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Introduction Doctrine of promissory estoppel is deemed as an exception to the general principle that a promise may only be enforced if it is supported by good consideration. The doctrine of promissory estoppel was first established in the case of CLP v Trees. Even though promissory estoppel is seen an advantage, it does consist some flaws that can have repercussion due to its inconsistency. However it does help weaker parties in legal matters where the doctrine of consideration neglects those…

the Two Kingdoms”, where he argues for an understanding of two realms of authority and action; the realm of God and the Kingdom of the world. For Luther the Kingdom of God exist in the lives of Christians and the church, and is to be understood in terms of spiritual authority and commands of Christ. The Kingdom of the World exists for non-Christians, and consists of magistrates and secular authorities. It is these authorities that passages such as Romans 13 and 1 Peter address for the…

are shared. Moral rights cannot be taken away from an individual without consent and they are the same; they are universal no matter where a person is moral rights are the same. 3. Moral rights are related, an individual’s rights can be defined in terms of their duties others have towards that individual. Duties are moral obligations. For instance, a person has a moral right to do something then it is the moral duty of the other person not to interfere. Moral rights provide a person to be…

Milton Friedman was a man who believed businesses had one sole purpose, make money. that socially responsibility was a reason for free trade necessity and order. In order to freely trade we need a reason too and that would be where outsourcing comes into play. Friedman was a strongly felt man about the needs of society and the needs of the business. While also acknowledging this need, he is also in favor of the benefits of society at large without the benefits to shareholders.…

and states that it must be possible to say whether any given individual is or is not within the class . He rejected the concept of ‘descending from a common ancestor’ and instead argued that a definition of ‘next-of-kin’ was necessary to deem the term relative conceptually certain. Stamp LJ appears to dispute the liberal implications of McPhail v Doulton , applying his approach would leave very little distinction between the test in Mcphail v Doulton and the list test . Arguably, this is the…

Humans have a very strong tendency to perceive other humans in terms of “us” and “them”. “Us” refers to the in-group, which is the group we belong to. On the other hand, “them” refers to the out-group, and is the social group we do not belong to. Neither are limited to racial, ethnic, or religious boundaries. Any characteristic…

prostituted itself by turning away from the Lord and following other Gods” (The Essence of the Old Testament, 371). A practical application to avoid idolatry in the 21st century is by rebuking anything that is an idol. “Are things any different today in terms of idolatry? It has taken on a different form, but it is in essence the same thing it has always been – trust in idols rather than God to supply our needs and desires” (Medicine: Idolatry in the Twenty First Century, Shilhavy). An idol can…

importance of religious tolerance in our lives. When trying to convert Friday, indeed, Crusoe realizes that being tolerant of other people’s thoughts is necessary to eliminate most of the conflicts around the world; furthermore, he also recognizes the limits of his religion. For instance, when Friday asks him, “If God much stronger, much might as the wicked devil, why God no kill the devil, so make him no more do wicked?”(Shinagel 158), Crusoe pretends not to hear, even though he knows that it…

According to a study done by Dartmouth Health Care, 80% of patients with a chronic disease say that they would prefer to avoid hospitalization when they are dying. Of this 80%, less than 20% actually die at home (“Facts”). The remaining terminally ill patients die in a hospital, having been sustained by medications and other life supporting technologies. Terminally ill patients who are experiencing a diminishing quality of life should have the option to voluntarily end their own life through…

Deviance is a term used to describe behavior that goes against the established social and cultural norms. This behavior can have significant consequences for individuals, especially when committed by those who have power in society (Little, n.d., p. 4). The normalization of deviance can occur when unacceptable practices or standards become a new acceptable norm. Eventually, the deviant individuals themselves begin to believe that this behavior is routine and normal (Little, n.d., p. 9).…