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    cursed depending on the precedents they set because whether those precedents have helped or hindered future generations helps determine whether the person in question can be considered blessed or cursed. History has proved this assertion as there have been several reputed figures in history that have created their own path when there were no other ones available. For instance‚ Mahatma Gandhi and George Washington are two such figures that created their own pathways―and precedents―that can be considered

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    Behind all fallacies there is major critical thinking. Not knowing how to think critical could jeopardize your argument in reasoning. Critical thinking‚ is analyzing further into a subject to get valid points in an argument. As we all know‚ fallacies are considered flawed ways into having invalid reasons. There are many reasons why fallacies are not very good to use in an argument. However‚ since there is a great quantity of fallacies. I will only discuss two fallacies‚ Faulty Analogy and Bandwagon

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    Coriolanus contrasts the idea that politics are the governing factor‚ and in fact prove that human fallacy is the ultimate cause of Rome’s downfall. The play discusses a democracy‚ but then proves it to be faulty. The play‚ therefore‚ is governed by human fallacy such as the Tribunes’ manipulative skills‚ as well as the fickle nature of the Plebeians. Thus‚ Coriolanus‚ to a large extent‚ is governed by human fallacy and not politics. Coriolanus proves to diverge from Shakespeare’s standard form of writing

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    Logical fallacies are imperfections in cognitive thinking that can lead to illogical thoughts and statements. Debates are the best-known producer of logical fallacies‚ since they tend to transpire when opinions are being discussed. Furthermost‚ logical fallacies impersonate reasonable statements‚ but are mere attempts to influence the listener by engaging their emotions instead of their minds. Fallacies have long been used to corrupt and control the perception of the masses‚ in such perfect manner

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    1. The precedent of “Stare Decisis” was adopted in the State vs. Pendergrass. Stare Decisis means stand by what has been decided. An analogy that was used to create precedent in the first place would have been the protection of established authority or the maintenance of hierarchical relationships. The way this precedent was brought about was the idea that children needed to be disciplined if necessary. 2. I don’t think non-hierarchical education would be possible. I feel more people would disobey

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    The American Dream Fact or Fallacy The American Dream is something that many in this country have looked after as a goal that they wish to reach. Others‚ who have tried to reach it but couldn’t believe that it is something of the past which is no longer attainable‚ in my opinion the only thing that’s keeping these people from it is themselves. Unlike other countries we have numerous educational opportunities allowing almost anyone to raise themselves above where they started. Further‚ the

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    INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IKAST-BRANDE‚ DENMARK Architects: C.F. Møller Architects Project: International School Location: Ikast‚ Denmark Client: ISIB Ejendomsselskab A/S Landscape architect: C.F. Møller Landscape Engineer: Midtconsult Contractor: KPC Size: 2600 m2 Year: 2012 to 2013 Facts  Concrete: The construction company Mogens Lund A / S  Element Construction: Midtjydsk Concrete and Element Factory A / S  Land / sewer: Godthaab Construction ApS  Address: Bøgildvej 2‚ 7430 Ikast 

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    How does the writer of ‘Jabs myth is literally sickening’ attempt to persuade readers to share her point of view? In the ‘Herald Sun’ opinion piece ‘Jabs myth is literally sickening’ (Monday‚ May 13‚ 2013)‚ Rita Panahi structures her piece effectively to alert the public in general‚ and parents of babies and young children in particular‚ of the reasons anti-vaccination is a growing and dangerous trend and proposes some hard-nosed remedies. The author’s stance is revealed in the headline. By labelling

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    Fallacies of the Assault Weapons Ban Abstract Violent crime is a growing problem in our country. Politicians are always looking for new laws to impose on their people in order to combat the problem. Unfortunately‚ some of these laws are written by individuals who do not possess a thorough knowledge of the topic they are attempting to regulate. One example of these laws is the Federal Assault Weapons Ban that was in place from 1994-2004. This law made it illegal to produce or purchase a firearm

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    In a series of articles written by Thomas Sowell the Fallacy of “Fairness”‚ Sowell’s primary point is equality of treatment does not lead to equality of results. An example he uses to illustrate is in a family with children of the same parents‚ under the same roof on average the first born will have a higher IQ than their siblings. He further explains the problems society has and the equality and balance within it. According to Thomas Sowell (2010)‚ it is certainly unfortunate to be born into families

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