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so as to fasten the process of globalization. However, as the global connection has become increasingly intimate, there is a range of global problems such as famine and poverty. While many ethists have studied these problems by holding different arguments, Singer is the one whose point of view respecting to the question whether or not we have the duty to help the victims of famine and poverty in some distant poor countries is the most representative and controversial as well. In fact, Singer’s…

The main argument of this article outlines the idea that “the place once held by “facts” is being taken over by data” (Lepore, 2016). In the article, she also argues that citizens are easily lured by claims made by politicians, rather than reasoning with their own judgment. For example; she states that “Trump doesn’t reason”; he calls people liars and since no one can prove that those individuals are not liars, it can be claimed that he is telling the truth. This then justifies her argument…

In their work over the past ten years, Malcom Gladwell and Steven Pinker have presented their research and hypotheses regarding the unexpected implications of contemporary social issues. Specifically, their respective views on preventing criminal activity and disproving the growing concerns in regards to society’s reliance on mass media. In an excerpt from Malcom Gladwell’s The Tipping Point, the author analyzes the application of a theory known as “the tipping point”. Likewise, Steven Pinker’s…

resources should be shared with the poor. Singer’s argument is that “suffering and death from lack of food, shelter and medical care are bad" (Singer, 1972); therefore all people become morally obligated to help the poor. While Hardin argues that ethics of a Lifeboat should be followed because there is a finite amount of resources available at our disposal (Hardin, 1974, pp.566). Both authors take extreme positions by providing opposing arguments on whether we should be involved in helping…

What is the importance of my life? Philosophers have taken on the argument of these three essential questions for many years now, and there still isn’t a definitive answer that works for everyone. Some argue that life is absurd, the actions of individuals don’t matter, and people are just small entities in a large, meaningless world. Others argue that our lives do indeed have purpose and that we can change the future. The former argument…

perfect, everyone has moments where they truly struggle. Our biggest obstacle is communication. “Interpersonal communication is a dynamic form of communication between two (or more) people in which the messages exchanged significantly influence their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships”…

Throughout American history, the topic of gun control has been an argument filled with controversy. There have been a number of traumatic events in the country that involved the use of guns; Because of this, many Americans have become weary to the thought of anyone being able to carry a gun. Over the years, there have been many different stances developed pertaining to this topic. Some believe the Second Amendment should be completely abolished, others believe there should be no restrictions on…

The Ferguson riots of 2014 were a seminal moment in modern America life not only as a social phenomenon but with regards to its impact on American culture. The images that it already conjures up in the popular imagination are already vividly iconic and indicative of the times, serving as a cultural milestone in the national history. The name of this small suburb of St Louis, “Ferguson”, serves as shorthand for the civil unrest that embodied the current social struggles of the entire nation,…

Many different interpretations of Descartes’ dream argument could derive from his theory. In lecture we interpreted Descartes’ Dream Argument as follows: 1. If I am dreaming, most of my beliefs about the things around me are false. 2. Therefore, if I’m dreaming, I lack knowledge of my surroundings 3. There are never any reliable signs to distinguish dreaming from being…

treatise-wide argument is simply that one owns what it creates. From this idea, he states that Mankind is the property of God and must then seek to maintain their own preservation and the preservation of all Mankind (II, §6). When creating something, as God created Mankind, the creator has full control and ownership over his creation. This full control is in no way limited; it includes all forms of use, increase, and destruction. However, Mankind is not capable in creation of this form, so he…