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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"Utilitarian Approach"”.
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The criminalisation of cartel conduct in South Africa and the United Kingdom
… people from cartel conduct according to the utilitarian approach.
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Exploring the Interplay of Religious and Worldly Dynamics through the Development of the Dunhuang Grottos
… System, which highlights emic perception and utilitarian approaches, the research investigates the connection between religious practices and external influences.Historically, the Hexi Corridor has been a hub for the interaction of various ethnic and religious groups, as far as Buddhism, which …
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Essays on applied microeconomics
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'Closed Access', the embargo will last until 2025-05-01
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Systems modelling and ethical decision algorithms for autonomous vehicle collisions
… The two main philosophical doctrines are the utilitarian and deontological approaches of Bentham and Kant, with the two competing societal actions being altruistic and selfish as defined by Hamilton. It is shown in simulation, that the utilitarian approach is likely to be the most favourable …
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Globalizing utilitarianism : distributive justice beyond the state
This dissertation develops and defends a utilitarian approach to global distributive justice: that part of political ethics that is concerned with the distribution of benefits and burdens across the members of distinct societies. Surprisingly little has been written by utilitarians, or by welfare …
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The Multicolored Patchwork Portraiture of an Effective Veteran High School Special Education Teacher Amidst the Tempest of the High Stakes Testing Movement
… education and are employing a general education utilitarian approach to service their students (Hardman & Dawson, 2008).</p><p> The teacher in this portraiture explored and analyzed norms, patterns, and complexities of her journey as a special educator. She discussed her vision to inspire …
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Organ allocation and patient responsibility: Re-examining the concept of responsibility in light of the thought of Emmanuel Levinas.
… Levinas appeared to offer the most fruitful approach to the topic under consideration. His work appears to be a profound challenge to rethink our relationships to others, as well as our approach to justice. Central to that thought is what Levinas calls the relationship of the …
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The politics of sustainability in New Zealand: A critical evaluation of environmental policy, practice and prospects through a case study of the dairy industry
… Informed by a critical discourse analysis approach, the thesis developed a discourse analytic framework to identify technological, ecological modernisation and sustainable development discourses within environmental policies and processes and dairy industry practice and explore the …