Explain the main differences between absolute and relative morality (25 marks). Absolute morality is morality with fixed rules. An absolutist argues that moral actions are right or wrong in themselves – regardless of circumstances‚ cultures or intention. They believe in ethical absolutes – rigid moral rules true for all time in all places and situations; they are facts – morality is objective. Most absolutists follow a set of rules that they view as universal truth – a religious person may see their
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Trade Theory 2nd STAGE/ 2nd THEORY Absolute Advantage Smith attacked mercantilist assumption that trade is a zero-sum game by argued that countries differ in their ability to produce goods efficiently. Thus‚ a country has an absolute advantage in the production of a product when it is more efficient than any other country in producing it. Therefore‚ countries should specialize in the production of goods for which they have an absolute advantage & then trade these for goods produced
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The contextual values held by composers of different texts allow for varying interpretations and expressions of similar thematic concerns. This is made evident in Sherman Alexi’s novel ‘The Absolute True Diary of a Part-Time Indian’ (2007) and Ivan Sen’s film ‘Beneath Clouds’ (2002) which explore ideas regarding the limitations of isolated communities to provide opportunities and the cycles of destructive behaviour associated with disadvantaged neighbourhoods. Alexie’s experiences in a contemporary
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Leaving the reservation can affect individual love ones and can impact the future. In the story The Absolute True diary of a Part-time Indian by Sherman Alexie‚ a boy named Junior is born with cerebral spinal fluid inside his skull. As a result of being born with cerebral‚ “I ended up with forty-two teeth. The typical human has thirty-two right? But i had forty-two… My brain left me nearsighted in one eye and farsighted in the other… My hands and feet were huge… And my skull was enormous” (3). Also
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which explores Orwell’s distaste on the Russian revolution. This text challenges us to think about power and corruption as it demonstrates and assists us to gain an understanding of the different ways‚ the need for power and corruption can evidently exploit a society. First of all‚ the use of allegorical techniques emphasizes how the pigs’ greed for control can demonstrate the detrimental effects of power. It also shows how the hierarchy of the animals on the farm result in inequality and a totalitarian
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Compare and contrast the ways in which power and corruption is presented in Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare and other texts. In the play Measure for Measure‚ considered to be a dark comedy‚ Shakespeare shows the power and corruption of the higher characters within the society of Vienna‚ almost representative of the period it was written in‚ 1904‚ during the reign of King James I. The corruption of power can be shown through various manipulative techniques such as the female form‚ through
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person unable to handle events in an effective way. It also robs people of the ability they will need to succeed at whatever they set out to do. With a defeatist attitude people give up quickly and fold at the first sign of trouble. In the book The Absolute True Story Of A Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexi several of the characters suffered from a defeatist attitude. “Self-confidence is an inner quality that is not a steady state. It comes and goes depending on the environment we find ourselves in”
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Why is Corruption a Problem? Corruption is the use of public office for private gain‚ the use of official position‚ rank or status by an office bearer for his own personal benefit. (Khandu) Corruption can come in different forms‚ like bribery‚ extortion‚ cronyism‚ nepotism‚ patronage‚ graft and embezzlement. (Paper) Corruption can be a major obstacle in the process of economic‚ political‚ social and environmental development and in modernizing a country. (Myint) Corruption can also affect people’s
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Oedipus Commentary: Corruption of Power Power‚ in the right hands can be a very rewarding thing. But when given to the wrong person‚ that power can blind one’s judgment. In Oedipus pages 15 to 16‚ Sophocles portrays this exploitation of power and authority through the use of characterization‚ diction associated with death‚ and dramatic irony. Through the use of characterization‚ Sophocles is able to mold Oedipus’ character into Aristotle’s definition of a tragic hero. Oedipus is a very admirable
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Individuals who assume leadership positions yield their power in different ways. In Animal Farm‚ the authour‚ George Orwell‚ illustrates the psychological phenomena of egocentrism and counter-normative behaviour that can stem from these roles. It is clearly demonstrated throughout the novel that an abundance of power often leads to corrupt behaviour by the power holder. This corruption is most apparently shown through instances of demagoguery by the novel’s characters‚ the unjustified exile of
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