In Book I of Plato\'s Republic, Thrasymachus makes the argument that the life of an unjust person is better than that of a just. He then abandons the argument in the beginning of Book II; nonetheless, Glaucon does not accept this desertion. Glaucon wants to be truly convinced that Thrasymachus\' vie...

Arguments can be made anywhere we want them to be made. We can look at some of these arguments that we are making by examining the communities we use to make them in. Perceived in terms of context, argument is discussed in terms of the "audience" to whom it is addressed or in terms of t...

Arguments can be made anywhere we want them to be made. We can look at some of these arguments that we are making by examining the communities we use to make them in. Perceived in terms of context, argument is discussed in terms of the "audience" to whom it is addressed or in terms of ...

The issue of abortion is a controversial one; there are arguments on both sides of the debate. In 1973 the national case of Roe v. Wade, sparked political decisions that created a national right to abortion. Further, "Roe v. Wade declared that unborn children are not `persons' nor are they entitled ...

Ad hominem arguments try to discredit a claim or proposal by attacking its proponents instead of providing a reasoned examination of the proposal itself. Hence, "ad hominem" literally means "against the person." Ad hominem arguments come in at least five varieties, viz., abusive,...

Teleological Argument for the Existence of God The teleological argument for the existence of God is based on the premise that the world has within it intelligent purpose and order and this leads to the conclusion that there must be a supreme designer. One form of the argument is based on the m...

The moral argument only 'works' in the framework of practical reason. Critically discuss the meaning and implications of this claim. Immanuel Kant was instrumental in demolishing the traditional philosophical arguments for God's existence. In Critique of Pure Reason (1781) ,his ...

God is the infinite and perfect spirit in whom all things have their source, support, and end. He is a person, which means He thinks, feels, and acts. He is spiritual in that His essence is spirit, not material. Holy bible writers speak of God\'s hands, eyes, etc., to communicate His ability and ...

It can be said that WWII was the darkest chapter in Modern History. The world was a place full of economic depression and social turmoil. We should learn from modern history lest it be repeated. There are certain characteristics about these men that should be examined closely, so the world may not...

During the past century abortion has become one of the most debatable subjects of controversy in the Western world. It poses moral, social, and medical dilemmas that involve emotional and legal considerations. It has become one of the most intense and polarizing ethical and philosophical issues. The...

Communication is an extremely important factor in our lives and much of the time is spent trying to persuade others towards our views. Logic and argumentation are central to persuasive communication. This document will outline the purpose of persuasive communication and its structure. Persuasive com...

In This paper, I will be describing why the non-identity argument is justifiable because black people deserve some type of compensation for slavery due to the mistreatment of their ancestors during the time of slavery in America. On the other hand, I will be supporting the negative that the non-iden...

The public's right to know that a convicted sex offender is living or working in their neighborhood, far outweighs the constitutional rights of sexual predators. The type of crimes that sex offenders commit are most likely to be perpetrated on children and are highly likely to be repeated agai...

An Argument For Gun ControlIt has seemed as if Americans have always had an obsession with owning guns. With the laws allowing U.S. citizens the right to bear arms, they have always been quick to take advantage of it and scoff at anyone who tries to interfere. Yet one might wonder why someone woul...

In the preface of Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals, Immanuel Kant declares that all moral philosophy rests entirely on its pure parts. With this premise, an acknowledgment that he is unconcerned with a teleological approach to morality, Kant tethers the moral philosophy he is about to erect....

The idea of cloning humans has always stirred debate, raising moral and ethical issues. As research and experiments continue delve into the frontiers of technology and science, we inch closer to the possibility of cloning becoming a reality. In fact, it is unrealistic to assume it will nev...

The recent war with Iraq has been on the minds of people all across the world since well before it started. Many are worried that the United States will be seen as being too controlling, and that it should let the Iraqi people work out their own problems. Others, who are concerned about the threat...

The debate on whether abortion is right has remained a longstanding source of contention among members of the various fronts of our society. On one hand, proponents claim of the view that making abortion illegal is a contradiction to the ability by women to enjoy their right to life and freedom of c...

James L. Barnett Mr. Clark Owen Engl. 1301.12 24 February 2004 A person's life in today's society is highly shaped by the choices made during that life's course. Decisions are made every single day in the lives of today's society. Insights and thoughts are proposed every d...

ACADEMIC WRITING Writing an Essay of Argumentation "Now this is the way I see it..." Discussion: First, choose a topic for which you are able to write the following: (a) a proposition or main point that you will argue for, (b) argument(s) supporting your proposition, (c) argument(s) ...

In A.C Ewing's, "Proofs of God's ExistenceaE Ewing breaks down his viewswith three different arguments. The first is the ontological argument, the second is the cosmological argument, and the third is the teleological argument. Each one of these arguments proves Ewing's point of view thoroughly,...

The question of God\'s existence involves a long and controversial history. Defining the term \"God\" in and of itself is not an easy task because different people have their own concept of what God means to them. In this piece, I aim to show why belief in a God is a reasonable position to hold. ...

Closing Arguments offer the last chance for the lawyer to speak to the court, and represents an effort to impress upon what is important to the jury members before it deliberates. Closing arguments review the evidence presented and sum up for the court what the case has been about and why the case ...

"Marijuana, Satins Advocate" The dispute of whether or not marijuana should be legal is not a new one. It is a topic that has been discussed and debated about for decades, but has not yet been resolved. The main three points of concern are the effects of the drug on an individual, ...

As any other usual day a marine explorer is out in the sea with his team to explore new things and make some discoveries for a research. Unfortunately, the explorer leaves too far in search of his subject and then mistakenly his team leaves him behind. Suddenly, the man realizes that his ship has le...