What exactly is the difference between act-utilitarianism and rule-utilitarianism? Can rule-utilitarianism succeed where act-utilitarianism fails?

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   04/13/2006   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « pointing out that lying would otherwise be the best action; But when you take into account that lying will probably cause other people to lie too, you can see ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Rule utilitarianism . The principle of universalization . Utilitarianism. Creation of utilitarianism . The first objection to act-utilitarianism . Objections regarding the impractical approach in helping guide someone in making moral...»

Books that shaped our history of the Vietnam War

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   11/19/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « were highly motivated, and they would not lie down before their exchange: the chilling possibility that he would die. been hit in the throat, and you couldn t ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introductions.. The Vietnam War.. Platoon.. Born On The Fourth Of July.. The Best And The Brightest.. McNamara's In Retrospect.. Addition to the nation's understanding of the Vietnam War.. Greene's The Quiet American.. Conclus...»

Innocence Lost: The Soldier Poets of World War I

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   08/18/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « vile, incurable sores on innocent tongues, My friend, you would not tell with such high zest To children ardent for some desperate glory, The old Lie: Dulce et ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Wilfred Owen's poem 'Disabled'. The Latin phrase at the end . Sassoon's 'On Passing the New Menin Gate'. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Modern tragedy-The crucible

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   07/13/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « The knowledge that he is good, and to lie would rid him of the authenticity that he has Instead, John s plan is for Mary to tell the court what you know (76). ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction - history of tragedy in theatre.. Authenticity among gross hypocrisy running rampant in Salem.. John's efforts to achieve authenticity.. Motif in The Crucible - moral absolutism.. The permitting factor for the court's moral...»

Film studies: signs and postmodernism

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « You also got the lanes going straight to hell In LIE, we are introduced to Long Island, a wealthy New York The use of colours would then be ironic since Howie's ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Reality according to J. Fiske.. Parts of Howie's house in L.I.E.. The use of colors.. Shots of the white kitchen with no food in it.. Howie's bedroom.. The difference in social class between Howie and Gary.. The movie 'La Vie est Un...»

Just vengeance or righteous follies; which Hamlet did you see?

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   11/28/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « or righteous follies; which Hamlet did you see? with the ultimate goal that the play would become comprehensible halls of Elsinore where all his troubles lie. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. G. B. Harrison's explaination of various facets of Hamlet.. Harrison's analysis of Hamlet's character.. Fredson Bowers focus on one line of Hamlet's after he has killed Polonius.. The specific use of the word 'scourge'.. The film...»

Hiding in the stacks: How U.S media transmit U.S Government lies

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   10/13/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Plame CIA leak case, Bush stated that he would fire any investigations and impugns the source of any lie or scandal cover-ups, in favor of news you can use ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Dominant US media and exposing the lies of the government.. Editorial piece by Michael Parenti on a new perspective regarding an armed movement in Portugal.. Reporting after the majority of the conflict has passed.. Manipulation of...»

A Study of Shakespeare's Ophelia

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   02/09/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Hamlet: Do you think I meant country matters? Hamlet: That sa fair thought to lie between maids legs. he again makes a sexual reference of how he would like to ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Ophelia: Defined by what she has lost. Hamlet's discussion on Ophelia with her father. The sin between Hamlet and Ophelia. The speech of Ophelia's . Injuries to Ophelia's mental state . Conclusion....»

"The Significance of Comic Irreverence"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « Reading Scene two, Act five a person would believe the Vega defended comedy and that it could lie within the the sentimentally cute I-know-something-you-don t ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. 'Irreverence' and bad connotations . The humor in Act two, Scene five . The repeated usage of first person singular . The nurse as a minimal character. Capulet's argument with Juliet over the arranged marriage...»

Works of literature often contain a secret which is eventually revealed with great dramatic effect

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « Yet whereas Mrs Linde thought this would help them ferociously logical way, numbering lie one , lie two , all the in his declaration of could it be you and me ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The dramatic evolution Nora undergoes in A Doll's House.. Nora's belief and her secret.. Mrs Linde and Krogstad as two shipwrecked souls.. Revelation of the truth.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

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