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    IV. Ethical Implications: Inaction Worse Than Bullshit? Bullshit is generally considered a bad thing. The reasons for bullshitting range from benign posturing to outright manipulation - any time the truth is being cast out, a gray area forms, and there be dragons. If everyone knows what 's bullshit, and what 's not, there 's no issue, no danger of muddying the waters. The issue with bullshit comes about when the bullshit is being used to cover up facts or truths that really do need to be addressed

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    He might have helped create the program to show his loyalty to this company, and that’s why he lied to the public, but as a result, he broke the NSPE Code of Ethics. To him or the company, it might have not looked like a horrible thing to do, as they weren’t harming or putting anyone in danger, but lying to get money is morally wrong. He is now doing the right thing and cooperating with authorities, but this shouldn’t have happened in the first

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    States is defined by many as racist, sexist, narcissistic, homophobic and ignorant. So why is Donald Trump our president? The answer to this question relates back to The Crucible in many ways. Power is something that should be earned, not given out like a party favor at a toddler’s birthday party. “Earning something” from Abigail Williams and Trump’s point of view is getting to achieve the goal, even if it means lying, cheating, or stealing. In the beginning of the play, Abigail Williams is powerless

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    for the muslims were bad, they were being persecuted, and often would go days without food or water. It was already difficult enough for them to find food, it wouldn 't be possible for them to abstain from something they were in extreme need off. After they migrated to Medina, it was like a sanctuary, they were greeted open heartedly, and many were actually waiting for them to arrive. After they settled down, the verses of ramadan were revealed. Many people may wonder why are muslims so excited

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    The magistrate states This body in my bed, for which I am responsible, or so it seems, otherwise why do I keep it? For the time being, perhaps forever, I am simply bewildered. It seems all one whether I lie down beside her and fall asleep or fold her in a sheet and bury her in the snow. Nevertheless, bending over her, touching my fingertips to her

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    Lying is a virtue that’s known for being bad, as something that can’t have any good come from it. But when it’s the only way for you or cherished ones to be safe and alive, lying becomes a trait that’s not only useful, but life saving. Such as covering for an LGBT person in an unaccepting and bigoted home. Taken to the extremes, this form

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    Why was Polly murdered by Wilson? — Actually, Polly was murdered by her dream. Have you ever had a sweet dream in your life? Has your dream ever been crushed by something or someone? Have you ever thought about if someone died of his/her dream? It’s abnormal, but could be true. Sometimes people don’t realise the truth, sometimes with some circumstances around them. In this essay, I will discuss why the main character Polly in the novel The Secret Lives of Sgt. John Wilson, by the author Lois Simmie

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    unrelated. Finally, the third proposition states that no one’s happiness is measured as more important than anyone else’s, everyone is equal (Mill, 1863). A Utilitarian’s main concern is the consequence of an act. A person’s reasoning and intentions to why they do a certain ‘thing’ is seen as more important (Mill, 1863). “The ethical worth of an action is calculated by the amount of pleasure or pain it produces for those affected by it” (Walton, 2003) If the actions made are morally appropriate and create

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    Psychopaths In The Joker

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    Without using the DSM-5, the joker could be also described as sociopath, although it is not in DSM-5 because it does not belong to mental health diagnoses, rather it is often used by criminal justice where it can help to measure people. Grohol (2015) explains that unlike a psychopath, sociopath is not genetic but rather cause by their environment such as, negative home environment, both mental and psychological abuse and trauma. Sociopaths are also more impulsive and mentally disturbed than Psychopaths

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    first, John and Elizabeth Proctor are a couple that is uncomfortable around each other. John Proctor was committing adultery with their household servant named Abigail Williams. Elizabeth Proctor knows John is cheating on her with Abigail and that is why their relationship is so awkward and tense. John is viewed as a coward at the beginning of the book and Abigail is starting

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