thus planners are capable of bringing about best. outcome for greatest number of individuals in society. How is economics practiced? It lies between the two extremes. Which extreme is correct? Neither. Market can fail in many circumstances. Benevolence necessary for success within planned economy is not common human trait and often has unintended negative consequences. Aspects of economics Philosophical and analytical. Is it a good idea to avail young South Africans with wage subsidy to improve
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military retainer of a Japanese Daimyo practicing the code of conduct of Bushido.” The Bushido Code is an honor code developed by the samurai class in the Japanese military and is comprised of eight virtues which are Rectitude or Justice‚ Courage‚ Benevolence or Mercy‚ Politeness or Respect‚ Honesty‚ Honor‚ Loyalty‚ and Character and Self-control. The Bushido Code was developed during the Kamakura period (1185-1333) alongside with the practice of seppuku (ritual disembowelment) which was a way for a
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If God does exist then how come evil exist as well? The overall view of God is that he is a theistic God. Since the theistic God is omnipotent and wholly good then there should not be evil because of the fact that good tries to cancel out evil as much as it possibly can. If the theistic God is both good and omnipotent then he would be able to eliminate evil as a whole‚ yet it is evident that there is still evil in the world. The argument of evil and omnipotence attempts to explain this better which
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Gordon (Chapter 2) indicated that diversity management presents a challenge to organizations. Gordon denoted that diversity management is a deliberately driven process that emphasizes building and developing skills and competences‚ and generating policies that address the changing emerging population dynamics of the workforce and patient population in the health care system. He cited research studies that have indicated that the American workplace is becoming increasingly diverse and that leaders
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child.” 2 The witness is not saving the child for the gain of the parent’s friendship‚ or to gain admiration of the neighborly public‚ but for the sake of saving the innocent and for his own nature. This example not only supports the idea that benevolence and righteousness are more rational motives for human actions then that of desire for profit or personal gain‚ but because we are caught off our guard‚ the example proves the manifestation of our good human qualities. Mencius continues with the
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at bridging the gap of inequalities in the just society (nancy-carre.blogspot.com/ -International Paradigms‚ February 24‚ 2012). The Concept of Justice is one principle which suggests that people should care about each other and because of this benevolence‚ should not behave toward others in a manner as to cause them harm. In the same light‚ social equity is an ethical theory that seeks to achieve equitable outcomes for all people. This concept believes that members of a society must have the same
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An ideal king is both powerful and kindhearted. King Charlemagne was ideal because he successfully created a powerful Frankish empire even though he was a distinguished altruist. King Charlemagne expanded the boundaries of the Frankish kingdom with resolute and strategic military action including large victories in Saxon and Rome. His unyielding tactics secured his victory in the Saxon War which carried on for over 30 years. In this conquest‚ King Charlemagne aimed to conjoin the Germanic tribes
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Was Judge Dee A Good Magistrate? Living in the time of the Tang dynasty (618-906 AD)‚ Dee Jen-djieh came from a long line of prefects and high-ranking government officials. He studied calligraphy‚ painting‚ poetry and Confucianism. He took the civil service exams and was placed as the district magistrate of Chang-Ping where he became a judge. Throughout the book‚ Judge Dee takes on many complex cases and with his education in Confucian beliefs is able to catch each criminal and provide justice
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Is the common good common? Something is wrong with the way we live today. For countless years we have made a benefit out of the chase of self-interest‚ this now constitutes what remains of our sense of purpose. We know what things cost but have no idea what they are worth (Judt‚ 2016). The principles of catholic social thought (CST) is separated into nine major principles. These principles deliver a thorough understanding of relationships between individuals and the way in which society operates
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There are a myriad of different possibilities for the theme of “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson‚ but to me the story represents the concept of blame. As humans‚ we sometimes feel a need to target someone as the root of our problems‚ even if we know that they were in no way involved. This makes us feel better because we are able to take out our anger or stress on someone else. In some cases this person may be picked at random‚ such as Tessie was in the story. This can at times be unfair to the target
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