Animal cruelty or subjection of an animal to inappropriate treatments it is counter inductive to humans morality and also shows the degree to which humans can abuse their power. ... The idea of soul and its subsequent moral dilemmas have evolved from the 17th century thus indicating that as time changes morality/ ethics need to be revised in light of new enlightens. ... The laws which are used to govern society are to ensure that every individual despite race, religion, gender, wealth has a equal opportunity. ... Laws/ rules were made by humans to protect ourselves from harms way. ... To ...

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This is because soldiers base their decisions on morality, making them agents of morality, while AUAAVs are not agents of morality. Since soldiers are agents of morality, their actions can therefore be attributed for, and held responsible for failing. ... But, unfortunately, putting legal responsibility on politicians is still impossible as there are no laws which specify any responsibility. ... Also, since laws are not yet clearly defined about who is responsible, there is no one to take responsibility in case of an accidents like the killing innocent civilians. ... I believe that until clea...

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If the laws of nature, described by de Waal, were applied to everyday life, we shall see Kaldor's standards for .humanitarian laws being fulfilled. ... Instead of seeing morality as a new invention, I tend to view it as a natural outgrowth of ancient social tendencies" (de Waal 664). ... When we apply de Waal" theory of morality and how it is a universally accepted concept, we will accept Guinier's call for one voice of fairness and Kaldor's international human rights. Through stopping the cycles of vengeance, can we achieve fairness for all and international human rig...

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In Kipling's works the animals show that they can be just as intelligent as humans through the animals reasoning behind their actions, the codes of conduct or morality that the animals live by, and through the way man shows animals intelligence by equivocating himself to them. ... The second example of animals showing that they can be just as intelligent as Man is through the intelligence shown by animals that live by codes of conduct or morality. ... Finally, even Rikki Tikki Tavi can tell that it's a law of nature that " all a grown mongoose's business in life was to fi...

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Again and again we are seeing people question the morality of these sweatshops wondering what should be done. ... Furthermore, the lack of such respectful treatment and dignity is in direct contradiction to the ideas Kant outlays; "Thus morality, and humanity insofar as it is capable of morality, alone have dignity" (Arnold & Bowie, 610). ... By not giving them these wages, many companies are also breaking the law and treating people as objects to do so. ...

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An everyday example would be imprisonment of persons who violated the laws of their society. ... The morality of an action is not determined by its consequences, only by the intentions behind it. Groundwork of the Metaphysic (Emmanuel Kant) shows that morality is objective: it's not the matter of taste or culture, but applies equally to all rational beings. Kant made this claim plausible by establishing what he called "the supreme principle of morality", namely the categorical imperative . ...

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If we were to analyze the natural causes of quarels, fights, feuds and so on, we can conclude that Hobbes is right to stipulate that people live in an unavoidable state of perpetual war where morality is not present and that every individual lives in continuous fear. ... For example, in a society with no laws whatsoever, the innate barbaric instincts will eventually overcome feeble individuals. ...

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According to the traditional utilitarian approach, morality was measured using the level of emotions present. For instance, morality is equated with the maximization of pleasure (Francione, 2003). ... Currently there are laws that seek to protect animals. Some of the laws include policies that prohibit pet owners from neglecting their pet. ...

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It seems that Rousseau is suggesting humans have physical freedom but lack morality and rationality during this state. ... In the state of nature, natural law governs behavior. ... According to Locke this Law of Reason restrains men from infringing on the rights of others. ... People then exchange some of their natural rights to enter into society with other people, and be protected by common laws and an enforcement agency. ... Locke's belief in the value of human nature and its ability to act independently in compliance with natural law contributed more to his views regarding freedom. ...

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Simon's character traits are like Jesus' because he demonstrates true morality and selflessness and many of the things he do seem supernatural. ... The boys see the necessity for government so that they can keep law and order and although they have good intentions, they do not have enough insight to maintain a well governed democratic society. ...

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