An Enlightening Symposium / Philosophy In World Literature
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An 8 page transcript of an imaginary symposium set in an eternal 'now' in which Jean-Baptiste Moliere, Mme. de Lafayette, Jonathan Swift, François Voltaire, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Charlotte Bronte, and a Moderator discuss their philosophies. Special attention is given to the dichotomy of reason versus passion, and of the individual versus society. No sources.
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Martha Minow/'Inclusion, Exclusion and American Law'
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A 5 page analysis of Martha Minow's book Making all the difference: inclusion, exclusion and American Law. Minow addresses the dichotomy faced by courts when dealing with the victims of discrimination. No additional sources cited.
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Augustinian Laws And Women
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8 pages in length. The philosophy in question is that of Augustinianism, the theory of Christian Idealism, which is based upon the theology of Augustine of Hippo (354-430) who is considered to be the greatest theologian of the early church. His theory is that of reality, absolute theism. Reality is God, who is Being. Being is good; non-Being is evil. He wrote that God has personality and gives reality to phenomena. As the Supreme Person, God exercises perfect will by which the world is created from nothing. The writer discusses how there were significant patriarchal underpinnings when it came to the treatment of women under Roman law, which effectively forced the female gender into a life of prostitution. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Family Law in the United Kingdom
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This 14 page report discusses developments in family law in the UK and in what ways they have worked to bring about a greater equality of the sexes. Property relations, child custody, alimony, and child support are discussed in relationship to divorce. Traditionally, family law in the UK has not been particularly sympathetic to the problems of women and children in situations of divorce nor do the courts typically provide adequate legal safeguards for either their safety of their financial support. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: BWuklaw.rtf

The Pros and Cons of the Fourth Amendment
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A 5 page research paper on the origins and features of the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The writer details the language of the amendment, its origins, the exclusionary rule, and the pros and cons of each aspect. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: 4thamend.rtf

Amendments, Crime And The Exclusionary Rule
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments as they relate to crime, as well as addresses the dispensable exclusionary rule. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Assisted Suicide / An International Issue
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A 5 page paper that discusses the legal aspects of assisted suicide. Different aspects of the issue are discussed as they are viewed in the U.S. the Netherlands and Canada. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Euthanasia & Physician Assisted Suicide / The Role Of Dr. Jack Kevorkian
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A 12 page paper defining euthanasia and physician assisted suicide. Provides a history of the issues and includes an examination of the legal, ethical, religious, and medical facets. Relates the specifics of court cases revolving around Karen Ann Quinlin and Dr. Jack Kevorkian and provides a brief biographical outline of Dr. Kevorkian. Bibliography lists twelve sources.
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Euthanasia / The Right to Die
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A 7 page comprehensive look at Euthanasia (right to assisted suicides for the ill) and its various arguments. Writer concludes that it should be outlawed and provides numerous reasons based upon facts and research cited. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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