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...? 28 May Refutation in Theological Religion Evolutionary and theological theories have examined religions on various patterns. Modern day cognitive patterns had suggested some considerable ideas regarding the methodology of religion over human consciousness. Historically, there had been proposed solutions from various philosophies and some considerable additions are made by Dostoevsky, Freud and Sartre who had been most important individuals in leading numerous theories to examine how religions always come out with a shield against refutation. In Dostoevsky (1880), for example it appears that a refutation of religion does not involve only a refutation of theories...
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...of contradictory statements? In the first statement given that “The Tao that can be spoken about is not the constant Tao”, does this mean that the Tao is not capable of being described linguistically? In this case, one can say that all descriptions made are pointless. The second statement that “The name that can be named is not the constant name” suggests that whatever description given to the Tao misses the true Tao. Thus all description is of no use. Refutations: In the first statement, the described Tao is not the real Tao. Though some may say that any description is pointless in this case, one must remember that in Taoist standpoint, those statements that may be farther from the context must be seen and examined to...
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... Plato the Republic: an analysis of Socrates' Refutation of Thrasymachus Claim that Justice is in the Interest of theStronger In Plato’s Republic, Book 1, Thrasymachus argues that justice is in the interest of the stronger (338c). He explains that each ruling regime in the interests of its ruling party, which could be the very rich or the masses of poor people (Devin Stauffer, Plato’s Introduction to the Question of Justice (Albany: State University of New York Press, 2001), p. 11. He argues with Socrates who seems to disagree with this notion. Socrates regards justice as a concept designed to serve all. Thrasymachus’ definition of justice seems to imply that when the stronger rules in his own interests, then he is being unjust... Plato the...
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...Edmond Gettier: His Refutation of the Principle of Deduction for Justification In regards to the issue of Edmond Gettier's refutation of the principle of deduction for justification, it is one which has dealt with a lot of skepticism; both agreement and disagreement has been made on this matter, and for the most part, many now seem to think that justified true belief is not sufficient, and as well that the notion of justification is fundamentally a mistake. However there are those that agree with Gettier, and in order to get any sort of proper opinion in regards to a subject such as this, both the agreements and disagreements must be noted and thoroughly examined. In this paper, we will be arguing the...
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...September Refutation in Theological Religion Evolutionary and theological theories have examined religions onvarious patterns. Modern day cognitive patterns had suggested some considerable ideas regarding the methodology of religion over human consciousness. Historically, there had been proposed solutions from various philosophies and some considerable additions are made by Dostoevsky, Freud and Sartre who had been most important individuals in leading numerous theories to examine how religions always come out with a shield against refutation. In Dostoevsky (1880), for example it appears that a refutation of religion does not involve only a refutation of theories...
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...A Refutation of Elizabeth Bernstein’s “How Facebook Ruins Friendships” The 2009 article “How Facebook Ruins Friendships” by Elizabeth Bernstein is perhaps directed against all those who have a Facebook account, particularly those who have an account but who complains a lot about it. Moreover, the article somehow serves as a wake-up call to all those who believe that everything about Facebook is good and those who do not realize that this particular social networking service may also be full of crap.
`In the article, Bernstein argues that whether we know it or not, Facebook ruins friendships. She divides these arguments into around seven subtopics before finally giving some useful advice on how to lessen the negativity...
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...Part This section of the essay will examine the relationship between the two concepts and how they relate to the modern world of business and ascertain whether the concept of enhanced shareholder value principle is a completely different and advance restatement of corporate governance or a refutation that abolishes the concept of shareholder primacy.
Shareholder Primacy
Shareholder primacy is the notion that shareholder interest should be assigned first priority in a firm. It is the idea that the nation needs to adopt a policy where non-shareholders are treated as second-class citizens of a company through codified laws1. In the case of Re: Smith and Fawcett Ltd2 Lord Greene stated that directors may act in a way they...
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...College: Refutation Paragraph As a progresses in the academic aspect, the aim of academic writing shifts to mainly focus on arguments which deal with the student’s expression of their point of view about a specific subject. With the expression of the position taken, it is imperative for the writer to support it with the appropriate evidence. In writing an argumentative essay, a crucial part to focus on is the refutation paragraph. This paragraph which is also known as a concession paragraph is where the writer offers recognition of the valid points of the opposing side which is a clear show that they have taken some time to reflect and in the contemplation of both sides before arriving at their position...
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... The DREAM Act Introduction Of not everyone agrees with me when I support The DREAM act by the American government. Although everyone is entitled to his or her opinion, it doesn’t hurt to analyse this policy by the American government and determine whether opinion of the critics is baseless or whether the Act indeed has some major shortcomings to the American people and the US government at large. The DREAM Act, which is an acronym for Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors, has had its controversial moments mostly from the American population mostly due to misinterpretation of the content in the Act or the lack of understanding by the critics. It is an American legislation drafted by both the Democrats... The DREAM Act...
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