Positive law

statement. Mahatma Gandhi lived his life as a non-violent man who did not fold into injustices. He accepted the consequences of his decisions which were firmly based on his values – for example, been jailed several times for consciously breaking the law in order to challenge the political order. His personal mission statement reflects his life and how he lived, where justice was a key driver in all his actions. With regards to Source B, I believe that it is also an example of a personal…

Finding Happiness Through Adaptation Bountiful theories have been developed overtime by students, journalists, scientists, and more on how to find joy. Some argue that you can’t force happiness while others insist that it is a feeling to be made. Whether happiness comes naturally or must be made depends on the temperament and perspective of each person who seeks it. When obstacles are thrown into peoples’ paths some get hung up while others brush them off as temporary eyesores in an overall…

The values of acceptance and self-recognition provokes individuals to be considerate of others whilst conversing. By doing so, individuals improve society as a whole, which illuminates the benefits of positive interactions. Hints was composed within the Enlightenment Period which is characterised by its dramatic revolutions in science and religion. Swifts satirical essay presents an argument that questions why his societies social situation is plateauing in oppose to areas. Swift draws out the…

For years contemporary philosophers have contemplated the implication of a political philosophy known as Utilitarianism. Utilitarianism is a concept that can be encapsulated by both of its unique tenets, ecstasy and consequentialism. When I speak of ecstasy, I am referring to the notion of nearly complete happiness. The word ‘Ecstasy’ seems to convey a stronger meaning of the concept of happiness. So, from here on I shall use the word ‘Ecstasy’ when referent to happiness. When I speak of…

When you think of a leader, who comes to mind? Maybe your mom, dad, coach, a celebrity, or simply your best friend. Whoever that may be, they offer a positive stimuli in your life. A leader influences and motivates a person to do something to change the world. Being a leader, involves confidence wisdom, and responsibility. A leader is confident because they would want their followers to have certainty in what they are doing. If they are not sure of themselves then their followers are going to…

This is the American Dream (Thorstein Veblen, 1999). Happiness is the derivation of two fundamental things.) ''It takes good social foundations and trust,'' said John Helliwell, one of the report's editors and a professor emeritus in the Vancouver School of Economics at the University of British Columbia. (Niraj Chokshi, Norway is No.1 in Happiness. The U.S., Sadly, Is No.14, New York Times, 2017).The obtainment of happiness is not derived from material possessions, rather from trust and having…

Professionalism is behavior that demonstrates good character and is marked by pride in self and career. Examples of these characteristics include service, integrity, respect, quality, fairness, honesty, courage, compassion, leadership, trustworthiness, and common sense. There are certain behaviors that are completely unprofessional and show unethical behavior by police officers and they are bribery, perjury, misuse of authority, sharing information, and lying. Ethics, personal values, and…

Protagonist: Mike Silva, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s senior supervisory officer for Goldman Sachs. Main Issue: The main problem in this case is Mike Silva needs to figure out how to get Carmen Seggara to change her disruptive personality in order to communicate more effectively with the rest of her management staff and fellow employees. Many staff members have gotten frustrated because of her negative criticism. Sub-elements of the Main Issue: The additional issues that will have to…

A cultural icon is a person who represents the positive image of a country across the world, serving as an ambassador and making sure that the right image of their country is demonstrated. Benazir Bhutto was one such icon for many people to follow. Born in a political family, Benazir saw her father as a role model from the very beginning. Benazir’s father, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto served as a Prime Minister of Pakistan. Z.A Bhutto was a man of nerves, and served the country well, and worked hard for…

Is there such realistic idea of a perfect leader? While in one’s imagination, the notion of a flawless leader is an acceptable principle, humans are composed of contrasts and flaws rather than consistent, perfect virtue. The archetype of the leader suggests an idolized character (Shadraconis), but it can also be challenged. Such a scenario occurs in Sophocles’ Oedipus the King, a renowned Ancient Greek Tragedy that illustrates the leadership, and the subsequent catastrophe of King Oedipus who…