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Laura De Veau's argument on spirituality and mental health

Role of Spirituality and Religion in Mental Health. By Laura De Veau from the textbook From Critical Thinking to Argument: A Portable Guide. The author's thesis concerns her own (and others) research into religion and its affect on mental health.

~4 min read

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Douglas Husak's argument for drug decriminalization and legalization

Ever since the 1960s when college students began to smoke marijuana, the issue of illegal drugs has been debated.

~6 min read

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996 words

Lewis's argument against tipping and the service worker's perspective

Lewis provides a compelling reason against tipping in that people who provide services will expect gratuities, and when these gratuities are not given or are granted in a manner that is below their expectation, the quality of the given service will decline.

~5 min read

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Lee Silver's argument against human cloning and reprogenetics

David Silver's "The Virtual Child" -- Oh Brave New World, Oh Wonder -- that has such people (and cloned sheep in it!) Dolly" was the first sheep ever to make the cover of Time Magazine.

~6 min read

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Chris Hedges' argument about war's mythic meaning and cultural impact

Today I received an e-mail message about a funeral for a soldier in Texas. The sender who forwarded it wrote that his "faith in America had been restored" when he read this account by the deceased's wife:

~12 min read

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John Stuart Mill's argument for freedom of opinion and dissent

Liberty by John Stuart Mills. The writer argues in Mills favor that only by hearing all opinions with complete freedom can the truth be established. There was one source used to complete this paper.

~4 min read

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614 words

Philo's theological skepticism in David Hume's essay

Philo represent to David Hume? Well, the word itself is a complex one and its meaning has often shifted throughout the years since it was first used in Greek society.

~4 min read

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660 words

Vaclav Havel's argument for dissent against totalitarianism

There is a good case to be made for this -- no good comes to people who are paid a visit by the likes of the Stasi or NKVD. Yet, there is something about non-resistance that is inherently wrong.

~4 min read

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Yuh Ji-Yeon's argument for multicultural inclusion in American education

Yuh Ji-Yeon argues for inclusion of the study of various cultures in American curriculum. She does so very convincingly by using variety of important tactics. For example while she clearly states her thesis in paragraph 10, she waits till paragraph 18 to fleetingly mention opposing views.

~4 min read

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Stephen Macedo's argument for same-sex marriage and natural law theory

Homosexuality and the Conservative Mind, Stephen Macedo outlines his views on the debate about same sex marriage. He takes a position in favor of allowing same sex marriage, and seeks to support his position with philosophy and the concept of new natural law.

~9 min read

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