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Happiness is a concept that virtually all strive for and many have tried to determine how to fulfill. In The Happiness Hypothesis, the author, Jonathan Haidt, suggests a formula to explain what happiness consists of. He proposes this formula: H=S+C+V. In this formula, H stands for happiness, S for set point, C for conditions, and V for voluntary activities. Haidt argues that these three factors that contribute to an individual’s happiness and by maximizing these three different aspects, one can…

is the best argument. Baron D’Holbach, author of “The System of Nature”, pieced together an argument that was able to draw the following conclusion1; “1) A human being is a material (i.e., a physical) thing. 2) All changes in material things are determined by immutable laws (i.e., the laws of science). Therefore: All changes made by humans are determined by immutable laws. 1) To be free, an action must be…

The debate over whether GMO foods are safe to consume or not have been highly contested over recent years. While some scientists believe that GMOs pose serious health risks, others acclaim the benefits and scientific breakthroughs that have been derived from using GMO’s. Within the informative article “Are Engineered Foods Evil?” by David Freedman, scientists such as Robert Goldberg, David Williams, and David Zilberman all made substantial claims in which some were attacked by their opposers,…

Liking is for cowards, go for what Hurts - Jonathan Franzen’s work ‘Liking is for Cowards. Go for What Hurts’ is structured around the idea that humans live in a world where increasingly the most important relationships in our lives, are the superficial and short lived ones we have with our tech devices. I agree with Jonathan’s point that that amongst a world of techno-consumerism we hide our real selves, and that we portray the version of ourselves that we think is going to be the most…

The tactical use of rhetoric in The Flight from Conversation by Sherry Turkle and Faux Friendship by William Deresiewicz is purposefully placed to influence the reader’s opinions with their arguments. Turkle claims that technology use is creating an obstacle for relationships and that increased usage negatively effects casual conversation, while Deresiewicz argues that friendships have evolved over time from being personal to purely emotional with the use of technology. Although their arguments…

should be able to be themselves. The Huffington Post, reveals one traditional “feminine” quality known as empathy with these words: “It’s a tool for progress and it is a virtue. Societal advancement relies on a balanced understanding of nature and human nature, the latter of which comes of an understanding of fellow men,” (Ryan Douglass). Society expects men to stand tall and be a “man.” These are social norms, also known as toxic masculinity, and when toxic masculinity is jeopardized, people…

In three works, The Alchemist, Simple Abundance, and A New Earth, Paulo Coelho, Sarah Ban Breathnach, and Eckhart Tolle all used the job of a personal legend in their works. The use of it lets the authors show depth within their characters and their works. A personal legend is one’s god given skill, or their goal in life. It is what you live for. Paulo Coelho uses the idea of a personal legend within the character Santiago. Early in the novel the reader learns that Santiago’s parents wanted…

Testing! “Animals can suffer like humans do, so it is speciesism to experiment on them while we refrain from experimenting on humans” (“Using Animal For Testing: Pros Versuses Cons”). This quotation is why animal testing is cruel and problematic. Define animal testing. Thesis. Why is animal testing bad? Some substances that is tested doesn't actually get used in the real world. That being said, the animals being tested on get harmed for just about no reason. Humans and animals have…

Have you ever caught yourself acting like your mom or dad? Nature vs nurture debate is an interesting discussion about whether genetics or parenting has a bigger impact on our lives. Nature is genetics a pretty big thing to make the person we are today. But then we have another big part, nurture, which is the environment we live in. My opinion is that nurture is more powerful, because it is how we are raised and where we live. Nature is genetics, and it’s when your personality comes from your…

refutes the opposing argument, and finishes with his support for genetic modification. His thesis is because genetic modification is already happening, we may as well embrace it and make it a part of our lives. In the other essay “Genetically Modified Humans? No Thanks” written by Richard Hayes, he addresses Green and his argument right off the bat, disagrees with him, and then continues to refute Green’s points for the duration of the essay. Hayes’ thesis states that once genetic modification…