Essays and Research Papers on Argumentative / Pro-Con / Pro-Con

This 5 page paper provides a recommendation not to hire a particular guest lecturer,to spend a few days at a university. The paper is based on information submitted by a student. Criteria used for the judgment is spelled out. No sources.

This is a 6 page paper discussing the arguments used for the existence of God. The existence of God has long been a topic of philosophy, religion and science and continues to fascinate. Traditional arguments over the existence of God were based on design, ontological, cosmological (first cause), moral, reason or rational issues. Recently, the ...

A 5 page paper that argues in favor of having more controls placed on the FBI. To establish justification for this perspective, the writer outlines some of the blunders the FBI has made over the last several years. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the evolution in the way we view science. The author presents a fictional scenario of a great scientist, an atomic physicists in fact, whose greatest revelation has been that man’s mutual respect for his environment and the organisms which live in it is really the lesson that science can, ...

This 8 page paper ultimately argues against surrogate motherhood but looks at both sides of the issue. Various positions are explored. Kantian ethics, Utilitarianism and Ayn Rand's views are all considered and applied to the topic. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper takes a hypothetical situation and discusses why this situation represents faulty reasoning. Furthermore, this paper goes on to discuss the qaulities associated with sound reasoning. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper is a philosophical discussion on the thesis: Democracy is not so much found in the form of government, but in the free exchange of ideas. Emphasis is placed on the definition of free exchange of ideas by way of comparison to globalization. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the differences between capitalism and socialism and promotes socialism as a viable system and one that the United States should consider. The writer especially promotes planned socialism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper tries to find an answer to the question of whether man is basically good or bad. The writer looks at human nature as individuals as well as sociality as a whole, and starts with the nature of small children before considering adults. Many different arguments are included before a conclusion is ...

This 5 page paper considers how euthanasia may aid terminally ill patients both by its’ availability and its’ use. The writer considers the arguments for and against euthanasia and how this may impact on those suffering. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 5 page paper. The writer presents an argument that parenting may have changed but it has not resulted in more well-adjusted children. The argument is based on two articles, Building Better Dads by Jerry Adler and There's No Place Like Work by Arlie Russell Hochschild along with divorce statistics. Both authors point out that ...

This paper involves a philisophical discussion about why teenagers who murder others should be tried and treated like adults. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper argues that drug testing should be mandatory for airline pilots, school bus drivers, transit drivers, and heavy equipment operators. Supreme Court decisions on drug testing in general are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines whether success is a mind game or if it is represented by money in the contemporary world. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the notion of irony versus metaphor and highlights the subtle yet distinct differences between these two. Furthermore, notable theories on the subject are summarized from people like Jorgneson, Miller, Gibbs and Colston. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the idea of preservation of other species in the modern world. As the modern world population continues to grow to over 5 billion, the arguments of the preservation of other species shifts from the preservation of other species to the preservation of our own. At what point do ...

This 5 page paper is an analysis of the views of Peter Singer and Helga Kuhse who believe that babies who are born with certain handicaps and/or disabilities should be able to be put to death up to 28 days after being born. This is a philosophy paper and refelcts both the opinions of ...

This 5 page paper discusses the pros and cons of smoking in a motivational/persuasion example of a speech. Examples and anecdotes are given from the American Lung Association as well as the Canadian Health Association. Scientific research is quoted on the damage smoking can cause, as well as offers hope for those who cease smoking. ...

7 pages. English-only rules should be in place in the workplace because if one is working and living in America it should be expected that only that national language should be used at work. Whether the native tongue is spoken at home or not is immaterial; the workplace is a different matter altogether. ...

A 5 page analysis of President George W. Bush’s decision on stem cell research. This paper provides a political background of the controversy, an outline of the ethical considerations, and a detailed discussion of the potential benefits of the research. The contention is presented that Bush’s decision serves to buy us time in ...

This 5-page paper examines a hypothetical problem faced by a business owner who has been asked by one of her clients to accommodate her disabilities. The paper, which touches on corporate responsibility to the community, outlines the pros and cons of such accommodations, while discussing issues such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The paper ...

A 7 page contention that trying and sentences juveniles who commit violent crimes as adults is imperative if we are to effectively curtail the growing crime rate in this country. Unfortunately, juveniles account for a tremendous percentage, if not the majority, of violent crimes committed in this country. The author contents that ...

A 5 page research paper on the topic of nationalism, which focuses primarily on the book Imagined Communities by Benedict Anderson. The writer contrasts and compares Anderson's text with the work of other theorists in this field, discussing the origins and implications of nationalism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

5 pages in length. Life offers no guarantees; when it comes to pregnancy, myriad issues can arise that warrants the moral consideration of abortion. To bring an individual into the world who is physically or mentally deformed is an overwhelming challenge to both the parent and child. Modern technology has only recently ...

This 5 page paper discusses the adult entertainment industry both pro and con. A review of five adult entertainment sites is included with a summation of experiences, inclusion of congressional testimony on the issue of pornography and statements by Larry Flynt. Bibliography lists 6 sources.