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taught the theory of evolution by Charles Darwin to a high school class, even though it was not allowed due to Tennessee state law. The play succeeded in showing the disputes between evolutionists and creationists due to the trial. In Inherit the Wind, the Scopes trial is expressed as the trial of Bert Cates, who is a high school biology teacher. Cates broke Tennessee law by teaching evolution to his class and as a result, he is imprisoned in jail. The play follows the prosecutor of the trial,…

S.A. Marijuana has a vast variety of different uses and benefits in today's 21st-century society but remains illegal under the federal law placed by the U.S government. Twenty-nine states have decriminalized cannabis for medical use in past years but is not recognized by the federal government. But due to how the U.S works federal law does not recognize state laws. The legalization of marijuana would likely cause many medical advancements, aging benefits, and social benefits that would benefit…

Abstract Termination due to medical condition or disability is illegal and as it violates the laws enforced by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In the book Medical Law and Ethics, by Bonnie F. Fremgen she describes a case study, "The case of Janet K. and Epilepsy" on Chapter 8. "The Case of Janet K. and Epilepsy" describes the discrimination faced by employees. This case study will analyze the wrongful discharge of Janet, due to her epilepsy. It will further examine the legal action…

to some point must move out of the cultural system and exist beyond culture and politics, and must exist within national and international law. Therefore, while the cultural approach has many positives as outlined by Nash and Hunt, human rights cannot only take on a cultural approach, human rights must rise above and exist on a universal level surrounded by law and transnational legislation. Therefore, while there are many strengths associated with the cultural…

It is said that no man is an island, and no man stands alone. Meaning, true human existence cannot prevail positively or productively without the dynamics of society. Yet, this concept is very much two faced. While a man needs to exist in society, cocooning himself in its support and sense of belonging, too much social pressure can lead to the most disastrous endings and as society remains blind of the influences of the world, its ideals destroy humanity. Hence, if one does not conform, they…

Every character in Aeschylus's Oresteia is concerned with the notion of justice. The trilogy repeatedly emphasizes a fundamental concept of justice: revenge. It is a really simple but powerfully emotional basis for justice, associating retribution with family, emotions and honor. The Oresteia explores whether the revenge ethic is adequate as a legitimate basis for justice. It depicts the flaws of the practice of personal vendetta: the cyclical nature of blood crimes and the lack of a clear…

Harvey Milk once stated, “It takes no compromise to give people their rights. It takes no money to respect the individual. It takes no political deal to give people their freedom. It takes no survey to remove repression. I find Milk’s thoughts to be very true based on witnessing how difficult it is for homosexual to be seen as equal to heterosexual people. The film Fresco y Chocolate depicts a flamboyant gay artist, Diego, who tries to seduce a college student named David throughout the film.…

Racism has been in our society ever since white people were introduced to people who do not look like them, who do not have the same complexion or the same facial structure, and it is still alive today. Racism is one of the most important social issues of our modern world. It has affected millions of people worldwide, and will never be forgotten in our history. “How does it feel to be a problem? I answer seldom a world. And, yes being a problem is a strange experience, - peculiar even for one…

Hobbes Assignment 1: What are the main strengths and weaknesses of Hobbes’ theory of civil order? Name: Denise Cher Yan Wen Matriculation Number: A0127001A Word Count: 1887 Introduction Hobbes’ theory of civil order is based on the fundamental law of nature, which is to seek peace (Hobbes 2012, 200). According to Hobbes, to seek peace is necessarily to seek peace in the condition of war, and justice is therefore a legal compliance with the terms of the social contract (Hobbes 2012, 220).…

In Mo Tzu’s Against Music, the audience learns that music is detrimental to society. He first starts out by claiming the responsibility of a benevolent man, or women is to eliminate what is ruinous to society. Besides this, a benevolent man’s obligation is not to just take his only interest and add it, but also decide based on the common good. For instance, plenty of people of a higher class, rulers, and ministers may enjoy music, and all it entails, very much; but, it offers few to none…