1. Distastefulness By far and and away the most common criticism of utilitarianism can be reduced simply to: "I don’t like it" or "It doesn’t suit my way of thinking". For an example of this‚ here’s something from someone who might prefer to remain nameless. "Producing the greatest good for the greatest number is fine as long as you are not hurting someone you really love in the process. For instance‚ with the trolley situation‚ I would rather kill 5 people on the main track than m mother
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The character of the swipe in Sherwood Anderson’s "I’m A Fool" reminds the reader of J.D. Salinger’s Holden Caulfield -- a slightly unschooled youth seeking greatness through ordinary means. Headstrong and determined to make something of himself‚ Anderson’s swipe could be any one of a million young men throughout the world. Driven by his desire to make himself feel like he has value‚ the swipe continually demonstrates a great deal of motivation. Due to the swipe’s consistency of character‚ one can
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acquisitions among providers and insurance companies. The financial implications of administering the health care sector due to the existing bureaucracy are another threat that can result in increased health care costs (Schoen‚ 2016). Criticisms of the Affordable Care Act Criticisms of Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) had existed even before the bill was passed into law. Some experts are even calling for its repeal. The
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Despite some recent reforms‚ there are still criticisms to be made of the current law on murder and voluntary manslaughter. Consider relevant criticisms of that law‚ and suggest any reforms that may be appropriate. Despite recent reforms on the law of murder and voluntary manslaughter; including the special defence of diminished responsibility and loss of control‚ there are still inconsistencies present making the law unsatisfactory. This area of the law is in ‘dire need of reform’; as pointed out
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Tatum Schneidmiller Justice Theory Assignment #1 Ward Churchill’s criticism of social contract theory clearly applies to classic social contract theories that we discussed. However‚ Rawls adds the veil of ignorance concept to his more modern social contract theory. A) Explain the basics of Rawls and Churchill’s arguments and how they each criticize classic social contract theories. B) Discuss whether or not Churchill’s argument applies to Rawls’ modification and explain how and why it does
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Criticism on historical cost accounting 1. Inability to provide useful information in times of rising prices * Assumes that money holds a constant purchasing power‚ so the result become irrelevance in times of rising prices * Received much criticism during high inflation periods of 1970s and 1980s. * Obvious flaw in time of rising prices. 2. Real problem of additivity * Some countries allowed revaluation of non-current assets and the different assets are revaluing
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Feminist Criticism “In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein‚ the author characterizes each woman as passive‚ disposable and serving a utilitarian function” (Haddad). For example the women in the story provide nothing more‚ but a channel of action for the male characters of the story. Justine’s character is very passive and she is tossed back and forth between the family and frankenstein‚ when she is accused of murdering Victor’s brother. This just shows a basic role of how women were put out to be just
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Bradbury’s Criticism Critics from all over time usually conversate the same topics. When readers first look at Ray Bradbury’s novel Fahrenheit 451 they are most likely to conclude the novel is only criticizing the future‚ but Bradbury is criticizing both present and future. Fahrenheit 451 is a novel about a futuristic dystopia where books are burned‚ the firemen start fires‚ and everything is technology based. The novel consist of a main character by the name of Guy Montag‚ who is a fireman that
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June 04.12 AVI 201b Art Criticism – The Creation of Adam Artist: Michelangelo Medium: Fresco Paint Completed: 1511 Art Criticism – The Creation of Adam In this painting God is depicted as an elderly white-bread man wrapped in a swirling cloak while Adam‚ is in the lower left and is completely nude while sitting on a large
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ineffective. In this paper I will use the method of criticism called Neo-Aristotelian criticism. I will begin with an explanation about the method and a justification for using it. Then‚ I will use the method to analyze Eisenhower’s farewell address. Finally‚ I will conclude this paper by explaining whether or not Eisenhower’s speech was a success or failure. Explanation of Methodology There are two main questions that Neo-Aristotelian criticism is revolved around – (1) Did the speech evoke the intended
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