The Lives of Others

is all. By the grace of our brothers are we allowed our lives. We exist through, by and for our brothers who are the State. Amen.” (pg. 21) This quote is the exact opposite of egoism, it states mankind lives for each other and not for themselves. Towards the end of the book, Equality 7-2521 leaves the town and moves to the

“But I can’t tell you how to live” (Weber, 19). In most cases, we decide to live the lives we want to live. You can decide to listen to yourself and ignore everyone else, or you can listen to everyone and not do what you want to do. In the book, In Cheap We Trust by Lauren Weber, She starts off by talking about how she was raised by a cheap father who was so proud about being cheap. Since Weber grew up that way, that trait followed her all the way into her adulthood. But here is the catch, she is

Elie Wiesel who was a teenager when he was taken to concentration camps. How can his story of survival, help us keep our faith and live a moral life? We also read “The Moral Disciple” by Kent A. Van Til. He shows us that being a moral disciple is a way to become a good person. How can living morally, help us live ethically? The next book we read is “Fear of the Other” by William H. Willimon. Willimon shows us examples of immoral acts in today’s society. Can we change to act differently even though

tube” video How to live to be hundred plus, Dan Buettner goes into detail on how people can live longer by changing the way they eat and are treated by society. In American society, people try to live longer by taking short cuts; short cuts in the form of diet pills, Dr. Oz quick fixes, or fad diets. Thinking they can live longer without planning. All puns aside, longevity is a lengthy process and can’t be found with these “quick fixes.” Dan Buettner shows us that we can live longer by demonstrating

Not everyone in the United States have the same opportunities as others. This causes there to be separate groups and organizations who have different advantages than the other groups. The disadvantages that these other groups have can affects their lives drastically. Some of these advantages and disadvantage are caused by privilege Privilege is the benefits you get from belonging to a certain group. Being privileged could result in many advantages in life. Essentially if you were born a male you

the James Bond films, You Only Live Twice and Casino Royale, discuss how Bond meets the criteria of a hero. You Only Live Twice directed by Lewis Gilbert and Casino Royale directed by Martin Campbell show the character of James Bond to have the characteristics that make up a hero. It is questionable throughout both texts if James Bond is actually a hero. During both texts Bond foils plans that would cause havoc for regular civilians, for example, in You Only Live Twice Bond stops a plan to start

shouting, flinging his fists and kicking out” (Ishiguro 274). “Cursed, cursed creator! Why did I (monster) live? Why, in that instant, did I not extinguish the spark of existence which you had so wantonly bestowed? I know not; despair had not yet taken possession of me; my feelings were those of rage and revenge” (Shelly 143). Shout, rage, kick, curse, and revenge. These words, among others, stand out in the two quotes. But how does such anger form? Why does Tommy begin thrusting his hands against

Utilitarianism is a part of consequential ethics and it basically states that whatever benefits the needs of the majority is superior to those of a minority. The agent in the definition of virtue ethics is a person who abides by a morally-right life. They live a life of excellency and strive to be the very best they can be. Some people criticize this branch of ethics, because there are “vast differences on what constitutes as a virtue” (Shockley). There is also the point that it particularly focuses on a

Bourdieu’s “Practice Theory” will be used to provide an explanation of how the Max and the other people in The Citadel live and practice

To live a life that is not only fulfilling but also morally sound is a dream to countless of people worldwide, but in a world where moral standards differ from culture to culture and person to person what way is actually the correct way to live. Should a person lead a life dedicated to selflessness and to help others before even his or herself? Or should a person live their lives dedicated to better themselves and their wants, desires, and interests? Acting with an unselfish and benevolent regard