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    In this article‚ the authors explain about the evolution of the constructivist grounded theory by tracing the historical development of the methodology. It is a popular methodology in psychology‚ education and nursing. The authors also demonstrate the difference between traditional and constructivist grounded theory through discussing their common characteristics. Such a comprehensive discussion broadens my theoretical knowledge and makes me confident to apply this methodology efficiently. Being

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    police. There was one case where once the suspect confessed to his crime‚ another gang member confessed to his own crime. Yes‚ there are flaws in this technique‚ such as false confessions that can taint evidence‚ but it is the much safer route than torture. Even the Royal Mounted Canadian Police agrees that this is a method they will continue to

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    Torture Firstly‚ what exactly is torture? It can be defined as the act of inflicting excruciating pain‚ as a punishment or revenge‚ to try and acquire some sort of confession about some particular issue or some information; also could be just pure cruelty or hate for that particular individual (3). A method of making such pain‚ often suffering for that particular individual is extreme anguish of the body or the mind and agony. However‚ torture can happen in a few different methods Psychological

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    Dillon Patton Stephen Graham Intro to Philosophy 11-7-2012 Ontological Status The purpose of this essay is to address the problem of the ontological status of the material world and review a number of possible solutions. The term “ontological” generally refers to the idea of reality or existence. All things have an ontological status. Even if we say something does not exist‚ we would still say that thing has the ontological status of non-being. Even things we are prepared to say are real in

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    Summary of the Ontological Argument The Ontological Argument of St. Anselm is an a priori argument; it is formulated through reason alone‚ rather than experience. This argument does not rely on external evidence or sense experience. It is deductive (universal to particular) as it draws from its argument purely from a set of premises. In the 11th century‚ St. Anselm presented his argument for the existence of God in his published work‚ the Proslogion. His work was based on 4 premises which led

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    Torture and Ethics Esstene’ West AJS/532 December 10‚ 2012 Eric Yuva Torture and Ethics According to Steven Biko‚ “the most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed.” This is very true when it comes to the way of the world and torture. This is because torture has been used as a tool since the beginning of history. Since the 18th century B.C.‚ torture has been practiced because of the Code of Hammurabi- an eye

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    Torture is Justifiable The limited use of torture should be permitted in the US in order to protect the wellbeing of the public. Torture can be both an effective means of gathering information‚ and it can be reasonably justified in some circumstances. Some of these circumstances can be any time where there is a huge amount of human wellbeing are in danger. With out a doubt‚ some people may be worried that allowing torture may make way for several human rights violations. However‚ this is not

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    Is Torture Reliable or Humane? Imagine being forced into confession with your head down‚ and blood rushing to your brain. Picture the struggle of being held down and defenseless‚ against your will. Imagine having a thick towel pressed firmly over your face and continuous water being poured on the towel as you helplessly gasp for air simulating the effect of drowning. Imagine being bound and thrown into the ocean with a ‘weight’ that pulls you in only one direction: down to the bottom of the ocean

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    26 November 2012 LÖG111F The term “torture” according to Article 1 of the UN Convention against Torture and scope of the Convention. Helene Inga Stankiewicz Björg Thorarensen 311088-3439 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction………………………………………………………………….…...…3 2. The Convention against Torture…………………………………………..….….…3 3.1. Structure of the Convention………………………………………….……..…4 3. Article 1: Definition of Torture……………………………………………..............4 4.2.

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    Torture and Ethics Bradley Sexton April 13‚ 2013 University of Phoenix AJS 512 Dr. Miron Gilbert Torture and Ethics The torturing of human life always has been and always will be unethical‚ immoral‚ unjust‚ and wrong. Torturing enemy combatants or high-value targets does violate standards of morality in the free world. In addition to violating international laws against such practices‚ torture violates every basic human right. Torture is a form of cruel and unusual punishment by any standard

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