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    * What are the main differences between a GIF and a JPEG file? Both the GIF and JPEG are compression formats for storing images to be displayed electronically. The JPEG format can display literally millions of colors and is frequently used for displaying images such as photos‚ artwork‚ or intricate designs. A GIF only displays up to 256 colors and because of that is more apt to be used for more simple images such as cartoons‚ or word based items. GIFs also have a faster load time because of the

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    What are Ethics and Diversity? Webster’s Dictionary defines ethics as the principle of right behavior and of moral value and the definition of diversity states being different‚ not alike‚ a variety (Merriam-Webster‚ 1997). It is obvious these are not the same. Ethics is choosing to do the right thing when you are alone; furthermore‚ setting a standard to live by. Diversity in this context looks at people of different ages‚ their gender‚ religion‚ ethnicity‚ etc. Ethics today are not same as when

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    Explain the main differences between absolute and relative morality (25 marks). Absolute morality is morality with fixed rules. An absolutist argues that moral actions are right or wrong in themselves – regardless of circumstances‚ cultures or intention. They believe in ethical absolutes – rigid moral rules true for all time in all places and situations; they are facts – morality is objective. Most absolutists follow a set of rules that they view as universal truth – a religious person may see their

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    social development has been diluted. Nevertheless‚ over the years it has become obvious that entrepreneurship has grown in importance and that it indeed contributes to economic well being. Converting ideas into successful economic opportunities is the main essence of entrepreneurship. If we cast an eye over the past‚ the economic momentum has been substantially advanced by pragmatic individuals who are creative and innovative‚ able to utilize opportunities and willing to take risks. Whatever the definition

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    PHIL310 – Ethics Essay #2 – Theme: Core Ethical Theories The two ‘core’ ethical theories covered in class that I started to assess are the categorical imperative and utilitarianism‚ both of which offer an approach to decision making in the context of social and interpersonal relationships. In this with in depth understanding of both that Kantian ethics is much easily appreciated than the ethics of utilitarianism as Kantian ethics apply to everyone yet both ethical approaches lead to faults.

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    Intro to Ethics Kant vs. Mill Philosophers Emmanuel Kant and John Stuart Mill both have different views on moral worth and Utilitarianism‚ which states that an action is morally right if it produces more good for all people affected or suffering from the action. Mainly‚ the question is how much of the morality of an action is predicted by its outcome. Both men have moral theories that differ on this topic. Mill’s theory of Utilitarianism relates moral actions to those that result in the greatest

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    Immanuel Kant and John Stuart Mill are two philosophers with opposing views on the morality of an act. Mill’s utilitarianism theory places the focus of right and wrong solely on the outcome of an act rather than on the act itself. He believe that an act is right if the outcome promotes happiness in the majority of others; “it is not the quantity of pleasure‚ but the quality of happiness that is central to utilitarianism” (Utilitarian Theories). Kant’s theory (Kantian) is concerned with the motive

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    could analyze this situation with two different ethical theories‚ by Kantian and/or Aristotelian views. The approach that we take with Kant’s views is strictly based on reason. The key factor in this situation with Kant would ask if we did this action without any thought. Because Kant heavily argues that a moral person has to be rational‚ the thought process that you went through to arrive to the action is needed and very important. With this in mind we need to look at the other key concepts of his

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    The 60’s and 70’s brought a huge counterculture and with it came a completely different experience to the youth. Teenagers opposed society and the war. They cared little for middle class values and institutions. However‚ they embraced equality and a peaceful more natural lifestyle. Some of the same things could be said today‚ the only difference is that Vietnam is now the Middle East. Jimi Hendrix is electronic dance music and unfortunately there are still battles over equality and women’s rights

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    Ethics is the study of moral philosophy‚ namely understanding which actions would be considered righteous or wicked. The secular interpretation of ethics explains that every person has a conscience that grimaces at evil and warns the wicked to repent. However‚ secular ethics has differing explanations as to why humans have this innate ability to know what behaviors ought to be avoided or encouraged. The scientific explanation posits that man’s conscience came from instincts that evolved due to biological

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