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Mackinnon’s Ethics: Theory and Contemporary Issues

7 pages | 1740 words

Penguins do not have a right to life because they are not sentient beings. This view would likely be supported by Mackinnon's belief that animals do not have the same moral status as humans and therefore their interests can be legitimately overridden by human interests.

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A Comparison of the Perspectives of John B. Watson and B.F. Skinner on Behavior

3 pages | 630 words

This essay compares and contrasts the perspectives of John B. Watson and B.F. Skinner on behavior. It discusses how their beliefs about conditioning, reinforcement, and punishment shape their views on behavior.

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Research Paper

The Use and Abuse of Reason in Justifying Animal Cruelty

3 pages | 560 words

This essay discusses the nature of reason and how it is often used to justify animal cruelty. The author argues that there is no rational justification for harming animals and that we should use our rationality to protect them instead.

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The Murders in the Rue Morgue: A Detective Story

3 pages | 660 words

The story "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" by Edgar Allan Poe is a detective story, which was first published in 1841. The story is set in Paris and tells about the murders of Madame L'Espanaye and her daughter, which took place at their home. The main characters of the story are Monsieur Dupin, a private detective, and his friend, the narrator. The investigation of the murders is conducted by Monsieur Dupin.

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