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Virtue theory - is this the best way to think about morality? “Every action aims at some good.” (Virtue Ethics 3.a). In this paper, I will argue that virtue theory is the best way to view morality. Morality is defined as the belief about what is considered right behavior and what is considered wrong behavior, and what degree it is right and good. I will be discussing what virtue is and what makes one a virtuous person. I will also be talking about some alternate views of virtue theory and the…

In arguing against the theory of animalism, which claims that personal ontology is grounded in only the physical body, one avenue of objection is to provide counterexamples which show how there might be a body but no person, or multiple persons coexisting within one body. In his book, Persons, Animals, Ourselves, Paul Snowdon targets the animalism counterexample of multiple personality disorder. Though multiple personality disorder is a confusing mental condition of psychology which is highly…

Chimps are monophyletic and form the second lineage as they are the closest related subspecies. Researchers believe they formed a single population as recently as one hundred thousand years ago. Causes of speciation of the Common Chimp included habituation, strong directional selection, and genetic drift. Moreover, genetic differences between Western and Central Chimps are so great; they are stronger than those between any two human populations. Chimpanzees dwell in the…

months they are able to recognise their mother by seeing her and show sensitivity to human speech. Even though infants can’t see they show behaviour related processes. If the infants are exposed to stimulus repeatedly they show decrease in response (Habituation). Childhood is a major phase of human development. Childhood start from the age of 2-3 and extended till the age of 12-13. The childhood is progressed by the understanding and using the language. Before child start using the language he…

Environmental Bridges and Nicotine Marissa L. Ciluffo University of North Alabama Abstract Nicotine is an addictive parasympathomimetic alkaloid that is found in products such as cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, and snuff. When someone consumes nicotine, either through smoking, inhaling, or chewing, specific neurotransmitter actions take place within the body and brain. Acetylcholine is replaced by nicotinic receptors, in the neurons, causing the membrane to become…

The essay regarding evil and its relation to free will entitled “The Argument from Evil” by Peter Van Inwagen proposes many questions and contradictions. All of which relate back to one principle idea—the problem of evil and how to solve it. At the end of his compilation of ideas, propositions and examples, Van Inwagen poses a slew of questions for his readers to ponder and attempt to answer. Peter Van Inwagen is adamant upon insisting that there both is and is not a God. He proposes this as he…

Neurodevelopmental disorders are disorders wherein impairments in neural development lead to deficits in various cognitive and/or social abilities (Reynolds & Goldstein, 1999). Historically, researchers have often assumed that human cognition is served by numerous “modules”, each of which performs a specific cognitive function. It is typically argued that each module is supported by a specific brain region whose evolutionarily-defined characteristics confer neural properties that facilitate…

INTRODUCTION You have been asked to speak before a group of your peers, or customers. You are an expert in your field, but need something quick, short and effective to kick it off – or maybe an effective way to close one topic before introducing the next topic. You realize that you are terrible at jokes. What alternatives can you use? Effective and timely quotations related to the subject matter can be an effective alternative, particularly in a non-joking environment, such as the workplace,…

Effectiveness of Surgeon General’s Smoking and Health Report In the early sixties it was quite uncommon for Americans to not smoke cigarettes. In fact, it was considered fashionable and done everywhere, with no restrictions. People were not concerned or necessarily aware of the health risks. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that about sixty-six percent of Americans over the age of eighteen smoked cigarettes regularly, this did not include the large amount of…

Aristotle discusses in his collection of books Nicomachean Ethics and Politics what it means to be a good person and how to live a good fulfilling life. He believes everyone has a goal and must reach their highest potential to feel satisfied in life. Aristotle gives reasonings on how to be a virtuous human and how to be a good citizen in the society in which you live. Although both writings discuss the same umbrella topic of the Good Life, they both provide a various amount of philosophical…