Debate

The argument between nature versus nurture can be redefined as the debate between an individual’s genes in contrast to the environment in which they are raised and how this affects one’s personality and actions. Many may choose a specific side to the debate but it is in fact both nature and nurture working together to…

The article by Costana discusses an important debate on how society should value the ecosystem around them. Since ecosystem services do not provide immediate value in commercial markets, they do not get thought of to have a concrete monetary value. The article estimates its values for ecosystem services per unit area by biome and then…

On Wednesday, September 20th, I attended a panel in which Ashalul Aden and Shannon Baker shared their opinions on abortions. Though the panel was formatted as a debate, both Ashalul and Shannon made it clear that the object of their discussion was not to figure out who had the ‘right’ opinion. Rather, both women felt…

Nature, or nurture? This centuries-old debate continues to spark intense research today. Not just in social sciences, but also in many other disciplines like musicology and history. Particularly, in her article. “The blasphemy of talking politics during Bach Year,” Susan McClary essentially lays out the nature versus nurture debate (although describing her argument as such…

The Great Sheep DebateMy high school was relatively small. To put it into perspective, I graduated with eighty-six people. In my class there were the usual cliques. There were the smart kids, the athletes, the cheerleaders, the drug users, and the slackers. But somehow I didnt fit into all of this. I wasnt, and still…

The Miranda DebateMiranda is one of the best-known cases in the history of the Supreme Court. It represents the Court’s determination to treat even the lowliest of criminals with the same dignity and respect as the wealthiest celebrity. This case established the Fifth Amendment right of the accused to be informed of their right to…

Time’s Oldest DebateRaffikkiPeriod 2According to recent studies, planet earth formed approximately four and ahalf billion years ago. Since then, the earth has undergone many evolutionarychanges. Earth began as a swirling gas which condensed to create an immenseland mass. The ancient earth was basically the same as today’s earth except forthe environment. The atmosphere of the…

The Napster DebateEssay written by keith1. BackgroundThe Napster software (http://www. napster. com), launched early in 1999, allows internet users to share and download MP3 files directly from any computer connected to the Napster network. The software is used by downloading a client program from the Napster site and then connecting to the network through this…

In any of today’s society no matter where you look there will be some evidence of crime present. This statement derives from a sociologist theory that says no society can exists without crime. The government is constantly looking for new ways to deal with these reoccurring problems. The focus has been placed upon the government…

Philosophy Book: Chapter 1 Old guys, old rules, old news, right? Wrong. Philosophy is an important subject, because it helps us understand three big questions; “why are we here”, “what do we do”, and “how do we treat each other”. These are important questions to answer because without them we may end up in a…