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Opinions and Changing Position
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Three one-page answers to three questions regarding opinions; changing opinions; and reaction to finding that the advice of an “expert” has been wrong. A strongly held opinion is illustrated by the author’s belief in the Montessori method of early childhood education. Changing positions after gaining further information is illustrated with the author’s shift from Democrat to Republican parties. Trusted “expert” advice that proved to be wrong is illustrated with a patient’s experience with pancreatitis. No sources listed.
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Origin of the Universe
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This 5 page paper looks at Michio Kaku's theories on the origin of the universe and why they are so important.The subject is discussed philosophically in terms of why man needs to know how the universe began. Hawking is quoted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Out of Work Activities by Employees; The Philosophical View on the Restriction of Liberty
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Traditionally the activities an employee undertakes out of work have not been the domain of employer control. This 3 page paper considers how this is changing, with employers seeking to control more behaviour. This is then considered from the perspective of Rawls First Principle of Justice and Kants ideas on autonomy. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
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Outline and Discussions on Reflective Equilibrium and Moral Reasoning, the Utilitarian Theory of Ethics, and Milton Friedman’s Social Responsibility and Business
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This is a 7 page paper discussing aspects of moral and ethical decisions making. The theories of reflective equilibrium by John Rawls, utilitarianism by John Stuart Mill, and most recently Milton Friedman’s view of social responsibility of business, all relate to individual, corporate, governmental and societal moral dilemmas which are as relevant today as when first discussed several centuries ago. Social, moral and ethical responsibility is looked at in terms of coherence and balance between individual self-interest and larger beliefs, the concepts of the greatest good for all and the ideal that in business, a balance may not always be attained in regards to moral decisions and the profit; all theories disputed and discussed in modern society. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Overdetermination And The Marxist Concept Of Class
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The concept of overdetermination emanates from such diverse theories as Descartes' dualistic approach and Marx's thoughts on the division of labor. This 7 page paper explores the theory of overdetermination and argues that class, according to overdetermination, was considered to be one of many parts but not the totality of the Marxist view. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Paracelsus
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5 pages. About the life history of Phillippus aureolus Theophrastus Bombast von Hohenheim, also known as Paracelsus (1493-1541). Explains his important contributions of chemistry, medicine and science as well as his life history. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Parallels in the Philosophies of Richard Rorty and John Dewey
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An 11 page discussion of the many parallels which exist in the philosophy of these two twentieth century philosophers. Dewey, in fact, greatly influenced Rorty in his views that the individual should remain a pivotal point in liberal democracy. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Parental Rights, Freedom or Religion, and Societal Responsibility for Insuring Child Welfare
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A 4 page discussion of the case outlined in an August 2003 article published in the Ethics Journal of the American Medical Society and titled "Faith-based Decisions: Parents Who Refuse Appropriate Care for Their Child". The case is commented on by three separate physicians, all of whom contend that a parent's right to chose their own religion and that of their child is overridden when the religion interferes with securing recommended medical care for that child. Bibliography lists no additional sources.
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Parmenides’ Argument on “What is”
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A 5 page paper which summarizes the Greek philosopher’s argument, considers a criticism of the soundness of Parmenides’ reasoning, explaining the position of agreement or disagreement, compares this view with the atomism of Democritus, and explains if Democritus could accept Parmenides’ argument and its conclusion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Parmenides’ Cosmos
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This 15 page paper provides an overview of the pre-Socratic philosopher Parmenides’ Poem, divided into the two parts The Way of Truth and The Way of Mortal Opinions. This paper relates the fact that this has been the cause of a variety of different interpretations over the centuries. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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