Would you disobey an unjust or illegal command given to you by a superior? If deontological ethics is applied then it could be questionable. “Deontological ethics is and ethical theory that places special emphasis on the relationship between duty and the morality of human actions” (Britannica 2016). An action is considered morally good because of characteristics from the action itself‚ not because the end result of the action is good. One could be given a command that is unjust or illegal which would
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"The law is the law": An analysis of law and justice in Antigone and Trifles Néstor Díaz Dr. Rosa Vallejo INGL 3012 LI1 March 19‚ 2011 "The law is the law": an analysis of law and justice in Antigone and Trifles “Objection!” The lawyer acts quickly in an attempt to disallow a certain piece of evidence. He or she considers the evidence unjust and opposes its use. The lawyer’s opposition may bear fruit in the form of a rejection to said piece of evidence. Much like a lawyer opposes an
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ATENEO CENTRAL BAR OPERATIONS 2007 Criminal Law SUMMER REVIEWER BOOK I CRIMINAL LAW – A branch of municipal law which defines crimes‚ treats of their nature and provides for their punishment. Characteristics of Criminal Law: 1. General – binding on all persons who reside or sojourn in the Philippines Exceptions: a. Treaty Stipulation b. Laws of Preferential Application c. Principles of Public International Law Ex: i. sovereigns and other chiefs of state ii. Ambassadors‚ ministers plenipotentiary
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Martin Luther King Jr. was just or unjust? Martin Luther King Jr. was standing outside on the balcony giving one of his famous speeches and then it happened. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4th‚ 1968 by a man named James Earl Ray. After the news got out about Martin Luther King Jr. getting shot to death‚ black activist around the southern parts of the United States rioted and protested in the streets. The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. was unjust because he was a civil rights
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Oleh Lemishka PHIL 182 Response #1 Let me approach this question at an angle. I believe that unjust people exist only because the rest of the people are just so the unjust can take advantage of them. Those people are not self-sufficient‚ so they are in need for things that they cannot provide themselves with therefore they have to rely on others. Socrates said‚ “perhaps there would be more justice in the bigger and it would be easier to observe closely” (Book II 369 a). Socrates’ use of the city
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describes the historical development of the mass media as it relates to news coverage of government and politics. Questions regarding how news is defined‚ how it is presented‚ and what impact it has in politics are also addressed. THE MASS MEDIA TODAY Modern political success depends upon control of the mass media. Image making does not stop with the campaign. It is also a critical element in day-to-day governing since politicians’ images in the press are seen as good indicators of their clout
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To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a novel takes place over the course of three years in which Scout Finch learns about life as she grows older. Throughout the book‚ many themes are revealed. One of the most obvious reccurring themes is the unjust persecution of the innocent. This theme is expressed through the victimization of guiltless characters such as Tom Robinson‚ Boo Radley‚ and even the mockingbirds. Tom Robinson is an African American man living in the south in the 1930’s‚ a time when
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Is Economic Inequality Unjust? Whether you are born into poverty or into the richest family in the world‚ all individuals would agree that they didn’t have a choice of what family and culture they wanted to be born into. Do you think it’s right to help those that are less fortunate or not help them because they have opportunities themselves for a better life? Throughout this essay‚ it will be looking at two philosophers‚ John Rawls and Robert Nozick‚ who have opposing views and arguments when it
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The main claim of this passage is the unjust and tyrannical rule of the Great Britain over its colonies‚ in what is now‚ and referred to as the United States of America. As the author refuses to acknowledge British policies and legislature as a legitimate authority in his motherland and demands freedom‚ this is but a claim of policy. The author insists that every man is entitled by God to a just and free legislature‚ which safeguards one’s rights and honor. Therefore; supporting his claim and hence
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equal rights. Back then women were known as the “housewives” who stayed at home taking care of children and cleaning the house‚ while the husbands go to work and provide for their family. Today women work just as much as men‚ but we still don’t get paid the same amount than men does sometimes. Also teenagers today‚ do work or at least try and help out their families‚ especially when they have a single-parent household. Not to mention‚ the “American” families aren’t all the same either. Families are
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