is a consequentialist theory‚ which means that it judges the morality of an action based on the consequences that follow from it rather than on external moral duties. Philosophers who adhere to utilitarianism regard the maximisation of utility as the key determent for understanding whether an action is right or not . In this essay I will argue that the amount of utility produces by an action is not an ideal way of determining its morality. This will be done by firstly clarifying the meaning of the
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How to Create an Interactive Quiz in Excel http://college.cengage.com/accounting/resources/instructors/air/fall_2006... Creating Interactive Quizzes in Excel J.A. (Jim) Connell University of Montevallo Michael E. Stephens College of Business Station 6551 Montevallo‚ AL 35115 Elizabeth Mulig USF St. Petersburg 140 Seventh Avenue South St. Petersburg Florida 33701-5016 727-553-4154 mulig@stpt.usf.edu Introduction Have you ever received a spreadsheet file that asked you questions and then
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Tavian Ruffin 4/6/11 Ethics & Morality of Stealing Ethics: a branch of philosophy which seeks to address questions about morality; that is‚ about concepts such as good and bad‚ right and wrong‚ justice‚ and virtue. Morale: a state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose. Stealing: to take (the property of another or others) without permission or right‚ especially secretly by force In criminal law‚ theft is the illegal taking
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Is morality Relative to culture? This argument’s foundation is the basic question on whether morality is relative to culture‚ or owns own desires. The pros of this argument are that we get to establish whether or not morality is a true sense of justice. As Melville J. Herskovitz indicates who is in favor of the cultural relativism notion‚ "Morality is a diverse unique variation of codes and ethics threat arises from culture to culture‚ belief to belief." He argues that we cannot judge society
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The debate over whether morality is consequential or nonconsequential is difficult to settle‚ because there is evidence that supports both conclusions. Consequentialism is a view that is similar to utilitarianism – that whatever is best for “the greater good” is the most moral choice. Nonconsequentialism is the view that morality should be judged on the basis of the properties of an action instead of the action’s outcomes1. I will argue that moral judgments are ultimately consequential. Kurzban’s
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Gutierrez‚ Patricia Lorenza D. Mallari‚ Kimberly Rose J. Are you considered “beautiful”? Whenever you hear the word beauty‚ what first pops in your head? BEAUTY - a six-letter word yet has a wide variety of definition. The concept of beauty varies from one culture to another. What one finds beautiful someone else might find bizarre‚ outrageous‚ or sometimes‚ even ugly. Spray tans are the norm for the people in Jersey Shore‚ yet for people in Southeast Asia‚ they infatuate with the pale
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Tall (Nature) In my family all four of them are short. My parents are about 5’5 and my sisters are about 5’3‚ while I am about 6’1. I don’t know where I get my height from‚ but when I look at my cousins from my dad’s side every single one of the guys are just about 6’0 or higher and the tallest being 6’6. I have about 30 male cousins on my dad’s side. Also my grandfather from my mom’s side is 6’1‚ so I guess I got some of the height from him also. I actually
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The Sensation of Morality Modern day culture is filled with clichés to “live in the moment” and “follow your dreams” as an attempt to be guided by the senses. To act only by the senses means to live without any burdens of society: obligations to be “good”‚ fear of regret‚ or rational reasoning. Oscar Wilde’s novel‚ The Picture of Dorian Gray embodies the concept of how living by the senses is pleasurable until the temptations are taken too far. Oscar writes that “There are moments‚ psychologists
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Progression of Morality Throughout the centuries‚ morality has guided the beliefs and actions of families as well as societies. It has brought them together but it has also torn them apart. These beliefs continue to be a dominant force throughout many societies‚ affecting everything from what people wear to how they behave. The progression of morality has been a powerful basis for societies. The spectrum of greater access to the ideas and customs of different cultures‚ because of technology
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River | Q&A: Karnataka Quiz Questions: 1. When did Karnataka acquire its present name? a) 1 January 1951 b) 15 June 1971 c) 21 August 1991 d) 1 November 1973 2. Which of the following states is to the north of Karnataka? a)Maharashtra b)Kerala c)Tamil Nadu d)Orissa 3. Which sea is to the west of Karnataka? a) Ionian b) Adriatic c) Arabian d) Beaufort 4. Which is the official language of Karnataka? a) Tulu b) Konkani c) Kodava d) Kannada 5. When did the British annex Kanara
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