“ Explain the neo-malthusian theory with relevance to the current world situation” The term neo-Malthusianism was first used in 1877 by Dr. Samuel Van Houten‚ one of the vice- presidents of the Malthusian League. Neo-Malthusian theory is derived from Thomas Malthus’ proposition that limited resources keep populations in check and reduce economic growth. Neo- Malthusianism was not just a campaign in favour of birth control; it was particular perspective on the effects of population on human conduct
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Utilitarianism theories hold that the moral worth of actions or practices is determined by their consequences. An action or practice is right if it leads to the best possible balance of good consequences over bad consequences for all affected parties. (Arnold‚ pp 17) Utility = whatever produces pleasure or happiness‚ and prevents pain or suffering. Utilitarianism = an ethical philosophy that says the most ethical decision or course of action is the one that maximize utility. Utilitarianism
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“Malthusian views of the relationship between population and food remain relevant today.” Discuss this statement. According to Malthusian theory of population‚ population increases in a geometrical ratio‚ whereas food supply increases in an arithmetic ratio. This imbalance would lead to widespread poverty and starvation‚ which would only be checked by natural occurrences such as disease‚ high infant mortality‚ famine‚ war or moral restraint. However‚ this theory is wrong in circumstances now
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Literary Theory and Criticism and Its Relevance Today Literary criticism is primarily the evaluation of the importance of a particular work or body of work on such grounds as: the personal and/or cultural importance of the themes and the uses of language of a text; the insights and impact of a text; and the aesthetic creation (or‚ performance) of the text; mainly as these areas are seen to be reciprocally dependent‚ supportive or inflective. The word ’criticism’ has ordinary-use negative connotations
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or a mask. This theory believes that the loss of one’s identity leads to a lack of inhibitions and therefore a change in normal standards of behaviour. There have been questions raised as to the validity of the de-individuation theory and whether it can be used to explain group behaviour. This essay will explore the support and criticisms of the de-individuation theory as an explanation for group behaviour. This essay also explores alternative explanations such as the norm theories which can be argued
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Plato’s theory of forms‚ also called his theory of ideas‚ states that there is another world‚ separate from the material world that we live in called the "eternal world of forms". This world‚ to Plato‚ is more real than the one we live in. His theory is shown in his Allegory of the Cave (from The Republic‚ Book VII)‚ where the prisoners only live in what they think is a real world‚ but really it is a shadow of reality. According to Plato‚ to the prisoners in the allegory and to humanity in the material
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NOTES ON TRANSLATION CRITICISM sources: House ‘Quality’‚ House Model‚ Newmark Textbook A criticism of a translation is different from a review of a translation. Review = comment on new translations‚ description and evaluation as to whether they are worth reading and buying Criticism = a broader activity‚ analysis in detail‚ evaluating old and new translations ‚ assuming that readers know the translation Translation criticism should take into account all the factors and elements in the process
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Redaction Criticism and Textual Criticism Introduction Imagine yourself excitedly waiting for a movie‚ about your favorite novel‚ to come out. Finally the day comes when it starts showing in the theatres. You used all your connections to be able to get premiere tickets for the movie. You are about to watch the movie about your favorite novel… Coming out of the theatres‚ you feel cheated. All the excitement‚ all the hype left you disappointed. You say to yourself‚ this isn’t what was in the
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Accordingly‚ this essay examines the Blue Ocean Strategy concept in the following order: First‚ the theory is explained with a real-life example. Secondly we look at few of its limitations. Thirdly‚ a critical appraisal of why this approach is better or worse off than other competing and value innovation theories is presented and finally the conclusion is drawn. Blue Ocean Strategy Theory According to Kim and Mauborgne (2004) the business universe consists of two distinct kinds of space:
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and gouges his eyes out‚ exiling himself from Thebes. Although generally accepted as a play of fate‚ many people have made criticisms against this claim. One critic in particular‚ Kurt Fasso‚ in his criticism “Oedipus Crux‚” believes this fate was not truly Oedipus’ – he just accepts it as his own. His criticism is valid‚ for it touches on points that do in fact prove his theory‚ in a single persuading and convincing piece‚ particularly concerning the discrepancies surrounding Laius’ death and the
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