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What problems can one find with a utilitarian view of ethics?

One of the most important objections to utilitarianism is the objection from moral dilemmas. If one course of action can bring about more 'utility' or flourishing than another, then it is the moral thing ...

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Is the concept of power central to our understanding of global politics?

Power is a key concept within international relations and the global sphere. This essay aims to evaluate the means through which power can be exerted and the centrality of power within global politics.

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Discuss the relationship between mental illness and social class, gender and ethnicity.

The biomedical approach to mental health conditions has largely dominated mainstream thought and treats mental illnesses as arising from individual biological or psychological factors; as something defect...

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What does the term 'devising performance' mean?

Devising is the process of creating a piece of performance from scratch. The term is commonly used to refer to the practice of contemporary groups or individuals who develop work by using starting points,...

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To what extent did the failure of collective security result in the policy of appeasement in the mid 1930s?

The League of Nations was set up following World War One in 1920 with a goal of maintaining peace. The League pursued a policy of Collective Security, which revolved around the idea that war should not be...

Answered by Caroline R. • History tutor

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