Human reliability

The theory of human nature or the state of nature as described by both Hobbes and Rousseau has been a philosophy that has been in constant question since the 17th century. Both Hobbes and Rousseau wrote on this topic a century a part from another and had similar yet distinct ideas in regards to the state of nature and the need for government or social contract. Hobbes ideology portrays man in a harsh and most depressing manner; his views are seen as cynical and pessimistic. Rousseau’s…

Zig Ziglar, an american author and motivational speaker, once said, “Fear has two meanings. Forget everything and run, or face everything and rise. The choice is yours.” In today's society, anytime a challenge or something that is outside of a person’s comfort zone arises, the immediate instinct is to run from it or hide it. When people face their trials it's like hiking in the mountains. Although it may be really tough and require a lot of bravery, in the end they can end up stronger and proud…

2b. The critique presented by Gould and Lewontin in the Spandrels paper describes the shortcomings of the adaptationist program that had been the predominant path of evolutionary thought for decades. Adaptationists see natural selection as the only and all-powerful force that can overcome any constraint to species' traits, and that evolution in turn relies exclusively on natural selection. In challenging this concept of adaptation, Gould and Lewontin are not denying the existence evolution by…

1. According to Ericsson, we all lie because we want to avoid confrontation, spare people’s feelings, and to get out of particular situations. To avoid confrontations, sometimes it is necessary to lie, for example, if you were talking about someone behind their back and they hear about it, you are going to deny that you ever talked bad about that person to avoid getting into an alteration. If someone is wearing an ugly outfit that they are real proud of, you are most likely going to lie to them…

According to Maslow's hierarchy, before any human being can achieve their maximum potential, they must first be physically safe. Thus, leaving an area of environmental disaster/environmental injustice will often bring more long-term benefit as opposed to staying put. Sanders starts his argument with…

Is Lying Ever Right? Our world today is filled with so many ethical and moral issues. So many people forming their own opinions and creating conflict with others. And one of those topics is lying. Is it ever right to lie? And if so, then when? From my point of view, I do believe there are times and situations where lying is the right thing to do. But in order to understand when lying is right, you need to understand what lying actually is, the difference between lying and deceiving, and who you…

In “Of the System of Man’s Free Agency” D’Holbach explains his argument that human action is determined by the laws of nature. He proposes that humans are part of the natural world and therefore governed by necessary laws, so they have no free will. On this essay I will argue that D’Holbach’s argument on motive is not a good one; I will explain the argument, present why do I think the argument fails and consider ways to defend the argument from my own attack. D’Holbach’s Argument D’Holbach…

Viktor Frankl’s Insight into Meaning As Norman Cousins once preached, “The tragedy of life is not death but what we let die inside of us while we live.” Although just the thought to address positive outcomes of the indisputable tragedy of the Holocaust can be a gruesome notion to grasp, historians have acknowledged that some societal contributions can be traced back to the atrocious era, such as extreme medical advancements and significant scientific discoveries. However, one positive outcome…

There are many experiences in our lives which leave us amazing memories. With the pass of time, these memories will become in many occasions anecdotes, and which will be told from generation to generation. Life is full of unique moments; that can only be experienced once in life. Our busy lives they just pass by, and never come back. To learn how not to miss such moments we need to become practical and make decisions very quickly, we need to be open minded and be ready to improvise as the event…

Marie Divine Bio 130 Environmental Science 30 August, 2017 The Tragedy of the Commons In Hardin’s work, “The Tragedy of the Commons”, the population problem is thoroughly examined philosophically and logistically. The commons refers to a resource in nature shared by many. The tragedy is referred to an individual’s unlimited use of these resources resulting in overexploitation and the ruin of resources. Haridn’s four major assumptions in this piece guide him to come to an ultimate conclusion.…