This paper is written in an attempt to comprehend the sentencing philosophy and purpose of criminal punishment through a review of the historical parameters concerning how sentencing and punishment serve society. Sentencing is the application of justice and the end result of a criminal conviction which is applied by the convening authority; followed by the sentence‚ or judgement of the court on a convicted offender. What makes punishment unique to our society is the application of our moral or
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associating in like form to that of the body. In order to understand the problems with relating the mind and body – the concept of Cartesian dualism‚ as theorised by Descartes needs to be examined. Descartes believed in an independent nonmaterial soul inhabiting and finding expression in a mechanically operated body. Descartes used his own words cogito ergo sum‚ “I am thinking therefore I exist” as somewhat of an unanswerable means of proof. In an attempt to understand everything and break it
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The Philosophy of GATTACA David Harris 21 August 2011 GATTACA is entertaining despite an immersion in technology and philosophy. Viewed strictly as entertainment‚ the film consistently delivers great characters‚ is well-written and has well-delivered dialogue‚ with a quick paced and fascinating plot. The philosophy of GATTACA’s society is explored through examples of genetic essentialism/determinism‚ discrimination‚ and the exercise of free will through our characters early years
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of punishment in the field of corrections. Firstly‚ Retribution can be seen as the idea that an offender should be punished for their wrongdoings or in other words “the punishment should fit the crime”. A perfect example of an application of this philosophy applied in contemporary correction for example the death penalty. The death penalty in the United States is mostly served on offenses such as 1st degree murder or in some severe cases of treason; it highlights the idiom “an eye for an eye”. There
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The word philosophy can be defined in many ways depending on how other view it. To better understand my philosophy in nursing‚ I would like to address my belief in four concepts. By using the four concept it will define what philosophy in nursing means to me. The four concept consist of an individual‚ health‚ environment‚ nursing and how they connect with one another. Environment is defined as “the conditions that surround someone or something: the conditions and influences that affect the
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remember. I do and I understand." -Confucius My personal philosophy of education is most closely related to constructivism‚ which is a theory based on the thought that learning is student led and teachers are the facilitators of children’s learning. Within this type of learning students are required to be active thinkers‚ explainers‚ interpreters and questioners (Woolfolk & Margetts‚2007). Constructivism is an educational philosophy that focuses on constructing knowledge through rich and authentic
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Vanessa Payne Professor Wilson Western Civilization May 29‚ 2013 Epicurean Philosophy Liberation from fear‚ pain‚ and strife: this was the task of the Epicureans. The state of ataraxia‚ where this freedom exists‚ was the fundamental goal. This philosophy incorporated many beliefs that had to be indoctrinated and practiced to achieve this euphoric state and attain true happiness. Epicureans believed that human bodies‚ as well as the rest of the world‚ were made up of atoms. This being the
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Normalization and Deviations‚ 2006). Montessori believed that a young child are born with inner capabilities and capacities for self-governance which should develop freely. She stated that there are eleven (11) characteristics (DMT 101 Montessori Philosophy‚ pg 90-91) that shows. Normalization is happening when it’s included love of
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Introduction: My personal philosophy of education is based around four fundamental ideas: that teaching and learning should be student centred: that true learning occurs best when it is most meaningful to the student: that every student has the right to a safe‚ caring and supportive learning environment and‚ finally‚ that learning is a lifelong process. In discussing my personal philosophy of education‚ I will elaborate on the aim of education‚ address the role of the teacher and the learner
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Nursing Philosophy Ayesha Muhammad Alcorn State University July 27‚ 2010 Nursing Philosophy Nursing is more than just simply a career. Nursing is a calling from a higher power. I chose to be a nurse for several different reasons. My uncle was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in (date). The care and compassion shown to my uncle put nursing in another perspective for me. The feelings of care and comfort my family received during this tragic time had a strong impact on my decision to
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