who are said to be or seem to be anti-physicalists have argued against this theory. Anti-physicalists stance on the matter is that anything that pertains to the mind or the conscious cannot depend on physicality nor is physicality. Nagel has a stance on his

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    Identify at least two arguments in the article. Outline the premises and conclusions of each argument you find. Then‚ answer the following questions for each argument‚ making sure to explain how you arrived at your answers. I have found two arguments that I am going to talk about and I hope these are close to the answers as possible that you want. The first one since it is the very nature of terrorism not only to cause immediate damage but also to strike fear in the hearts of the population

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