...A documentary film is a film that is intended to document some aspect of reality and informs or exposes somebody on some topic. There are many examples of this type of film that expose the truth or reality of something that is going on in the world, even though you may not want to hear about it because it is so appalling, gruesome, and sad. One film called The Cove specifically exposes the reality (truth) of dolphin slaughters in Taiji, Japan. The Cove is truthful in exposing the happenings in Taiji, Japan. First it proves its happening then it makes argument you should save dolphins. EMOTIONS Dolphin- innocent In order for something to be truthful, it has to be backed up by evidence that supports that your claim is true. The movie did provide evidence of dolphin slaughters. For example the Japanese government packaged, sold, and labeled whale meat. DNA tests were taken of the whale meat, of which the results were that it was actually dolphin meat. The DNA tests not only show significant evidence of dolphin slaughters for their meat, but also that the Japanese government is trying to keep dolphin slaughter secret among the public. Also, the film showed slaughtered dolphins lying on the beach shore, soaking in their blood. EDIT In order for something to be truthful it has to come from reliable sources that you can trust what they are telling you is reality. The movie showed reliable video of dolphins being killed that we can trust is real. The place where...
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...details of the ups and downs of the events of Jurgis family having to face in the U.S. meat-packing industry. The intended audience of The Jungle is the citizen of Chicago who wants to know more about historican events. In addition, Sinclair uses serious and informal tone in the novel. For example, Sinclair uses serious tone to show how the truth behind business of Chicago jobs, also he uses informal tone to demonstrate the business of Chicago as well. However, there are enough evidence offered throughout the novel, Sinclair uses imagery to give readers a sense of what to think of when they are reading the events of the...
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...division of labor into their meatpacking plants, replacing the skilled “all-around butcher” with a “killing gang of 157 men divided into 78 different ‘trades,’ each man performing the same minute operation a thousand times during a full workday.” The book portrays the objects poverty, harsh working condition and often dangerous unsanitary living condition. The jungle showed the public what was going on the factories. It showed how owners had no regard for worker safety nor public safety. People getting fingers cut off and being mixed in with meat bad/ diseased food so on. It impacted the world by showing how immigrants were being mistreated and how hard life really was in the United State. The working condition...
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...Eating Meat: Organic Vs. Corn Fed Vs. Grass Fed There are many debates any differing opinions going around, concerning which type of beef—or meat in general, for that matter—is the best for humans to ingest. Having these many6 different opinions and facts floating around makes the average consumer go crazy in the shopping lines. Many people simply want to know what is best for them—the healthiest option for themselves or their family. Finding this information, however, has proven to be quite a difficult task, one that does not seem to be easily completely. Contrary to popular belief, the vast amount of information, views, opinions, and statistics out there, concerning the different types of beef feed actually make the search for the truth more difficult, not easier. The information, what little fact is actually out there, is hard to decipher, due to its complicated nature, and the fact that it looks as though it was written for biologists to understand. The average shopper just wants the facts, in laymen’s terms; however, this is rarely what they find. Unfortunately, what facts they actually find ids obscured by the many opinions and views that have nothing to do with the actual facts. The simple fact remains, though: humans’ bodies are more apt to take-in and digest the type of meat that is more nutritious and able to used the most in our systems—either ads fuel, bone support, vitamins, or minerals. Many consumers now purchase grass-fed or organic beef, thinking...
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...I came from a traditional Asian family that defined as a large extended family, usually up to three or four generations living together ((Vandeusen et al., 1980) which already shaped my perspectives of cultural values and beliefs early in life. As the hierarchical in the structure of traditional Asian family, male has higher value comparing to female, therefore male has more responsibilities to take in a family such as the bread maker, a good husband, a good father, a good son following the set standards (Linda, 2002). My father is the eldest son in the family has six children and I am the eldest son in the family has five children as well as the great grandchildren. This means that I was expected to be a good example for my younger brothers and sister to follow and I am always in the comparisons with everyone in the relatives. According to Chan (1986) Asian families apply “ pride and shame “ principle, which means that an individual’s actions reflect on the whole family, to their children. People who are successful in schooling and workplace enhance family pride while bad behavior brings shame to the whole family. Being educated by this mindset, my only duty was studying hard to get good marks to be the excellent student in order to make my parents proud. I became an overachiever always seeking for the best of everything and really afraid for being second, for losing in a comparison. I was guided to study three different languages, Vietnamese, English and Mandarin; since...
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...throughout the world stems from the observations of different cultural practices and personal circumstance. All these differences that have been observed has created a theory that seems to miss some of the larger picture facts of cultures and personal circumstance. Missing these facts makes it difficult to imagine a universal set of standards, but when all the objective points in a situation are taken into account, it is easier to envision an underlying theme of moral standards. Though the perceptions of the world differ, I will show how there seem to be a consistent root of moral truths underlying the individual cultures and circumstances. Cultural Relativism views morality in an interesting manner. Cultural Relativists have observed that different cultures view many topics differently (Rachels, p17). The Cultural Differences Argument has taken this observation and used it to argue that there are no moral truths (Rachels, p19). Cultural Relativism allows for each culture around the world to practice a multitude of traditions without judgement. Good to recognize, right? In most cases, yes. What about when cultural belief, worried about a girl losing her virginity sinfully, urges parents to marry off their daughter? How about when the only solution to poverty is to relieve yourself of the ten year old girl who depends on your support? According to the Cultural Differences Argument, this is simply another cultural practice. It is good to recognize the influence cultural conditioning takes...
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...Despite the accounts of violence from meat workers and the opinion of the public, factory farms are an industry that continues to grow and flourish today. Ultimately showing that human consumption of meat is not only unnecessary it is cruel as well. Aggressive Meatworkers The primary way that North Americans get meat into our grocery stores and eventfully onto their tables is through the unfortunate invention of factory farms. Despite the unsanitary and inhumane conditions that the animals in these factories must endure the worst cruelties from the employees themselves. A 2013...
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...vegetarian diet For traditional diet, our ancestor ate meat to keep warm. In order to make the meat more delicious and healthy, they discover fire and create some stone tools. However, human beings not only ambition to more healthy life but some food needs in meat can be instead by other food. Therefore meat is not necessary for human being, the nutrition in the meat have other sources to supply, the essay will argues that the benefit of the vegetarian diet, the nutrition of the meat and the adverse effects of the meat eating. Vegetarian diet not only necessary for human being’s daily life, but also for decline the risk of numerous disease. Eating foods rich in fiber such as vegetable, is associated with a lower risk of developing heart ailments. Soluble fibers found in vegetables such as gum, pectin and psyllium dissolve in water, forming a gel-like matrix. Potassium may help to maintain healthy blood pressure. Dietary fiber from vegetables helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower risk of heart disease. In a 2008 study of 1,700 people conducted by the Kaiser Center for Health Research in Portland, Oregon, dieters who kept a food diary for six months lost twice as much weight as those who kept no food record.(woods,n.d.)In conclusion, comparing with the meat eating, vegetarian diet may fit for human beings. The nutrition of the meat can be replace by other food. The main food needs from the meat is protein. Protein is only nutrient directly responsible for...
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...I am going to convince you why goats are better pets than dogs or cats. Goats are amazing creatures. In many parts of the world they are thought of as livestock or work animals. They are used in third world countries for their meat, fur, milk and to work on the land. The truth is, they are wonderful pets and very loving creatures. There are around 450 million goats in the world and they were the first animal ever to be domesticated by humans. There are many different breeds of goats. All breeds are either dairy or meat goats. Dairy goats are bred for their milk, and meat goats are bred for their meat. Each different breed is extremely different, both in appearance and personality so you have lots to choose from. Dogs and cats are lots of fun but they don’t offer uses in many other ways. Goats can be very useful because they are able to eat the grass on your lawn. This is great for people who are busy because they won’t have to mow their lawn so often. Goats also provide you with fresh milk. Many scientists claim that fresh goat’s milk is great for your health. This has been proven with the success of goat’s milk soap which is used to treat skin conditions. How many times do you see a sign on someone’s fence saying “Beware of Dogs”? Well, the truth is, many of these signs are not true and the dogs do not protect anything. Goats, however, will always protect their territory. Any stranger that comes onto your property will be attacked by a goat and will...
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...corruption that surrounds the meat industry through and ecocritical lense. I commemorate Danielle on her focus of the topic but presenting fresh and distinct ideas regarding the subject of the meat industry. She does this by exposing in her paper by discussing how the meat industry affects not only the human body but the natural world, which also impacts the human body. It is a different perspective, as well as an important one. From what has been talked about in regards to Ruth ozeki’s My Year of Meats, the discussion of the text often focuses on the carcinogens that the human body is exposed to from eating injected or medicated meat, or the general welfare and treatment...
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...qualification record in the company of over 600 soldiers. He had killed his first deer that winter and she was a very healthy doe. He then conducted a field dressing on the doe and removed all her internal organs in order to transport her home. Once home, he proceeded to hang the doe from the rafters in the family barn. Within a few days, he had skinned and butchered the doe for steaks, sausage, and jerky and ensured that nothing was wasted, all under his father’s tutelage. This was a proud moment in his life, and years later he was able to teach his own children the art of hunting as well. He had learned the skill of providing meat for his home. A century or more ago, this would have been one of the most common ways of providing meat for sustenance. Because the human body requires certain minerals and vitamins to function, consuming meat and other animal byproducts has been shown to be the most effective and efficient means of sustaining the body’s basic requirements. The question to ask is, what does the body necessarily need to function and survive? The human body is a very unique and complex biometric machine. Just like an automobile engine, the human body requires elements and components to survive. The automobile engine requires...
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...comical style contradicts the seriousness of the topic to the point where the reader feels as though they are reading a personal entry rather than a dry, dull political document on the views of vegetarianism. In many occurrences, the author will ask rhetorical questions to offset what the conflict is. For example, when discussing how far utilitarianism can stretch to compensate for the negative effects, Fraser asks herself, “Wont free range do?” (548). The author fully knew that even buying and consuming free range chickens opposed her views as a vegetarian, yet she attempted to justify herself with a settlement. The use of rhetorical questions shows the amusement because vegetarians are supposed to be dedicated and committed to their anti-meat cause; however, she tries to find a hole through her reasoning. By doing so, the rhetoric adds more meaning to the essay as it reflects the misleading motives of her pro vegetarian views from the beginning. Also, Fraser uses informal phrases such as “The...
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...was known as Buddha the awakened one. Buddha was open-minded to be involved in teachings because he felt as though he was awakened to have an awareness of his own nature. Buddha believed that his thinking was the only way to “prevent spiritual understanding that he had been seeking so he renounced a life or wealth, and power to become a spiritual seeker” (Hardy, 2014). The founder of Buddhism in this world is Buddha Shakyamuni. Shakyamuni was a royal prince who was born in the 6th century B.C.E. in Lumbini, located in Northern India. The Northern India is now a part of a place called Nepal. Buddhism has four spiritual teachings that they abide by, which are called the “Four Noble Truths”. When Buddha preached his first sermon he outlines the spiritual truths calling them Four Noble Truths, and these were “The suffering is characteristics of human existence, the suffering is caused by the longing of pleasure and the avoidance of pain, that it is not necessary to suffer and there is a path to end suffering” (Hardy, 2014). Buddha has gained disciples and they became his followers known as the first Sangha, who basically became part of the Buddhist community of monks. The monks were known as men because at the first only men followed Buddha, later women were able to follow Buddha, and they were called Nuns. Women followers of Sangha were voted to be admitted, some of their early text of Buddhism was that women were not to become enlightened, but must first be reborn as men”...
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...GRASS FED OR GRAIN FED BEEF: WHICH IS BETTER FOR YOU? Manning, R (2009, April/May). The amazing benefits of grass fed meat. MOTHER EARTH NEWS 48-56. Retrieved from http://motherearthnews.com The author looks at all the benefits of grass fed beef versus grain fed. The article states all the benefits of grass fed over grain fed cattle. It clearly states his position of not only it having more vitamins and minerals, but also it is environmentally better overall for the earth. With the cattle being able to roam freely in an open area there is less chance for the animals to develop e-coli, and also prevents the usage of antibiotics for animals to prevent diseases. Robbins, J., & robbins,o (2012, December 19). The truth about grass fed beef. THE FOOD REVOLUTION NETWORK. Retrieved from http://foodrevolution.com These authors go into great detail on the differences of grass fed versus grain fed beef. There thoughts carry you through the beginning stages of both grass and grain fed cows, and the environmental and health issues of both. There main focus is on not only the health benefits of grass fed over grain fed, but also putting emphasis on health of cows and the poor conditions these cattle have to endure during the duration of life. Cacal,j (2013, October 4). The benefits of grain and grass fed beef. Buedel Meat up. Retrieved from http://buedelmeatup.com This article specifically talks about the different feeding methods of both grain and grass fed cattle. ...
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...is a cultural game. – Neither your nor my opinion matter because there is no moral right or wrong. – Difficult to uphold because it’s extreme. • Terms • Moral skepticism – We can’t know if there are moral truths or not. – Problem, how do you make moral judgments • Moral subjectivism – Moral views are to each individual and we can’t know the inner states from one person to another. – Problem, this approach has no problem solving capability. • • Soft Universalism • Belief that deep down, despite cultural differences, there exist basic moral principles that can be agreed on. • Allows for problem solving capability between cultures and ideas. • Hard Universalism • AKA…Moral absolutism • Holds that there is one absolute and universal moral code • Most often supported by ethical theories. • Descriptive and Normative Ethics • Important terms for any ethical theory • Descriptive ethics – An ethical theory that merely describes what is seen as fact. – Describes what is actually done or thought • In the US it generally isn’t considered immoral to eat meat. • Normative Ethics – Makes moral judgments, evaluations or justifications on actions. – It adds moral judgments • It is okay to eat meat because it is nourishing • Or: Eating meat should be considered immoral – It often tells us what we SHOULD do. – Most ethical theories involve judgments, criticisms, evaluations and justifications. • Metaethics • Does not...
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