Excision, Female Circumcision, And Clitoridectomy: Are They Moral?

What is deviant in one culture may even be celebrated in another. For instance, in some parts of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Muslim Africa, women are traditionally circumcised. Known as “excision” or “clitoridectomy,” the process involves cutting off the clitoris and sewing shut the labia, typically without any anesthesia.

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Divorce Bill in the Philippines: Are you in favor or not?

There are bills that propose the legalization of divorce in the Philippines. The question is: Is divorce reasonable and practicable in the Philippine setting?

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Truth, Validity, and Soundness: Important Concepts in Logic and Correct Reasoning

To comprehend the various forms of arguments and inferences, it is essential to be familiar first with the very significant concepts of ‘truth,’ ‘validity,’ and ‘soundness.’ Contrary to what many presume, ‘what is true’ is not accurately tantamount to ‘what is valid’, and vice versa.

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Logical Argument: The Term and Kinds of Proposition

In forming a logical argument, you need to really understand what compose it. Argument comprises propositions, which in turn contain terms.

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Correct Reasoning in Philosophy: Significance to Man’s Being Social

It pays to learn correct reasoning in Philosophy. It is practicable in almost all aspects of our life like in communication and socialization.

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Why Study Correct Reasoning?

Correct reasoning is a guide to ‘good thinking.’
The subjects that deal with correct reasoning (like Debate) teach the methods and principles for distinguishing correct from incorrect reasoning. Academically significant, those principles of correct reasoning are also guides to ‘good thinking’ just as the principles of medicine are guides to properly treating diseases.

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Reasoning, Debate, and Public Speaking

AMONG OTHER THINGS, this article addresses the questions of many students on the reasons they have to take academic subjects like Logic, Debate, Critical Thinking, and Public Speaking. Since these disciplines, especially when combined to each other, contribute a lot to possessing the quality called “correct reasoning,” it is important to know what this intellectual attitude can afford us.

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Reason and Impartiality on Same-Sex Marriage

To answer the question concerning whether same-sex marriage is good or bad for our society, one needs to apply reason and impartiality—two factors that compose the “minimum conception” of morality or, as some put it, the minimum requirement for morality …

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Filipino Moral Character: Pros and Cons

Filipino cultural morality, especially that which concerns social ethics, centers on ideally having a “smooth interpersonal relationship” (SIR) with others. The definition of “smooth interpersonal relationship” in Philippine culture is principally supported by and anchored on at least six basic Filipino values: the concepts of (1) ‘pakikisama,’ (2) ‘hiya,’ (3) ‘amor propio,’ (4) ‘utang na loob,’ (5) Filipino hospitality, and (6) respect for elders.

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How to Improve Critical Thinking: Featuring Logic and Common Sense

How to improve critical thinking involves understanding Logic and common sense. The three have surprising interrelation. Let’s find out here!

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