That being said, I acknowledge Hobbes' ability to form a persuasive argument for an absolute sovereignty, however his depiction of the state of human nature greatly underestimates the capacity of human compassion thus his theory of absolute sovereignty has the potential to be further developed. ... Hobbes defines this phenomenon when he states, "Continual success in obtaining those things which a man from time to time desireth, that is to say, continual prospering, is that men call FELICITY" (p34). ... This is not to say that I do not believe we make mistakes, because I unders...
In general, medical practitioners are expected to prove their professionalism by presenting qualities of virtue, that is, altruism, accountability, excellence, duty, honour, respect for others, and compassion. ... Although lawyers have a strictly defined set of laws from which to derive their actions, software engineers are fairly free to act in their own accordance, especially since current laws have not caught up with the current technology and its potential. ...