Life isn’t always simple for those in third world countries. Because of this‚ Peter Singer has said that we as a society have a moral obligation to help them by donating to charities. However‚ not everyone agrees with this point. Personally‚ I believe that you never have a moral obligation to do anything‚ unless you personally believe that you must. Some people may not feel obligated to help the citizens of poor countries. More often than not‚ this is because they believe that their charity will
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Civic obligations are an essential part of life in the United States. They are the required actions that all citizens must perform in order to live in the country. Civic responsibilities‚ meanwhile‚ are important actions citizens take to influence the government‚ but these actions are not legally required. Civic obligations are more important because they ensure that society can function normally. The government needs citizens to fulfill their civic obligations in order for it to function at all
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ADELFA PROPERTIES‚ INC.‚ petitioner‚ vs. COURT OF APPEALS‚ ROSARIO JIMENEZ-CASTAÑEDA and SALUD JIMENEZ‚ respondents.1 G.R. No. 111238 January 25‚ 1995 REGALADO‚ J.: The main issues presented for resolution in this petition for review on certiorari of the judgment of respondent Court of appeals‚ dated April 6‚ 1993‚ in CA-G.R. CV No. 34767 1 are (1) whether of not the "Exclusive Option to Purchase" executed between petitioner Adelfa Properties‚ Inc. and private respondents Rosario Jimenez-Castañeda
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After reflecting on Cantor and Baum’s essay‚ I began to think about the ethical nature of one’s obligation to fill prescriptions. What is a pharmacist’s obligation to fill or refer a patient to get a prescription filled? Though it may go against pharmacists religious or moral beliefs to fill certain prescriptions‚ it is a pharmacist’s duty to fulfill that promise. I will explain my arguments and give a counterargument for conscientious objection. I will also explain how pharmacists are able to do
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ultimately murdered‚ he raises his right hand in honor of the gods saying: “the ones who sent me forth have brought me home” (pg. 134). This most accurately portrays Agamemnon’s dilemma; that is‚ he is imprisoned in the middle of two moral obligations. Each of these obligations is absolute but in utter opposition with one another. Agamemnon is an innocent man forced by the gods into making a morally problematic decision. Agamemnon arrives late in Aeschylus’ play; until his arrival with Cassandra‚ most of
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action. The LESSEE likewise agrees to a yearly escalation rate of 10% on the monthly lease rental effective on the second year. (Emphasis and underscoring supplied). It appears that respondent was delinquent in the performance of its contractual obligations‚ prompting petitioner to terminate the contract by letter2 dated November 16‚ 1992. Responding to the letter of termination‚ respondent requested the restructuring of its overdue account. By
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I’ll begin by looking at Savulescu’s strong belief of the moral obligation to genetically modify humans. Recent studies have shown there are early indicators‚ in our genes‚ that determine certain aspects of our future characteristics. Savulescu states we are morally obligated to treat and prevent diseases. This is viewed as a medical intervention because we are promoting the child’s health. With our advances in technology‚ he also believes we are morally obligated to engage in genetic enhancement
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CAUSES OF EXTINGUISHMENT OF OBLIGATION 1. Payment or performance 2. Loss of the thing due 3. Condonation or remission of the debt 4. Confusion or merger of rights of creditor and debtor 5. Compensation 6. Novation I - PAYMENT OR PERFORMANCE PAYMENT means not only the delivery of money but also the performance‚ in any other manner of an obligation. How must the payment be made? 1. There must be delivery of the thing or rendition of the service that was contemplated. a. The debtor of a thing cannot
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he were to break them when all they have done is “brought you into the world‚ and nurtured and educated you‚ and given you and every other citizen a share in every good that we had to give”‚ is being said as an imaginary response on behalf of his obligation to them. The Laws were like a father relationship in assisting Socrates as he grew; they educated him and enriched him. They gave him a share in all the great things of the city‚ citizenship and the right to leave at any time. Socrates in particular
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on stress that tests in academic life cause‚ while others strongly defend standardized tests because of their advantages. Apparently‚ there are a lot of counterarguments‚ that need to be considered‚ but in my view‚ that worth it‚ to have tests as obligation in school program. To begin with‚ everyone has benefit from tests‚ which evaluate effectively pupil’s knowledge in specific area. First of all‚ it facilitates work of teachers.Teachers can get clear guidance on students learning without any effort
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