Category: Gun Control

Epistemology of the Essays People’s knowledge and understanding of the facts are based on examining, analyzing, and referring to definite sources. These sources can be examined with the help of people’s senses, perceptions, and logic. Thus, the sources of knowledge are discussed as the objects of epistemology. From this point, epistemology is effective to study…

Table of Contents Introduction Unlimited availability of firearms and homicide rate Mental disorders and the use of guns The right to self-defense and gun control laws Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Gun control laws are a subject of heated debate among legislators and policy-makers in many countries. The main question is whether this policy can bring…

The USA is known for its high levels of violent crime. The issue of gun control is brought up every time a school shooting or a violent robbery happens. The last one involving guns happened on 9 September 2016 in Texas, where a 14-year old girl shot another student and then killed herself. The society…

Table of Contents Gun Violence Other Solutions Best Solution Conclusion References Sandy Hook, Las Vegas, Columbine, and Virginia Tech are some of the cities that have witnessed mass shootings attributed to poor gun control measures. Every time an incidence of mass shooting arises, Americans take different positions regarding gun ownership (Fox & DeLateur, 2014). Some…

The right to possess and carry weapons is enshrined in the United States as a constitutional norm. However, the very essence of this right is highly controversial. Debate on gun control comes up regularly, highlighting the topic from both a practical and a moral point of view. Given the need to combine these two concepts,…

Literature review Masters, J. (2017). US gun policy: Global comparisons, Council on Foreign Relations. The article “US gun policy” is written by Jonathan Masters, who is an accomplished author with a deep understanding of American society, and the existing gun control regulation policies. In the recent past, the United States of America (USA) has experienced…

The topic of gun regulation is a delicate and contentious matter that has been the center of conversation for generations in the United States. As a result of recent terrible mass shootings, the topic has split opinions on the optimal remedy. For example, there are those who advocate placing limitations on firearms. At the same…

Table of Contents Introduction More is Less Philosophy The Constitutional Argument The Constitution in Proper Context The Risk is Too High Solutions Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Gun Control is a controversial subject. The issues surrounding the debate usually provoke an emotional response. The debate generally centers on contradictory understandings of the Constitution. Some argue that…

Table of Contents Gun Control: Leading Up to Today Context: Constitution and Religion Public Attention: When and Why? The Ineffective Mechanism of Gun Control Positive Nuances in Gun Control? Regulation Effects: Null Conclusion References In light of recent events, gun control has become one of the most debated issues in American society, creating two irreconcilable…

Crummett, D., & Swenson, P. (2019). Gun control, the right to self-defense, and reasonable beneficence to all. Ergo, an Open Access Journal of Philosophy, 6, 1035-1056. (Journal Article). The article assesses the propriety of a gun ban with respect to a constitutional right to self-defense. The conclusion is that gun control policies do not contradict…