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- 581: Hobbes Philosophy
- ... existence is seen throughout the book, mirroring the human condition (35). Hobbes gives a classic reply to the book. Similar to Pojman’s beliefs, he believes that human beings always act out of perceived self-interest; they invariably seek gratification and avoid harm. Given a state of insecurity, people have reason to fear one another. This “state of nature” is one in which there are no common ways of life, no ... a set of five rules that restrict our freedom but only in order to promote greater freedom: To keep society from falling apart, to ameliorate human suffering, to promote human flourishing, to resolve conflicts of interest in just and orderly ways, and to assign praise and blame, reward the good and punish the guilty. (p.39). Pojman believes that we can all do better if we compromise, give up some of ... are similar, they are not identical. Different moral theories emphasize different purposes and in different ways. While Pojman’s ideas emphasize society need for moral rule, Hobbes’ ideas accent the role of resolving conflicts of interest. Morality is a necessary condition for happiness. It enables us to reach our goals in socially acceptable ways. It allows us to resolve conflicts of interests fairly. But the one thing true in both ...
- 582: Is The Unites States Political
- ... countries, it ultimately decreases citizens’ incentive to express their opinions about issues, therefore making democracy less legitimate. Private interests distort public policy making because, when making decisions, politicians must take account of campaign contributors. An "interest" may be defined as "any involvement in anything that affects the economic, social, or emotional well-being of a person." When interests become organized into groups, then politicians may become biased due to their influences ... associations, trade unions, investment banking groups—can pool their money and give up to $10,000 per election to each House and Senate candidate"(Lind, 157). Consequently, those people who do not become organized into interest groups are likely to be underrepresented financially. This leads to further inequality and, therefore, greater illegitimacy in the democratic system. The method in which we elect the President is fairly legitimate. The electoral college consists ... elections or on who is most qualified to be in a position of authority. Congress is also paradoxical because, while it is good at serving particular individual interests, it is bad at serving the general interest (due to its fragmented structure of committees and sub-committees). The manner in which Supreme Court Justices are elected is not democratic because they are appointed by the President for lifelong terms, rather than ...
- 583: Government Regulation
- ... reforms. When reading further ask yourself the question, does the costs or regulation out weigh the benefits, I believe they do not. Regulatory programs normally are started by a group of people with a single interest and pressure the government and people to believe that there is a major crisis, creating panic to an alleged problem. When this happens it pressures Congress to pass a reform law in fear of not ... for employers with poor safety records, or government-funded information programs. " If the health and safety regulators were created in response to nonexistent crises, it is not surprising they have made little impact on morality rates."(Crickmer 1980) Sam Peltzman, University of Chicago economist, did a cost-benefit analysis of the drug regulations that followed the thalidomide tragedy in Europe. In his analysis he focused on the Food and Drug Administration ...
- 584: Evidence Of Technological Change
- ... The implied relative supply elasticity is 1.7, which is in line with previous estimates of this parameter (Freeman, 1986). This value, however, is not nearly large enough to yield the 3 to 5 percent rates of growth of relative supply—depending on whether the next 15 years is like the 1950-1980 or the post-1980 period—necessary to keep up with the likely technologically induced shifts in future demand for high-skilled labor. In addition, much of the past high rates of increase in the relative supply of educated labor were due to the replacement of old people with a low average level of schooling by young persons with a high average level. Beginning around 2010 ... in the number of students who attended college in the 1960s, probably in part because it was a way to defer military service. For the relative supply of educated labor to grow rapidly after 2010, rates of college attendance will have to be extremely large to avoid a new bout of wage inequality.
- 585: Flooding
- ... ocean will bring to New Jersey’s 127-mile coastline. Various sectors of the coastal zone - tourism, fishing, the salt marshes which nurture many young fish, health, water supply and the threat of rising insurance rates - are all important to the state’s economy. These sectors face the peril of a 15-inch sea level rise over the past century and up to a possible 6-foot rise in the next ... to the ocean beach. No one ever said that we have to hold back the sea to protect undeveloped farmland along Delaware Bay,” he stated. Several states currently are using setbacks based on current erosion rates. Another approach is the rolling easement, under which property owners are allowed to build along the shore, but are not allowed to stop the natural inland migration of wetlands or other ecosystems. Pointing out that ... to be in the frequency and severity of coastal storms, said Michael Bruno of Davidson Laboratory and Stevens Institute of Technology. They force us to realize that beach nourishment has become more complex. Background erosion rates - previously considered gradual and constant - may no longer be valid criteria. The December 1992 storm did an incredible amount of damage in only 72 hours. When such storms come in clusters, the beaches have ...
- 586: A Chioce Made Easy
- ... where the goal is to help a new friend, Spy, capture alien stowaways. In Spy’s Space Station, traditional math of the past is transformed into exciting activities, which virtually hold the child hostage with interest. To illustrate, in the Astro Disco, one of the six areas in the space station, the dancers are victims to zero gravity. The student’s job is to fit the helpless dancers with the proper ... are comprehensive and truly without compare, the overall success of this set lies in its ability to captivate and sustain the student’s attention. Through well-designed game objectives, My Personal Tutor generates long term interest. All the activities are designed as a means to an end, regardless of whether that end is setting free endangered sea creatures, finding hidden friends in a museum, or catching alien stowaways on a space ... In Sam’s Hide & Seek, the child strengthens reading skills. C. In Sky’s Space Station, traditional math is transformed into exciting activities. II. Through well-designed game objectives, My personal Tutor generates long term interest. A. All the activities are designed as a means to an end. B. The goals are met methodically through a sense of teamwork C. The interactive characters are encouraging throughout the challenge. III. Parents ...
- 587: Henry Carey
- ... the United States (1838), An Answer to the Questions: What Constitutes Currency? What are the Causes of its Unsteadiness? And what is the Remedy? (1840), The Past, Present, and the Future (1848), The Harmony of Interest (1851), The Principles of Social Science (1857-1860), and The Unity of Laws as Exhibited in the Relations of Physical, Social, Mental, and Moral Science (1872). Carey after retiring from the printing press acquired a ... to drive it to new levels. Due to this involvement Carey became a prominent figure in his native city and state through his voice and pen. Which were very active in all matters of public interest, he exerted considerable influence on public opinion and some on the economists of his day. Through his life, in the years of 1825, 1857, and 1859 he traveled to Europe where he met with John ... soils of the states. This simple fact would lead to a multitude of unfortunates including; soil exhaustion, unemployment, war and disruption. By 1951, Carey had established his theory of protection@. His book entitled AHarmony of Interest@ reflected this protectionist theory. Many of his ideas of protectionism resembled those of Freidrich List. As international trade increases so does the in additive of transportation. During these years, the people who owned these ...
- 588: Crime and the Black Market in Modern Day China
- ... Day China With a population of approximately 1,203,097,268 people , China, who has the world's largest population, also has the world's fastest growing black market and crime problem. In China, crime rates have been climbing an estimated 10 percent a year since the early 1980s . China is a country that is currently experiencing both political and economic instability. Economic reforms that have been put in place by ... well as of prostitution and visiting whores. They must also be soberly aware that clamping down on this rampancy and the eradication of these vile social phenomena, is a significant struggle in protecting the personal interest of the masses, in maintaining social stability, and in straightening up current social practices. We must adopt a serious attitude and be responsible to the party, state, people, nationality, and history in this respect. We ...
- 589: Term Limits For Legislators
- ... resolve for limits, underneath it is too complex an issue to describe so succinctly. Rather the issue includes Congressional scandals, allegations of bribery and sexual harassment, questionable campaign contributions, and Congressional perks such as no-interest loans and free, reserved parking at the airport (3). "To many, it seem[s] that one reason Congress ha[s] lost touch with ordinary people [is] because so many members [are] in Congress too long ... perfect union'."(6) The citizens and the state are at the mercy, therefore, of Congress in terms of implementing limits. Congress must decide to amend the Constitution. Since members of Congress face a conflict of interest on the issue of term limits, supporters of this initiative are going to have to become more creative in their lobbying. An example of how states may be able to get around this decision is ... supports an initiative, it would seem to be good government that would support it. But when that initiative infringes on the length of time a member may serve in Congress it becomes a conflict of interest that is unlikely to be passed. The very structure of Congress itself encourages members to seek re-election for several terms by rewarding the most senior members with positions of power and influence. This ...
- 590: College, A Waste Of Time
- ... was sixty-four, they would be twice as rich as those who go to school, graduate and work in their field of study. What she fails to mention is that while their money is gathering interest, it can not be touched till their sixty-four, and in the mean time they have to be making a living in another job which they probably hate doing. Overall, Bird’s attempt to pursue ... liked fixing cars. The student could have put his college money in a bank, and go work for a mechanics shop. And as he was learning all the necessary skills, the money would be gathering interest. In ten years, he would have enough to buy out his boss, and start his own business. Afterwards she states that, although all these scenarios look good on paper, it is hard to put a ... points which she uses in her argument are not enough to pursued me. One example would be when she says “we fool ourselves into believing that we are sending them there for their own best interest.”(42) In my opinion this is true, true in the case that parents want a better and easier way of life for their kids. My parents send me to college so that I could ...
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