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Fall 2018 Prompt

Science and Philosophy

Neue Utilitarianism

September 29, 2018

Samantha T '20

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In utilitarianism, happiness is held in the highest regard. As defined by John Stuart Mill, happiness is “pleasure, and the absence of pain” while unhappiness, or suffering, is “pain, and the privation of pleasure.” The principle of utilitarianism is founded on the idea...

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Cheering Crowd

September 29, 2018

Sam L '21

 

I believe in democracy.  In a well-constructed country, democracy keeps corruption from clouding the interest of the citizens.  Every citizen is capable of making decisions just as powerful as their neighbors; everyone holds responsibility...

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Security Gate

September 29, 2018

Michelle Z '19

 

When I was a kid, my dad used to ask me: “if you had the option to transfer your memories into a functional human clone, would you do it?” The conditions that came with the question were simple: 1) You are going to die within a short period of time...

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