The first reason why this is true is because of the precedence of inclinations. Before any maxim can be formed an inclination must take place. ... This is to say that all maxims are originally created from inclinations. ... Should one act on the predetermined maxim or act after using reason on the inclination and making a new maxim for that different inclination in that same situation? ... Isn't it possible that sometimes one will act on inclinations without any reason whatsoever? ...

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Although the five-paragraph essay is widely taught in secondary schools across North America, it is important to be aware of some of the reasons it should be avoided. Firstly, the five-paragraph format is entirely artificial, as it is hardly seen outside the classroom. Secondly, this method depend...

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The Minister's Black Veil In Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Minister's Black Veil", the author chooses to mask the character of the minister with the black veil to construct an allegory that would compare sin concocted by imagination with unrecognized sin of one's self. The story "The Minister's Bl...

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And this is because, Alonso focuses more on proving the need of the prevalence of the process of examination in the academic realm, and even though she points scarcely towards the cons of examinations, she shows no interest or inclination towards providing her readers with any information about the alternatives to examinations that can serve as means of learning. ...

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Regardless of religious or atheist inclinations, most people agree that the human mind is the pinnacle of all life present on Earth, given its potential for rational thinking and creativity (Pack, 2013). ...

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In this paper, I will argue that the theory of coherentism is more justified than foundationalism. First, I will explain justification. Then, I will explain the theory of coherentism and foundationalism. Finally, I will argue that coherentist theory is closer to the truth than foundationalism. Just...

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