In what circumstances, if any, is abortion morally impermissible? In this essay, I will argue that abortion is morally permissible in all circumstances. The fundamental issue of when human life begins is one that determines the opinions of whether abortion is morally permissible or not. I will take the standpoint that life does not begin at conception and my arguments will follow this. This essay will further argue that in the case of rape, womenâs health, and their consequent reproductive...
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The Second Commandment of the US Constitution gave the right of the people to keep and bear arms. The American idea of the right to bear arms has since then been debated and introduced a new debate on gun control. The article, âGun Control: An Overviewâ, defines gun control as it is used in the United States as, âany action taken by the federal government or by state or local governments to regulate, through legislation, the sale, purchase, safety, and...
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Throughout the last three years, there have been over 75 mass shootings in the United States. Gun violence has reduced the life expectancy of White Americans by 2.5 years and African Americans by 4.1 years. Gun control has been a big debate among political leaders because it creates a controversy over the Second Amendment, the âRight to Bear Arms.â However, every 4 days roughly about 147 people die. The gun control laws, currently in action, worry many citizens because the...
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Plato was a philosopher born in Athens, Greece in 427 BCE and later died in 347 BCE. He was the founder of the first university, the Academy, where his students would read Socratic dialogues that he wrote. (Palmer, 2001). He was a student of Socrates and became the teacher of Aristotle. He is best known for his idealism in philosophy and the creation of theories such as the theory of forms. The Theory of the forms was his most notable...
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âAbina and the Important Menâ by Trevor R. Gets, and Liz Clarke tells a story about a young girl who attempts to have her voice heard by people of higher class and status. However, her voice is constantly silenced and people with the agency are always the people in control of Abinaâs life. In Abina's story, class, status, and agency are the things that actually matter when it comes to having power. Those in power are usually of higher class...
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âSometimes in Aprilâ is a story of Rwanda, steeped in the images of past ethnic discrimination which was systematically initiated by the Belgian colonialists. The film, written, directed and produced by Raoul Peck, analyzes in ambitious detail, the horrific events that devastated millions of lives during the unprecedented 1994 outpour of terror and violence in Rwanda. There will be little understanding of the genocide without recourse to the roles of the colonialists. This understanding must have prompted the film producer...
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âWar made the state, and the state made warâ, this cyclical representation of war and peace presented by Charles Tilly is a defining feature of international relations (IR). By using theory in this discipline, the recurring theme of war and peace amongst states can again be expanded upon. Realism and liberalism are two core theoretical concepts in IR which attempt to provide a conceptual framework in which themes like this can be examined. Realism focuses on power politics and the...
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As a child, I remember being engulfed in the many diverse and colorful sounds of jazz, rock & roll, country, Afro-Cuban/Latin, Afrobeat, and reggae. However, out of the superabundance of music that I was being fed, the positive vibrations of one genre infused itself with my being: reggae. I was probably born with the hunger for music, but after I listened to Bob Marleyâs album âLegendâ, I grew a thirst for rhetoric. Yes, my mother holds my entire house down,...
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Dorothy Day was a writer and activist who later in life converted to Catholicism. She enjoyed helping people and bringing faith into the lives of others. According to Dorothy, faith was the most important thing for a human being to have, and it is what gives life purpose. She had a strong belief that one can't obtain the 'richness of life' without some form of faith. One aspect of faith that was crucial to her beliefs and her life was...
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One of the most primal motivators that facilitate survival in people is fear. The two protagonists, the Man and the Boy, from Cormac McCarthyâs âThe Roadâ demonstrate survival and perseverance through their internal fears, motivating them to continue to âcarry the fireâ within such a hostile and frightening landscape. Their fear manifests in this novel in three main ways: their fear of loss, their fear of the unknown, and the fear of others. These three fears are demonstrated by both...
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Professionalism is widely regarded as a key concept in all aspects of working society not only in the dental sector. Its meaning is well known but broad, each individual will have their own interpretation of what they see as a professional person. Most will agree with the attributes described by Mason (2016) that will qualify someone to be considered professional; neat appearance, confident demeanor, be reliable, ethics, and organization amongst other attributes. Professional integrity on the other hand is a...
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Reflective learning is associated with looking back on experiences and understanding what actions could be taken in the future (Schon, 1983). Atwal & Jones, (2009) states that âreflective practice is a fundamental component of continuing professional development and is required by all regulatory bodies, in order to revalidate registrationâ; erasing complacency within healthcare. Reflection enables health professionals to share knowledge with others, to make sense of challenging situations (Chapman et al, 2009). Gibbs' reflective cycle (1988) encourages a description of...
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The silence of the lambs I have read the horror book 'The Silence of the Lambs'. The author, Thomas Harries started his career reviewing crime novels while working as a reporter in New York. He made his debut in 1975 and has since become a best-selling author worldwide, primarily through the books on the refined psychopath Hannibal Lecter. Silence of the Lambs is the second, and most famous book in the series, not the least thanks to the acclaimed 1991...
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There are different theories that explore the different ways in which we learn. However, there is not a set way that anyone learns. Moreover, there is a mix of different theories in which everyone learns. In this essay, using the humanistic approach to learning, I will explain how being motivated through grades, feedback, and pay has helped me and how it can be used in educational practice today. Humanism is âa paradigm that developed in the 1960s and it focuses...
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The European Reformation of the 16th century was a massive part of European history, it spread through everywhere in Europe and everybody got involved in it. It rooted back to the 1400âs when there was a huge struggle between the empire and the papacy. There were also huge problems and deep-rooted envy between the German king and the Roman Pope. âGerman Humanists of the 1470âs and 1480âs identified themselves as nationalists, opposed to Italy and the Pope. This was because...
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The origins of tea are shrouded in legend and tradition. Tea's history is varied, ranging from Chinese emperors to Portuguese queens who got tea from China. In China, a leaf is supposed to have been dropped into boiling water for Emperor Shen Nung, who appreciates the taste. He had no idea he was the one who had produced the first cup of tea. In Chinese legend, Emperor Shen Nung discovered tea when leaves from a wild tree drifted into his...
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A roller coaster is an elevated railway (as in an amusement park) constructed with sharp curves and steep inclines on which cars roll (Merriam-Webster). Some of the goals of the designers are: using physics to increase the thrill of the ride, e.g., by increasing âairtimeâ to safe levels, making the ride more comfortable by reducing lateral force acting on the rider and minimizing energy loss by friction for efficient rides. A roller coaster is a perfect example of physics at...
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Migration is when people move from one place to another to work or live. International migration involves moving from one's country to another. The world of today many people migrate due to different reasons: some migrate seeking better opportunities and education, while others flee their countries because of the crisis imposed by disasters or poverty. There is an excellent correlation between migration and security of any country, and this has led to the securitization of immigration and border policies by...
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The insurance industry in general has been on an expansion mode with various players cropping up and transformations in regulatory framework and evolving technology pursuits. With the rise of big data and analytics, there has been immense cross-churning of information in both the life and non-life insurance sector. This has led to immense potential of positive opportunities in the insurance industry. However, like two sides to a coin, there are also possibilities of misuse of data and chances of fraudulent...
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âHe appears to me, that one, equal to the gods the man who, facing you, is seated and, up close, that sweet voice of yours he listens toâ Lacking the firm consensus present in the poem, Sapphoâs Fragment 31 is one of the most complex poems to interpret. The narrator watches a man, seated across her beloved, and admires his display of self-control, which is so discordant to her own. The theory that Sapphoâs emotions are that of jealousy and...
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During the Great Migration, thousands of African Americans poured into industrial cities to find work and fill labor shortages created by World War I. Blacks faced exclusion and discrimination in employment, as well as some segregation in schools and public accommodations. However, the war and migration bolstered a heightened self-confidence in African Americans that manifested in the New Negro Movement, also known as the Harlem Renaissance. Authors Paul Laurence Dunbar, Langston Hughes, and Toni Cade Bambara write about how people...
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Introduction The fight for women's rights has been a long and rough one that has spanned ages and continents. There are many problems in this fight, such as the right to vote, work, go to school, and live without fear of violence. Even though women's rights are basic human rights, they have been ignored or rejected in many places around the world for a long time. The start of the women's suffrage movement in the late 1800s and early 1900s...
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School dropout is described as an act where students leave school before the completion of the program for which they are enrolled for unforeseen reasons Douglas & Garbe (2014). School dropout is one of the most disturbing acts which affect students academically, parents, schools, and the nation as a whole. Most researchers defined the phenomenon of dropout differently, according to Jamil et al (2010). School dropout is a term used for children who for any reason other than death, discontinued...
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Dear Stranger, I have thought long and hard about why it is that I find falling in love with you so easy. This question has kept me up at night and quite frankly consumed much more time than I am comfortable with disclosing, so in the spirit of closure and giving myself some peace of mind, I am writing to you with a list of all the reasons I have come up with. This may seem pointless to you. I...
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They covered your precious oak coffin with handfuls of a brown amalgam of rocks, decomposed organisms, and weeds. Yet I refused to take the shovel. I asked myself why I should send you off so dutifully when I hadn't even had the chance to say my final goodbye. I refused to let go of you. I refused to accept your death. I didn't see your death coming and now I was supposed to understand that an illness would take the...
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When I was younger, I believed that social media was something that everyone needed to be able to fit in with others, most especially through my transition to middle school. As I progressively grew and was more informed on how social media worked and the people who used the platforms, I decided to not get social media until I got my cellphone. Now, it has been almost two years since I have owned my cellphone and at this point, I...
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Sometimes life can be draining, and the days seem to drag on forever. Life can hit you hard and leave you feeling lost and confused. Change can be scary, especially if your heart's not ready for it. There's something about feeling lonely and then being refreshed by the company of someone that feels at home. Some people may define âhomeâ as a place where one life, but it can also be much more than that. When I think of the...
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The most reliable way to predict your future is to create it. I am 17, a junior in high school doing full-time running start. Last quarter I took FYE, Psychology 200, Sociology, and Walking 1 and 2. This winter quarter I am taking Psychology 100, English 101, and Art Appreciation. Along with being a full-time college student, I work at Hot Shots. I work four days a week and make minimum wage, it is better than nothing though. During the...
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Through a strong centralized government, the Shang dynasty is thought to have ruled for over seven hundred years. It was founded when a man named Tang overthrew the Xia dynasty circa 1760 BC and founded the Shang dynasty with himself as the ruler. Generations of successors kept the tradition of having an omnipotent religious king who ruled over a mass of commoners and a small number of nobles. Shang China was located around the Yellow River which provided fertile soil...
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Intro Ambition drives individuals towards achieving their dreams and goals. It's a powerful force, fueling progress and inspiring personal and societal advancements. In the context of the United States, a nation built on the principles of freedom, opportunity, and the pursuit of happiness, ambition takes on a unique significance. This essay delves into the multifaceted nature of ambition, exploring its various dimensions through increasingly detailed perspectives. Each section, ranging from a concise 100 words to an expansive 500 words, offers...
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