Evaluation:
Published: 01.04.1997.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Cloning', 1.
  • Essays 'Cloning', 2.
Extract

In many controversial topics around the world, such as abortion, gun control, legalized drugs, the death penalty, and cloning (to name a few), we can find differing positions, and opinions. Many of these arguments, can be narrowed down to two different views, or constructs: individualistic and communitarian (an image of collectivism). An individualistic viewpoint 'stresses the rights of the individual as a unique being' (class review). A communitarian viewpoint is more concerned with the good for the greatest number, 'even if an individual must suffer or sacrifice' (class review). …

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