An Analysis of the Concept of the "Significant Particular" in the Literary Works "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, "A & P" by John Updike, "A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner, and "Othello" by William Shakespeare
Conflicts That Arise from Particular Ways of Seeing the World Are Made Evident Through the Shaping of Texts-Barry Levinson’s Film “Wag the Dog” and Michael Moore’s Documentary “Fahrenheit 9/11”
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Particularism is an ethical or moral principle that holds that decisions should be made based on the particular details and individual merits of each specific case This philosophy rejects the notion of relying on blanket systems or structures to make decisions, as it encourages looking at each situation on its own merits, instead of relying on predetermined rules or systems. Particularism believes that each person and each situation demands a personalized approach and should be carefully considered, instead of relying on the same approach for everyone.
Example #1: A particularist might support a different sentencing for two individuals with similar criminal backgrounds. While both individuals in this case may have committed similar crimes, the particularist believes that sentencing should be dictated by the individual merits of each case and may vary greatly, depending on the individual’s history or circumstances.
Example #2: A particularist might look at the particular reasons a student needs a loan in order to attend college. The particularist might analyze the student’s financial situation, the type of education they are looking to pursue, and other relevant factors in determining whether or not to approve the loan.
Example #3: A particularist might consider the individual benefits of allowing a company to pollute a nearby river, instead of automatically rejecting the proposal. The particularist might consider the financial and economic benefits the company would gain from the pollution, as well as the environmental damage that would be done and how it would impact the local community.
Example #4: A particularist might look at the individual actions of a particular political leader, instead of their overall record. The particularist would try to assess the individual decision and how it would affect the situation, instead of relying on the politician’s overall record or reputation.
Example #5: A particularist might view a person’s cultural or religious beliefs in a particular way, instead of automatically following the rules or standards of a particular group or faith. The particularist might consider the merits of the individual’s perspective and how it should be taken into account when making a decision.