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What Is Piety
Number of Words: 927 / Number of Pages: 4
... on the subject.
In this dialogue Euthyphro gives Socrates four different definitions of what he
believes piety is, none of which prove satisfactory to Socrates, leaving the
question unanswered in the end.
The first definition that Euthyphro provides to Socrates is that "the
pious is to do what I am doing now to prosecute the wrong doer" (Plato,
Euthyphro, Grube trans., p. 9). This is merely an example of piety, and Socrates
is seeking a definition, not one or two pious actions. Socrates says "you did
not teach me adequately when I asked you what the pious was, but you told me
that what you are ...
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Business: A Ethical View
Number of Words: 2315 / Number of Pages: 9
... these.
The first mitigating factor involved in the National Semiconductor case is the uncertainty, on the part of the employees, on the duties that they were assigned. It is plausible that during the testing procedure, an employee couldnt distinguish which parts they were to test under government standards and commercial standards. In some cases they might have even been misinformed on the final consumers of the products that they tested. In fact, ignorance on the part of the employees would fully excuse them from any moral responsibility for any damage that may result from their work. Whether it is d ...
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Hebrew Text And Fonts
Number of Words: 343 / Number of Pages: 2
... type has now been transformed
into a computer compatible typeface found in two forms; script and print. The
script form of the Hebrew type is equal to the commonly used italic form of the
English typeface. Hebrew print form is a more linear and boxy form of the
hebrew lettering.
The Hebrew fonts and word processing software is easily downloadable to
anyone though access to the internet. These programs are not compatible with
English software but work on their own to allow for the ease of typing and
printing of Hebrew documents. They also allow for communication and access of
the Hebrew lang ...
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Subliminial Messages
Number of Words: 1420 / Number of Pages: 6
... by anyone is a, "secret attempt to manipulate one's mind" (www.subl.survives).
As people in the United States struggled to make sense of a rapidly changing world, a controversial breakthrough in broadcast technology called subliminal projection index through the roof (www.hiddenPer). A very serious problem has developed. The reaction of the public to having subliminal advertising thrust upon them. Enough people were spooked by the prospect of subliminals invading their minds that it was only a matter of time before the nations leaders would be forced to grabble with the issue (www.hiddenPer). ...
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The Importance Of Literacy
Number of Words: 991 / Number of Pages: 4
... literary skills one
may not be able to identify on a label the correct amount of medicine to give a
child, or read and interpret a sign giving instructions on what to do in case of
a fire. These two examples bring perspective to literacy's importance.
Nevertheless, recent surveys have indicated that, "4.5 million Canadians,
representing 24 percent of the eighteen-and-over group, can be considered
illiterate" ("Adult Illiteracy" 5). Illiteracy is truly a problem within Canada.
Although many groups are working to render the problem of illiteracy, much work
still lies ahead.
As our society moves on ...
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Teenage Pregnancy
Number of Words: 591 / Number of Pages: 3
... or no effect on teens’ sexual activity. Such courses also have no noticeable effect on contraceptive use and pregnancy rates among teenagers. It was found that while students do learn about sex and contraception, they do not appear to alter their behavior.” (Okie, 1996)
The courses that are offered in schools have proven not to have any influence on the rates. The reason for this may be that the courses are just not being taught effectively or are targeting the wrong age group:
‘Two major goals of the school sex education programs are to reduce the incidence of unwarranted p ...
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Kant: The Universal Law Formation Of The Categorical Imperative
Number of Words: 1537 / Number of Pages: 6
... the first stage. We can easily imagine a world in
which paramedics always answer widows truthfully when queried. Therefore, this
maxim is logical and everyone can abide by it without causing a logical
impossibility. The next logical step is to apply the second stage of the test.
The second requirement is that a rational being would will this maxim to
become a universal law. In testing this part, you must decide whether in every
case, a rational being would believe that the morally correct action is to tell
the truth. First, it is clear that the widow expects to know the truth. A lie
woul ...
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Hazards Of Smoking
Number of Words: 937 / Number of Pages: 4
... were circulated that cigar and pipe smoking caused cancer of the mouth. It was not until the 20th century--in fact, until 1950--that firm evidence was established that lung cancer was directly related to cigarette smoking. Lung cancer is now the most common cause of cancer deaths in men of most Western countries. Because cigarette smoking became a popular and fairly widespread habit among men during World War II and because this disease has a long latency period, the rise in the incidence of lung cancer during the second part of the 20th century was expected. In the late 20th century, in many cou ...
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On Line Addiction
Number of Words: 739 / Number of Pages: 3
... from cocaine to gambling. References to alcoholism, "workaholism," even "chocoholism," are commonplace throughout our society. The idea that people can form addictions to computing is a relatively new one, but quickly gaining ground. Take for instance my brother, who was once an "A" student and a model son. He now has to be forced to get off the Internet to do his chores. His schoolwork has gone to the pits and all he really seems to care about is surfing the net. This same addiction has also affected several of my close friends all they do at work is surf the net then they come home and log right ...
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Native American Women
Number of Words: 1163 / Number of Pages: 5
... through the woman's lineage. Moore (1996, p. 154) shows this when he says "Such marriages, where the groomcomes to live in the bride's band, are called 'matrilocal'." Leacock (1971, p. 21) reveals that "...prevailing opinion is that hunting societies would be patrilocal.... Matrilineality, it is assumed, followed the emergence of agriculture...." Leacock (p. 21) then stated that she had found the Montagnais-Naskapi, a hunting society, had been matrilocal until Europeans stepped in. "The Tanoan Pueblos kinship system is bilateral. The household either is of the nuclear type or is extended to in ...
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