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本帖最后由 nanfeng25899 于 2010-7-4 21:54 编辑
ISSUE 170
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When we come across the question that whether the surest indictor of a great nation is the general welfare of the citizens instead of the accomplishments of its rulers, artists or scientists, the perspectives varies among the public. Admittedly, the achievements of the dominators, artists or the scientists represent the power of a nation, the most advanced culture and the highest productivity. Yet the ultimate purpose of a nation is to enhance the welfare of all the people. Therefore, this factor is the most meaningful gauge to measure the greatness of a nation.
To start with, the dominators' achievement is undoubtedly a sign of a great nation. If you cast a look at the Ancient Egypt, you will find out one of the most significant nations in human history. At that time, for one thing, the Egyptian rulers had dominated most area near Nile River because its military strength outshines that of its enemies. For another, it is those pharaohs who create the earliest but also the most advanced civilization at that time, and brings us one of the miracles in the history----The Egyptian Pyramid. Therefore, there is no doubt that the accomplishments of the rules are an indictor of a great nation.
Moreover, the success of the artists and scientist are also the mirror of the greatness of a nation. Firstly, the arts, which demonstrate us the value and morality of a society, can cultivate our mind and soul thus giving us an insight into ourselves. Even under some harsh circumstances arts can touch the inner of our heart and give us spirit motivation to overcome the hardship. A great nation often is characterized with the mark of healthy spiritual condition. Secondly, there is no denying that owning the most advanced technology is one of the features of a great nation. Look at the today's American. Since Industry Revolution, the continuous progress in the technological field shapes this powerful country. With its headways of the technology comes its dominative position in many aspects ranging from the global economy to the environmental issues. As a consequence, when it comes to the indictors of a great nation, the achievements of artists and scientists are destined to be two of them.
However, no matter how large individuals' contribution is, the most decisive gauge of the greatness of a nation will be the welfare of all its citizens as a whole. The artists aim at producing the unique and creative works which can provide inspirations and motivations to the people; the scientists aim at providing more convenience and comfort for the public thus enriching people's lives; the rulers aims at creating the safe and peaceful society where the citizens can chase their own dreams. All these three tools serve the ultimate goal, that is, the welfare of its entire people. Only when the whole people in a nation enjoy their life can we claim that it is indeed a great nation.
Overall, after the discussion above, we can simply arrive at the conclusion that due to the fact that a nation does not only consist of rulers, artists or scientists, so even if their achievements will make a considerable difference to a nation, the essence of the greatness of one nation lies in the well-being of all the ordinary people.
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ARGUMENT 162
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The conclusion that North Americans should think about eating soy as a effective way to prevent the fatigue and depression, at the first glance, seems to be tenable and reasonable. However, there are several flaws in this argument. Hence, just adopting the idea will be more likely to get nowhere. In order to have North Americans make a sager decision, I will figure the fallacies out respectively.
To begin with, the assumption that the fatigue and depression arises from the abnormal diets habit is based on scant evidence. It is a common sense that the life in most areas of North American keeps fast pace which places considerable pressure on people. In our lives, there are so many factors which can result in the fatigue and depression that we should not preclude anyone of those causes before we conduct a scientific investigation to make clear the decisive ingredient. Therefore, it does not make sense to attribute the fatigue and depression to the disorder of the diet.
Also, even if the disorder of diet should be responsible for the fatigue and depression, there is no evidence that the phyotochemicals called isoflavones in the soy can cure them. In the argument, the arguer just claims that this kind of chemical possess the disease-preventing properties, but what if it is not feasible to treat the fatigue and depression? Besides, despite the fact that North Americans do not eat soy virtually there is also a good chance that some of their food have enriched in this chemical, too. If so, it means that this chemical is no use fighting against the fatigue and depression.
Last, even if we know that the chemical in soy can be beneficial for Asians to prevent fatigue and depression, no one can ensure that it will also work for North Americans, as is known to all; there is a great discrepancy in the physical properties between Asians and North Americans. As a result, odds is that this chemical is suitable for the Asians but not for North Americans. In addition, we also have taken other factors into consideration, such the distinguished climate and the different geological location, which also make a difference to the reaction of this chemical in bodies. Hence, before following the advice, we have to delve into the influence of this specific chemical in Asians and North Americans.
Overall, the reasoning behind this argument appears to be trustful and well-reasoned. However, after weighing up the facts discussed above, without the further investigation about what the cause of the fatigue and depression is, whether the chemical in soy is potent to cure the fatigue and depression and how it will react to people in Asians and North Americans, the author would better think twice before arriving at this suggestion.
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