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    Utilitarian Arguments

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    good of the many. Utilitarian moral theories evaluate the moral worth of action on the basis of happiness that is produced by an action. Whatever produces the most happiness in the most people is the moral course of action. I will give the best arguments against Utilitarianism‚ and show in my own opinion‚ why I think they are wrong. The strongest counterargument against Utilitarianism would have to be Sterling Harwood’s eleven objections to the theory. Sterling Harwood states that even he does

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    Student Name: ZHANG QIWEI Student ID Number: B414498 Arguments for and against LFO abolition in the US What are the arguments in favour of retaining LIFO? The arguments are being made on a number of different grounds so be clear to separate these out. What are the arguments in favour of the US abolishing LIFO? Should decisions on matters such as this be made on the basis of what is the most appropriate from an accounting perspective (i.e. principles) or from the perspective of the impact of

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    The Crito Argument

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    to ponder his sentence and escape‚ as well as the result of further action. Crito eagerly attempts persuading Socrates to escape by presenting many gripping arguments. Socrates responds to these arguments by asking/interrogating Crito with questions surrounding pressing life principles that both men agree on and by doing so provides an argument against Crito’s encouragements of escape. No Athenian law prevents any Athenian from leaving‚ and the laws

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    Mapping an argument

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    Mapping an Argument CRT/205 professor name By Student name May 2‚ 2014 Article # 4 Solving the critical thinking puzzle by Traci Ashcraft The issue in this article is how important it is to have critical thinking skills and how to incorporate it into making the best decisions in the nursing field so the patient can have the best outcome. It is essential to make the decisions taken to be effective and safe for the patient. The stated premises is

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    An Argument for Evolution

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    An Argument for Evolution Tori Brotherton Lynchburg College Evolution is defined as the change in frequency of genetically determined characteristics within a population over time. There are three key points to consider when referring to this definition. First‚ evolution only occurs in populations‚ which are defined as groups os organisms of the same species that are able to interbreed and are genetically similar. Second‚ genes determine the characteristics displayed by organisms. Third‚ the

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    Argument in the Apology

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    The main argument in The Apology by famous ancient Greek philosopher Plato is whether‚ notorious speaker and philosopher Socrates is corrupting the youth by preaching ungodly theories and teaching them unlawful ideas that do harm to individuals and society. In his words Socrates quoted the prosecution’s accusation against him: "Socrates is guilty of corrupting the minds of the young‚ and of believing in supernatural things of his own invention instead of the gods recognized by the state." 1 Further

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    Argument for Abortion

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    The argument of abortion has been raging since the Supreme Court case‚ Roe vs. Wade‚ in 1973. This court case has divided the country into two factions: pro-choice and pro-life. Pro-life advocates argue that abortions are murder and extreme levels of child abuse. While pro-choice advocates believe abortions are a justifiable means to end pregnancies. The pro-choice argument is that the fetus is not yet a human being and its rights should not override that of the mother’s. An importance on

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    Oxford Argument

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    would be no different than making an argument in class‚ just a bit more formal. Minutes later my confidence fleeted‚ leaving behind only a thought horrifying at the time – I just agreed to speak publicly. While I had no trouble with participating in any sorts of debates or discussions‚ even formal‚ the prospect of speaking to a larger crowd scared me. I was afraid that I would make a mistake in front of strangers‚ that I would omit a crucial point in an argument or misspell a word. Despite my fears

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    Socrates Argument

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    explain that Socrates argument and show how depends on how what the unjust causes. Then I will argue that this assumption is to be questioned under the fact that citizens are not necessarily affected by the law breakers‚ and that by doing something unjust can be moral. In the Crito‚ the question that Socrates is getting Crito to answers is “Would fellow Citizens be harmed by breaking the law.” Crito proposes Socrates a plan to escape prison. Socrates listens to each argument debating whether they

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    English Argument

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    Argument of Longer School Days Longer and shorter school days have been‚ since long ago‚ a controversial subject. Now‚ Michael Gove is trying to lengthen school days and shorten holidays‚ causing a row between kids and their parents.   FOR Firstly‚ longer school days‚ would mean that parents‚ who have long work hours‚ will be able to maintain their personal and professional life well‚ due to the fact that they will not need to leave work early due to caring responsibilities

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