What is Euthanasia.
Euthanasia Euthanasia can be seen as clearly a deliberate and intentional aspect of a killing. Taking a human life, even with subtle rites and consent of the party involved is barbaric. No one can justly kill another human being. Just as it is wrong for a serial killer to murder, it is wrong for a physician to do so as well, no matter what the motive for doing so may be. Many thinkers, including almost all orthodox Catholics, Muslims and other faiths believe that euthanasia is immoral. They oppose killing patients under any circumstances. Every human being has a natural inclination to continue living. British and most other law forbids any form of homicide, including euthanasia and it is alleged that assisted suicide does eventually accustom a society to violence. It has been claimed that euthanasia brutalizes a society, as mercy killings are seen as a form of socialized violence. In any case killing a human being is immoral and unethical. Life should be valued, not abused, since everyone is only given one chance to live. Because death is final and irreversible, euthanasia contains within it the possibility that mistakes do happen and in fact an incorrect diagnosis is possible. If society condemns patients who are "terminally ill" and in the end a mistake in the diagnosis is discovered then the suffering and blame would not fall on technology but on society itself. Suffering
What Is Globalisation?
WHAT IS GLOBALISATION? "Globalisation is unavoidable" (World Bank, 1995:54) "Globalisation is a myth suitable for a world without illusions, but it is also one that robs us of hope" (Hirst and Thompson, 1996:6) There are many theories that try to define and explain globalisation. What is commonly accepted by most of them is the fact that globalisation is a multidimensional process. The major aspects of globalisation are economical, political and cultural. It can be claimed that globalisation in our days has created a strong debate field where supporters and opponents of globalisation, act in very dynamic ways. The antiglobalisation movement has become a global social movement that has many supporters in a big number of countries who think of globalisation as a big threat to their world. On the other hand, support of globalisation is also widespread in many countries, and what strengthens this support is the belief that globalisation is the progress and the future. For some, globalisation is not a new phenomenon. This view has to do mainly with the economical aspect of globalisation. According to this view, globalisation is described as the process which involves growing economic "interdependence" of countries worldwide. But the economic interdependence is not a new phenomenon (Singh, 2000:3). By the second half of the 19th century Adam Smith's theories and the "Laissez
What is Globalization ?
What is Globalization ? • Involves the Global Transformation and Amalgamation of Political and Economic Systems for the Purpose of International Trade to Increase Revenue and Prosperity • Globalization Started After World War II 4 Components of Globalization • First component is the rule of the market. • Second component sees the cutting of public expenditures for social services, mainly targeting education, health care and welfare 4 Components of Globalization • The third component is deregulation. (meaning to eliminate government policies in areas such as environmental protection and the workplace.) • The last component is privatization, which refers to selling state-owned enterprises, goods, and services to private investors. Arguments Against Globalization or Anti-Globalization Anti-Globalization • The "GAP" between the rich and the poor, eliminating what is known as the middle class • This could lead to a worker rebellion which could threaten social stability. Anti-Globalization Anti-Globalization • Globalization threatens the uniqueness of cultures, languages, politics, and economical systems, thus making everything seem homogeneous. • All around the world the same western symbols are more frequently being seen Anti-Globalization • Industrial and manufacturing corporations have been able to relocate their factories to
What is politics?
WHAT IS POLITICS? Approaches to Politics Studies 07/08 On hearing the word politics, claimed and enhanced by dictionary definition as "the practice of the art or science of directing and administering states or other politics units" 1 what usually springs to mind are images of government, politicians and their policies or more negatively the idea of corruption and dirty tricks? The actual definition seems to have been obscured and almost lost by such representations and clichés that tend not to pinpoint the true essence, which defines this thing, called politics. Politics in its broadest sense appears to be the activity through which people make, preserve and amend the general rules under which they live. Although conversely, Politics is also an academic subject- sometimes identified by the use of "Politics" with the capital P- it is clearly the study of this apparent activity. Politics can thus be claimed to be inextricably linked to the phenomena of conflict and cooperation, since on the one hand, the existence of rival opinions, different wants, competing needs and opposing interests guarantee disagreement about the rules under which people live. On the other hand, people recognise that, in order to influence these rules or ensure that they are upheld, they must work with each other; hence Hannah Arendt's definition of political power as "acting in concert".2 :
What is politics?
What is politics? Many people hold contrasting views on the nature of politics. Politics can exist on many different levels. It can concern disputes within the workplace and home, to the way in which a state is run. Politics refers to the power struggles in government down to the small influences among peers. The Oxford Concise Dictionary states that politics is 'The art and science of government, a particular set of ideas, principles or commitments.' This is a sweeping definition that covers two key strands of thought as identified by Oakeshott and Crick. Michael Oakeshott, who is a modern philosopher, believes that politics is merely the organisation of the running of the state, which implies doing whatever is necessary to promote the wellbeing of the people. This leaves room for all types of rule such as totalitarian, democratic or theocratic. Oakeshott believes that the process and structure of politics is more important than the ideas behind it. Professor Bernard Crick believes that politics is a peaceful resolution of conflict. Disputes in ideas and Interests are solved through organised and legal methods that have been agreed beforehand. This then suggests that the opposite is some form of violence. This may be civil war, a form of armed conflict or Revolution. He believes the process by which politics is ruled cannot exist without the ideas and values behind it.
what is social science
Can Social Science help us to understand society? In this assignment I will look at how the social sciences can contribute to the understanding of society today. I will concentrate on psychology which is one of the disciplines contained within the social sciences. I will base this assignment on how psychology is used within society and how the discipline can assist in considering society. As the social sciences cover a wide range of subjects and address many issues I will look at one particular area and will concentrate on underachievement and poor school performance. To begin with I will provide general definitions of social science and the discipline of psychology. Social science in short is the title given to the study of society and humans in their social relationships. The various academic disciplines used to study human beings and society include psychology, economics, sociology, psychology, political economy, social policy and anthropology. However due to the size and diversity of the subject other disciplines such as human geography and social history are often included within the social sciences. (Billington, 1998: 257) Due to the level of change that society encounters and the sheer size of the subject, the disciplines can often overlap therefore their boundaries can be unclear. As well as the disciplines overlapping, a certain issue, group
What is the role of Interest groups in Contemporary British Politics?
What is the role of Interest groups in Contemporary British Politics? This essay will address what interest groups bring to the political environment. This includes looking at differing types of interest groups and how they work in politics. The aims and ideologies of interest groups will be viewed and, how their relationships with political parties and government shape their role in contemporary British politics discussed. The degree to which the role is of importance at this current time and what positive and negative aspects the role brings to the political spectrum are issues to consider. These aims will ensure the essay discovers the role that interest group's play and if they are (and in what ways they are) a contributing addition to Politics in Britain. As there are a greater number of people who belong to pressure groups than to parties it is clear of their importance in society. These groups play a larger part in the influence of political and economic decisions than a superficial glance at political activity recalls. Definitions are of importance if we are to analyse and explore the role of interest groups. This helps create an understanding of what we are talking about when considering "interest groups". An interest group is a "group of individuals/firms which have shared interests/attitudes which articulate demands on political authorities"1 Also known
What is the Significance of the Disagreement between Neo-Realists and Neo Liberals?
GV1600: What is the Significance of the Disagreement between Neo-Realists and Neo Liberals? The debate between neo realists and neo liberals have developed from the realist and liberals explanations of international relations; neo realists have adapted and refined realism, and neo liberal ideas have arisen as a critique of realism and neo realism, and the both present conflicting viewpoints on post cold war world politics. The traditional liberal view on the international structure is that human nature is essentially altruistic, and war is not inevitable and can be eradicated by decreasing the anarchical conditions that encourage it; therefore if all international institutions engage in collective and multilateral efforts to cooperate, the world will be a better place. The neo liberals have developed this view by emphasising the need for reciprocity which is made capable by individual states making one initial cooperative move (characterised by Robert Axelrod as 'tit for tat'1) and if other states respond in the same way mutual cooperation can be formed. Neo liberals use the example of the 'Prisoner's Dilemma' to show how cooperation is the best solution: if two prisoners who are being interrogated by police for a crime decide to cooperate rather than compete and try to get released, then it is better for the both of them because their sentence would be shorter than if they
What evidence is there that children(TM)s development is influenced by play with siblings and peers?
What evidence is there that children's development is influenced by play with siblings and peers? Andre Duvenage 2009 If children's development is influenced by play with siblings and peers, then play can be seen as skilled interactional accomplishment that improves their development. This essay will explore the play interaction between siblings and peers and the psychological processes involved by drawing on the available research that explores play and the effect it has on subsequent development. The relationship between the grand developmental theories and play will then be explored. In addition, the essay will look at the limitations of psychologists' accounts, to explore the extent to which the current research could be seen as evidence that children's development is influenced by play with siblings and peers. A brief summary will conclude the main ideas. To understand the developmental significance of play with siblings and peers, the psychological processes involved needs to be analysed and understood and therefore researchers often focus on characterizing the details of the children's interactions. Schaffer (2003) said that these interactions could be seen as complementary and reciprocal (the two extremes of a dimension). The position of children's interaction between these two extremes would be relative to the level of knowledge and social power that they have in
Why have struggles over the nature and scope of welfare provision become such endemic features of contemporary societies?
Why have struggles over the nature and scope of welfare provision become such endemic features of contemporary societies? Today the welfare state today is a focal point of intense political controversy. A number of forces have come together to question its viability, efficacy and utility. These forces include the ageing of the population, high levels of unemployment, soaring budget deficits, ascendancy of market forces, privatisation of economic and social activities, and accelerated globalisation and technological change. This essay will look at the different types of welfare provision and the associated struggles over their nature and scope. I will account for the rise of the welfare state and explain how the idea of social rights leads many to expect a certain level of welfare provision. I will conclude with an assessment of what the future is likely to hold for the welfare state. In order to look at the issues facing welfare provision today, we need to know exactly what we mean by a welfare state. A welfare state involves state responsibility for securing some basic modicum of welfare for its citizens. The basic premise of a welfare state is that the government has the responsibility for the well being of its citizens and that this cannot be entrusted to the individual. In Britain, the rise of the welfare state came about particularly after WW2, which was centred on
