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Arts & Humanities > Political Philosophy Comparing natural law and natural rights thinking: 1 of 10
Natural Law posits that fundamental principles of life arise can be extrapolated from nature. Often confused with the term "laws of nature" the ideals of Natural Law are not necessarily far removed from the working of biological and psychological drives (for food, sleep), biological urges (procreation), and needs (food, shel... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Differences between common law and civil law: 2 of 6
An important point to be made in regard to the system of Common Law, is that rulings are based upon the application of case precedence established not only by judges, but by juries of ones peers. It is not exclusive to rulings issued by judges. As such, and because it is based upon principles of Natural Law, it is a protecto... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Battle of the sexes: Neither gender is superior: 13 of 36
Wow. An overly generalized question that fails to provide context. Presuming logically that this is an overall social-cultural question, men clearly have a dominant position in most societies. This is not a value judgment, but rather an objective overview of politics and culture. Even in America the sufferage movement had to... More..
Business > Starting a Business The pros and cons of working as an independent contractor: 2 of 5
Working as an independent contractor should be contrasted with three other things: traditional employment, business ownership, and welfare receipt. Independent contractors receive no health (medical dental eyecare) benefits from an employer or from state-run welfare programs. The independent contractor handles his/her own ta... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Manners lost in our contemporary age: 22 of 50
Men don't hit women on the head with clubs over head and drag them to their caves. This common courtesy of the modern Stone Age family has drifted by the wayside along with many other customs of a bygone era. Seriously, manners are constant, it is the protocols of etiquette that adjust and conform to the modern age. The fast... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Should we approve of same sex marriage?: 66 of 145
The question fails to address the underlying definitions necessary to understand the full implications and ramifications of answering it simply one way or another. Firstly, "we" are not compelled to "approve" of anything. So lets move the discussion out of the realm of the touchy-feely emotions and deal concisely with the is... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms The role of intelligence in modern society: 16 of 32
Denotative definitions of words do not change simply because "modern society" provides a new sheen of connotation to them. Intelligence is the capacity to acquire and apply knowledge. That capacity higher than ever as society provides greater interconnectivity through high speed data delivery from remote locations. Individua... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Political Values The evolution of the police function in society: 7 of 11
Police are not a function of government, but of state. A critical distinction between the two must be made to understand the role of the police. The police enforce the rule of law, whether they are a beat cop, a food safety inspector or a federal agent. This role has never changed. They are not elected and survive administra... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Comic book collecting: Tips for attending Comic-Con: 2 of 3
Collectors attending Comic-Con must remain focused. It is easy to get swept up into the excitement of being one of the first people to see a preview of a new film or seeing famous people. The collector should approach the convention seriously, acquiring floor layouts and other convention brochures to familiarize himself or h... More..
Arts & Humanities > Philosophy (Other) Why living forever isn't a good idea: 36 of 44
Living forever's alternatives are clearly preferable to many. Yes, death is much better than living. Worm rotting, bacteria spawning, putrid flesh lying in a dank, cold pine box is far better than being "forced" to live. Naturally, outliving all of your peers is horrible. Old people are clearly incapable of making new friend... More..