Political Science-II Political Obligations and Issues of Fair Play: A Critical Analysis Submitted By: Abhishek Choudhary (2034) Table of Contents Introduction Modern theories in the pursuit of explaining the provenance of political obligations tend to display a warranted skepticism of traditional consent theories. Twentieth century political philosophers expended much of their energy in drawing attention to the utter absurdity of such theories by attacking
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Obligation isn’t always driven by reason. What a person feels obliged to do may not be the most reasonable choice of action. In fact‚ this choice may even physically harm them in some way. The following short stories‚ The Inheritor‚ Tell-Tale Heart‚ and Harrison Bergeron are all examples of a sense of obligation leading someone to make an unreasonable choice. In The Inheritor‚ Tell-Tale Heart‚ and Harrison Bergeron‚ the main characters are all forced to make a choice to either follow what they felt
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Different kinds of obligation a. Pure and conditional pure-one whose effectivity or extinguishment does not depend upon the fulfillment or non-fillment of a condition or upon the expiration of a term or period. Characterized by Immediate Demandabilty. Conditional obligation-effectivity is subordinated to the fulfillment or non-fulfillment of a future or uncertain fact event • Future and uncertain event or • Past event and unknown to the parties a. Suspensive vs. resolutory
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utilitarianism is we have a moral obligation to produce the greatest happiness to the greatest number of people (Mill‚ p. 364) and Peter Singer believes we have a moral obligation to help others less fortunate than we to the extent at which no more moral good comes of comparable significance to the bad thing that we “ought” prevent (Singer‚ p. 874). How is it that we are somehow philosophically indebted to society and required to alleviate suffering? Can such an obligation even be construed moral? I contend
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i believe people would be more empathetic and understanding to her situation. Doumia pities him‚ and promises not to leave him. She acts very self righteous‚ saying that she is not a sinner and therefore has no need for him. Yes they did have an obligation. Churches‚ even present day‚ should pray for the sick. Either for them to get healed or to be sent to heaven. I believe that she was being over dramatic. He gives Katerina and her kids some money He reveals his admiration for Dounia‚ and that he
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(possibly the principle‚ if not the only‚ reason) that we should obey a law is that it is a law. In fact‚ with the exception of a special class of laws‚ it is no reason at all. This is the core of discussion whether there is a general moral obligation to obey the law. This discussion started in the 1970’s in the United States. The background to it was the civil rights movement in the United States‚ and the Vietnam War with its political scandals. People who disagreed with the governments’ policies
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Rachel Carson wrote the book‚ Silent Spring‚ to introduce the issues with pesticides. Carson’s main argument in the chapter‚ The Obligation to Endure‚ is that pesticides do not put an end to the insect problems. Pesticides are human’s invention to bring an end to pest issues. However‚ pesticides not only have limited success‚ but also worsen the situation. Pesticides kill the insects‚ but insects grow to be immune to the chemicals. Hence‚ scientists have to make stronger and more harmful pesticides
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CSR as Social Obligation Over the last century‚ many scholars tried to conceptualise CSR and its management applications. Bowen (1953) was the first to launch the concept of CSR as a social obligation. According to him‚ CSR is a social obligation “to pursue those policies‚ to make those decision‚ or to follow those lines of action which are desirable in terms of objectives and values of our society”. Carroll (1979)‚ following Bowen’s thinking‚ identified four stages of CSR development: economic
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Amanda Prieto Bus 233-004LY Criminal Law Essay 10/14/11 Obligations and Rights As what I have read‚ the obligations and rights in reference to criminal law‚ every case is different. The most common cases when defending oneself against a criminal charge are “I didn’t do it” and “I did it but I shouldn’t be held responsible.” In one of the defenses of a criminal charge‚ there is one topic where people are innocent until proven guilty. It is an actual presumption where the judge and jury assume
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OBLIGATIONS AND CONTRACTS Book IV‚ New Civil Code of the Philippines Title I‚ Obligations – Article 1156 to 1304 Title II‚ Contracts – Article 1305 to 1430 Outline of Topics: Obligations (Prelim-Midterm) Chapter 1- General Provisions Art. 1156-1162 i – Definition of Obligation ii – Sources of Obligation Chapter 2 – Nature and Effect of Obligation – Art. 1163-1178 - Obligations of Debtor - Rights of Creditor - Breaches of Obligation - Liabilities of Debtor - Remedies of Creditor -
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