Species Argumentative Essays Samples For Students

Dear Pat,

I wanted to talk to you some more about how important biodiversity is in our lives. For example, with more genetic and population interactions we have more stable ecosystems. When we have monocultures like in farming districts the ecosystems are not stable and they are more susceptible to diseases. Biodiversity ensures a cleaner natural environment and natural barriers to floods and droughts. Animals and plant species need to interact to survive like the honey bee needs pollen from flowers to make honey. Biodiversity also protects the planet from absorbing too much heat from the sun like in tropical ...

Human beings are two-legged social animals. Unlike other animals, human beings have responsibilities. Besides all cruel and animal-like behaviors of human beings, we have sixth sense, which is not found in other species on earth. Still other species have senses but they have one to five senses that human beings also possess. The sixth sense shows ourselves different from other beings and gives us the ability to think and that leads us to innovate new technologies, which may harm the environment. Because of the rapid advancement in technology, we become the reason for the destruction of many livings on ...

I. Introduction
Peter Singer, in his article on All Animals are Equal, have arrived at an inference that both humans and non-human species have an equal consideration of interest, which is know as non-speciecism or the unbiased treatment of other species. He expounded on the idea by presenting both sides of the arguments when he said that racists, just like speciecisists, violate the consideration of equality principle when they are biased or prejudicial in their treatment of another race or species. He inferred that because of the greater weight that a particular race or species give to their own ...

Primates constitute over two hundred species of all living things. These are considered to be the closest relatives to human beings, in the evolution hierarchy. They vary in size, their habitats and their geographical location, whereby they are distributed throughout different geographical locations and habitats like forests, woodlands, savannahs, and high-altitude grasslands. Primates have some distinct characteristics, which include short snout, nails instead of claws, hands and feet with five digits, a relatively large brain as well as an increased reliance on vision rather than scent (Onishi and Namakichi 9).
Because of their widespread distribution in places of habitat, ...

The typical definition of biodiversity, also referred to as biological diversity, is the variability as well as a variety among living organisms, and the ecological complexes in which they take place (Coulston & Riitters, 2005). It may be considered in a hierarchical structure where degrees include species, genes, communities, populations, landscapes, and ecosystems. With no detailed information on actual diversity, there is a suggestion that protection of a community of plants may be a substitute for protection of the diversity of constituents linked to that community. Put differently, protecting a community of plants also offers protection to the species, genes, as well as populations inside that ...

People have a unique quality of destroying everything that is precious to them. The most precious things that they have are nature and inimitable species that inhabit it. Unlike animals people are used to killing not only for purposes of nourishment, but also for the sake of entertainment. If not killed, animals get caught only for them to be placed in cramped cages well beyond their natural habitat. Thousands of species end up being exterminated for jewelry, souvenirs or being kept in captivity for life in places, such as amusement and theme parks, private and public zoos. Human authoritarian regime ...

As a shortened version of ‘biological diversity’, biodiversity according to World Wildlife Fund (WWF) refers to the variety of life on earth. It comprises of all the species in the natural world from those regarded as common, endangered to those critically threatened (WWF). Like the biodiversity of the Amazon in the Tropics, the local biodiversity of the County of Rock Island contributes enormously to both the economy and well-being of the county especially in sectors such as agriculture, tourism, and forestry. It also assists in less apparent ways in areas such erosion control, climate change mitigation, recreation, and flood ...

Everything in nature is interconnected and people could not live without the surrounding environment. But, being a part of nature, people demonstrate cruel and merciless attitude toward it. Animals play an important role in nature. They are essential not only because they give food and valuable fur, but also because almost all of the animals are really beautiful and interesting.
Cutting down forests or polluting the water in the rivers, many people unwittingly destroy wildlife habitat. Because of the economic human activity and immoderate hunting some animals have disappeared forever, and many others have become rare. Every year there ...

With its origin in the ancient times; hunting is still widely practiced all across the world. Some do it for fun, few do it for adventure and now the target is to reduce overpopulation of certain animal species by hunting. But, is this ethical? Hunting is one of those controversial topics that have no possible solution but continue to plague modern society. Human rights activists are totally against hunting. There are several pros and cons of hunting and having researched about all of them, I strongly condemn hunting to be a feasible way for eradication of overpopulated animal species. Humanity ...

Anthropogenic climate change is the production of greenhouse gases by human activities. These activities interfere with the chemical composition of the earth’s atmosphere by adding more harmful chemicals to the atmosphere. Examination of the polar ice cores by the scientists convince them that the increased human activity has led to an increase in the proportion of greenhouse gases. This increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has skyrocketed within the past years. Reports released by various climatic organizations confirm that the postindustrial rise in greenhouse gases does not come from natural mechanisms but from human activity. The most ...

Abstract

The issue of whether creationism should be taught in schools is one of contention. Many people believe that as many people believe in creationism, it should therefore be part of education and, in particular, part of science lessons in schools. However, there is strong opposition to this, mainly with the argument that creationism is not based on scientific fact and therefore should not be part of a science lesson. Overall, it appears that creationism should be taught as a world view in religious education classes, but not in science subjects.

Over recent years, there has been much debate as to whether creationism ...

Evaluate an Argument and Create a Counter Argument

Singer’s Argument
In the article by Peter Singer, All Animals are Equal, he makes an argument that we should all respect animals both human and non-human. In this article, Singer states that speciesism is the attitude of bias towards a one’s species and have an opposite bias towards members of other species. In the article he some claims; capacity for suffering is an immediate prerequisite for rights; equal consideration is the basis of equality and equality is a theme that is based on morality but not facts. The thesis in Singer’s argument is that we need to ...

Abstract

This paper examines the arguments for and against the sue of animals in experiments. It offers a brief examination of the historical development of the opposition to using animals; it considers the question form the practical and the ethical standpoint; it examines some of the evidence which shows the inefficiency and unreliability of animal use; and it also shows the way ethical standpoints have changed in the 21st century.

Key words: the three Rs; in vitro testing ; principle of equality; human volunteers; computer simulations.

All over the world in research laboratories, animals are made use of to test new medicines ...

Is anthropogenic climate change (what used to be known as "global warming") a problem that needs immediate and/or long term attention?
Anthropogenic climate change has been an issue rising all over the world. It is considered to have more negative impacts than positive ones as the world continues to experience the effects of such global change in all aspects of life. Scientists have indicated that each year, the world continues to heat up, and resources are slowly dwindling for all living beings. It is visible in recent years that weather patterns have gradually turned for the worst as typhoons, ...

Species discrimination (syn. speciesism) is the infringement of the interests or rights of one species by another, based on the belief in their own superiority. The concept and the appropriate philosophical concept emerged and were developed in the works of philosophers Richard Ryder and Peter Singer. In accordance with this concept, the contemporary human society carries out such discrimination against animals. In accordance with this philosophy, the presumption of human superiority over other species are unjustified.
There are two directions of upholding the rights of animals. Utilitarians repeat after Bentham that moral beings deserve attention because of the sensitivity, ...

There´s an intense debate in many countries about the legal status of same sex couples, and it makes good conversation topic around dinner tables everywhere. Arguments from each end of the spectrum seem valid and there are many groups of interest engaged in this discussion all over the country.
I happened to get cornered in an argument among friends about homosexuality and same sex marriage while I tried to defend what appeared to be a fundamental right. Charlie, a close friend, clearly dislikes the idea of letting same sex couples marry, and thinks the institution of matrimony is sacred. ...

Analysis of “In Memoriam, A.H.H.”

Question 1
Alfred, Lord Tennyson was one of the premier poets writing during the Victorian period; his subjects and style embody that period of literature. “In Memoriam, A.H.H.” is an elegy in which he mourns the passing of Arthur Hallam, one of his best friends. Section LV is a particularly rich part of the poem when it comes to discussing the ways in which faith, loss and immortality all interact with the reader. At first, it seems like there are two very different sorts of verse within the same section – one that has to do with faith and the ...

Introduction

Wetland conservation is a procedure that aims at preserving and protecting certain areas where there is existence of water or near the surfaces of the earth including the bogs, swamps and the marshes. Six percent of the earth is at least covered by wetlands and they have become a very significant issue for conservation due to the beneficial provision of ecosystem services. About a half of the population on earth (more than 3 billion people) acquire the basic water services from inland wetlands with freshwater. Those are the same number of individuals who rely on staple foods such as rice which is a ...

The natural reproductive process involves the fusion of genetic materials from one female and one male parent through sexual contact. The offspring produced bears the combined genetic materials of his/her parents, which is unique on its own. Now, with the advent of technology, an individual may now be produced from a single parent without the need for sexual contact. Cloning is the process or technique used to create an organism that is 100% genetically identical to its parent. The pioneering era of cloning was started in 1952 by biologists Robert Briggs and Thomas King, wherein they attempted to “clone” a frog ...

Natural resources are getting finished at a rate faster than nature can restore, and still we continue to live as if these resources were limitless. The human race is faced with a great risk of extinction, and no amount of faith or willpower can save us from the extinction that threatens our existence. Natural resources such as oil have continued to reduce over the years and have led to the loss of certain species on earth such as dinosaurs, and there are numerous concerns that mankind will face the same fate in the future (Drake). The human race is ...

The very title of the essay appeals to the audience and alerts them to some extent, as Wallace uses the imperative construction to draw his readers’ attention. He doesn’t want only to explain his readers the matter from different points of view, but also to make them regard it in details and come to their own conclusions. “Consider the Lobster” is addressed to different kinds of audience: to tourists who are eager to visit the Maine Lobster Festival, to sea world scientists who are seeking answers to the questions of lobsters’ existence and survival, to seafood lovers who ...

Zoos are created to keep animals for study purposes and to protect endangered species. However, it is observed that earning money has become sole purpose of zoo owners. Zoos take all steps to attract public and to increase their revenues without considering safety, comfort and physical and mental health of animals. Advocates of zoos claim that zoos should not be removed because it allows people to understand and study animals. Opponents of zoos claim that zoos should be banned because zoos are not animals’ natural homes and captivity upsets animals physically as well as mentally. This paper discusses that ...

Human beings should treat animals as living things with their goals and interest. While consciousness between species is ever equal between two different species, human beings should recognize the animals have dignity, and our value system should take that into consideration for pets and livestock. Outside of an ethical question, meat diets are more taxing on the environment those vegetarian diets. Another question in human treatment of animals is how animals should be treated in experimental situations and what species of animals should be used.
For much of human consideration, ethics was not a discipline that extended human compassion ...

Human beings, many philosophers such as Kant and Locke have argued, have certain unalienable rights and freedoms. It must be noted in any study of the philosophy of human rights that there have existed cultures where some or many human beings were not granted those rights. Obvious examples is the slavery the permeated Western civilizations concurrently with the drafting of documents like the US Constitution. From this, we can arrive at the viewpoint that just because a being deserves protection under a well-developed morality, does not mean that these persons are being protected. Indeed, history is filled with instances when people ...

Over recent years, there has been much debate as to whether evolution rather than, or in addition to, creationism should be taught in public schools. There are many groups and individuals on both side of the argument. Interestingly, some scientists are in favour of the teaching of creationism, though the vast majority are not. Although it is generally agreed that there is no scientific fact to support the notion of creationism, many believe that it should be taught to students as an alternative viewpoint. However, evolution is scientifically proven and therefore all children in public schools should be taught ...

Introduction

Human cloning is the creation of identical human being in the laboratory. It is an artificial process and is conducted with stem cell research and biotechnology. Reproductive cloning would give rise to human clones. Animal cloning is practiced from past few years and with the birth of Dolly, the sheep cloning has become the prime research area of many scientists. The reproductive cloning is dealing with many controversial issues and is banned in several countries including United States. The discussion on should human cloning be legalized or banned is a discussion issue among the bio-research communities and there are many ...

Introduction

The human family in all its forms and all its habitat has undergone struggles to restore the world in order and create a peaceful society. As long as we can remember, the struggle to attain security and peace has been reflected in the various lifestyles of the entire humanity. The nation-state remains the largest single component that comprises of human grouping willing to achieve a peaceful coexistence. It has not been easy to maintain peace in the world we live as nations have engaged each other in conflicts. The detrimental effects that resulted from the first and second world ...

Since the ancient history, people have been wearing clothes made from leather and animal fur. One cannot imagine a cave man without a small piece of leather hanging around his waist. Then, it was the only material that they could use for making clothes. However, since the modern ages, leather and fur coats have become the synonyms for wealth and the branding mark for many fashion designers. On the other hand, the planet is facing with the extinction of animal species that are killed only for its fur or skin. Leather and fur coats should be outlawed so that the civilization ...

‘Instructor’s Name’

Christopher Columbus and "Globalization" in the early modern world
Globalization is by no means a phenomenon invented in the twentieth century, particularly with reference to cultural exchanges. Globalization is much more than a commodities exchange across national borders. It is a phenomenon which denotes the flow and bartering of knowledge, commodities, values, specimens and people on a global scale. It is fast replacing the societal identity of nationality with globality. Most historians attach the origin of globalization to the year 1492, when ‘Columbus’ stumbled upon America in his search for trade route to Asia. But even as early as thousand years before ...

Introduction

Evidence of aliens having an influence on earth is evident in the writings, artifacts, and paintings and cave drawings.
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- First contact with Aliens in 1941.
- Cases of individuals who came into contact with the aliens. Cases highlighted help to provide evidence of aliens and human contact
- Instances of how aliens have contributed to human civilization
- The ancient cave paintings are one of the major inventions believed to be from aliens
- Angel Hair associated with aliens used in the contemporary world to design aircrafts.
- The ancient ...

On broad perspective, biocentrism is a word which is derived from the words ‘bio’ and ‘central’, which mean life and being the centre of focus respectively. Biocentrism is a theory that was posited by Robert Lanza, an American doctor back in 2007. The main hypothesis of the theory is that biology is the central of everything on earth. As such, it can be applied in understanding all the other aspects of life. He argues that physics is the branch of science which helps in understanding the physical nature of the world while chemistry helps in the understanding of life. However, he ...

Evaluation is the biological change in the populations inherited characteristics. Charles Darwin theorized that evolutionary biology is the sole result that led to the modern man. In his theory, he established that the diversity in population could have only resulted from the change in inherited characteristics. To better enhance understanding of this theory, Darwin theorized that the change can take place from varied levels, from species level, organism level, individual level and molecule level. Thus in this theory, Darwin established that man must have evolved from a common ancestor by a speciation and extinction. To completely live up to his argument, ...

Modifications in the plants at their genetic levels have brought about a new array of discoveries in the world of biotechnology. With its initial inception, it had been a topic of interest for the entire science fraternity across the world. The beginning of the era of Modified plants began with an uproar in its positive points. The world went crazy over the benefits of these plants. But with time, and with improvisation of our knowledge in the field of science and technology, the science fraternity has discovered certain facts about modified plants which indicate that these plants are not ...

Genetically modified plants have always been a debatable topic surrounded by many controversies. Different research workers have put forward different hypotheses regarding them. Some stand for them, while many are against. The genetically modified crops might have proved to be a boon for many, but at the same time they have brought about much worse effects to the environment.
The genetically modified crops are known to harm the natural flora and bring about adverse effects on agriculture too. The changes that are brought about at the genetic level of the plants bring in some changes in their natural character ...

Abstract

Even though most Western people rely on dairy products for a healthy diet every day, many recent studies have challenged the long-established belief that milk is safe for human consumption. On the contrary, new research articles have shown that dairy products are unhealthy, being specifically destined to feed the offspring from the same species. The fact that humans continue to consume milk long after weaning exposes them to health problems on the long term. The hormones found in milk may cause several forms of cancer, while the high fat content may be partially responsible for the development of heart ...

Views on Humanity

The effort of speaking definitively upon what humanity would resort to in the event of an apocalypse is akin to divining the true purpose behind life. Every last person in the world knows the idea exists, but is unsure of what course to take. Cormac McCarthy takes readers along a particularly dreary path towards the realization of what might happen should the world as humanity knows it ever end, sparing no sensibilities along the way. The question of what will befall humanity should the world as it is known ever end is one that offers many different answers. As ...

Introduction

Global warming affects the lives of the people all around the world regardless of geographical location. Global Warming is a consequence of human activities and decisions that are mostly governed by self-interest and material gain. Therefore, as the population in different areas continues to increase, competition to obtain life’s necessities intensifies. In turn, the destructive activities of humans continue to contribute to of Global Warming.
According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Global Warming is defined as the rising average temperature of the surface of the Earth increases due to emissions resulting from different human activities, ...

Introduction (can be more than one paragraph if you want, but the thesis should still come towards the end of the introduction)

Hook

Global warming has been affecting the lives of the people in all areas around the world regardless of the country’s geographical location. The effects of Global Warming are consequences of man’s activities and decisions that are governed by their personal interests and gains. Therefore, as the population in different areas continue to increase, the competition in obtaining life necessities also heightens, and the number and intensity of destructive activities of man continue to worsen the ...

The Lord of Death, in the Indian epic of Mahabharata, asked his son about the most astounding aspect of the present world. The boy responded, “It is that all around us people can be dying and we don’t believe it can happen to us” (Halifax 6). Such typical refusal to accept death’s inevitability is particularly common in the modern Western society. Generally, the mainstream philosophers shunt any interest in paranormal matters like spirit possession, extra-sensory perceptions, spirit mediumship, reincarnation, and out-of-body experiences into the dark corners of their profession (Hales 335). Eminent philosophers like Antony Flew and ...

Crops are genetically modified for certain desired outcomes such as high yield, pest resistance, drought tolerance, herbicide resistance, for a better nutritional quality, etc. The genes that impart the desired characteristics do not naturally occur in the crop, and are not expressed by natural recombination (World Health Organization [WHO]). They are engineered in the laboratory, and may be obtained from unrelated species too. Genetically modified (GM) crops are thus subjected to much speculation despite the fact that they have several benefits.
1. Pros of GM Crops
Bioengineered crops with pest tolerance, reduce dependence on chemical pesticides, and crops engineered ...

Education

When it comes to natural selection, it is called the regular, hypothesized procedure through which biological behaviors comparatively emerge in a populace. Natural selection appears a central device of evolution and it received notice through Charles Darwin, who focused it to be contrasted with artificial selection. It appears an exclusive keystone of contemporary biology. The introduction of natural selection was made by Darwin in his appealing text in the year 1859. The text was written on the basis of species, where an illustration of natural selection was made like similar to simulated selection. This is the procedure through which ...

Intelligence design and Darwinian Theory of evolution

Intelligent designs

Intelligence design is a scientific research program that constitutes professionals ranging from scientists, philosophers and the community of believers that are trying to seek the evidence-based design work. This design says that matters of existence and world origins are best explained by an intellectual undertaking and not a story that has no direction like the Darwinian Theory of natural selection (DeWolf et al., 2007).When one studies the components of a given measure, one can outline the issues of law, chances in life and conditions found in intelligence design. It is only through intelligence that scientists can ...

There is a lot of focus and puzzles on hypoxic drive in the modern society. What is hypoxic drive and what are the processes that facilitate it? Hypoxia refers to a condition where there is lack of oxygen in a part of the body or the entire body. In this condition, the patient’s body utilizes oxygen chemoreceptors rather than carbon dioxide to regulate the respiratory cycle (Greaves et al. 120). This essay discusses biochemical, physiological, epidemiological, and clinical evidence to support hypoxic drive in the chronic hypercapnia patient (Galvagno 58).

Macro and micro neural circuity involved in respiratoty/ventilator drives and pattern generation

Rhythmic respiratory movements originate from neutral activity. Specialized ...

Man like most of the other members of the animal kingdom is a territorial creature. He needs space to live, space to gather resources, maintain a family, pass down assets to progeny, and so on. War like behavior is seen in many other species from ants to chimpanzees (Thornton). However, the one distinct feature that sets man apart from all the animals is the virtue of compassion, understanding and the ability to live in harmony. The world as we know today is a lot different from what nature has defined it to be. Man’s colonial tendencies, his ability to develop cultures ...

Analysis:

The following article is a critical analysis of an essay from the second chapter from the famous book “Silent Springs” by Rachel Carson, a famous Marine biologist of her time. The chapter titles “The Obligation to Endure” discusses about the use of synthetic chemicals by human beings and their adverse effect on eco-systems and human beings themselves, raising questions against this unsustainable practice and why it continues without any thought.
Analysis: The Obligation to Endure

Introduction

Environmental deterioration is probably the most heated debate of present day. Every day thousands speculate the damage human deeds do to the environment, ...

In the final discussion on the use of animalization in the literary classics will be on “Madness and Civilization” written by Michael Foucault. The piece is another poignant example, along with “Diary of a Madmen” and “The Metamorphosis,” of how writers have used the historical comparison of animalization in regard to mentally troubled individuals. I will compare and contrast how Foucault uses the concept of animalization in his writing compared to the writer of the other two stories. Foucault’s story differs greatly from the previous authors, as it takes the reader on a type of journey through the changes in ...

The portrayal of body image in the media is typically a display of life- styles and values held by any given society. Advertisements are the communicators of concepts which are associated with life- styles and these values and some of these concepts include among others, success, love, popularity and even cultures. Advertising and media images play a critical role in appealing to consumers. Any product and service provider will go out of their way to ensure that they reach their target market by the use of good sales and marketing skills as seen in the media. There is concern that there ...

The Definition of Genetically Modified Food (GMF)

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are organisms that through the introduction of foreign genes genetic code given new properties.
GMOs are divided into the following types:
- Genetically modified organisms;
- Genetically modified animals;
- Genetically modified plants.
Each animal and plant has thousands of different characters. For each feature meets certain gene, which is a small segment of the molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). If you remove the gene responsible for the appearance of any sign, the sign itself and disappear, and if we introduce a new gene, the animal or plant there a new quality.
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English

Argumentative Essay on Global Warming
What is global warming, and how is it affecting the Earth and its populations? Since global warming appeared during the last decade as a serious environmental issue, it has been the subject of a lot of debate. Global warming is defined as the warming of the earth by greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere,causing the atmosphere to become warmer. But there are many questions about global warming, from its causes to its effects.
During the past 10,000 years, the Earth's climate has been extraordinarily beneficial to humanity. "Humans have prospered tremendously well ...

Introduction: Prior to the discovery of penicillin by Alexander Flemming millions of people worldwide succumbed to common infections. The influenza pandemic of 1918-1919 killed nearly 30 million people, which was higher than the population that succumbed to the First World War. Following the discovery of penicillin in 1928, a number of other antimicrobial agents were discovered from natural sources or synthesized in laboratories that led to treatment of many infectious diseases worldwide. It was believed at one point that these magic bullets could be used to target and kill any and all kinds of pathogenic microorganisms. However, soon after the ...

What is Global Warming

What is global warming, and how is it affecting the Earth and its inhabitants? Global warming is sometimes referred to as the greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect is the absorption of energy radiated from the Earth's surface by carbon dioxide and other gases in the atmosphere, causing the atmosphere to become warmer. The greenhouse effect is what is causing the temperature on the Earth to rise, and creating many problems that will begin to occur in the coming decades.

Effects of Global Warming

For the last 10,000 years, the Earth's climate has been extraordinarily beneficial to mankind. "Humans have prospered tremendously ...

For the past few decades, people – from the citizens to the scientific community – would often comment that the world continues to change. Weather patterns become erratic, daily temperatures often alternate from hot to cold, and the scarcity of resources becomes more prominent in various areas in the globe. However, scientists are divided as to why the world changes as some believe it’s a natural occurrence while others believe it is due to climate change. The public had been divided on who or what to blame regarding the current situation of the planet, however, many are currently leaning towards the ...

Genetically engineered organisms especially genetically modified plants and products derived from them have received debate of acceptance or rejection all over the world. The overall reaction is miscellaneous everywhere for the research, growth, production and use of GMOs. The problem lies in the fact that Genetically Modified plants are less understood. (Goyal & Gurtoo). Following is a discussion of why Genetically Modified Plants are beneficial to mankind.
The plant species that undergo genetic engineering have genes from other related or even unrelated species, sometimes with and sometimes without the omission of original genes, through methods of genetic engineering methods. This ...

Euthanasia is defined as the procedure when “someone other than the 'patient'—a doctor, nurse or someone else—performs an action, such as a lethal injection, which brings about death” (Glover). Assisted-suicide occurs when an individual, usually a doctor, enlists the aid to end one’s own life, without participating in the killing directly (Glover). However, pulling out the plug of a life sustaining machine or refuse treatment is not considered physician-assisted suicide and it is legal in most states, since it is perceived as allowing nature to take its course (Oregon Right to Life). Euthanasia and whether one has the right to ...

There are as many different viewpoints on morality and the divine as there are people in the world. Beliefs on morality and God are some of the most personal types of beliefs, and they cause some of the biggest problems in the world today. One of the biggest divides between people of different faiths-- and between people of faith and people without-- is whether or not humanity needs God to be moral and to live a moral, ethical life. Some religious orders teach that God is necessary for living a good, moral life, while others teach that knowing God helps the ...

The use of genetically modified foods has been a controversial topic for many years. There are several potential benefits to their utilization, but some negative aspects as well. The negative aspects have been discussed earlier in this paper. There are potential human health and environmental costs to utilizing genetically modified (GM) crops. Benefits, however, may outweigh the risks. The use of genetically modified crops has provided food security, especially to developing nations. GM crops have also made food production more cost effective by reducing the amount of crop loss due to pests and weeds.

Cost Effectiveness

The use of GM crops has ...

Vegetarianism, in essence, is the voluntary abstinence of a person from eating meat products such as poultry, red meat as well as sea foods. Vegetarianism may also involve the abstention from animal slaughter by products such as animal derived gelatin or rennet. Vegetarianism (lacto) first records can be attributed to the ancient Greece and India during the 6th Century BCE (Spencer 34). Vegetarianism is actually a very popular individual choice for many families or individuals. Vegetarianism has been shown to have tremendous health benefits as a practice, and is often employed as a more ethical and sustainable diet than carnivorous diets. It is a ...

The current business climate is represented by corporations that have influence on the society and environment. Their influence surpasses the economic well being and extends beyond social responsibility. There is an exponential growth in concern about the world’s environment. A lot of focus is being made on corporations that play or have played roles in recognition of the benefits of using the environment sustainably. As well, a good number of corporations have embraced the need and benefits associated with issues of corporate social responsibility. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) simply constitutes the notion that company can basically have influence on ...

Introduction

This argumentative essay seeks to advance evidence to prove why it is that children across cultures arrive at puberty earlier than others. Pediatricians claim that it occurs between the ages of 10-13 in females and 12 -18 in males. It is the writer’s view point that early puberty is linked to a combination of physiological; socio-cultural and psychological factors. As such, in the following pages of this document a comprehensive discussion will ensue regarding the forgoing elements mentioned in this paragraph.

Physiology of early puberty.

In relation to this essay and the evidence put forward regarding physiological implications for children arriving at puberty early; ...