The Argument for Utilitarianism Among the ethical arguments that we have seen‚ it is clear that a form of utilitarianism is the best option‚ that is‚ we should always do what brings about the best outcome where the outcomes are rated by the amount of good they bring about. The utilitarian argument says that in any given decision‚ the option that brings about the most good is the right thing to do every time. That being said‚ the definition of good is extremely important to the soundness of the
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Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking Module 8: Term Logic Discussion Activity 1. Identify each of the following propositions as having the form A‚ E‚ I‚ or O‚ then place it in standard categorical form. In each case‚ clearly indicate the subject and the predicate terms. 2. Draw a Venn diagram representing each of the propositions. 3. For each proposition state whether it has existential import a) according to the ancient (Aristotelian) interpretation‚ and b) according to the modern
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In Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography Franklin speaks of human reasoning‚ explaining how he himself reasoned his way to eating fish without eating animal food. Although Franklin does oppose his agreement of not eating animal food‚ he argues how humans are these “reasonable creatures” that can come up with a good reason for them to do what they want. A reason is like an excuse that can be used to get what you want. Franklin argues that humans are “reasonable creatures” that are enable to create
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The Bible has been proven to be true by historical evidence It’s so important to know why to believe the Bible. Christians base so many arguments and their whole belief system off of what the Bible says. When a Christian is asked why they believe what the Bible says though they are speechless. They can argue with the Bible and make points with Scripture about issues‚ but when they are asked what makes the bible reliable they don’t know what to say. The majority of people these days
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The short story "Everything that Rises Must Converge" by Flannery O’Connor‚ covers the radical social changes of the South that the characters Julian and his mother experience. Although Julian and his mother have differing views regarding the equal integration of African Americans into daily activities of American life‚ their different views together reveals the underlying theme of this short story. Julian and his mother represents two different generations and how each generation has a significantly
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known as "The Red Summer" of 1919. The Red Summer was the motivation behind McKay’s "If We Must Die." However‚ even without the history behind it‚ Mckay’s poem is still a powerful message‚ universal enough to relate to any person facing their own destruction. The poem start with the speaker establishing that he and his allies are under attack. A battle scene is easily pictured‚ with two groups facing each other. The speaker and his allies are being hunted by "hungry dogs"‚ mocking them. He is urging
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You are in the mall and someone yells everyone "’Get down!" Or I will shoot." Your first instinct is to hit the ground before shots are fired. Now imagine that in the school cafeteria. Scary‚ right? As scary as it sounds scenarios from horror movies are playing out in schools all over America. You are eating lunch in the cafeteria and a student enters the cafeteria and starts firing off a firearm. First instinct is to scream for help and get on the ground‚ but why are scenes like this taking place
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Film Report ’Mean Creek’ In the film ’mean creek’ directed by Jacob Aaron Estes. we see a group of teenagers who try to play a trick on the bully in the movie‚ but it goes horribly wrong. A main idea in the film is the way the relationships change between everybody from the start to the end of the movie. The director uses 4 aspects‚ sound‚ lighting‚ camera shots and dialogue‚ to communicate the theme of change in friend/relationships. The director uses camera shot‚ lighting and sound in the
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Factors For and Against Marijuana should be legalized in the United States. Reasons for legalization (ranked from strongest to weakest) 1. Medical benefits for terminal illnesses such as cancer. 2. Police and court resources would be freed to pursue more serious crimes. 3. The FDA could regulate the quality and safety of the drug. 4. This drug has fewer side effects that most currently legal narcotics. 5. Legalization would lower prices‚ thereby reducing crimes such as theft. 6
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“Mean World Syndrome” Everyone is influenced and shaped by society. Society affects our perceptions‚ our consciousness‚ and our actions. A majority of the influence‚ especially on the younger demographic comes through the media; specifically through television. It is important to examine how violence in the media develops a pervasive cultural environment that cultivates a heightened state of insecurity‚ exaggerated perceptions of risk and danger‚ and a fear-driven propensity for hard-line political
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