Peter Singer‚ an Australian philosopher and professor at Princeton University asks his students the simple question of whether they would save a drowning child from a pond‚ while wearing they’re bran new pair of expensive shoes. The response was aggressive and passive “How could anyone consider a pair of shoes‚ or missing an hour or two at work‚ a good reason for not saving a child’s life?” ¹ Singer continued to argue that “ according to UNICEF‚ nearly 10 million children under five years old die
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other. However sometimes help to others poses some danger to either us or others. In Peter Singer’s essay "Famine Affluence‚ and Morality" Peter Singer argues that we ought‚ morally‚ to prevent starvation due to famine. Singer begins by saying that assistance has been inadequate as richer countries prioritize development above preventing starvation. Singer then states that "suffering and death from lack of food‚ shelter‚ and medical care are bad" (404) and assumes that it is uncontroversial enough
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those suffering from famine:‚ I will discuss the three premises and the conclusion of this argument. I will explain why I either support or chose not to support this argument in my conclusion Singer is a Utilitarian a who believes that the value of a thing depends on its utility‚ so Singer believes that everything and everyone has to be morally useful. Singer’s argument is simple. He has three premises that are the basis of his argument the first‚ that starvation and the suffering and
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Cyrus the Great was a brilliant and powerful Persian King that created an empire “stretching from the Indus River to the Mediterranean and from the Caucasus to the Indian Ocean” under his conquests. His governing and policies were different from any other and it helped create one of the largest empires in the world. Cyrus was truly a ‘great’ leader. Cyrus the Great is most well-known for his conquests‚ tolerance‚ and his government style. His conquests showed that the Achaemenid Empire and
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When asked to write an essay about my favorite song‚ I thought this would be easy. After several days of contemplation‚ I decided this was not going to be as easy as I thought. However‚ I did manage and decided that “Grown Men Don’t Cry” by Tim McGraw had to be my favorite. I enjoy this song for many reasons; a few being the artist‚ it’s message‚ and the songs tempo. Tim McGraw has had a decade long hot-streak that contains nineteen number one singles‚ six multi-platinum albums‚ sales over 25
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The origin of the Persian Empire can be attributed to the leadership of one Man—Cyrus the Great. A brilliant and powerful Persian king‚ Cyrus’ strategy For enlarging the Persian kingdom was to conquer nearby lands and then Unite them into one empire. Through his skillful leadership and a strong Military‚ Cyrus was able to create a vast empire that would last for more Than two hundred years. The origins and impacts of Cyrus the Great’s empire Made it possible for the emperors who came after him‚ such
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Michael Charleston B. Chua‚ KasPil1 readings‚ DLSU-Manila 1 ANDRES BONIFACIO AND THE 1896 REVOLUTION The transformation of the Katipunan on 24 August 1896 into a democratic national government signaled the start of the revolution Milagros C. Guerrero Emmanuel N. Encarnacion and Ramon N. Villegas On 24 August 1896‚ Andres Bonifacio convened tha Kataastaasang Kapulungan or National Assembly of the Katipunan in Melchora Aquino’s barn in barrio Banlat‚ then part of Kalookan. Assembled were the
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that they conquer and how they change it to their ways. Many of these conquerors reigned across different times‚ but two of the more famous one that rose up fairly close together are Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great. These men came at two different times‚ but they are remembered for similar reasons. From Cyrus the Great expanding an empire to Alexander the Great spreading a culture both accomplished many daring and courageous acts. Even though they both were great‚ Alexander left a lasting
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newest technology or the best brand of electronics rather than helping out a person by just giving them a simple smile. Money is spent on things that are not worth spending that may be useful for another occasion. In the text‚ “The Singer Solution to World Poverty‚” Peter Singer persuades the readers on how many will have the opportunity to help out a charity and donate money‚ but people will not take the chance or time to do it. In the other text “On Dumpster Diving” Lars Eighner informs the readers when
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be receiving just this are well-positioned to become the icons of our inspiration. However‚ while it’s certainly fun to imitate one’s favourite actor‚ to gasp over the latest celebrity scandal‚ or to be inspired by the wardrobe of one’s favourite singer‚ we cannot afford to forget that‚ ultimately‚ celebrities aren’t much different from ordinary human beings.
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