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This paper discusses how a great deal of human communication is in the nature of argumentation and how in this day and age the "speech" that is going on on Web sites is also in the nature of (rhetorical) argument. It examines two different websites that make argumentative claims that the author was inclined to reject to help to determine the strength and persuasiveness of those claims. The first site is the Jeb Bush gubernatorial re-elections site and it evaluates how election sites are in many ways the quintessence of argumentative speech because the stakes are so high and the second site is that of Pepsi site to see if the author could be swayed to drink Pepsi.

From the Paper
"In asking what would constitute a good web-based argument for this candidacy, the answer would be one that supplied enough substantive coverage of the governor in a sufficiently balanced way that I would want to vote for him if I lived in Florida. This means that while the rhetoric should be persuasive it should not seem forced or so positive that it seems false.

The rhetoric on this site lacks that sense of balance. For example: The homepage of the site has a number of different options, such as "Women for Jeb," "Hispanics for Jeb," "Seniors for Jeb." I find it hard to believe that people actually think of themselves in this way. The Web site's categorization of people into convenient, poll-oriented demographics makes the campaign seem soulless and calculating, surely not the intention of the Bush advisers."

Tags:human, communication, rhetorical, einstein, election, sites, jeb, bush, pepsi

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This paper considers weapons development from 1700-1914 and discusses the relationship between tactics and weaponry. The author argues and illustrates by historical example that it is tactics, which cause a change in the development of weapons up to a certain point in this time period.

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The paper asserts that one of the common ways in which we make sense of our world is by defining and categorizing the things - people, objects, ideas - that we encounter within it; in essence, we ask "what is it?" questions that lead us to fitting people or things into certain typologies. The paper explains that carefully defining anything is essential to ensuring that our interpretations of it are accurate moving forward. Over the next several pages, the paper discusses human nature; the writer asks a general question, states a preliminary claim about universal human nature; clarifies key terms comprising the claim and revises claims as needed and considers counter-claims against his position.

From the Paper
"One of the common ways in which we make sense of our world is by defining and categorizing the things - people, objects, ideas - that we encounter within it; in essence, we ask "what is it?" questions that lead us to fitting people or things into certain typologies. Suffice it to say, carefully defining anything is essential to ensuring that our interpretations of it are accurate moving forward. Over the next several pages, I will discuss a subject - human nature - that I want to..."

Tags:argumentative, essay, nature

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These three argumentative essays define race in the progressive era, perform a rebuttal against pro-abortion issues and propose how to combat global warming.

Tags:definition, rebuttal, proposal

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This paper takes up the debate regarding the legalization of marijuana in America and argues that it is not in the best interest of Americans to do so. The arguments in favor of legalizing marijuana and their weaknesses are also discussed and the writer explains that the Supreme Court ruled in 2005 that marijuana for medicinal purposes is illegal. The paper concludes that marijuana should not be legalized since it is not essential to the quality of individual life and the pursuit of happiness.

Outline:
Arguments in Support of Legalizing Marijuana
Medicinal Marijuana
Marijuana By Choice
Cost of Drug Use
Other Countries
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Using marijuana impairs the senses, not unlike alcohol, and to sanction another drug for public consumption that presents a potential self-control issue on an individual level, that poses a threat to others, is not acceptable. And just as people break the law to use marijuana, they will break the law of legalized marijuana that restricts the use of the drug to the home, or other place, by getting behind the wheel of a car, or making impaired choices that lead to the injury of others. Thus, it is not an individual choice issue."

Tags:illicit abuse tobacco prescription anti-drug addiction, black market, therapy

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Through several well thought out premises, this paper argues that a woman has the right to determine whether she can have an abortion. The author cites the intense emotions inspired by the abortion debate in these premises, which makes up one part of the essay. The other side of the essay focuses on Utilitarianism, the philosophical idea that the moral worth of any action depends upon its contributions to the overall good of society. The author concludes with the belief that having an understanding of both sides of an argument demonstrates the need for perspective, especially in law-making, thus avoiding despotism.

Premise 1: The Fetus is a Person
Premise 2: The Woman does not have the Right to Decide the Fate of the Fetus, Irregardless of how she feels about Herself
Premise 3: Abortion is Morally Wrong
Premise 4: Personhood Begins at Conception
Premise 5: Anti-abortion Legislation will Stop Abortion
Premise 6: Most Unwanted Pregnancies become Wanted Children. Women make big Mistakes having Abortions, and they Regret it Later.

From the Paper
"Utilitarianism seems to strongly support the idea of a woman's right to choose. While abortion may seem to have many positives from other libertarian viewpoints, and may increase the individual's happiness, that happiness has to be weighted against the general pleasure/happiness of the community. Premises arguing against abortion have some common utilitarian outcomes, but before we examine them, we must quantify a working definition of utilitarianism that will be specifically applied to premises opposing legalized abortion, and consider whether those premises are truly supported by utilitarianism. The right to abortion preserves the fundamental tenets of society by which we of different culture maintain a common ground in our diverse society."

Tags:pregnancy, freedom of choice, right-to-life, abortion, Utilitarianism

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During the Hellenistic Era or the Greco-Roman period, many changes were unfolding in the Mediterranean, changes that were brought about by cross-cultural communication and penetration, and by cultural transformation. During this period, ancient Gods like Zeus, Osiris, and Jupiter, all faded into insignificance and new Gods - Yahweh and Jesus - asserted themselves; however, even as some of the old was fading away, the "old" (or at least the culturally commonplace) was being steadily incorporated into the new.

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Argumentative Essay: Transforming the Great Cultural Competitor, Hellenistic Greek Philosophy, into a Foundation for Old Testament Christian Ethics During the Hellenistic Era or the Greco-Roman period, many changes were unfolding in the Mediterranean, changes that were brought about by cross-cultural communication and penetration, and by cultural transformation. During this period, ancient Gods like Zeus, Osiris, and Jupiter, all faded into insignificance and new Gods - Yahweh and Jesus - asserted themselves; however, even as some of the old was fading away, the "old" (or at least the culturally commonplace) was being steadily

Tags:foundation, testament, christian

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This paper discusses the issue of solitude vs. loneliness based on an essay by May Sarton.

Tags:PSYCHOLOGY, may sarton solitude

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The paper relates that John Searle developed his Chinese room argument in response to some of those who argue that strong artificial intelligence is possible. As will be shown, the Chinese room argument was a thought experiment that appeared to constitute a good argument against the possibility of strong artificial intelligence. The paper shows how it was a sufficiently good argument that many people have been provoked to present counter-arguments in an attempt to rebut Searle's argument. In the paper, the Systems Reply will be considered, as it is proposed that this is the strongest reply to date.

Tags:chinese, room, argument

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This paper analyzes the argument from design perspective which is considered appealing because it seems based on empirical evidence. According to the paper, it's not based on esoteric philosophical concepts or knowledge that can only be learned after decades of study. Rather, the argument from design cites evidence all around us. The paper states that everyone can understand this appeal of this justification for the existence of God. The paper concludes that the argument from design is a fundamentally flawed approach to the question of the existence of God.

From the Paper
"Finding a philosophical argument to demonstrate the existence of God is no small task. Philosophers, theologians, and more have been at it for thousands of years and yet there still hasn't been developed a rational approach that can prove that God exists--in any form. Recent attempts to repackage deistic faith in the form of science have led to the formulation of the intelligent design theory. It is, interestingly enough, a teleological argument that is constructed from a basic argument from design perspective. The purpose here is to examine this perspective and the finer points of the design argument. In the end, however, no matter..."

Tags:argument, from, design