Archbishop Desmond Tutu once said “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness” (Harker 2). Hope is seen by most as confidence in the future, and is essential for human existence. When someone thinks of hope, they have expectations, usually to accomplish their goals. Hope is usually a desire for good to happen....
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The Romantic movement expressed the assertion of the self, the power of the individual, and nature of the universe. The writing praised the power of nature and the spiritual link between nature and man, and was often emotional, marked by a sense of liberty, inner contemplations, and scenes of love. An example of nature is when the narrator explains how...
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Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go is centered around the fleeting nature of life as it is cherished through memories of the past. In a setting that imitates human existence, the characters exist awaiting their end. The novel depicts the ultimate submission of love, art, and other human endeavors to mortality. The euphemistic nature of the clones' lives serves a...
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Introduction: Transcendentalism, a philosophical movement rooted in the belief in the inherent goodness of both humanity and nature, emerged in the 19th century. While the transcendentalist movement is historically associated with figures such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau, its principles and ideals continue to resonate in modern times. This critical essay aims to explore the concept of...
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Introduction: The colonial time period and the Age of Reason were significant eras in the history of the United States, each characterized by distinct social, political, and cultural developments. In this compare and contrast essay, we will delve into the key differences between these two periods, shedding light on their contrasting ideologies, values, and contributions to the shaping of American...
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Introduction: The American Revolution was a watershed moment in history that transformed the thirteen American colonies from British subjects to an independent nation. At the heart of this revolution were the principles of natural rights, which heavily influenced the colonists' desire for freedom and their resistance against British rule. In this analytical essay, we will explore how the concept of...
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Introduction: Disney's animated film 'Mulan' is a beloved tale that explores themes of bravery, honor, and self-discovery. Within the narrative, elements of Confucianism, an ancient Chinese philosophy, can be identified. This essay critically examines the portrayal of Confucianism in 'Mulan,' evaluating its representation, potential implications, and the broader cultural context. While the film incorporates certain Confucian ideals, it also presents...
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Gun control has hit the news heavily in response to the increase in mass shootings. However, there’s a huge divide in how to solve the issue, ranging from taking away the right for people to own guns or decreasing gun laws to allowing everyone to have one. But how do we solve gun control while benefiting the most people? This...
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Ethics is what we are to do and who we are to become, reflecting systematically and rationally. It involves; principles and norms, right versus wrong, justice, fairness, qualities of characters, and actions that make us successful human beings. Conscience is defined as “the awareness of a moral or ethical aspect to one’s conduct, with the urge to prefer right over...
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Jack's 'Call of the Wild' is an ancient story, a children's story informed from the standpoint of a sled dog. permits readers to sense all the emotions when they talk about the Klondike gold rush in the Yukon in 1890. To create this historical novel, he used the know-how he gathered throughout the year he explored for gold in the...
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The ugliness of Industrialism in Hard Times by Charles Dickens In his novel Hard Times Charles Dickens represents capitalist greed, the fragile education system, and the inhuman treatment of factory workers in a realistic perspective which were happening in Victorian in the 19th century. Introduction Charles Dickens is a quite well-known novelist of the Victorian Era credited with many voluminous...
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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...
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1. Introduction In this essay, I argue that it is rationally preferable for a human being to act altruistically than to not do so if and only if the altruistic behavior does not harm the benefactor in any way. In the following paragraphs, I will present two theories that are considered consequentialist: Ethical Egoism and Utilitarianism, then compare and contrast...
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The problem with utilitarianism is that morality depends entirely on calculations of consequences, but we cannot create a simple formula for complex moral decision-making. Gut feelings have no numerical value, furthermore, we simply can’t evaluate each action based on the effects it will have. One can never be certain that an action is indeed right and produces the greatest happiness,...
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The problem of trafficking of humans is widespread and it is estimated that annually, approximately 14,500 and 17,500 individuals are victims of trafficking into the United States. This is a hidden population involving factories, restaurant businesses, agriculture, the commercial sex industry, agriculture, domestic workers, some adoption firms and marriage brokers. 80% of individuals who are trafficked individuals are female; therefore,...
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In the space of morals and values, integrity stands as one of the most commonly revered. It permeates through all aspects of an agent’s life and becomes the foundation for the development of a virtuous character. While integrity retains a level of prestige when reflected upon by an agent, and viewed by constitutive others, at times it's faced by the...
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Sweden’s rise in nationalism throughout the centuries was encouraged by movements that protested for religious, labor, and women’s rights. People power plays a crucial role in Swedish society to raise social awareness and political movements. During the 18th century, Sweden had lost the Great Northern War which forced them to make changes to their constitution and introduce the parliament. In...
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The basic foundation for answering what is considered good would lead to a consequentialist answer that is anything producing a net amount of pleasure or happiness. All people seek happiness so this is the ideal mechanism that determines morality. Utilitarianism is a perspective wherein the fulfillment of the best number of people in the overall population is seen as the...
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Introduction Immanuel Kant and John Stuart Mill demonstrate two contrasting moral theories. The philosophers have very different ideas about ethics and happiness. Immanuel Kant, author of “Duty and Reason”, believed in the morality of goodwill and duty. According to Kant, happiness is an emotion unable to be controlled while motive is controllable; therefore, duty is the most important aspect of...
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The movie 'Gone Baby Gone' revolves around the abduction of four-year-old Amanda McCready. The plot was made more interesting by each character in the story who had their take on each situation given their moral compasses. The complexity of each situation exemplified the grey areas of reality. Moreover, it must be recognized if they fit the criteria for the responsibility...
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Is it acceptable to end a human being’s life who is in a critical state that is suffering through excruciating pain and suffering? In this essay, we will discuss how the philosophical principle of utilitarianism is applied to the complicated issue of euthanasia and the unique moral beliefs that come with different types of euthanasia. I’m also going to discuss...
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In business ethics, moral guidelines are used to help people make the right decisions in organizations and utilitarianism ultimately provides the greatest amount of happiness for the greatest amount of people and these rules help that to be followed through. Utilitarianism provides the best approach as we know that utilitarianism is a teleological theory and looks at whether the ends...
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In 2001, Portugal became the first country to decriminalize the consumption of all drugs. The result was a decline in the proportion of drug-related offenders in the Portuguese prison population (Murkin, 2014). This led many to question if drug laws — and not the drugs themselves — cause the most damage to society. Proponents of this argue based on utilitarianism...
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Introduction Absolutism and democracy represent two distinct forms of governance that have shaped the course of history in different eras. Absolutism is characterized by centralized power in the hands of a single ruler, while democracy emphasizes the participation and representation of the people in decision-making. This essay aims to compare and contrast the key features, strengths, and weaknesses of absolutism...
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Government, in the broadest sense, is a mechanism through which ordered rule is maintained, its central features being the ability to make collective decisions and the capacity to enforce them. It refers to formal and institutional processes by which rule is exercised at community, national, and international levels. It exists whenever and wherever ordered rules occur. People in every part...
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Personal privacy and individualism among humans are what make unique individuals who all contribute something different to society. Microcosm criticism focuses on the internal society created in the novel and ignores the time and place in which it was written. It focuses heavily on unacknowledged societal structures in our society. Usually, it has an underlying connection to the society at...
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Transcendentalists like Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau brought to light the divinity of nature and humanity as the main point of it all was to the inherent goodness of people and nature. They believed that people work at their best when they are self-reliant because they can express independence and create themselves instead of following the conformity of...
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I would have to disagree with you, Luke. Though maybe by definition, the word “transcend” means “to go beyond” the idea of transcendentalism wasn’t to go beyond, but to correct and live correctly. As the document that Mr.Ripper provided us with states, “Transcendentalism was a movement for religious renewal, literary innovation, and social transformation.” Some were moving forward innovations, but...
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Ever since the 1830s, transcendentalism has been a big hit. Philosophers began to engage themselves more in nature and started working on communal living. One of the biggest transcendentalists of 1850 is Henry David Thoreau. After his trip to Walden Pond, Massachusetts, he started to expand on this idea of transcendentalism, and it became a big hit. He isolated himself...
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When was the last time you sat down in nature and looked around? For many people, the hustle and bustle of our daily lives means that we do not often find ourselves contemplating the beauty of nature. Even the simplest and ordinary aspects of nature, such as a single blade of grass, can become complex and extraordinary when we view...
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