Life, death and politics : A run-down of the abortion debate

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   04/28/2002   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Abortion and the Constitution In decisions handed down on January 22, 1973, the US Supreme Court declared unconstitutional the Texas and Georgia abortion laws. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Beginning of human life. Immorality of abortion. The religious aspect. Justifying abortion. Abortion and personal choice. Abortion and the constitution. Legal status of abortion. Conclusion....»

Syllogistic Decision-Making

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « the fetus becomes a fully formed human being, the decision to allow abortion up until the 24th week of pregnancy was established in the Supreme Court ruling of ...»

Synopsis abstract : «With the basic context of syllogistic decision-making elucidated, it is now possible to consider the various elements of a moral argument and the functions of each within the context of this process of decision-making. . What is perhaps most...»

Does race play a mitigating role in the application of the death penalty?

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   06/03/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : « Prayer in public schools, gun control and abortion are among the most For instance, the recent Supreme Court s recent ruling banning executions of mentally ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Death Penalty and minorities. Notable disparities between the African Americans and Whites sentenced to death.. Conclusion.....»

A Defense of the Capabilities Approach

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   05/03/2007   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « six federal courts have ruled against it), the United States Supreme Court has said it will consider the constitutionality of the abortion ban (http://www ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Nussbaum argument on an effective feminist. Nussbaum and other feminists. Nussbaum's view of the anti-Western critique . Devalue women's contributions and abilities. Nussbaum and relativism . The idea of relativism in todays...»

France and the United States: Two different approaches to feminism

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Third-wave feminism In 1991 at the Supreme Court, Anita Hill accused Clarence Thomas of many successes, such as the Loi Weil, which legalized abortion in 1975. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Definition of feminism.. Recent history of feminism in the United States: An overview.. First-wave feminism.. Second-wave feminism.. Thirf-wave feminism.. Recent history of feminism in France: An overview.. Differences between...»

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