Book Emperor Of The Air English Literature Essay

Book Emperor Of The Air English Literature Essay Throughout many of his stories in his book Emperor of the Air author Ethan Canin explores the theme of happiness in relation to his characters. Depending on which source one uses, happiness ranges from the quality or state of being happy to a state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy and according to the Oxford English Dictionary Good fortune or luck in life or in a particular affair; success, prosperity. Based on this, happiness is subjective to the individual. Every story in the book deals with the theme in its various forms but the three pieces I will examine each deal with this subject and its various definitions in their own ways, and I feel are the best representations of happiness. In his second story The Year of Getting to Know Us Canin introduces the idea of happiness directly and very matter-of-factly. Canin first questions the happiness of Lenny while he is at the counselors when he is asked You sound as if you dont want to let people near youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‚ ¦Right? and Lenny responds with Im a reasonably happy man (Canin 26). After reading this, we get a sense that maybe Lenny is lying, that he is holding something back. How can someone be happy, going through what he has, and will continue to go through? The events that are explained further in the story: his fathers death and his wifes affair, impose on this question further. On the very next page Lenny goes on to talk about his life saying I am struck by the good fortune of my life (Canin, 1988). Perhaps Lenny truly is happy, as he early states an exact definition of the word in his thought of good fortune. Despite all that has happened in his life, he remains optimistic, and believes himself to be happy, and maybe he is. The opposition to Lennys apparent happiness is the nearly constant nagging he receives questioning his emotions and ability to feel anything at all. Canin mentions such an instance immediately after mentioning Lennys good fortune in life when he states Anne says that I dont feel things (Canin 27). Lenny never questions whether or not if he is able to feel, but also never goes out of his way to show any emotion other than stating that he is indeed happy. Even after witnessing his wifes affair firsthand, the only way Lenny can express himself is by writing down on a napkin you are a 40 year old man with no children and your wife is having an affair (Canin, 1988). Lennys apparent lack of any emotion that would come naturally to anyone in the same circumstance is quite intriguing and leaves the reader questioning his feelings, if he has any. Another moment where Lennys feelings are under fire comes when he is a child and his mother asks him if he is angry and he responds with I dont know (Canin, 1988). This shows the reader that even though he was young, Lenny was indecisive about his feelings, and whether or not he felt anything. Canin leaves the decision of whether or not this character is happy or if he can feel, up to the reader. I believe that Lenny is and was happy, and just because a person may not show outward expressions of emotion, or whether they know exactly what they are feeling at a given time or not, does not mean they are not happy or unable to feel. Lenny has more than likely felt very conflicted about things as is stated by Canin near the end of the story after Lennys father has passed away But I didnt feel what I thought I would. Just the wind on my throat, the chill of the morning. (Canin 40). Given such circumstances it is easy to see why some may view him as being unhappy or without feeling completely, but with that being said, it is all subjective. Lies is the third story in Canins collection and unlike The Year of Getting to Know Us it does not introduce the concept of happiness quite as clearly. From the very first paragraph we see a certain sense of naivety about the character Jack, which is no more evident than when he says to himself Some guys my age are kids, but Im eighteen and getting married and thats a big difference (Canin, 1988). This thought alone says a lot about Jack, and what he must be telling himself happiness is, and what happiness can be. We do not yet know that Katy, his girlfriend, is pregnant, or that he is soon to be a father. Canin does not tell the reader this outright, but hints at it, and leaves the reader to question Jacks motives, and his state of mind. Jack is trying to convince himself that things are good, and that everything will be O.K. but the truth of the matter is, that things will probably not be good, and he does not want to acknowledge this. He chooses to live in the moment, and lies to himself to be happy. Jack has no problems lying and Canin gives us an example of this when Katy says that she loves him, and Jack says to himself I dont mind lying, but not about that as if to say that it is O.K. to lie about some things, but not about others (Canin 50). When Jack does tell Katy that he loves her, it comes at the end of the story and almost seems forced, as if even he doesnt believe it and the lies he has been telling himself are starting to fade through. For a while jack is happy, but it is only a false sense of happiness because he had to lie to himself, had to trick himself into believing it. He acted in ways he normally never would have, and had to compensate with the lies. A question one should take into consideration when thinking about Jacks situation is should he be happy? Does jack have the right to be happy by whatever means necessary, even if it means lying to himself with no mind of the repercussions? The answer to this is yes. Jack realizes his situation, as Canin states I think about how this bit with Katy started and how fast its gone, and it kind of stuns me that this is what happened, that of all the ways a life can turn out this is the way mine is going to go (Canin 52). Despite his circumstances Jack chooses to remain optimistic about his future, and goes about this by lying to himself, hence the title of the story; Lies. Pitch Memory is similar to The Year of Getting to Know Us in a couple of ways. Both of the main characters insist that they are happy, both have dilemmas they need to overcome, and both have people in their lives who believe they are not happy. Lenny had both his mother and wife, and the main character of PM, who is suspiciously nameless, has her klepto-mother. Canin gives us insight into why she may not be happy through a first person narrative perspective. Through this perspective it is not really necessary to know her name, and was a wise decision on Canins part because we are able to keep an objectionable distance from the character. Although we do not know her name, we do know about her family and her profession, as Canin states on page one-hundred Tessa is a heart surgeon and I am a waitress (Canin 100). From here we can see as to why she may be not as happy as what she says or thinks, but then again, does ones occupation really determine ones overall happiness? The answer to this is no, people can love their job but still be miserable and vice-a-versa. It does not matter that she is a waitress, but this is a fact that her mother cannot seem to comprehend. I have dealt with similar issues in my own life. I once told my mother that I would be perfectly happy with a career at Pizza-Hut, so long as I was able to live how I wanted. Granted this was a lie, but I was trying to make a point, and she understood this. Sometimes it takes people a little longer to come around, but if they truly care; they will. The first example Canin gives of her mothers thoughts occurs when she receives a phone call from one her fathers old acquaintances who said Your mother is concerned about what youre doing with your life. This shows not only that her mother cares about her life, but also that she is still somewhat confused as to how someone could be happy serving pancakes. She actually goes on to tell her mother directly that she is happy as Canin illustrates Im happy, Mother. I dont want another job, I dont need a husband. Im happy (Canin 107). With this Canin directly tells us that she is happy, as she lists reasons to her happiness, and gives her a uniqu e sense of logic about it. People make their own happiness, there is no standard as to what constitutes being happy. Thanksgiving dinner is when she proclaims her happiness yet again during dialogue with her mother: My Mother asks the waiter whether he minds working on Thanksgiving Day and he tells her that everybodys got to earn a living. Thats right, my mother says when the waiter leaves. Mom, I am earning a living. Are you going to serve pancakes the rest of your life? I think I will, I say, and this makes my mother start to cry (Canin, 1988). This is the most obvious declaration of happiness in the entire book, as she is able to firmly stand her ground and tell her mother that she is happy, and will continue to do what makes her happy, be it serving pancakes or cleaning the bathrooms at the restaurant. Canins theme of happiness in each of these stories takes on its own forms, and leaves the readers asking themselves questions about their own happiness. He addresses if one can be happy despite the gravest of circumstances, whether happiness can be attained by lying to oneself, and if someone can be happy despite not having the best standing in life and by doing what they love to do. He addresses each story with a realistic yet optimistic viewpoint on the subject, and is able to maintain it to the very last sentence in each.

The Forensic Consultation Corporation

The terrorism threat to the US and the US interest worldwide remains significant years after the 9/11 attacks. According to the counter terrorism center, terrorism incidences against the US homeland have reduced considerably in the last three years. (Court TV Crime Library) The primary threat has been and remains the Al Qaeda network, as well as other terrorism activities sanctioned by such countries as Cuba, North Korea, Syria and Iran. The government through intelligence agencies has doubled efforts to increase the information on terrorism and terrorists. Additionally, there have been reviews of the existing techniques of profiling terrorists. This follows the fact that some of these techniques have failed in providing effective models of profiling terrorists. Profiling models for terrorists consist of analyzing different persons and using the information gained to determine identities of potential terrorists or perpetrators of terrorism activities. Some of the technology used in the detection of terrorists is intrusive and violates the privacy issues (Turvey, Brent, 1998). Therefore, it has been difficult to distinguish between criminals and innocent people. Additionally, some state of the art technologies and profiling techniques are difficult to use by non-technical people. HOW PROFILING THECHNIQUES SHOULD CHANGE According to security experts the US as well as the world at large is at an increasing threat of terrorist attacks that are worse than the 9/11 attacks in terms of loss of life and property. There is increased innovation and sophistication in the operations in the modern terrorist. The destructive potential of the weapons used today, has also increased significantly (Turvey, Brent, 1998). It is therefore imperative that some changes be implemented to ensure that the techniques are able to meet the threat of terrorism not only in the US but also else where in the world where such a threat exists. Some of the recommended changes include:  ·   Professionals especially psychologists, psychiatrists and sociologists have an ever increasing role in the practice of terrorists profiling.   Through behavioral analysis, documentation, and skilled interviewing; as well as proactive questioning techniques, it is possible to sift persons with criminal motives from innocent citizens so that security personnel can further scrutinize them. (Court TV Crime Library) The FBI academy, behavioral science unit, is a step in the right direction.  ·    Developing analysis support systems that can separate terrorist activities from innocent activities.  ·      Raising awareness among the general public, so they can be able to take note of innocuous activities, which could be indicative of terrorist activities.  · The importance of new technology in the fight against terrorism cannot be over emphasized, especially development of systems that allows surveillance without violating on people’s privacy.  ·   The progress that has been made to move beyond the guilty by association and model should be consolidated so as to eliminate or reduce errors associated with it.  ·   Due to the constant changes in terrorist behaviors and operations the profiling techniques need to be constantly changing, revised and research on different models should continue with greater tempo.  · Important security personnel such as airport, airline and sea port security managers, representatives from various embassies and consulates, security managers, police officers and finally the government personnel involved in critical infrastructure protection should be thoroughly trained so as to be attentive to strange behaviors that could be an indication of terrorism intents. ROLE OF FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGISTS Due to the increased threat of terrorism in recent years and events such as the anthrax scare that followed the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington DC, the work of forensic psychologists became critical and more critical though is forensic techniques. This involves the application of both personality and criminal profiling theory towards the psycho-behavior profiling of terrorist and their leaders/commanders. Profiles of these types of figures would serve multiple purposes. They would suggest how an individual is most likely to proceed on their terrorism endeavor, how they would respond to a particular action by the profiler’s allies or how persistent the individual is at obtaining particular goals. For instance, saddam Hussein and Bin Laden could have two contrasting traits in that Saddam is tyrant in nature while laden is a highly rebellious character. These profiles help the forensic psychologists to identify and track the terrorists to identify and track the terrorists together with their associates hence greatly impacting on thE terrorism rate. PROFILE OF A TYPICAL TERRORIST Comparative and Theoretical Aspects.  ·      The typical terrorist is unmarried. Many terrorists are ready to die for the cause and they have no faith in the future. Many remain unmarried because they wish to avoid long-term commitments (Schneier, Bruce. 2004).  ·      Religious. Most terrorists are Muslims and although not all Muslims support terrorism, there is a strong historical link between Islamic and terrorism which cannot be overlooked.  ·    Considerably educated. The terrorist of today are most likely to be well educated, meticulous in their planning, and knowledgeable in the use of modern communication equipments and methods.  ·      Subscribes to radical and revolutionary ideologies. The man or woman who is ready to die for a cause is either a nationalist/patriot or a â€Å"psychopath† who more often than not has a poor family background and seeks recognition in a bad way. However the modern terrorist is really not mentally ill, but rather has been deeply brainwashed with very narrow â€Å"ideologies.†  ·    Could be male or female although there is a bias for male terrorists.  ·    The age of probable terrorist is twenties or early thirties.  ·    Family connections.   A likely candidate could have family relations with people who have been involved in terrorism or those who sympathize with terrorist activities. PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS  ·    A modern day terrorist is ready to die and is not very interested in planning for an escape route.  ·    A terrorist is ready to forfeit concerns about personal security in order to break the barriers of defense that may exist.  ·    The goal of the terrorist is to make a statement that advances their cause and is mentally convinced they are doing not only the right thing but the â€Å"honorable† thing. CONCLUSION The threat of terrorism is very real today and governments all over the world should collaborate and work together to ensure they reduce their collective and individual vulnerability to terrorist activities. Measures should be put into place to protect the US homeland. However, it should be noted that all terrorist activities are difficult to eliminate; and profiling terrorist remains an uphill task for security experts and personnel. Research and regular review of and revisions of techniques should be made in the area of terrorist profiling, to ensure the techniques utilized are constantly up to date and able to keep up with the dynamics of modern terrorist operations. References Schneier, Bruce (2004). Behavioral Assessment Profiling. Retrieved on June 19, 2007 www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2004/11/profile_hinky.html Turvey, Brent, (1998). Deductive Criminal Profiling: Comparing Applied Methodologies   

Mexico and Argentina have the commonality of export economies

1. Mexico and Argentina have the commonality of export economies. In other words, the rich and the poor alike relied on the exportation of agricultural goods to foreign markets. This type of economy places heavy emphasis on the large plantation, or hacienda. Because of the latifundia being equivalent to a hacienda, a lot of money was needed to run and manage it. Of coarse, the latifundia's earnings greatly surpassed that of the mere plantation, making the rich even richer. For these reasons, â€Å"the political and social structures of both countries were conditioned by the mode of production of the latifundia. Mexican history reveals this trend in economic activity. During the reign of Diaz, the country opened up new markets for its mineral and agricultural products and brought new land under cultivation. Concentration of land ownership during the Porfiriato, coupled with the loss of communal holdings, made it difficult for people to practice subsistence agriculture. Diaz favored the rich owners of large estates, increasing their properties by allowing them to absorb communal lands that belonged to Native Americans. Many landless peasants fell into debt peonage, a system of economic servitude in which workers became indebted to their employers for both money and supplies and were forced to labor in mines or plantations until the debt was paid. By 1910 some 90 percent of the rural inhabitants of central Mexico were landless. Under Diaz, a two-tier society emerged, as those able to take advantage of modernization became rich and the poor sank further into poverty. As many rural inhabitants and Native Americans lost land to large commercial interests, agricultural workers failed to secure a reasonable share of the nation's growing wealth. Moreover, agricultural production of staples for internal consumption dropped as agricultural exports reduced food stocks. Corn and beans, the core of the lower-class diet, had to be imported. Periodic food riots occurred throughout the country. In 1905, the government sold food at subsidized prices, and in 1909 it opened 50 subsidized food stores in Mexico City. When Madero adopted a cautious policy on land reform, Zapata revolted and issued his Plan of Ayala in November 1911. The proclamation called for the immediate transfer of land to peasant farmers and insisted on the right of Mexican citizens to choose their own leaders. Zapata actually stated, â€Å"†¦ that the lands, I mount and waters that have usurped the landowners, scientists or caciques in the shade of the venal justice, will of coarse enter possession of those real estate, the towns or citizens who have their titles, corresponding to those properties, of which they have been undressed by bad faith of our opresors, †¦ that they settle down to the triumph of the Revolution. † This quote supports the fact that Diaz favored the cientificos and the caciques in the distribution of land. He would sell this â€Å"unowned† land to them for cheap, and they would make sure that Diaz profited well from the deal, showing support for his conservative ways and assuring protection of their investments. After his election, Cirdenas moved to reduce the role of the army in Mexican politics, and emphasized land reforms (returning land to the peasants), social welfare, and education. This is ironic because of Cirdenas's past, being a great landowner who had once served Diaz. (As it turns out, he became the first chief of the revolution before his presidency. Cirdenas established a reputation as a revolutionary reformer. By the end of his term, one-third of the country's population had received land, usually as a member of a communal farm known as an ejido. However, Mexican governments post 1940 rejected the ejido system, which caused a parallel growth of large landed property, leading to the emergence of a new latifundia. Beginning with Cirdenas, attempts to expand the economic focus from and agricultural-based economy to and economy with other capitalist opportunities is clearly visible. Carranza, whom was essentially a conservative with moderate leadings, called for the election of deputies to a convention that was to frame a new constitution and prepare the way for his election as president. The draft that they came up with did not contemplate a radical agrarian reform. In Article 27, which dealt with property rights, he proclaimed the nation the original owner of all lands, waters, and the subsoil. Also, the state had the power to expropriate them, with compensation to the owners. National ownership of water and the subsoil was inalienable, but individuals and companies could obtain concessions for their exploitation. Foreigners to whom that privilege was granted must agree that they would not invoke the protection of their governments in regard to such concessions. Of prime importance were the same article's agrarian provisions. It declared that all measures passed since 1856 alienating ejidos were null and void; if the pueblos needed more land, they could acquire it by expropriation from neighboring haciendas. These and other provisions of the constitution of 1917 laid legal foundations for a massive assault on the latifundia. Proof exists that the constitution was not anticapitalist: its sanction and protection of private property; its desire to control foreign enterprises, rather than eliminate them, creating more favorable conditions for the development of capitalism. During November of 1920, Obregin becomes president; the next 80 years will be more corrupt and inquisitive than anyone in Diaz's regime. Power under Obregin's reign, in comparison to Diaz's, was held by a ruling class of wealthy generals, capitalists, and landlords. Obviously, Obregin pretended to be a conservative, but was truly moderate. He regarded agrarian reform as a safety valve for peasant discontent, and even distributed some land to the pueblos. He distributed 3 million acres of land to the people. Of coarse, the good land was given to the latifundias, and the marginal land to the peasants. Even after a village had received land, its prospect for success was poor. The government failed to provide the peasants with any means of getting loans from the bank, seeds, tools, or modernization. Industry occurred only on the latifundias because that is where the money was. This was the same reason that latifundia owners were granted loans; they had the money to pay them back. The Labor and Agrarian Party did manage to slow down land reform. The delayed large landowners sued to prevent land distribution. Calles, Obregin's handpicked successor, also neglected to provide the peasantry with irrigation, fertilizer, tools, or seed. He established a government bank that was supposed to lend money to the ejidos, promote modern farming techniques, and act as agents for the sale of their produce. But four-fifths of the bank's resources were loaned not to ejidos, but to haciendados with much superior credit ratings, and many of the bank's agents took advantage of their position to enrich themselves at the expense of the peasants. Land reform had failed once again†¦ big surprise. Calles concluded that peasant proprietorship was economically undesirable, and announced the abandonment of land distribution. Meanwhile, on his own large estates, Calles introduced machinery and other modern agricultural techniques and advised other large landowners do the same. Finally, Cirdenas, a self-proclaimed liberal, resumed the ignored Revolution. Land distribution to the villages on a massive scale was accompanied by a many-sided effort to raise agricultural productivity and improve the quality of rural life. Labor was encouraged to replace the old, corrupt leadership with militant leader and to struggle for the improved conditions that were denied in the past. Land was distributed to the peasantry in a variety of ways, according to the climatic soil conditions of the different regions. The principal form was the ejido, the communal landholding system under which land could not be mortgaged or alienated, with each ejidatario entitled to use a parcel of community land. The ejido was the focal point of agrarian reform, but land was also distributed in the forms of the rancho and the collective ejidos. Surprisingly, the government generously endowed these enterprises with seeds, machinery, and credit for the Banco de Cridito Ejidal. In 1822, hoping to raise revenue and increase production, Rivadavia, chief minister under Martin Rodriguez, governor of the province of Buenos Aires, introduced the system of emphyteusis, a program of distribution of public lands through long-term leases at fixed rentals. This measure actually contributed to the growth of the latifundia. Argentina had to meet the steadily mounting European demand for Argentine wheat and meat, the Conquest of the Desert triggered the driving of land prices ever higher, due to increased land speculation, and caused a prodigious expansion of cattle raising and agriculture. This expansion took place under the sign of the latifundia. Few of the millions of Italian and Spanish immigrants who entered Argentina in this period realized the common dream of becoming independent small landowners. Argentina, although far more industrialized to begin with, was also dependent upon an export economy. In fact, Argentina's dynamic economic development during the latter 19th century and early 20th century was particularly due to the influx of large quantities of foreign investment capital, which went to put more land under cultivation. Another factor of economic development at that time was the inflow of millions of immigrants, who provided cheap labor for the expanding agricultural sector. Argentina's prosperity, at that time, depended on its ability to export huge amounts of agricultural commodities, to import the manufactured goods it required, and to attract a steady stream of large-scale foreign investment. Every sector of the Argentine economy depended on exports. In contrast to Mexico, however, Argentina raises enough agricultural products not only to fill domestic needs but also to export surpluses to foreign markets. Agriculture and livestock raised employment levels 35 percent. The nation's greatest agricultural area, the Pampas, exported 70 percent of its production (including wheat and cereal grains). Irrigated areas, from the Rio Negro north through Mendoza, San Juan, Tucumin, and San Salvador de Jujuy, are rich sources of fruit, sugarcane, and wine grapes. The export economy had other major exports besides agricultural goods, which placed less emphasis on the latifundia. Argentine industry centered on food processing and mainly meat packaging. Around 1935, foodstuff processing accounted for 47 percent of all industrial production, and textiles for another 20 percent. The transportation industry handled mostly export commodities, through their railroads and coastal shipping. In addition to large numbers of farm laborers, many urban and industrial workers depended on the exports for their jobs. The major trade and industrial unions in Argentina arose in the industries of coastal shipping, railroads, dock work, and packinghouses, where their well-being would be guaranteed in their control of overseas trade. Because the government relied on revenues derived from the import taxes, significant numbers of white-collared workers and professionals employed by the government also were intimately tied to the export economy. Both the rich and the poor were reliant upon the export economy for their livelihood. The ruling elite was composed of large landowners, who produced almost entirely for the export trade. The upper class acquired its wealth and prestige through its ability to capitalize on opportunities presented by the export economy. Large landowners used the export boom of the last quarter of the 19th century to solidify and enhance its power. The most powerful in the elite was the cattle fatteners, who supplied beef for both the domestic and foreign markets. This inner circle was composed of four hundred families that were closely allied through social clubs and business associations. Geographically, most of the wealth was located in the cattle and cereal regions of the Pampas. From 1880-1912, the elite class that controlled the nation's land also controlled its politics (hence, the larger land owners, or the latifundia owners, were the most powerful politically during this time period). Later, and urban middle class arose, who was still dependent on the export economy. The lower class, conversely, was divided into two groups: workers and urban marginals. A considerable amount of workers were employed by the railways and in the Port of Buenos Aires. Mexico is still more dependent upon the latifundia system than Argentina, both socially and politically. Argentina has gone further with industrialization, creating more jobs available for the middle and lower classes of their complex class structure. Also, Mexico took much longer to set up their domestic market. By the time they were just beginning to set their goals on producing staples for their own markets, Argentina had a healthy domestic market with plenty of staples for their people. However, both countries tended to rely on exportation as a means of capital for a great deal of time.

Racism and Desmond Mpilo Tutu - 1077 Words

Desmond Tutu says â€Å"I am not interested in picking up crumbs of compassion thrown from the table of someone who considers himself my master. I want the full menu of rights.† Desmond Mpilo Tutu is an honorable man who became increasingly frustrated with the racism corrupting all aspects of South Africa. Through this quote, he incorporates the message of freedom and how humanity doesn’t serve others because of their race, skin color, or complexion. Desmond Tutu believes that everyone should be equal and should be considered as one big family, a family that isn’t separated by segregation. As in any family, we think that as brothers and sisters, we will not let our family be discriminated or alienated. Desmond Tutu is saying that he doesn’t†¦show more content†¦The Population Registration Act separated the colored-people into sections based on your ethnicity- white, colored, Native, or Asian. The last law that was put into action was the Bantu Ed ucation Act. This act meant that black students would receive poor education in comparison to white students, as they weren’t taught math or science. Desmond Tutu put an end to these laws as he used his religious views against apartheid and had earned equal rights for all of the citizens of South Africa. This allowed colored people to have the right to use public transportation, to have mixed-race marriages, and to live freely. They would no longer live in shacks without water or electricity, and would have the right to live among each other, black and white together. In 1944, Desmond Tutu and all the other people of color that live in South Africa could vote together. This would embark the first time the white people would vote with people of other color, and would commence the start of an unknown freedom. Through this action, the first black president of South Africa was elected, Nelson Mandela. Allowing colored people to vote prevents history from repeating itself, and ensures that everyone will have an opinion on which government should rightfully be in power. This led to a bright future for South Africa, and made it an even better day for Desmond as he said â€Å"it was the day of liberation for all of us, black and white together.† Tutu voicedShow MoreRelatedPutting Beliefs About Racism into Action Essay707 Words   |  3 PagesPutting Beliefs About Racism into Action Christians have always taught that Gods love and salvation are freely available to all people and all racial groups. In the gospel of John, it records that Jesus died on the cross because God loved the whole world (John 3:16). Also, Jesus talks about the Second Coming And this gospel of the Kingdom will be preached to the whole world as a testimony to all nations and then the end will come. By this Jesus meant that when

The English Major Essay Topics Diaries

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Adam Smith and Karl Marx - 1053 Words

Adam Smith and Karl Marx both came from very different worlds, however they saw the world in similar ways. Both had thoughts derived from different views. Smith had a very capitalistic view on things, while Marx was socialist in many ways. They expressed their thoughts in ways that were surprisingly similar while other ideas were dissimilar. Ultimately socialism and capitalism can go hand in hand. One main idea that both works addressed was the productivity of work and the ability to accumulate property, stock and capital. They both wanted a wealthy nation but Marx believed that redistribution of wealth was the way to go. Smith believed in a free economic system that gave capitalists rights to accumulate their wealth. Adam Smith explains that wealth was with the landlords and capitalists. This led to a lot of trade between major cities. Once the working class was given power, the fall of these wealthy cities began to occur, thus starting the â€Å"fall of the Roman Empire.† The working class, or the slaves, were the majority, and most men according to Smith will never see the benefits of improvements to cultivation or increased productivity. Smith said: â€Å"Whatever cultivation and improvement could be carried on by means of such slaves, was properly carried on by their master. It was at his expense. The seed, the cattle, and the instruments of husbandry, were all his. It was for his benefit. 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Question: Discuss About The Patents Technological Progress Globalized? Answer: Introducation Patent troll is an individual or entity that declares a patent aggressively against an entity or organization that offers a service or product. The patent troll in simple terms possess the patent and does not offer the product or produce the service represented in the patent. Patent trolls are also known as non-practicing entities. (Watkins, 2013). According to Google, patent market friction can be removed by buying patents to do away with patent trolls. This is a new technique that Google is trying, it is a good idea but it has been executed by the wrong people. Patent trolling has led to inconveniences to a lot of small businesses and people who had no resources to fight against patent trolls. Google being a profit business should not take itself as the body that will defeat patents from the global market and make the legal landscape more safe. Approximately 10,000 organizations have experienced legal charges by a patent troll, and patent trolls document around 84 percent of elaborate patent lawsuits annually. Patent troll cases have grown at an approximate of 500 percent within the past decade. Reporters generally write on patent troll lawsuits against known organizations, but startups companies are attacked frequently and the loss can be worse. Most businesses focused by patent trolls earn less than $10 million annually. (Ru?ther, 2012). Patents are intended to safeguard innovation. However, there is a growing perspective that the patent organization is being exploited to destroy what it was structured to safeguard. It is widely recognized that patent holding organizations are an essential part of the innovation community, as they aid in connecting manufacturers with innovators, therefore permitting innovators to focus on their best operations. (Takenaka, 2008) The operations by patent trolls influences high costs and innovation destruction. For instance, a Harvard Business Reviewarticlereveals that patent trolls charge defendant organization $29 billion annually directly out-of-pocket expenses; collectively, patent lawsuits destroys more than $60 billion in organization wealth annually. In addition, these charges fall unfairly on innovative organizations: the more research and development an organization performs, thelikelihood of persecution increase for patent violation, all else equal. (Matsuura, 2008). Patent standard are usually considered as a political and social issue. For instance, patents are not specifically noted in the standard guidelines for research. However, ethical matters relevant to patents are related to specific research body that create technology which may be fit for patent applications, for example, through collaboration with private firms that may contribute in research. In light of general pattern on research principles, like the general social roles, transparency and freedom of research, it is important that these analysts acknowledge the issues pertaining to patent ethics. (Stim, 2016). The biggest problem to both big and small companies doing the same business is the protection of intellectual property, that is, using assets and implementing ideas that belong to other institutions, companies and individuals. Knowledge offers intellectual capital which is very important and valuable to the business. Even though the bible states that you should not steal, stealing happens all over, both at local and international markets and at individual level more than we would accept it. (Waldeck Straus, 2009). According to Virtue Ethics individual character is emphasized as crucial element to ethical thinking rather than rules about the truth itself and their impacts. We ask ourselves is patent trolling is a virtue. Eudaimonism is theproportional understanding of Virtue Ethics. It suggests that living well with happiness is the main aspiration of any human being and this goal can be attained by utilizing the correct virtues to our everyday doings and exercising good judgment to antagonize rivalry that may arise. People consider patent trolling to be virtue that does not bring happiness because of the complexities around it. An action is considered right if a person considered to be good does it under the same circumstance. This theory is essential because human being get to criticize the character of a person than assessing the outcome of an action. This therefore, suggests that it is good to teach human beings a how to good than using rules and laws to punish them for their wrong doings. To be of importance, this theory should state a least set of features and behavior a human being should have in order to be considered virtuous. Patent trolling is an enemy to virtue. (Melden, 2013). Critics found the major problem of this theory to be the difficulty in getting the nature of the virtues. This is because people are different, live in different societies with varying believes and cultures and thus have different opinions on what makes up a virtue. However, proponents argued that any behavior defined as a virtue must be globally and universally accepted as a virtue for sll individual. Another limitation of this theory it is not guided by actions rather on traits a person should have in order to be regarded as a good person. This theory therefore, argues that someone who kills lacks many important virtues such as fairness and compassion among others. (MacKinnon, 2014). Contractarianism evaluates the character of a decision maker using set of structures that is clearly defined. The objective of this theory is to input guidelines and steps that will enhance decision making process of a person. Thus, contractarianism has been split to three basics, that is, moral hazard,adverse selection, and signaling. These basics create ways for individuals to utilize acceptable actions under certain conditions established in the contract. According to contractarianism, individuals are mainly focused on self-interest and the evaluation of the best strategy that will satisfy their self-interest will lead them to acting morally and to accept government authority. (Banks, 2013). According to critics any theory that is established upon historical contract is not valid because of the basis that and individual should not be constrained by the agreement of their ancestors. Others have argued that contractarianism cannot be taken to be legitimate because agreement is not without coercion or voluntarily because a government can use force against those people who object to enter into contract. TheMoral Theory of Contractarianism affirms that moral principles get their normative force form from the fact of mutual management. (LaFollette Persson, 2013). According Utilitarianism the rightfulness or wrongness is based on the consequences of selecting an action over others. It goes beyond the limitations of self-interests and considers others interest According to Mizzoni, (2010),this theory is based on some standards: Bentham's Principle of Utility: aims at recognition of essential responsibilities of sadness and happiness in the life of an individual and approve or disapprove a policy on the basis of happiness or sadness gained. It relates sadness with evil and happiness with good and suggests that sadness and happiness are measurable, therefore, can be quantified. Nevertheless, John Stuart Millsuggest that it isnt just about measurement of sadness and happiness but the quality of it that is essential in utilitarianism. Act-utilitarianism principle of utility employs precisely to each chosen alternative in a situation. It describes a right action to be the best result. According to critics, justification of immoral actions can happen.in this case we want to find out if patent trolling brings out the best result. (Reynolds, 2013). Rule-utilitarianism principle of utility is applied to discover the authenticity of a moral principle. Therefore, an action can be taken to be wrong or right depending on the adherence of the set principles. According to critics this principle can lead to development of unjust rules. For categorical imperative, a moral principle is that which is definite and unconditional for all people, and does not lean on any ulterior motive. For example, Thou shalt not kill, is categorical as different from the speculative imperative related to the need such as, if you want to be loved, do not kill. There existed only one categorical imperative for Kant, which he came up with in several ways which is Act only according to that maxim by which you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law is a logical sentence and shows the condition of the logic of circumstances rather than morality. (Melden, 2013). Of all the ethical theories I believe Kants Categorical imperative because it is such a simple principle which a person can try to adhere to and improve his life and positively change his surroundings. My preferred version happens to be Act in such a way that you treat humanity, whether in your own person or in the person of another, always at the same time as an end and never simply as a means. Many individuals have put this in practice and it works all the time. (MacKinnon, 2014). What is going on? Patent troll is an individual or entity that declares a patent aggressively against an entity or organization that offers a service or product. The patent troll in simple terms possess the patent and does not offer the product or produce the service represented in the patent. Patent trolls are also known as non-practicing entities. Patents are intended to safeguard innovation. However, there is a growing perspective that the patent organization is being exploited to destroy what it was structured to safeguard. It is widely recognized that patent holding organizations are an essential part of the innovation community, as they aid in connecting manufacturers with innovators, therefore permitting innovators to focus on their best operations. What are the facts? Patent trolls utilize patents they purchased to gather license fees to fill their pocket. A patent trolls business structure is to transmit demand letters knowing organization cannot manage to appeal these questionable allegations Defense against a patent breach allegation can cost approximately $1 million. In 2011, organizations such as U.S. were charged with around $29 billion by patent trolls to cater for settlement cost and legal fees. Small and medium-size organizations are specifically affected by these cases. Groups targeted to gain positively from the patent system normally undergo suffering since it generates problems for them. In several occasions, it results to a system that administers a tax on innovators rather than aspiring innovation. What are the issues? Approximately 10,000 organizations have experienced legal charges by a patent troll, and patent trolls document around 84 percent of elaborate patent lawsuits annually. Patent troll cases have grown at an approximate of 500 percent within the past decade. Reporters generally write on patent troll lawsuits against known organizations, but startups companies are attacked frequently and the loss can be worse. Most businesses focused by patent trolls earn less than $10 million annually. Who is affected? Businesses like homebuilders, banks, hotels, credit unions, restaurants, realtors, convenience stores, and retailers. Trolls focus on common business equipment like restaurant and hotel Wi-Fi, ATMs, and office scanners/copiers. Rather than investing in more technologies or discoveries, Patent trolls utilize patents they purchased to gather license fees to fill their pocket. A patent trolls business structure is to transmit demand letters knowing organization cannot manage to appeal these questionable allegations. What are the ethical issues and implications? According to Virtue Ethics individual character is emphasized as crucial element to ethical thinking rather than rules about the truth itself and their impacts. Patent trolling is considered unethical because it tends to influence high costs and destruction of innovation. According Utilitarianism the rightfulness or wrongness is based on the consequences of selecting an action over others. It goes beyond the limitations of self-interests and considers others interest. Therefore, Patent trolls are taken to be illegal and unethical because their actions dont benefit the society and are of harm to people. Contractarianism evaluates the character of a decision maker using set of structures that is clearly defined. Individuals are mainly focused on self-interest and the evaluation of the best strategy that will satisfy their self-interest will lead them to acting morally and to accept government authority. For categorical imperative, a moral principle is that which is definite and unconditional for all people, and does not lean on any ulterior motive. What can be done about it? I recommend the following ways to deal with patent trolls: Keep cool and dont panic because this will make you handle the situation better. Expose the troll by doing intensive research. Trolls are only there for money and they wouldnt want to be exposed. 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