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    of Teleological Ethics 1. Utilitarianism – Utilitarian moral theory is classical utilitarianism‚ 2. Varieties of ancient Greek virtue ethics – Aristotle Ethics is an Example a. The goal of ethics is to explain how one achieves the good life for human beings. There are only two basic kinds of prescriptive moral theories: teleological theories‚ deontological theories TELEOLOGICAL ETHICAL THEORIES Teleological moral theories locate moral goodness in the consequences of our behavior and not

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    women today supposedly benefit from “freedom” and choice” – but on the other hand‚ the progress of feminists is being erased and inequality is still prevalent (McRobbie‚ 260). In class‚ post-feminism was also seen as being defined by a cessation of the need for feminism; some would posit that females are already equal to males and the work of feminists is complete (Cocarla‚ “Feminist Popular Culture Theory”). There is clearly a contradiction here with what McRobbie believes. So‚ which is it then – have

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    The Potential of Emotions in Feminist Epistemology: Developing Jaggar’s Account By Tina Strasbourg University of Calgary Abstract In this paper I analyze the potential of Allison Jaggar’s suggestion that emotions in general‚ and outlaw emotions in particular‚ be incorporated into feminist epistemology. Jaggar advocates a standpoint theory of emotions‚ and suggests that the emotions of the oppressed in particular are helpful rather than inimical to acquiring knowledge

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    Philosophy 121 Ethical Theories of Drug Reform In Popular Culture Rhonda Garcia For many years a hot topic of debate in the United States is whether or not we should legalize drugs. Many feel drug use is immoral‚ while others feel it is their natural right to choose to use drugs or not. I would like to discuss the history of drug reform and the moral perspective of natural law‚ utilitarianism and Kantian ethics over this pertinent issue that we face in the United States today. The first drug

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    Crabb and Hawkins Theory Critique Sherrie Miller Liberty University COUN 507 201220 B03 January 29‚ 2012 Dr. Timothy Heck January 29‚ 2012 Introduction/Summary The integrative Christian perspective of Lawrence Crabb in his book‚ Effective Biblical Counseling is enlightening on the simplest level. The overall presentation and concept creates much introspection of motives‚ which threaten ones biblical thinking and behavior patterns that create relationship and personal problems. There

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    Assess the usefulness of feminist contributions to our understanding of society today. (33 marks) Feminism is a conflict theory which views society as male dominated and it seeks to describe‚ explain and change the position of women in society. Feminism is therefore a theory of women’s subordination and also a political movement. There are different types of feminism‚ which I will be evaluating in this essay; Liberal‚ Radical‚ Marxist‚ Black and Postmodernist feminist. Feminists criticise mainstream

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    Neoliberalism is a critical criminological critique theory centred on political economic policies being influenced by laisez-faire autonomy in order to achieve optimal economic performance (Young‚ 1998 cited in Kemeny‚ 2014). The most significant proponents of this autonomy include ‘liberating individual entrepreneurial freedoms and skills within an institutional framework characterised by strong private property right‚ free markets and free trade’ (Harvey‚ 2005:2). This theory criticises perceived economic policies

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    Feminism: Women’s Rights “Feminist criticism has its roots in a social and political movement‚ the feminist or women’s liberation movement‚ aimed at improving conditions for women” (Foss‚ 2004‚ p.151). The history of Women’s rights goes further back than what is actually recorded. The definition of women’s right is sometimes hard to articulate. “It is the equal opportunity concept: everyone has an equal opportunity to offer a definition of hopes that her or his particular perception of the situation

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    Traditional and Nontraditional Litigation Paper Carlos Orozco LAW/531 May 20‚ 2013 Lillian Hill Watson Traditional and Nontraditional Litigation Paper According to Cheeseman‚ (2010) the process of bringing‚ maintaining‚ and defending a lawsuit is called litigation. Nowadays‚ this process has been enhanced by annexing non-judicial dispute resolution in the form of arbitration‚ negotiation‚ mediation‚ and quite a few others. These forms are commonly known as alternative dispute resolutions

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    Human Nature Assignment - Feminine Challenge Historical Context * 3 waves of Feminism 1. French Revolution * Feminism originated during this time * Feminist: Louise Michel‚ Nathalie Lemel‚ Renee Viven‚ etc. * Fraternal Society of the Sexes was founded in 1790 * Society of Revolutionary Republicans 2. Women gain the right to vote * Cultural changes after WWI * Women began replacing male workers * Flappers * Leon Blum was appointed Prime Minister

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