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Throughout Sissela Bok writing, she continues to focus more emphasis on justification. According to Bok, justification is the means by which a liar’s distorted perspective can be revealed. (Bok, 1999, p. 75) Bok suggests that “reasonable person” in general be considered the audience in ethical matters. (Bok, 1999, p. 91) She mention early in her writing that justification requires one to exercise the golden rule, sharing the perspective of those lied to as well as the one benefiting from the lie. The last eight chapters she discuss justification in great detail and clarification. In other words, often times in most situations a lie will backfire and cause harm to an individual as well as the person who is telling the lie. She give example of kinds of lies that are justified, such as lies in wartime and other crises, lies protecting

use of reason. This is a very, very difficult subject to discuss, as one is

How is the term justification defined by scholars? What is your own definition based on your research?

The background meaning of how the issue came about which gives the reader some intuitive knowledge that is needed to make their point clearer and easier to comprehend is explained early within this text. The authors also back up their claim by

The issue of why some

I would like to answer this question, with the presentation of my opinion and the performed research.

| Demonstrates some understanding of descriptive and value assumptions and value conflicts, identifies some and provides satisfactory explanation of their effect on the argument. May have some confusion over definitions, but generally demonstrates understanding of the concepts.

-The organization of the essay is terrific. The essay starts with introductions on those negative depiction, and soon the author declares her statement and opinion, followed by persuasive evidences and arguments distinguished clearly.

Often times, we rely on the world to we live in to shape us. From mass media, to magazines to commercials, we always find ourselves seeking the next best thing instead of what we already have. The way society shapes us develops each and every one of us because we are persuaded by such advertisements. Robert Scholes of “On Reading A Video Text”, and Shirley Jackson of “The Lottery”, show appropriate examples of the world we live in today. Robert Scholes proves how distorted and misconceiving people construe the world through the “Lottery”, proving his idea of cultural reinforcement.

Remember that the reason is a very concise sentence and it needs to be an opinion.

use of reason. This is a very, very difficult subject to discuss, as one is

| The argument is presented in a logical order that shows clear expression of ideas. All supporting facts and statistics are

The first objection to the question confuses explanation and justification. It argues that trying to answer the question would serve to justify the more advanced civilizations in conquering the less advanced civilizations.

space but serve a purpose. This purpose(s), as will be argued in the author’s paper, can only be justified

In this written report, I will be including both sides of the argument which enable me to form my opinion as well as conclusion.