Human bonding

Paul, follows the “hero monomyth, which affirms the value of the individual and the desirability of that individual's finding a suitable role in society” (Hume 431). This progression is at odds with Vonnegut’s pessimistic views on society as a whole, but especially with regards to machines. Paul’s journey is one of self-realization, as he comes to realize how empty a life he has been living. He finds part of this meaning in the farm; becoming so infatuated with the place that “Indulging an…

the law as it is about intentional and unintentional harm to the animals which is caused by humans. The cruelty may come towards the animals in two main forms of abuse physical and psychological. Animal abuse is a critical issue as it is concerning the welfare and treatment of animals. It is illegal by the law as it is about intentional and unintentional harm to the animals which is caused by humans. The cruelty may come towards the animals in two main forms of abuse physical and…

The Bone Wars, also referred to the ‘the Great Dinosaur Rush’ is a geologic time period in history which there was an intense period of paleontology discovery, over a hundred new species were found during this time. This was mainly due in part to a rivalry between two men, Othniel Marsh and Edward Cope whom were known to go to extreme lengths to undermine each other. While, many fossils were found between the two men they were not above lying, cheating and even stealing from each other to win…

How to ground one's ethical positions is an important question that often arises for anyone studying moral philosophy. Over the course of many centuries, philosophers from Aristotle to Kant have attempted to provide answers to this question. Among the most famous of the proposed solutions is utilitarianism. Coming in many forms and permutations, utilitarianism is an approach to ethics that emphasizes providing the most happiness to the greatest number. It is an approach perhaps most famously…

some religious beliefs. Many people who are religious believe humans are made in the image of God and by saying humans and animals are very similar is taking away the idea of God. The biological makeup of everything should not be the determining factors of whether they deserve rights or not. Hitler was an example of a person who used biological make up to defend his actions. This is proof that the biological similarities between humans and animals should not make them deserve rights. (Carlin)…

Animals are a very important factor contributing to the well-being of human lives and this has been the case for decades in history. There have been many situations where animals help humans with their emotions and guide them through life. Take for instance seeing eye dogs that help those who are blind get around and can sense their emotions. There is a similar situation in the book, End of Summer by John Lowry Lamb, between the protagonist Nick and a cat named The Ghost. As we delve into the…

“means that states must apply the law equally and cannot discriminate against people or groups of people arbitrarily” (Bill of Rights Institute). How does this even remotely relate to cyborgs of the future you ask? Well would the law still encompass humans who are twenty to thirty percent metal and silicon? This would be a problem for our predecessors to make either out of compassion for these once-lame personages or fear for what they can do. The commencement of the separation, segregation, and…

This quote challenges the reader to go out and break barriers. Percy states that the “loss” is when the consumer (humans) “accepts the role [as consumer] as the highest role they can be (Percy 6). This situation is appalling because as consumers of the world we are encouraged to think inside the box, instead of exploring our own creativity. Percy mentions the “planners”…

If it cannot be answered now because of the limited thought we are capable of as humans, then the answer becomes a mystery, and humans are attracted to mystery. Just look at the ratings of paranormal TV shows that describe “haunted” asylums and bedrooms, the wonders of extraterrestrial life outside Earth, UFOs, the Bermuda Triangle; the list goes on and on…

We can’t control the consequences of our actions, but I know that we sure as hell can control how we go about dealing with them. Couldn’t you have at least tried to make things seem okay? Why is it that you’re unable to see the simple beauty of a human life? How can you do this to your own daughter? I am part of you, you know that, right? On the third day of October in the year of 2000, my mother gave birth to an “oops baby”. That baby was me. On that chilly, autumn morning, my biological…