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    The argument therefore follows that there must be “Equality” in order for two objects to be compared; we can say two objects are equal but they do not possess true “Equality”. “Equality” in its true form cannot be experienced because it is a conception of what it means for two things to be perfectly equal. Even though we can conceive the idea of equality‚ we can not experience it‚ and neither can we do so whilst in the body‚ (iep.com). Since equality cannot be experienced through the body‚ it must

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    What is a slippery slope argument? Critically discuss the use of such arguments in one area of biomedical ethical controversy. The slippery slope argument is amongst the strongest voiced and possibly the most emotive of arguments in opposition to legalising voluntary active euthanasia (VAE‚ the act of accelerating the death of another‚ usually by lethal injection‚ for their own good and with their consent). In fact‚ in discussion on practically any change in social policy it is common place

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    His argument is founded on the idea that every human being is a rational agent who is self-aware‚ has free will and cannot be treated as a mere thing. He also describes a human being as self-owners. Self-ownership is the claim that individuals own themselves‚ their bodies‚ ability‚ talents and any products of their labor. They have all the authority over themselves. Because individuals are self-owners‚ they have certain rights to their lives‚ liberty as well as the products of their labor. Owning

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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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    |Economic Needs Motivation – Rational Economic Model | |Writers such as FW Taylor (1856 - 1915) believed workers would be motivated by obtaining the highest possible wages through working in the most efficient / productive | |way. In short‚ the more money you offer the worker‚ the more motivated they will be to work. Taylor‚ identified as the Father of Scientific Management‚ was

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    The classical principles of arguments are described as an argument synthesis which is a claim that reasonable people could disagree with. According to our textbooks synthesis is defined as something that‚ “Brings two or more arguments together‚ allowing for comparison/contrast‚ rebuttal‚ or accumulation of mutually supporting points” (Lamm‚ p. 79).It adheres to an individual’s capability to be able to write syntheses relies on your ability to derive a relationship amid your sources like writing documents

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    metaphysics is the existence of God‚ and there are many philosophical arguments from the theist and atheist side trying to prove whether God exists or not. In philosopher Ernest Nagel’s “A Defense of Atheism” he proves to dispel the classical arguments for the existence of God as well as give an atheistic view on why there could not be a God. Instead of just dispelling the theistic arguments Nagel brings forth an argument in defense of Atheism regarding the existence of evil and stands to prove that if evil

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    Assuming that states are rational actors‚ explain the outbreak of war? Part 1              Assuming that states are rational actors‚ why do states fight over valued possessions rather than negotiating peaceful terms‚ which would avoid the costs of war? For the most part‚ it is widely agreed that one of the most fundamental causes of war is having anarchy in the international system. The lack of a united international government system can be very problematic because each state believes itself to

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    Philosophy 101 12/8/2011 An Argument That Abortion Is Wrong. The purpose of this essay is to set out an argument that abortion is wrong. Some claim that only in “rare” instances‚ such as rape or within a few days of contraception‚ abortion is acceptable. I will agree that there are certain circumstances that abortion is more “acceptable” than other times‚ albeit however few and far between these instances arise. Instances that make abortion more “okay” are rape‚ and once it is discovered that the

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    be true. What we take to be true is our reality.” -Gary Zukav If all of this is true‚ how do you perceive God? The most fascinating argument for the existence of an all-perfect God is the ontological argument. The argument that God‚ being defined as most great or perfect‚ must exist‚ since a God who exists is greater than a God who does not. The ontological arguments claim that once we understand

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