What is the argumentative function of Hobbes’s ‘state of nature’ and of Rawls’s ‘original position?’ Compare these accounts and critically assess their cogency. Both Hobbes’ ‘state of nature’ and Rawls’ ‘original position’ are used to provide individuals with good reason to consent to a social contract and to accept their state. The two arguments are formulated with quite different end goals in mind. The ‘state of nature’ presents a terrifying world without reason or safety and is designed to force
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In Hobbes Leviathan‚ one might recognize the complete controversy between he‚ and Socrates. Socrates‚ was a man with little answers; he made you question things you did not know‚ and things you thought you knew. However‚ Hobbes‚ gives you immense immediate answers‚ and even claims that philosophers are wrong (page 57). Hobbes also claims that men has “restless desire of power after power” (page 58); he claims this explains how and why people act in a certain manner. Reflecting on our modern society
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Hobbes‚ Locke‚ Montesquieu‚ and Rousseau on Government Starting in the 1600s‚ European philosophers began debating the question of who should govern a nation. As the absolute rule of kings weakened‚ Enlightenment philosophers argued for different forms of democracy. Thomas Hobbes: Man of the State Locke: The Reluctant Democrat Montesquieu: The Balanced Democrat Rousseau: The Extreme Democrat Thomas Hobbes: Man of the State In 1649‚ a civil war broke out over who would rule England—Parliament or King Charles
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Nicolo Mchiavelli‚ Thomas Hobbes‚ and John Lock challenge this assumption to a certain point‚ and familiarize their concerns about good government‚ order‚ and human nature. While many have argued that Machiavelli‚ Hobbes‚ and Locke are clearly distinguished from the ancient thinkers‚ this paper will argue that some of the ideas of Plato and Aristotle continued so for modern theorists. Primarily‚ this paper will recap the influences of Machiavelli‚ Hobbes‚ and Locke.
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Assessment #1 Case Study Substance Abuse Assessment/Case History Format Client Name: Susan Boyle (Suzie) Date of 1st Contact: 1-31-13 Social Worker: Date Completed: 2-28 -13 Dimension 1: Client description‚ presenting problem‚ and context of referral. A. Brief description of client: Suzie presents herself as a 45-year-old Caucasian unmarried female with short hair and was wearing male-typical professional attire and glasses. She came across apathetic‚ chewing bubble gum and
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Substance dualism contends that there are two substances‚ which are separate from each other. When I say‚ “separate from each other”‚ I mean that‚ individually‚ they are able to exist or function without one another. On the contrary‚ property dualism contends that‚ instead of there being two different substances‚ there is only one substance (the physical substance)‚ and within that physical substance‚ there are two different properties (a physical property‚ and the mental or non-physical property)
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been long suggested that homelessness and substance abuse are in some way connected in a lot of cases. While this point has not been debated‚ the issue has become which has occurred first‚ the substance abuse or the homelessness. Has the loss of a home drove people to abuse substances or have people’s illicit substance abuse led to misappropriation of funds and ultimately foreclosure and homelessness. The debate has raged on about whether the substance abuse is a cause for homelessness or a consequence
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Substance abuse counseling is a rewarding career for anyone who wants to help people who are battling addiction to drugs or alcohol. Counselors find work in therapeutic facilities‚ hospitals‚ prisons and halfway homes. They have a choice of working with teens or adults. The primary function of substance abuse counseling is to help people manage their addictions so they can return to society and function successfully as productive citizens. Substance abuse counseling can also include family members
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That Begin With Substance Abuse Abstract Substance abuse is a common issue among pregnant women and is tragic as it not only affects the woman‚ but can have lasting effects on her unborn child. Specifically‚ substance abuse during pregnancy can lead to premature birth‚ low birth weight‚ significant cognitive and behavioral issues‚ and even miscarriage. Pregnant women who use substances such as cocaine‚ heroin‚ marijuana‚ methadone‚ methamphetamine‚ and other addictive substances put themselves
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Sands Dr. Finnley ENGL 1010 21 October 2013 The Cause of Substance Abuse Substance abuse affects many people in all walks of life. It is more common than one might realize. Substance abuse causes all sorts of negative effects in the affected individual. Substance abuse can be caused by several factors‚ including genetics‚ depression or anxiety‚ and performance apprehension. Genetics is believed to be an extremely strong cause of substance abuse. As stated in an article from the American Academy
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