Critically assess the validity of Dworkin’s criticisms towards positivism and whether natural law theory may itself be disputed. “Positivism is a model of and for a system of rules‚ and its central notion of a single fundamental test for law forces us to miss the important standards that are rules.” explains Dworkin on his attack on positivism. It is argued‚ by Dworkin‚ that both legal positivism and natural law theories are in reality searching for an answer to the question ‘what is law?’ a fundamental
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‘The main reason for conservative dominance in the years 1951 to 1964 was labour disunity’ Assess the validity of this view. (June 2011) Labour disunity was a huge contributing factor as to why the conservatives were able to dominate from 1951 to 1964. However‚ there are also other factors that assisted conservative dominance. Whether that be conservative strengths‚ good timing‚ the end of austerity or their handle on public opinion‚ all factors contributed to the dominant years. However‚ how long
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“Critical Appraisal is the systematic process used to identify the strengths and weaknesses of a research article in order to assess the usefulness and validity of research findings.” I am going to attempt to critically appraise the following article‚ Seers et al (2008) “A randomised controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of a single session of nurse administered massage for short term relief of chronic non-malignant pain”. The aim of this research is to assess the effectiveness of nurse administered
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(1914-1917) are‚ as proven by historians‚ exceedingly complex and a topic of great debate. For instance‚ some believe that Germany simply created conditions for war‚ while others argue her long planned war of aggression. Therefore‚ to assess the validity if the above statement‚ it’s vital to consider the long-term causes of imperialism‚ nationalism and militarism as well the short-term origins of war from all those Great Powers. Looking back upon the statement‚ it would be helpful to analyze just
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“The main reason for Conservative dominance between the years 1951-1964 was Labour disunity” assess the validity of this view. Labour disunity was undoubtedly significant and contributed hugely to the Conservative party’s ability to dominate politically throughout this period. However‚ it would be wrong to argue that divisions within the Labour party are alone responsible for this. Other reasons include poor Labour leadership‚ the strength of the Conservatives and affluence between the years 1951-1964
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“Geography was the primary factor in shaping the development of the Britain colonies in North America?” Assess the validity of this statement for the 1600’s. When the British Colonies were started in America‚ the reasoning for the colonization varied. Most Europeans that moved to America were Puritans who first came from Catholic Church or Anglican Church in England. Moving to America wasn’t necessarily based on geography. Living in America was about starting a new life or trying to fulfill
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FINDING THE VALIDITY/EFFICIENCY OF PEER COUNSELING THROUGH GROUP WORKS IN JACINTO P. ELPA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2009-2010 Marieto Cleben V. Lozada Jacinto P. Elpa National High School Tandag City ABSTRACT Every school year‚ the Guidance In-Charge continually mediates among students brought by teachers from different year levels with problems varying from cutting classes‚ non-attendance‚ computer games addiction‚ gambling‚ vandalism‚ intoxicant drinking sessions within or near
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“Religion was more important than politics in the failure of King and Parliament to reach a settlement. 1646-1649”‚ Assess the validity of this statement. In January 1649‚ King Charles I was executed after being charged with high treason due to political and religious reasons‚ some of which contributed to his refusal in accepting the peace settlements given to him by Parliament. Charles’ refusal to compromise was supported by the division that had emerged within Parliament on how to fight the civil
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‘A major shaper of public opinion‚ and thus vital to any understanding of modern politics’. Discuss the validity of this claim about the mass media. Mass media can be described as forms of communication that allow a message to be sent through a medium to a large audience. But what does it exactly mean to shape public opinion; does it mean changing people’s opinions on events or just to persuade people about an issue on a matter they know nothing about? Gerry Stoker believes ‘our understanding
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Mansfield Park is a novel that explores the behavior of different individuals in a society that emphasises propriety. Some characters display prudence and restraint in their actions‚ while others are repressed and restrained by authority figures. The lack of freedom of individuals is also portrayed in the novel and some characters like Maria Bertram attempt to escape from restraint by rebelling against society. The issues of prudence and restraint highlight the genre of the novel as a domestic comedy
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