the agent’s action (Brink 1986: 431) . Brink (1986: 434) also argues that it is incoherent to attack Utilitarianism on the basis that it may sometimes require a sacrifice of an agent’s commitments‚ as this is not a problem peculiar to Utilitarianism but to morality in general. He suggests that this criticism of
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year September‚ the trees shed their leaves‚ the air clings to it’s indian summer humidity and students scrabble to take the ACTs and SATs. Some for the 4th or 5th or 6th time. While colleges use these exams to predict a student’s future level of success‚ the tests fail to assess the highschooler fairly. Standardized tests‚ by definition‚ are not‚ in fact‚ Standardized. To standardized a procedure is “to change (things) so that they are similar and consistent and agree with rules about what is proper
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natural environment. For this reason‚ I agree that genetically modified foods have negative effects on human beings and destroy the environment. A number scientists specializing in the field of genetics argue that consumption of genetically modified foods could lead to serious health risks. They agree that although there is not enough evidence to completely support their claim‚ there are instances of deterioration of health following the
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It may often appear that the United States has always been at the forefront of bringing equality to its citizens‚ but several times this has not been the case. One such issue in which equality was not immediately granted was women’s suffrage. Although several European nations had already granted women the right to vote‚ the United States had not. The delay experienced by women to gain the right to vote brings into question why a right that seems essential to people in the United States today was
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opportunity to become a part of the American polity. Nevertheless‚ Anti-immigrant groups argue three points against immigration reform. The first point‚ is that unauthorized immigrants broke the law and should not be rewarded for criminal behavior. Although unauthorized entry to the country is a civil violation‚ anti-immigrant groups treat it as a criminal violation. The second argument opponents of immigration reform make‚ is that unauthorized immigrants are somehow hurting the workforce. Anti-immigrant
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First I would like to say I am not against immigration because we are all god kids and he made this earth of all of us to be leaders and follow his footsteps to success. But I would like to say they are causing a nationwide problem by non-speaking employees taking American jobs because they work for cheap.1 In the presidential run‚ all of the candies have given their view on immigration. They all believe that if they confessed and show some type of effect towards getting their citizenship that we
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"Japanese economic success is based on the ability to fuse the best of the west with the powerful traditions underlying Japanese life". The success of Japan in the world free market and its rapid ascension to the ranks of the worlds most powerful is subject to much debate. Having stagnated in isolation until the arrival of Commodore Perry in 1853 and suffering a massive blow to the economy following the loss of World War II‚ the success of the Japanese Economy is attributed to a number of factors
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wrong to market human organs? There are opposing positions on this issue. Each has many pretenses and personal and strong rationale for their defense on this topic. The question at hand is the idea of treating human organs as commodities morally concerning to you? First of all‚ the argument attempts to establish a moral difference between selling and donating. The first position we will discuss is offered by Sally Satel. She argues against the guiding
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In Brains and Behaviors‚ Hilary Putnam argues against logical behaviorism by stating that that the word ‘pain’ is vague and that it is more of a reaction than a behavior. Putnam argues that there must be a general understanding of the concept of pain. In this paper‚ I will affirm the arguments presented by Putnam since there is no true definition of pain. To support this argument‚ I will first provide more details that help support Putnam’s idea that pain is not a term‚ but instead it is reaction
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Animals feel pain and should be respected. “The right to be treated with respect does not depend on an ability to reason.” This statement is taught from the beginnings of childhood throughout the lifetime and accepted worldwide. Courtesy‚ kindness‚ and respect are lifelong principles; these principles are eternal truths and in accordance with the golden rule; treat others how you
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