"A state also of equality, wherein all the power and jurisdiction is reciprocal, no one having more power than another, there being nothing more" (Locke, 452) The quote stresses the importance of equal opportunity for each member of society, and fair treatment, a focal point for the morality of the society is that no one person is treated better or with special care. ... Government in Locke's society would not be legitimate without the power of the people. ... Hobbes believes one must fully submit themselves in return for all basic necessities needed in a society, like laws and ...

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" (Mill 10) This quote, by John Stuart Mill, about Utilitarianism embodies my ethical decision making process in a way that Relativism, Deontology or any other ethical system cannot. ... The root of success, the root of anything 'good' in this world is happiness, for without true happiness no amount of money or power or 'success', will fulfill the void that is inside each and every one of us – the insatiable hunger for that which we do not have. ... " This quote, by Leon Trotsky, written in his book, Their Morals and Ours, depicts relativistic ideals in th...

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"The destructive power of evil and the magnificence of evil are simultaneously displayed." ... Shakespeare's play seems to demonstrate a continuing struggle for power, whether it be Cleopatra's ever long battle to keep Egypt hers, for she had already made Julius Caesar lay down his sword, or Antony's conflicts within himself to regain his power over not only Rome, but also himself and most importantly Cleopatra, the "cause of his downfall". ... Would it be better suggested that perhaps his theme was that with great power comes a need for an ever greater sense of awareness, for t...

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Genetic engineering and thus cloning gives rise to the potential power of immortality. ... The film sends the message of how this power can easily fall into the wrong hands, in the film's case, Drucker. ... This quote from Dr. ...

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This can only be accomplished though the acquisition and preservation of power. ... The prince must be able to become whatever is useful and necessary while keeping certain appearances, which are vital to retaining his power. ... While the details differ slightly, each leader typically summoned the most powerful men to one place under false pretences and after killing them assume power. ... This could be rationalized by the fact that the political realm is all about power and for Machiavelli power at all levels is backed up by actual violence or the threat of violence. This falls back to ...

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Quoting the famine in Bengal, he shows the unsatisfactory response of individuals in affluent nations towards humanitarian aid. ... Singer proposes two principles, a stronger one "If it is in our power to prevent something bad from happening, without thereby sacrificing anything of comparable moral importance, we ought, morally, to do it.... The weaker, "If it is in our power to prevent something very bad from happening, without thereby sacrificing anything morally significant, we ought, morally, to do it" (Singer, 1972, p. 231) claims that the amount one gives is what he/she co...

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. - Mark Twain This quote from Mark Twain concisely introduces an overview of the "isms" and their relation to morality. ... Cultural Relativism states that to kill the Jews under Hitler's power was the social norm and that explains why everyday Germans suddenly became murderers. ...

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Perhaps the magistrates in power took things too far; Possibly the law enforcers took the word of God too literally. Nevertheless Colonial Massachusetts proves to have been a place for persecution, guilty or not, and a place to affirm power and the interpretation of God's law. ...

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Introduction Over the past eight weeks, I have been attending regular "play sessions" on the playground of Woodward Elementary School. During this period of time, I became particularly aware of the rules and boundaries, set by adults and peers alike, that the children often encounter when attempting to frame their interactions in an acceptable way. To simply walk up to a group of children and ask them to play in a friendly manner represents only a minuscule factor of social development. As a child interacts, he or she must learn to interpret a wide variety of complex cues and requi...

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