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Hans Jonas’ Restructuring of Kant’s Ethical Categorical Imperative in the Age of Technology »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper discussing Jonas’ restructuring of Kant’s categorical imperative in regards to ethically responsible decisions and actions. In the 18th and 19th centuries, philosophers such as Immanual Kant were interested in “the supreme moral principle” which would govern individual action and decision making in society, religion and politics. Kant in his ... View Full Description
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The Scottsboro Boys' Trials and the Resulting Changes in the American Legal System »

Number of pages 10

This is a 10 page paper discussing the changes in the American legal system as a result of the Scottsboro Boys trials. The Scottsboro Boys Trials from 1931-1938 revealed the injustice within American legal system in the false accusation of nine African American youths: namely, Haywood Patterson, Olin Montgomery, Andy Wright, Willie Roberson, Roy Wright, ... View Full Description
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Crime in Japan: Improvements in Education, Employment, Penalties and Monitoring of Drugs »

Number of pages 4

This is a 4 page paper discussing crime in Japan and recent government reforms in relation to decreasing the crime rate. A recent increase in the crime rate in Japan over the past decade has prompted the Japanese government to implement improvement policies in the areas of education, employment, increased penalties and monitoring of the ... View Full Description
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Comparisons and Contrasts Regarding Social Class and Human Happiness in the Works of Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift and Daniel Defoe »

Number of pages 4

This is a 4 page paper discussing social class and human happiness found in the works of Pope, Swift and Defoe. The 18th century writings of Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift and Daniel Defoe reveal much of the attitudes of the time in which adherence to social class is directly related to human happiness. Pope however ... View Full Description
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Kant's Metaphysics Of Morals »

Number of pages 5

In order to understand Immanuel Kant's philosophies, it is best to remember that he is a humanist above all else, which means that he thought of humans as being inherently of worth or value. This 5 page paper provides a tutorial for an opinionated essay on whether the student believes the metaphysics of morals is possible to attain. ... View Full Description
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The Ethical Theories of Immanuel Kant: Description, Application and Criticisms »

Number of pages 12

This is a 12 page paper discussing the ethical theories of Immanuel Kant. German philosopher Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) proposed categorical imperatives in his theories of ethics which disregarded aspects of the theories of utilitarianism and instead advocated the importance of rationality, morality and preservation of human dignity in the justification of moral decisions. In this ... View Full Description
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Group Homes For Children And Adolescents »

Number of pages 42

A 42 page comprehensive research paper. This paper begins by reporting data regarding the incidence of mental, emotional and behavior problems among children and youth and comments on the controversy regarding residential placement for youngsters. The next section reports the history of group homes in this nation, beginning in the 1700s and following through to ... View Full Description
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Consequences of Locke’s Argument on Descartes Mind-Body Dualism »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses John Locke’s argument that there is not the capability of the human intellect to hold innate knowledge which then means that Rene Descartes’ foundationalist assumptions have to be re-evaluated. How the two ideas then relate to Leibniz’s philosophy is then presented. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The U.S. Agricultural Crisis and Illegal Immigration »

Number of pages 15

The current crisis in United States politics concerning agriculture and the illegal alien question is just that, a crisis. To some, the crisis foreshadows the demise of the U.S. through the third-worlding of its workforce. To others, the opposite appears to be true. Without an immigration workforce, they say, the world’s largest ... View Full Description
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Baby Owens: When Medical Professionals and Parents Clash »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page examination of the ethics and law surrounding an infant diagnoses with Downs Syndrome and duodenal atresia. The baby needed medical intervention to survive. The baby's parents, however, refused treatment on the basis of their religious beliefs. The parents were Jehovas' Witnesses and believed that medical interventions such as blood transfusions were prohibited ... View Full Description
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The Patriot Act »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page contention that the provisions of the Patriot Act step well beyond the rights afforded by the U.S. Constitution. The author of this paper questions whether it is fair to sentence a meth producer twelve years to life when under laws written to govern such criminals six months is the typical or to find ... View Full Description
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Civil Rights and the Transgendered Community »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page examination of the problems society hurls toward transgendered individuals. While some progress is being made in implementing policies and laws that protect the civil rights of these individuals, much additional progress must be made. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Australia's Freedom of Information Act »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page discussion of the importance of this 1982 law. The author of this paper emphasizes that, despite its many challenges and despite its potential for misuse the Freedom of Information Act is a critical element in insuring transparency, fairness and efficiency in executive government. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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John Wayne Gacy: A Victim of the Criminal Justice System »

Number of pages 15

This 10 paper examines the life and activities of John Wayne Gacy and why he committed heinous crimes. With the use of labeling theory, it is suggested that Gacy might have been able to change things if in fact he were not labeled and ostracized by the community. His childhood, to some extent provides information ... View Full Description
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Use Of Shaming In Criminal Sentencing »

Number of pages 14

14 pages in length. The equation of perpetrator + crime = punishment has transcended the centuries ever since man first stepped over the boundaries of what another considered appropriate conduct. When Greek law developed as a way in which to create more structure to a budding legal system, the aspect of punishment was ... View Full Description
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F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” -- The Philosophy and Demise of Jay Gatsby »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses Fitzgerald's novel, “The Great Gatsby,” and the rise and fall of the title character as well as the ways in which his personal philosophy and determination served as his downfall. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Teachers’ Classroom Experience and Roles in Readings from John Locke, George S. Counts and Kieran Egan »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper discussing teacher’s classroom experience and roles in papers by Locke, Counts and Egan. Three educational philosophy papers by John Locke (1693), George S. Counts (1932) and Kieran Egan (1986) develop different reactions in regards to their concepts of the role and responsibility of the teacher’s role or experience within ... View Full Description
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"Philosophy is irrelevant; all we need is technology" »

Number of pages 10

This quote begins a 10 page paper that examines our reliance on technology and our value of philosophy. The discussion looks at the technocracy movement of the 30's, yet strikes a more moderate resolution than the quote suggests. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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John Dewey: Democracy in Education (1916) »

Number of pages 6

(6pp) The formation of a philosophy sounds like a major assignment, doesn't it? Yet each of us do that daily in the way that we live - that is our personal philosophy. John Dewey (1859 - 1952) took that a few steps farther and looked at the process, or the way, in ... View Full Description
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David Hume: Radical Empiricist's Principle »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. David Hume asserts the radical empiricists principle: "All our ideas come from impressions." The manner by which one could determine the implications this principle has upon the remainder of Hume's philosophy is to digest the philosopher's theories as a whole, rather than compartmentalizing them into individual sectors. Indeed, some ... View Full Description
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Realism: Main Strengths And Weaknesses In Describing World Politics »

Number of pages 8

8 pages in length. As the world embarks upon the new millennium, questions abound with regard to events that occurred during the twentieth century. With particular emphasis upon those that took place just in the past several years, one can surmise that many of these incidents can be attributed to idealism, a philosophy ... View Full Description
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The Battle Of Algiers »

Number of pages 5

As the Third World has achieved its independence and cast off Western domination, the past can be confronted and understood in terms of the present. This 5 page paper explores the film, The Battle Of Algiers, in terms of the nationalist and imperialist philosophies and the use of violence for social control. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Niccolo Machiavelli and Modern Leaders »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses of the writing and philosophy of Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) as it relates to modern leaders. Three contemporary figures are considered -- former President Bill Clinton, Prime Minister Tony Blair, and Osama bin Laden. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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EU Law; Does Council Directive 2003/9/EC Build on Article 2 of the Draft Constitutional Treaty »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper first looks at Article 2 pf the EU Draft Constitution and then considers whether or not Council Directive 2003/9/EC, lays down the minimum standards for the reception of asylum seekers, can be seen as building on it. The bibliography cites 6 sources. View Full Description
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Cartoons, Law, and Societal Prejudice: An Analysis of Cartoons Relating to the Brown v. Board of Education Decision »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page examination of several political cartoons that were originally published in 1954 in response to the Supreme Court's decision on school desegregation. The author contends that numerous factors have to be taken into account to understand the meaning of these types of cartoons. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Changing Law and Changing Society: Roe v. Wade (1973) »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page paper which examines this controversial Supreme Court case and considers how it significantly altered society and society’s belief systems. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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A Critical Review of the Literature on the Effectiveness and Implications of How Adult and Vocational Educators have Implemented the 1996 Welfare Reform Laws »

Number of pages 20

This 20 page paper provides an overview of welfare reform and the impacts of welfare reform on the vocational and adult education perspectives in the welfare reform era since 1996. Bibliography lists 20 sources. View Full Description
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How the Scientific Revolution Created the Environment for the Enlightenment »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page report discusses how the intellectual world was reshaped by the Scientific Revolution and the contributions made by the scientists that existed between the times of Copernicus and Newton. Their contributions then led to the development of The Enlightenment, a time in which the world was opening up, literally, in immeasurable ways. The logic of the philosophers, ... View Full Description
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Sentencing of Criminals »

Number of pages 8

( 8 pp) Every year, in every legislative assembly in the nation, the lawmakers consider new responses to crime. The choices that legislators make about crime have a big impact, an impact that is growing all the time. There is honest disagreement about how much it is possible to reduce crime rates through criminal ... View Full Description
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Dualism and Mandates: Challenges for Christianity? »

Number of pages 6

(6 pp). "Dualism" and "cultural mandates" are the new buzz-words in theology. This discussion will examine their meaning in current society as well as God's instruction to "cultivate the garden." Thesis question: If we are created as unique individuals in the holy image of God, can we take the initiative to apply the ... View Full Description
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Literature in the Age of Enlightenment: »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper explores literature in the eighteenth century in Europe, known as the Age of Enlightenment, an age in which reason and common sense, as demonstrated by the scientific method were put forth as the real remedies of society's ills and 'progress' was seen as a law of human development. Bibliography ... View Full Description
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Court Case: Riggs v. Palmer »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper examines the origin and scope, the content, and methods of developing approaches to this 1889 law case. This case is considered a favorite of the issue of morality vs legality involving a grandson who kills his grandfather and then lays claims to the estate. Bibliography lists 7 sources. ... View Full Description
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The Issue of Labeling Genetically Engineered Foods in Canada »

Number of pages 11

This is an 11 page paper discussing the issue of labeling genetically engineered foods in Canada. Currently within Canada recent consumer polls have indicated that over 95% of Canadians want genetically engineered (GE) or genetically modified (GM) foods labeled as such. While this may appear to be a straight forward issue simply resolved with mandatory ... View Full Description
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The Amsterdam Treaty »

Number of pages 5

(5 pp) The Amsterdam Treaty significantly addresses previous deep seated democratic deficiencies found in previous European Community Law making. These include stronger citizen redress, further protection of individual rights, and directly addressing the need for more innovative employment strategies within the European Union. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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What Is A Contract? »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. A contract is a legally binding agreement; however, in order for it to be legally binding, five specific elements must be addressed: making an offer; accepting the offer; certainty of subject matter; intention to create legally binding obligations; and consideration. Types of contracts include multilateral, bilateral and unilateral. In ... View Full Description
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The Value Of A Constitution »

Number of pages 5

The institution of a constitution allows for a system of interpretation of laws to govern the people under any government, outside of a system of tyranny. This 5 page paper argues that without a constitution, any system of government is likely to revert to anarchy and chaos. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Poetry and Truth »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines three different things. The paper discusses the phrase “The truth shall set you free” as it relates to specific literature. The paper then discusses the meaning of William Blake’s comment “Prisons are built with stones of Law, Brothels with bricks of Religion,” and lastly the paper discusses a particular poem whose title and ... View Full Description
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Insanity Plea. »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper examines the bare bones of a case in light of the "insanity plea." History of the development of this plea is given as well as court law sited. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Limit Appeals on Death Row: Three strikes equals an out. »

Number of pages 8

(8 pp) The process we will be examining in this paper is a moderating one, that of limiting the number of appeals to three, for death row inmates. This process would allow for the reduction of expense, while still allowing death row inmates the possibility of due process of law, under their limited circumstances. ... View Full Description
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The Legal System, Economics, and the Promotion of Public Policy »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses the incentives and disincentives that the American legal system provides in the promotion of public policy What is often forgotten in the frustration of dealing with America's legal system is the very simple fact that, convoluted though it may often seem, it still provides the framework for the protection of individual ... View Full Description
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Hobbs, Locke & Divisibilty. »

Number of pages 5

(5 pp) Through prolific writings on subjects including optics, philosophy and social theory, the "Hobbsean system" emerges as a coherent and comprehensive world view grounded in the distinct understanding of "philosophy as physics." The world according to Hobbes is a world in which all spheres of activity are governed and explained through mechanical principles, ... View Full Description
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John Rawls' 'A Theory of Justice' »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page paper discussing Rawls' system of justice, which must be based on the least advantaged individual in the society. That one claiming unfairness in justice obviously becomes the least advantaged. That individual then provides the basis for the system of justice no longer being fair, and policy makers are obliged to withdraw once more behind ... View Full Description
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Perspective Narrative in Camus' The Outsider »

Number of pages 8

( 8 pp.) The philosophy of The Outsider (1942) is a philosophy of the absurd. The narrator of the piece is a middle-class bachelor, Monsieur Meursault; we are told that he is viewed as someone of little if any consequence. And the amazing bit of news is that he doesn't care ... View Full Description
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Henrik Ibsen: The Setting of The Doll's House (1879) »

Number of pages 5

(5 pp) It is always a mental challenge to consider how a work of art may reflect its creator. This classroom prompted discussion will determine if the setting of The Doll's House reflected the author's philosophy, attitude or time and place in which he lived. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Modernism -- Pollock, Frankenthaler, Warhol, and Greenberg »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page report discusses modernism which is an example of artists were reacting against the isolation and the destruction of war, itself, and were looking for the healing and unification found within the process of the artwork. This report looks at the philosophy of leading critic Cement Greensburg, as well as the work of Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, ... View Full Description
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Approach to Art: Characters in "Picture of Dorian Gray" »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page paper which compares two characters, from Oscar Wilde's "Picture of Dorian Gray," and examines how they approach art and life. The paper examines who these two realize their aesthetic ideals and philosophies. The two characters discussed are Dorian Gray and Lord Henry. The paper utilizes the essay "Against Interpretation" by Susan Sontag and the essay "In the ... View Full Description
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Working Definitions of Epistemology »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses “the branch of philosophy that studies the nature of knowledge” and the ways in which issues are generally understood within the framework of those doing the understanding. It is important to understand that subjectivity is the primary factor that determines the how an issue is interpreted. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Environmental Justice. »

Number of pages 3

(3 pp). A new area of law seems to be asserting itself called "environmental justice." This loosely coined phrase is to protect both the environment itself, and those through circumstances beyond their control, may be victims in that polluted environment. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Harriet Beecher Stowe’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” and Herman Melville’s “Bartleby the Scrivener" »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page report discusses two of the best-known American authors of the 19th century. Both Melville and Stowe were able to encapsulate many more sensibilities and awarenesses in their characters than would be readily evident in the story of an old “Negro” slave or the story being told by a “rather elderly man” about a “law-copyist or scrivener” ... View Full Description
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The Economic Contributions of Karl Marx »

Number of pages 5

(5 pp) Of the many labels that have been given to Karl Marx is unfortunate that economist is often not one of them. The best-known label of course, along with his friend and collaborator, Friedrich Engels is socialist and the development of the philosophy that led to modern communism. Yet for this ... View Full Description
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