Another objection is that in everyday circumstances it is impossible for humans to make a morally just decision (“Defense”). An additional counter-argument that struck me the most was the statement that utilitarianism sets standards that are deemed "too high for humanity" (“Defense”). What this objection projects are the predisposed and unwarranted capabilities of the human race. According to this statement
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The knowledge argument is an argument against physicalism that was first formulated by Frank Jackson in 1982. While Jackson no longer endorses it‚ it is still regarded as one of the most important arguments in the philosophy of mind. Physicalism is the metaphysical thesis that‚ basically‚ everything in this world-including cars‚ humans‚ animals‚ research papers‚ even our sensations-are ultimately physical. The knowledge argument attempts to refute this thesis by appealing to the following made-up
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Abstract Artifact Theory about Fictional Characters Defended — Why Sainsbury’s Category-Mistake Objection is Mistaken Zsófia Zvolenszky* Institute of Philosophy‚ Eötvös University (ELTE) Abstract. In this paper‚ I explore a line of argument against one form of realism about fictional characters: abstract artifact theory (‘artifactualism’‚ for short)‚ the view according to which fictional characters like Harry Potter are part of our reality‚ but (unlike concrete entities like the Big Ben
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purposes. The final question of this objection is: does it matter if God is finite and imperfect? This designer obviously has much more power and intelligence than that of humans and being finite and imperfect should not hinder its ability to create. If God is infinite and imperfect‚ why would he use his infinite and perfect power to create such flawed beings as humans? The objection dealing with the conclusion of multiple Gods asks the same question as the first objection. What is changed by the conclusion
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This is for two reasons; one is because the objection proposed by Kant questions the integrity of the structure of the argument by defining the predicates in a way that makes them unreliable in the argument‚ and the second reason is because the concept of “willing” something into existence does not
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Every paper you write for me will be based on the same basic assignment: state a thesis and defend it. That is‚ you must stake out a position that you take to be correct‚ and then you must offer arguments for that view‚ consider objections‚ and reply to those objections. Put another way: you must give reasons to believe the central thesis of the paper. Some of you may have never written a paper like this before. So let me contrast it with two other kinds of papers you probably have written. First
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Explain the objection to relativism that moral relativism exaggerates cultural diversity. If there are universal values in this sense‚ then it is an objection to a strong version of descriptive relativism which sees cultural diversity as sufficiently radical to preclude any common ground that all cultures share. It is worth noting that
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6 Honey can be good substitute for sugar in our drinks and food Objection: Same say that consuming honey is no better off than consuming sugar. MAP 7 Honey can be used in treating diarrhea. Objection: Over consumption of honey everyday will lead to gastic problems such as stomach cramps and bloating. MAP 8 Honey are used in medical applications. Objection: There are no proven safe or effective medical dose for honey because honey typically
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Civil disobedience is a form of protest in which protestors deliberately violate a law. Classically‚ they violate the law they are protesting‚ such as segregation or draft laws‚ but sometimes they violate other laws which they find unobjectionable‚ such as trespass or traffic laws. Most activists who perform civil disobedience are scrupulously non-violent‚ and willingly accept legal penalties. The purpose of civil disobedience can be to publicize an unjust law or a just cause; to appeal to the conscience
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considerations in favor of Utilitarianism‚ equivalent to a proof‚ although a direct proof can never be given of any end.2 Before offering this kind of proof‚ however‚ Mill draws the reader’s attention to Utilitarianism itself and deals with some common objections to it in chapter 2. In Chapter 2‚ What Utilitarianism is‚ Mill presents the aforesaid definition of Utilitarianism as the criterion of an action to be right or wrong. We have seen that Utilitarianism puts great emphasis on happiness. »By happiness
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