Identify the Six Reasons for Conflicts to Be Based on Cultural

question 77

Essay

Identify the six reasons for conflicts to be based on cultural divisions and explain whether or not you agree with Huntington's clash of civilizations perspective and why.

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Definitions:

Principle of Utility

A principle in ethics and moral philosophy that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.

Utilitarians

Proponents of the ethical theory of utilitarianism, which proposes that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, typically defined as maximizing happiness and reducing suffering.

Rightness

The quality or state of being morally correct or justified.

Capabilities Approach

A normative framework that evaluates social arrangements and public policies based on their ability to enable individuals to achieve functionings that they have reason to value.