Theory of reasoned action

this may be the perspective that society wishes to be true, the reality is that those natural factors intrinsically affect how certain actions of an individual are perceived. One such factor where the evaluation of the individual’s success can differ is the perceived sociological differences between genders. Therefore the question is: To what extent have the actions of an individual been considered to be a direct result of their gender and what specifically…

Why do men abuse their wives? The story of men abusing their wives is a practice that has been prevailing for many years in the world. Women have been subjected to violence and are being treated badly for centuries. Men had mistreated women as slaves who were supposed to obey them without necessarily raising any questions. Men had dominated over women and issued orders that women were expected to follow. These relationships were common all over the world in male-dominated societies. Wife…

Like many philosophical ideas, utilitarianism is a theory that will probably seem like a familiar type of thought. While John Stuart Mill wasn 't solely responsible for it, his name is most often associated with utilitarianism. Simply put, the theory of utilitarianism holds that the right action is the one that will go the farthest toward increasing happiness for the community as a whole. This approach has both a political and an ethical dimension. We’ll look more closely at how we might draw…

The complexity of human action is based on simple presumptions. For both sophist and philosophers, many of their driving convictions and beliefs stem from one small, in comparison to the greater picture, objective that although sometimes may be intangible, offers the most profound realizations when put into perspective. When contrasting these two extraordinarily different groups of people, in the eyes and opinion of Plato, sophists are the opposite of true philosophers and true thinkers.…

thrive. Just like inadequate oxygen or a lack of companionship, isolation creates unwanted effects. Examples of these dangerous effects are selfishness and evil, which can lead to suicide. In fact, the novel Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, proves these theories of solitude to be true. In Frankenstein, Shelley paints the picture of a monster created by an isolated man, but no one cares for or loves the monster. The man, Victor Frankenstein, runs away from his monstrous creation and dedicates his…

The internet is a rapidly expanding technology and is a global phenomenon utilizing a medium for sharing forms of digital communication. Underground classes of criminals leverage cyber technology in furtherance of their criminal goals while investigators attempt to parry by detecting and apprehending these criminals – this through a constant state of leveraging existing techniques or creating new ones. Developing investigative techniques requires experience and the ability to evolve – a…

Now that the objection of self-interest has been refuted, the emphasis needs to shift towards an explanation of Rawls second principle of justice. The second principle, commonly referred to as the “Difference Principle,” indicates that, “[S]ocial and economic inequalities are to be arranged so that they are both (a) reasonably expected to be to everyone’s advantage, and (b) attached to positions and offices open to all.” Rawls specifies that the “Liberty Principle” is “lexicographical”. This…

Birmingham Jail” is a prime example of how Mill’s principle of utility is not very ethical normative theory. It should be noted, however, that unlike Bentham, Mill tried to reconcile utilitarianism with the world by introducing the harm principle and rule utilitarianism. Nonetheless, the principle of utility violates simple human rights as it is evident in the letter. Mill’s principle states that the right action to take is one that promotes overall happiness for the greatest number of people. …

Lincoln Dahlberg. “The Habermasian Public Sphere: Taking Difference Seriously?” Theory and Society, vol. 34, no. 2, 2005, pp. 111–136. Dahlberg examines and refutes three key arguments of critics of the Habermasian Public sphere, called Difference Democrats. In the Public Sphere, disagreement and difference are at the core of informal, citizen deliberation that allows for the expression of voices and conflicts. The broad circumstances of the Public Sphere act to protect and nurture difference…

Psychoanalytic theory, popularized by Sigmund Freud allows for a deep understanding of human behavior on the psychological level. In terms of literary criticism, psychoanalysis provides a way to see how a character’s actions reflects on their psychological state. It allows the reader to see where their actions stem from. Applying Freud’s psychoanalytic to an analysis of Herman Melville’s Billy Budd, will shed light on certain aspects of the story. In particular, looking closely at the three main…