Would I lie to you

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   05/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Conclusion: Nonverbal cues; Works cited. Would I lie to you? What do job interviews, parents, significant others, store managers, telemarketers ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The definition of deception . The Interpersonal Deception Theory . The nephew's participattion in falsification . Conclusion: Nonverbal cues. Works cited....»

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...»

Alatiel and Helen: War Caused by Beauty?

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   04/24/2007   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « struggle is still against those who would degrade Helen to linguistic constraints and allowing her to lie/conceal the this subtlety: And I ll tell you, this is ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The first evidence that Euripides' play is not going to follow the traditional account of Helen. Abrupt change in the story from its expected course. Euripides' Helen and the question of the relation of language to metaphor. The divine...»

Even this simple paper is beautiful: American beauty as a philosophical primer

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   11/19/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « her looks to dissuade her own insecurities, and would perhaps find Frank tells his son that, Id rather you were dead than says he is gay, which is a lie to see ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. American Beauty as a film.. No place for people who see the inherent beauty.. Laura Mulvey's essay 'Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema'.. The transition.. Lester's change - sudden and drastic. . A disparity between beauty and being...»

"People like Us" by David Brooks

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   02/06/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « our nation is turns out to be a lie, in his university statistics, and even what our own actions would be in the text with the questions of Are you really in ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. his use of statistics to support his arguments. Reaching his readers through personal experience . The sense of hypocrisy in his writing . Conclusion....»

Discrimination and Prejudice

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Research papers   |   04/08/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « his disciples, and anyone else that would listen for like Leviticus 18:22; 'Thou shall not lie with mankind which is simply "treat others as you would like to ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The different types of prejudice . An epidemic of tremendous proportions. The arrest of McKinney and Henderson . The Church's position and teachings . Ethical and philosophical questions . Conclusion. Bibliog...»

Moral and Overman - Study based on: Twilight of the Idols, or How to Philosophize with a Hammer By Friedrich Nietzsche

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « Christian doctors, have ever doubted their right to lie. looking for a counter-tyrant who would save them the fullest, without regards to what you are supposed ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Use of the term overman.. Reference to democracy as the incarnation of the Christian virtues.. Nietzsche's criticism of Christian morals and all morals that tend to enslave man.. What Nietzsche values so much.. Constraining people to...»

Punishment and the Damned

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « the circumstances, and the necessity of Penelope s lie to Homer s me to be a disloyal wife to you, she had Such a mindset would only benefit, for to oppose the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Greece and Rome: Division of the world into gendered spheres. The idea of the warrior woman and Ovid . Control over the life of a woman in Greece and Rome. The need for a woman to prevent her own rape . The women escaping sexual...»

Moral philosophy on God, rationality, and the death of both

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   07/09/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « In the name of greatest it brought would bring humanity to If along the way it made you happy all the better is a contradiction so one must become a lie so the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Understanding Kant's notions of morality.. The problem plaguing Kant.. The first imperative is a test of universality. . The second categorical imperative is the principle of treating each rational agent as an ends not a means.. The third...»

Critical evaluation of the respective interpretation of cultural relativism as explained by Bernard Williams and Alasdair MacIntyre

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « cannot think about a moral code that would apply at customs of the land and people when you are in Injustice, lie, courage, trust, are moral matters, but they ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. They are not moral truths: Morality from culture to culture. Argument. Critique. Two sophisticated cultural relativist theories. Argument. Critique. Conclusion....»

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