Essays Tagged: "moral sense"
Examination of the Declaration of Independence as both a historical document and as revolutionary propaganda
ed to solidify. The Patriots needed a purpose; the Declaration of Independence gave them one. Their moral sense of crusading against Britain was a strong weapon in winning the war. It attracted countr ...
Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History
Journal Review - Incoherence of the moral "ought", an analysis of a paper by Elizabeth Anscombe entitled, 'Modern Moral Philosophy.'
The Incoherence of the Moral 'Ought,' a journal article by Duncan Richter, is an analysis of a paper by Elizabeth Anscombe ... ournal article by Duncan Richter, is an analysis of a paper by Elizabeth Anscombe entitled, 'Modern Moral Philosophy.' In this analysis, Mr. Richter is only concerned about Anscombe's second thesis, w ... . Richter is only concerned about Anscombe's second thesis, which states as follows:The concepts of moral obligation and moral duty (what is morally right and morally wrong, and the moral sense of 'ou ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Comparative Philosophy & Ethics
Knights in Medieval Europe: morals and symbolism of knights, social classes, training, equipment, expectations, duties.
change for their services. But Knights also became important as a symbol of honor, nobility (in the moral sense of the word), and loyalty towards the sovereign.Who could become a Knight? They were oft ... apons, and servants as well as the training of squires and pages.With the status of Knight came the morals and responsibilities that went with it. Knights were supposed to be honorable, chivalrous, an ...
Subjects: History Term Papers > European History
Evaluate the argument that sentencing for certain types of crime is increasingly being influenced by the principles of 'retribution' and 'deterrence'.
r nature. Other reasons for sentencing criminals is to gain a sense of retribution and to satisfy a moral sense; society likes to see criminals punished and sentencing gives the victims of crime, if a ... the victims of crime, if any, a sense that justice has been done.Punishment is seen as the correct moral outcome of criminal activity. This is an example of classicism; where a crime is viewed as bei ...
Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law
In Shakespeare's play "Macbeth", analyze the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth from when Lady Macbeth recieves her husband's letter, until the murder of Duncan.
d "a man who is, except for his ambition, noble in nature." This noble nature is brought out in his moral sense of duties and loyalty to the king. The audience/reader learns of his "brave" and "valian ... haracter unique. Also, the language that Shakespeare uses here emphasizes how Lady Macbeth lacks in morality compared to Macbeth. Words such as "blood", demonstrates her scheming wickedness, but also ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > Macbeth
Neo-Liberalism
al governing bodies, as Neo-liberals believe that individual responsibility makes both economic and moral sense.It is the focus of this essay to present an explanation by way of example of the key ... rticipation. To ignore the cause for dependency is in line with the neo-liberal agenda of achieving moral order within society that supports the principle of equality that is determined in terms of th ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science
An objective analysis of JANE EYRE by Charlotte Bronte
is fascinated Mr. Rochester; he was inspired by her courage, education, remarkable efficiency, high moral sense, and character. He too fell in love with her. But she was not just a romantic who was bl ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers
Macbeth - it is unusual to find a character in drama who is wholly evil
ver, in spite of these actions, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth understand that their behaviour has been immoral. This indicates that they have a conscience, and so they cannot be depicted as 'wholly evil'.C ... ates that they have a conscience, and so they cannot be depicted as 'wholly evil'.Conscience is the moral sense, or capacity of our mental constitution, by which we irresistibly feel the difference be ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers
The Seven Deadly Sins A Film Review of "Se7en" Written by Alison Friedt
f good and evil. Thus sin tends to reproduce itself and reinforce itself, but it cannot destroy the moral sense at its root."Para. 1865, Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1994Gluttony, greed, sloth, e ... When the two detectives accidentally stumble onto the case, they find themselves in the middle of a moralistic 'masterpiece' that looks, right from the start, like it has only just begun. Everyone inv ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis
Abortion: Ms. Warren and Mr. Marquis
The authors differ in that Ms. Warren presented a legal argument and Mr. Marquispresented a moral argument. This is not to say that Ms. Warren didn't probe the moralimplications of the subject ... at Ms. Warren didn't probe the moralimplications of the subject but only as to clarify for whom our morals serve.Ms. Warren argued that an important step in finding a solution to the moral debate ofab ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine
Ethics and ethical behaviour.
ct (Schermerhorn et al, 2004.) Therefore ethical behaviour is that which is considered 'right' in a moral sense. There are four philosophical viewpoints that underpin an interpretation of ethics and e ... idualism view of ethics; however the legality of an action doesn't confirm it to be ethical.Under a moral rights view, ethical behaviour is that which respects and protects the fundamental rights of p ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management
"The Outsider", by Albert Camus; "Meursault doesn't want to make life simpler. He says what he is, he refuses to hide his feelings and society immediately feels threatened." (Albert Camus) Discuss.
etaker a cigarette and they smoke together at his mother's funeral.This shows that Meursault has no moral sense and doesn't know how to behave and what to do in a society. He is an "outsider" because ... e difference between truth and false but it is a distinction for himself not in connection with any moral code. He doesn't tell the truth because he has been told that he should, but because it would ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature
Abortion
son". Warren on the other hand, has specific person-hood criteria which constitute humanity in the "moral sense"; she feels the criteria are a necessary component of determining whether a person is a ... re a necessary component of determining whether a person is a person or not. Warren states that the Moral Community determines that these five person-hood traits must be present for a "human" to becom ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues
Robinson Crusoe THEMES
The central themes in the novel are the inter-racial relationship, moralism, religion, philosophical and social beliefs. Another interesting subject is the strong spir ... d struggle of a shipwrecked man who has to face a new life and domain nature.All through the book a moral sense is constantly kept. It starts when Robinson defies his father's advise, gets in trouble, ... the creation of a new world.It also has a strange economic sense. The 18th century belief that God, morality and economics are all somehow one. Robinson Crusoe embodies the conquest of North American ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers
Affirmative Action
n if they are a minority or not.Affirmative action can be looked at in three different aspects; its moral effects, practical ways, and basically, if it should be legal or not. In a moral sense, critic ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers
The Great Gatsby
alance and insight. Nick is both a shrewd and tolerant man who greatly represents the only sense of morality in the novel. His moral sense helps to set him apart from all the other characters. Not onl ... ity, but it also serves a purpose as to inform readers of Nick’s ability to pass judgment on a morally wrong and corrupt world, this due to his ethical Midwestern upbringing. He makes it clear to ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Thematic Analysis Of Necrophelics
s sent to Harlem. Dr. Bledsoe's goals for Sam (that are revealed so far) are for him to gain a good moral sense of judgment and independence in moving to Harlem. The question is, will he succeed? It i ...
Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > World War II
Personal Values Development
r a philosophy that is meaningful" (Posner, R. & MSS, 2006). "Ethics can be defined as a set of moral principles or values" (Nelson, K. & Trevino, L., 2004). Individual ethics and values are i ... roughout one's life (Posner, R. & MSS, 2006).Some people believe humans are born with an innate moral sense. "Though no one has identified genes for morality, there is circumstantial evidence they ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management
Satyam Corporation
ention that has been paid to leaders at all levels. They should have some principles of ethical and moral leadership. If a leader values fairness he or she will evaluate group members on the basis of ... resolved unless it is first recognized as a dilemma. Reward or punishment to ethical integrity and moral courage decide the act of an individual. The existence of rules, policies, job descriptions an ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Leadership and Communication