Deliberation

discriminatory. Accordingly, a neutral network should not limit users to the platforms, sites, content, or data quantity that they can download. The concept of net neutrality has been divisive and the United States has seen extensive deliberations and…

In his paper, “Money and Politics,” Thomas Christiano discusses the influence of money on contemporary democracies. Christiano first explains the four main axes of influence that he entitles “Money for votes,” “Money as a gatekeeper,” “Money as means for influencing public and legislative opinion,” and “Money as independent political power” (Christiano). To begin, “Money for votes” refers to the exchange of campaign funding for the exceptional protection of corporate interests and the erosion of…

Earle’s statement was finished board members proceeded to ask RG and Dr. Earle questions about their respective statements. Once questions had been answered, the board entered into deliberation. Board members were in agreement that there were clear violations, but entered into a lengthy discussion to determine if Dr. Earle’s actions were significant enough to be punishable, and if so to what degree. The board members were concerned…

Confliction through Antithesis “Laughter and weeping, the Greek masks of comedy and tragedy, mark the extremes of a continuous spectrum; both provide channels for the overflow of emotion; both are "luxury reflexes" without apparent utility. This much they have in common; in every other respect they are direct opposites.” (Arthur Koestler). Arthur Koestler analyzes how opposite emotions and antithesis are a never ending cycle, and they are connected, even when they seem totally different. An…

As opposed to other forms of leadership, democratic leadership involves the use of dialogue and deliberation, not just between the leader and followers, but also among all members of the entity. This communication practice encompasses authentic exchanges between members, characterized by equality of participation. Every member of the entity has the right…

technical rigor if not corny. To better develop this point, I permit myself to quote the work of Benton (2009): [An] emerging field, moral cognitive neuro-science, provides us with additional insight into the human decision making process. The roles of deliberation, affect and emotion are highlighted through this research […which] is in direct opposition to the classical Cartesian view of decision-making as a reasoned, emotion-free process. By using brain imaging… researchers have determined…

Therefore, based on Doug’s actions, and Tom’s lack thereof, malice aforethought can be established. Therefore, Dan may be convicted of murder. First Degree Murder First degree murder requires a specific intent to kill with premeditation and deliberation. The deliberate act is not provoked or in the heat of passion. Time is not a factor beyond the time to form intent, consider the crime, and act on it. Doug shot Tom immediately after Tom entered his home without consent and threatened him.…

study of fMRI imaging to better determine what exactly happens in the mind when given a certain circumstance. Jonathan Haidt’s incest predicament also assists in support of the disguise to what exactly these moral “truths” can have upon one’s deliberation. Our moral instincts, prima facie, tip the scales in regards to decision making; therefore, are not a completely dependable resource. In this paper, I will support Peter Singer’s proposition and explain why it has the potential to be a…

his father, grew up without a mother, and was often criticized for not having a stable life (Lument, 1957). Although Juror Five’s initial vote was guilty, he too changed his vote from guilty to not guilty. Juror Five's main contribution to the deliberation was pointing out that an experienced…

the necessary knowledge to do so effectively. The misguidedness of a jury are depicted in Henry Fonda’s and Reginald Rose’s 1957 film, 12 Angry Men. This film focuses on the jury’s struggles to agree on what is justice for a murder case. Their deliberations prove that the jury system is an inadequate means for the legal system to determine a verdict because jurors tend to feel pressure to conform, overlook facts and retain prejudiced viewpoints. The matter of conformity is not only a common…