Logical possibility

although the United States has banned the use of ‘cruel and unusual punishments’ in 1791 according to the ‘Eighth Amendments’ in order to avoid infliction (Schabas, 2002), remaining undefined, the term ‘cruel and unusual’ is opened to infinite possibility of vague interpretations and triggers debates whether it points to capital punishment. Besides, in 1995, the American Congress fortified the death penalty in the country by restricting circumstances which courts could bestow opportunity for…

Honors American Literature 8 Feb. 2017 Tarnishing America’s Image Each and every day people strive to establish peace throughout the world. People are frightened about the terrorism that surrounds their country and the possibility of it entering the country. While it may seem logical to restrict people from Muslim countries in order to ensure safety for the American citizens, the Travel Ban is a unethical and unacceptable action that must be repealed. All Syrian refugees are not terrorists.…

Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical connection between ideas. It could be described as the ability to engage in reflective and independent thinking. In principle, critical thinking requires you to use your ability to reason. It is about being an active learner rather than a passive recipient of information. None of us think critically all of the time. There are times when we think in almost any way, but critically, for example, when our…

When tested with aspartame prenatally, studies have led to the strong possibility that such could cause differences in general behavior and learning impairments. The effects of methanol, a product of aspartame consumption has been known for its neurological effects, but the other products are not as recognized, such as aspartate…

“Genetically Engineered Crops: Report and Prospects,” Gould et al. provide logical appeals such as: scientific research, statistics, and other facts supporting the use of GMOs. In the article, Gould et al. disprove many common GMO misconceptions. Although no pathos is involved, this article provides reliable evidence and effectively argues the beneficial qualities of GMOs. The National Academy of Sciences includes strong logical appeals to gain the trust of the reader. “Genetically Engineered…

human nature with some experimental evidence. Unfortunately, I do believe exceptions exist, and that can be the result of many things, whether it being raised in violent conditions, a traumatic event, or just some mental disorder which all have the possibility of leading us off the path of altruism. In my mind, it seems clear that we don’t need a governing system to act morally right, and for the most part, we are wired for altruistic behavior and looking out for the well being of…

concluded that, “…Robbers who had used firearms put some effort into planning their crime and were likely to have investigated in advance the security arrangements of their chosen target. These offenders also claimed to have given some thought to the possibility of being caught and the likely sentence if convicted. Indeed, these researchers portrayed the gun robber as a "top-of-the-range" criminal” (1996, p. 161). Where as, other researchers have concluded other findings. It was also noted,…

Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” portrays the story of Willy Loman, a struggling salesman, who tries to provide economic security for his family. His pursuit of success affect his family, and especially his drive to make his two sons, Happy and Biff, to follow his footsteps to become businessmen. The concept of the American dream corrupted Willy’s common sense, which eventually caused his suicide, that preserved his idea of success by taking it to the grave. According to the “Oxford English…

A mystery that has lasted almost a century, who killed Manfred Von Richthofen, also known as the dangerous WW1 threat, The Red Baron? With information being pulled up from every angle and the conclusion has finally been drawn. Countless pieces of evidence have been narrowed down to three vital points. The rounds, the range of the shot taken to kill the Red Baron, and the Angle from which he was shot at, all prove that Sergeant Cedric Popkin shot down the German legend. To begin, The rounds…

Expression on the Campus,” the answer would be the latter. Bok argues that once a small form of censorship is introduced, it would only be a matter of time until more severe limitations are enforced (Bok 70). Although his reasoning can be deemed logical by many, once examined there are three undeniable faults that arise. First, he appears to have overlooked the intelligence and maturity level of a university student. Secondly, the time needed to set limitations would be surpassed by the amount…