Excerpt Critical Thinkings Samples For Students

Preface

The paper uses press excerpts for the year 1789 to highlight the perspectives held by different authors on the theme contained in these excerpts. This way, we are able to analyze the views of different authors on the French revolution that occurred precisely between the years 1789 to 1799. During this period, France witnessed numerous political, social, and economic changes. The nation went from being ruled by a monarchy to becoming a constitutional republic after the masses revolted against the monarchy rule blaming it for the increased taxes and cost of living. The events culminated with the execution of King Louis ...

Introduction to the Primary Source

Espionage - there has been extensive activities by people spying on the kingdom. These people are all over in the public places and it is important that the king be of high vigilance to avoid them. (Pg 7, Line 18 of the primary source excerpt)
Celibacy - this is a situation where priests in the kingdom are not allowed to be married or to have a sexual relationship at any time. This is an ancient tradition that was followed by the Catholic priests to maintain purity. (Pg 9, Line 2 of the primary source excerpt)
Egotism - this is a ...

Excerpt A criticizes the utilitarianism theory, which holds that the correct course of action is one that generates the greatest good. The excerpt raises the objection that it is not possible for someone to do good always for other people at the expense of their own lives. The author explains that according to the utilitarianism theory, someone’s action should aim at providing the greatest good for others than for oneself. However, this good can be draining and excessive and thus, it is not possible for an individual to sacrifice their whole life for the benefit of others even ...