Simon and Garfunkel sing‚ “People writing songs that voices never share‚” in their song “The Sound of Silence.” This idea rings true in “The Sound of Silence” and “Candle in the Wind” as both songs portray an idea of loneliness and isolation. “The Sound of Silence” was written by Paul Simon‚ performed by Simon and Garfunkel‚ and covered by Disturbed. Released in 1966‚ the song exposes man’s inability to connect with other humans. Similarly‚ Elton John’s “Candle in the Wind‚” written in 1973‚ is a
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Preference Utilitarianism is a theory supported by Peter Singer. He believed that you should maximise the best interests of those affected rather than create the most pleasure and least pain. Everybody’s interest must be given equal consideration. Preference Utilitarianism concentrates on the ethical side of decisions and an action should not be committed even if it creates the greatest happiness for the greater good. Singer himself stated “ This other version of Utilitarianism judges actions
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Examine the key ideas of utilitarianism Utilitarianism is a relativist‚ consequentialist and teleological system of ethics based on the idea of ‘utility’. This means usefulness and utilitarian suggest that everyone should be the most useful thing. The theory was devised by Jeremy Bentham who said “an action is right if it produces the greatest good for the greatest number”. He believed human beings are motivated by pleasure and pain. Bentham lived in an era of great social and scientific change
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Mona Lisa - Leonardo Da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci worked on his masterpiece over a period of 20 years. He carried it with him everywhere. The enigmatic smile has captured the imagination of the world. I love this painting because it is very human‚ but also gives a glimpse of the world beyond‚ the transcendental. Artist | Leonardo da Vinci | Year | c. 1503–1519 | Type | Oil on poplar | Dimensions | 77 cm × 53 cm (30 in × 21 in) | Location | Musée du Louvre‚ Paris | Creation of Adam - Sistine
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People have dreams from a very young age. At first children believe they can be anything‚ but that isn’t the case. As you grow older‚ you realize getting your dreams isn’t as easy as you may think. When people figure this out‚ some give up on their dreams and some forget them. But some people decide to fight for their dreams. William‚ a young adult on the journey of becoming a rock journalist overcomes his struggle of keeping his dreams in the back of his mind when friendships‚ family and love get
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John Singer “The memories of his friend changed in his mind so that he could remember nothing that was wrong or foolish- only the wise and the good. He saw Antonapoulos sitting in a large chair before him. He sat tranquil and unmoving. His face was inscrutable. His mouth was wise and smiling. And his eyes were profound. He watched the things that were said to him. And in his wisdom he understood.” (McCullers‚204) This excerpt is narration of the character John Singer‚ where he explains how his
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Charles Robert Darwin was born on February 12‚ 1809 in Shrewsbury‚ England. He attended Shrewsbury Grammar School which concentrated on classic language. At the age of sixteen‚ his father removed him and moved him to Cambridge where he met John Steven Henslow who helped him interest in nature. It was Henslow who got Darwin the position of naturalist on the boat "The Beagle." Right after Dawins graduation the government send the HMS Beagles to complete an unfinished survey of Patagonia and Tierra
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The closest living relative to humans are primates. The study of primates and their behaviors is primatology. Primatology provides a better understanding of the many aspects of the research‚ preservation and conservation of primates. The field of primatology has been fortunate to have several outstanding scientists‚ among them Jane Goodall‚ the late Dian Fossey and Birute Galdikas. Each of them has accomplished considerable works documenting and interpreting the lives of chimpanzees‚ gorillas
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Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad (written in Jawi: محضير بن محمد‚ born on July 10‚ 1925). He is well known by "Dr. M" was the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia. Using a first name itself‚ "Che Det" as a pen name‚ he has written the first article published by The Straits Times Singapore on July 20‚ 1947 entitled "Malay Women Make Their Own Freedom" (Malay Women Creating Your Own Freedom). When the term of his leadership from 16 July 1981 until 31 October 2003‚ he managed to bring development through policies
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Lecture 1 Required Reading Reference: Velasquez‚ M. (2012). Business ethics: concepts and cases‚ (7th ed.) (pp. 76-83). Upper Saddle River‚ N.J.: Pearson. (Utilitarianism). Lecture 1 Additional Reading Reference: Taylor‚ A. (2008). Examined Life: Peter Singer on our obligation to alleviate suffering [video file]. Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVViICWs4dM Record a brief description of what the required reading was about. What responses do you have to the reading or video e.g. fresh understandings
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