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James Rachels' argument against the moral distinction between active and passive euthanasia

It is written in laymen's terms and not specifically geared toward an audience of medical professionals. The article sets itself as an opposing view of the accepted practice of passive euthanasia.

~4 min read

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A critique of Neil Clark Warren's argument against cohabitation

Cohabitation Epidemic," Neil Clark Warren claims that cohabiting couples would be much better off tying the knot. To back up his claims, Warren draws from a number of sources ranging from the Bible to "numerous empirical studies," which the author fails to list or cite.

~4 min read

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Quindlen's argument for same-sex marriage rights in "Evan's Two Moms"

The author's evidence for writing "Evan's Two Moms" seems to be her own understanding of the gay community and the problems they face in everyday life, in everything from sharing their commitment to adopting children and simply living life.

~4 min read

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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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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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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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