Utilitarian reasoning is applied in various aspects of human life. A typical human life consists of 5 aspects: the work, health, learning, social, and spiritual levels of existence. It is often used both for moral reasoning and for any kind of rational decision-making. Additionally applied in several contexts, it can even be used for deliberations about the interests of various persons and groups. Speaking of the work aspect of life, utilitarianism within the workplace focuses on ethics, democracy, rights, and...
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Despite consumerism having a large effect on society, the majority of people do not truly understand the impact it has on our lives. The book Affluenza, written by John de Graff, David Wann, and Thomas Nayor, focuses on the shift in American society caused by an increase in consumerism. Similarly, the article âThe Consumer Cultureâ written by David Masei, points out how a vast amount of purchases is not essential, but are based on wants rather than needs. To avoid...
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âThe Curious Incident of The Dog in The Night-Timeâ is a novel about the Boone family. The novel is written by an award-winning novelist named Mark Haddon who is most known for this same book, winning various awards for it. The story of the novel is narrated by the main character âChristopher Booneâ his full name being âChristopher John Francis Booneâ. Christopher uses prime numbers for his chapters and being a mathematical genius, this comforts him. Christopher suffers from Aspergerâs...
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Propaganda can be defined as a mode of communication used to manipulate and influence public opinion in support of the propagandist's beliefs. Propaganda has taken shape in art, movies, speeches, and music over the years, but it is not restricted to forms like these. Propaganda Publicity with a purpose is created, and consciousness is molded. 'The dispersal of stories, well-planned information, new and different contentions, and the intentions of the claims are intended to impact the convictions, which are then...
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How Does Consumerism Impact American Lives? Consumerism is a âmovement concerned with the creation of awareness among consumers regarding their rights and protection of their interestsâ (Lee and Park 3). Consumers are fully aware that consumerism is any connection that overreachs the idea in modern society, people would like to fulfill their âwantsâ to be happier, to feel better, and be to more successful. Consumerismâs ideology is realized in a consumerâs urgency to purchase goods in greater amounts, even if...
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âDo not let anyone call you a minority if you are black or Hispanic or belong to some other ethnic group. You are not less than anybody else.â The Native American and African-American groups have suffered from economic, political, and landholding troubles in the past and to this day. From the beginning of American, we see how these two groups have transformed into society as part of civilization. The Native Americans had their land stolen by the Europeans and got...
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When the Founding Fathers drafted the Declaration of Independence, it was written to protect the new republic from absolute power. Whereas it is being called as the British Monarchy. Furthermore, the Great Compromise allowed states to have an equal voice in the Senate while populous states had a greater presence in the House of Representatives. The Congress who had truly the right to have the power to declare war, had several presidents mobilizing the military forces without Congress declaring war....
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What comes to mind when you hear the word love? That's why people think of a particular person or many people in your family. Others may think of a song, movie, or book. Still, there may be people who think of memories, smells, and more abstract. Whatever your answer may be, what you believe in love tells a lot about who you are as a person. Love is one of the most powerful forces in human experience, and it affects...
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Is Deweyâs (1916) Democracy and Education still relevant in context with the current National curriculum?â (Hopkins 2018) This is the question that Hopkins (2018) asks throughout this article. Hopkins is a unit leader in the philosophy of education at the University of Bedfordshire, and his argument progresses by looking at three main themes. Firstly, how Deweyâs (1916) publication applies to current issues within Primary and Secondary schools. Secondly, if Deweyâs (1916) ideas connect to fundamental British values (FBV) and how...
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Money doesn't buy happiness. Throughout history, this concept has been heard time and time again and has been proven to be true. People can continuously purchase material items, but in the end, those items can never satisfy a person's innate need for love and connection. As people buy such objects, they are making a poor attempt at filling a missing void in their lives. In the 1920s, this idea began to lose its significance as society became swept up in...
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The 1920s, known as the Jazz Age and the Roaring â20s, was a decade of great prosperity, booming businesses, the rise of the middle class, and the beginning of new ways to spend leisure time through dancing, nightclubs, and saloons. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald explores the interactions and conflicts between the divisions of the upper class. The first branch, ânew money,â includes wealthy people who flaunt their riches and lack social graces, such as Gatsby. On the...
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Racism is an issue that has long been influential in almost every field of work in the wWesternworld and dance is not excluded from this. Two choreographers who fought the stigma against people of color in dance are Jose Limon and Alvin Ailey. They are two influential choreographers who transformed the face of dance. Both men were racial minorities in the white-dominated field of dance in the United States of America. Both men took their heritage and cultural backgrounds and...
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Every day I make decisions as part of my regular life. From the article by Eddy S. Ng & Ronald J. Burke, I understand that I make three types of decisions every day. They may be based on personal values, collective issues, or leadership reasons. As a business student aiming to make ethical decisions, I can make leadership decisions. If I never compromise my ethics, many things can be controlled. My ethical decisions will help sustain society, while unethical decisions...
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Research Article Summary: Self-Concept in Social Psychology The article I read was called 'The Effects of Religious-Body Affirmations and Religious Commitment on Men's Body Esteem' by Mary L. Inman. The research article discusses how religion can serve as a conduit to create and preserve self-worth in young Western men. According to the article, there is increasing research that young Western men are discontent with their bodies, and in turn, this leads to lower self-worth and self-esteem. The discontent is derived...
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âEveryday Useâ tells the story of a rural, African American family from the perspective of a mother who has overcome racism, and obstacles, and endured labor-intensive hard work to provide better opportunities for her daughters. Despite Mamaâs efforts to protect her children from the side of the world that has contributed to her rugged exterior, her youngest daughter, Maggie, suffered from burn wounds caused by a house fire in her youth, causing her self-esteem to plummet. On the contrary, her...
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Virtual community has resulted in a cultural shift as indicated by the deconstruction of âfriendshipâ pushing the term and its meaning to almost insignificance. In the five-week Tinder case study, the participants have progressing interactions and associations with individuals of diverse cultures. This factor is largely driven by social reconstruction which, according to Castells (2014), is a result of pursuit for people whose attributes are similar. The social platforms facilitate the tremendous and broad sharing of ideas and thoughts across...
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In this bildungsroman novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, written by Mark Haddon, the author creates the protagonist, also known as Christopher John Francis Boone to encounter many difficult family life situations, which force him to mature throughout the story. From the beginning to the end of the novel, Christopher experiences feelings of betrayal, loss, and fear. Once he has no choice but to face these difficult circumstances, Christopher begins to utilize many stress-related coping strategies,...
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Social justice is a wide-ranging idea that is not restricted to a particular religious or political group. The term is defined by the Oxford Dictionary (2019) as âJustice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a societyâ. This is usually accomplished through institutions or services such as the government which work to ensure individuals can fairly access the advantages of social collaboration and prepare for financial imbalance. Many scholars on social justice have very distinctive and...
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The purpose of this text is to elucidate the causes of honor killings in Turkey and in the Turkish law, system to explain how they affect these murders. So, in this text, the aim is to raise awareness about the problem of custom and honor that has been going on for years. While writing this text, various articles on this subject were read, and information was reached about this problem of Turkey and its legal dimension. As a result, this...
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The contribution and significance of the Forestry sector to national economic growth and development cannot be overemphasized. In developing countries like Nigeria, the daily needs of many industries and households depend substantially on the tropical forest which is greatly enriched in biodiversity. for their daily needs. However, the irrational and uncontrolled exploitation of these forest and environmental resources poses a serious threat to their conservation and sustainable utilization. of these valuable resources. Well-designed and maintained built environments provide additional essential economic...
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At some point in my childhood, my friends and I went outside to play together for the last time. Years later I am still keeping in touch with some, but we all know how most long-distance relationships go. You intend on keeping up with plans of hanging out as much as possible on breaks from school, but we didnât always follow through. We hardly ever did, yet somehow the love and friendship remained. As the saying goes, âYou never know...
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Introduction A Coat of Arms is a combination of various symbols that illustrate the values or qualities of a group, individual, or profession. This paper will highlight the qualities represented in my group's Coat of Arms assignment. Three of these qualities will be discussed and analyzed in depth to explain their relevance to nursing. Core Elements of Our Coat of Arms The Coat of Arms developed by my group consists of five elements: Nightingale birds, a river, a dreamcatcher, evergreen...
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To go to another country and vacation for a few days creates unforgettable memories. However, to study abroad in another country different from your own is a life changing experience. Not many people are ambition enough or willing to take that chance to leave the comfort of their own home, and some hesitate because of the different barriers. Studying abroad is beneficial, it provides exposure and cultivates one's personality and interest in adventuring new things. My firsthand experience living in...
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Children are being placed in foster care all over the world. The reasons can vary some kids are left to fend for themselves because their parents don't want them or something tragic happens and there is no one left to care for the child or children. LGBT youth are extremely over-represented in the foster care world. The LGBT youth community comprises about 5 to 10 percent of the total foster youth population of approximately 408,425 in the United States. (Abbott,...
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Walter Lippmann, the writer, reporter, and political commentator once said, âHe has honor if he holds himself to an ideal of conduct though it is inconvenient, unprofitable, or dangerous to do soâ. Today, honor is defined in a plethora of ways. Weâve seen many interpretations of it from movies, television, books, and even through the actions of people close to us. But what does it truly mean? According to Merriam-Webster, Honor is defined as high respect, esteem, or privilege. On...
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On a Thursday afternoon after soccer practice, a couple of the freshmen and I headed to the cafeteria to grab some lunch. When we arrived at the cafeteria, we were upset by the few options given to us. They only had fried foods and unhealthy options at each station. When I reached down for a plate, my hands immediately became sticky and when I looked down, I saw syrup on the bottom of the plate. When the incident happened, I...
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As a Birthright trip leader and volunteer, you could say that my journey began six years ago when I was asked to go on a five-day paid military vacation to travel with Americans. Little did I know, this trip would turn out to be one of the most impactful moments in my life. But the truth is, my journey had begun much earlier. Growing up, I lived in the small suburban town of Hod Hasharon, Israel. Both of my parents...
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The movie 'The Instant Family' is a marvelous attempt by the author when it is evaluated in terms of the concept. The movie was co-authored by Sean Anders and John Morris; Anders was also the director of this movie, whereas Morris was one of the producers. The movie was released on November 16, 2018, in the USA, whereas its DVD was released on March 5, 2019. Conceptual analysis The movie made 120.6 million (USD) at the box office. Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson,...
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Even though I was a young girl, I always had a feeling that I knew more about my situation than what I was being told. I had a tough life growing up and as a result, I was unhappy growing up. I was an empath, and it gave me the ability to be able to feel things, such as telling the intentions of other people, and depending on the type of person or situation I was in, I would absorb...
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Identity is a mysterious entity. One may believe that identity is a solid and unchanging entity, but Doctor Strange shows that oneâs identity is much more complex than one may believe. The film uncovers the profound transformation of the identity of the main character, who turns from a gifted doctor to a handicapped and ultimately to a superhero. Profound changes that occur to the body and capabilities of the main character mirror his identity, which transforms and evolves along with...
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