1 Philosophy 200 November 16‚ 2013 The Moral Status of the Fetus The debate over abortion comes down to one essential issue — the moral status of the unborn child. “Those choosing legalization of abortion will argue that the developing fetus lacks a moral status that would trump a woman’s desire to abort the child. Those against abortion argue by making the opposite claim; that the unborn child‚ because it is a developing human being‚ possesses a moral status because of its human existence;
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Midterm Essay November 15‚ 2012 "Alfie Kohn‚ author of Punished by Rewards: The Trouble with Gold Stars‚ Incentive Plans‚ A’s‚ Praise‚ and Other Bribes (1993)‚ contends that rewards and punishments are “two sides of the same coin” (p. 50). Although rewards are certainly more pleasurable‚ they are “every bit as controlling as punishments‚ even if they control by seduction” (p. 51). According to Kohn‚ if we want youngsters to become self-regulating‚ responsible‚ caring individuals‚ we must abandon
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example‚ there is a man standing on a street corner harassing another person. The child hears profane words used by the man‚ and from this the child relates anger with profanity. Another example is a woman seen arguing with a cashier using profanity in an attempt to get her way‚ and the child with her begins to believe that to get your way you must cruse. A third example is a waitress having a bad day‚ and taking it out on the customers the child in the booth next to the customers and the waitress
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2005). Fetuses can also be affected by an individual’s age‚ fitness‚ nourishment‚ and genetics. Communicable diseases can cause irreversible damages to fetuses. These diseases can disturb the fetus while still in the womb or through the birth canal or sometimes both. For instance‚ if a mother is in her first trimester and has rubella‚ the child may be have heart defects‚ be blind or even metal retarded. If the disease is still present in the second trimester‚ the child may have language issues
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INTRODUCTION Inchoate offences are incomplete offences. The parties involved may well have desired that a crime should go ahead‚ but circumstances could prevent this. For example ‚ an offender may have planned to murder another ‚he may have raised the gun to shoot him‚ taken careful aim but then ‚for some reason ‚the gun does not fire. Thus in this instance‚ the offender would be charged with attempted murder. ATTEMPT TO COMMIT A CRIME In our laws‚ attempt is defined at section 400 of the
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Pregnant Inmates When carrying a child it is important to get the right care and right nutrition to assure mother and baby are healthy throughout the whole process. While at home‚ the right amount of prenatal medication and nutrients can be consumed with no doubt. There are also books and online sources you can refer to while at home to get information on whats going on with your body. Also your doctor is just a call away if you experience any issues or have any questions during your pregnancy
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HIV AND PREGNANT WOMEN When people discover they are HIV positive‚ the though must be inconceivable. People‚ think “why me?” and it seems as though the world is crumbling down around them. Of course‚ everyone reacts differently and develops his or her own way to cope; however‚ it is crucial for him or her to realize that he or she is not alone and other people are fighting the same battle. The anxiety and stress about what the future holds takes over all thoughts and takes a toll on the body‚ making
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Nicotine and Drugs Affects a Fetus Nicotine and drugs can affect a fetus by entering into the bloodstream of the unborn child. While you are pregnant‚ almost everything you eat‚ drink or smoke passes through your body to your baby. That is why drugs taken during pregnancy can be harmful to your baby. The word "drugs" doesn’t only mean illegal drugs. It also means legal drugs and prescription and over-the-counter medicines. The use of alcohol‚ tobacco‚ and other drugs during pregnancy continues
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Reflection (3) Description of experience The aim of the behaviour change was to follow the recommended diet for a pregnant woman and ensure all essential micronutrients were being consumed‚ paying particular attention to folate‚ iron and calcium. (2) Reflection I decided to tackle this by eating as I usually eat‚ but eliminate food items which have been deemed unsafe for pregnant women. I chose this tact as I believed my diet was meeting my requirements for both macro and micronutrients and was
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Declamation piece: The Fetus in the Stomach Last night‚ I had a strange dream. I dreamed that I was a tiny dot in the womb of my mother. Formed by love‚ and blessed by the Lord. I could not see‚ I could not hear‚ but I could feel that I was loved. Embrace by the warm tenderness of my mother’s flesh. Here‚ I breathe on my mother’s breath! Here I fed on my mother’s food! Oh what a place to live! Oh what a place to grow! I was extremely happy in my little world. Believe me‚ it was happiness
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