Writing & Rhetoric | Cadet Ryan H. O'Connor

Cadet Ryan H. O'Connor

Virginia Military Institute

Reflection on Utilitarianism Versus Virtue Ethics

This was the paper where I was finally able to get my true thoughts onto paper and express my opinions and arguments in favor of utilitarianism. I was more than eager to write this paper, and the product of weeks of research is an argumentative philosophical paper that I feel is more than enough to…

Reflection in Restoration of Historical Sacred Artefacts

Although this paper was somewhat rushed and done right as the semester was coming to a close, I still had a good time chipping away at multiple sources that detail expensive renovations on amazing cathedrals and churches made many years ago and still stand as a testament to the inspiration of man. The art that…

Reflection on What is Happiness

Writing this paper was almost like a breath of fresh air. I really could allow the logical side of my mind to run rampant on the page because I find the philosophy so interesting and full of potential. Mill, who I ultimately decided had the most accurate take on hedonism and utilitarianism and general, was…

Reflection on Character in Ethics

As I wrote this paper, I found it very difficult to express my thoughts on Aristotlean philosophy. It comes across as very methodical and unrelatable due to its generalized nature. However, as I continued to pour time into unraveling its meaning, I came closer to understanding what it is that Aristotle was attempting to express….

Restoration of Historic Sacred Artefacts

12/13/21 HR: Provided Web Article, JSTOR, Writing Center; Ryan H. O’Connor, 12/13/21 WC: 1410 As ancient structures and famous locations age and become dilapidated, modern conservationists have stepped in to fund enormously expensive renovation and restoration projects to improve the quality of these artefacts for future generations and to respect the past in the…

Utilitarianism Versus Virtue Ethics

12/12/21 HR: Course Materials, Bibliography, Writing Center; Ryan O’Connor 12/12/21 WC: 1145 It is without doubt that utilitarianism is a stronger moral philosophy than virtue ethics because it relies on circumstance and relatability rather than predetermined right and wrong. When making decisions, it is important to fully grasp the scenario in order to make the…

Unviability of Socialism Reflection

While I was writing “The Unviability of Socialism” I had a constant stream of thought going into that paper. I had done extensive research into the topic, ultimately concluding that yes, it is alright in the short term and it holds humanistic value, but in summary, no, socialism is bad for everyone except politicians. Possibly…

ERH 102 Critical Reflection

As I reflect on this past semester, I am reminded of both my shortfalls and the major improvements I have made both in my academic lifestyle and other facets of my sprouting cadetship. Moreover, it has become apparent where my issues lie within myself and what I continue to mess up. I have always had…

The Unviability of Socialism

The highly debatable concept of socialism, which was first discussed by Karl Marx in 1847 outlines a system that is increasingly more appealing to the left-leaning side of the political spectrum of America. The ability of the government to centrally plan the national economy for the international scale would allow workers to retain their jobs,…

Exploratory Essay Reflection

Exploratory essays are best done when there is little knowledge when it is started. The purpose is for the reader to essentially learn more about the topic while the author is. In this case, it was difficult to expand a whole lot because my own knowledge of socialism was already expansive and I had a…