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Analysis Of To Understand Anti-Vaxxers, Consider Aristotle, By Gary Simon

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In the article To Understand Anti-vaxxers, Consider Aristotle, the author Gary Simon talks about vaccines and diseases that have occurred. He also mentions things about people who are for and against vaccinations. The argument Simon makes in the article is the importance of vaccines. Although some people prefer to get vaccinated, some people prefer not to get vaccinated and others don't really have a preference. (complex-coumpoud sentence) This quote from Simon helps the audience understand what side he is on when it comes to vaccines. “Our advances in science over the past two centuries have truly been extraordinary, but our society still suffers from the forces that reject reason and prevent our ability to take full advantage of discoveries …show more content…

Simon's argument is well-supported and he provides compelling examples of how Aristotle's philosophy can be applied to the issue of vaccines. One potential weakness of Simon's article is that it may be difficult for readers who are not familiar with Aristotle's philosophy to fully understand his argument. Additionally, Simon's article focuses primarily on the ethical issues at stake in the anti-vaccine movement, and does not provide as much information about the scientific evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of vaccines. While Simon's argument is compelling, it may be less persuasive to readers who are skeptical of vaccines due to misinformation or conspiracy theories. Simon uses Aristotle's philosophy to argue that the anti-vaccine movement is motivated by a flawed understanding of individual autonomy, and that policymakers and public health officials must take a nuanced approach to addressing vaccine hesitancy. The article argues that a deeper understanding of Aristotle's philosophy can help us to better understand the ethical issues at stake in the anti-vaccine movement, and to develop more effective strategies for addressing vaccine hesitancy. By examining the anti-vaccine movement through the lens of Aristotle's philosophy, Simon suggests that we can gain a more nuanced understanding of the complex ethical issues at stake, and develop more effective approaches to promoting vaccination and protecting public health. Throughout the article, Simon provides examples of how Aristotle's philosophy can be applied to the issue of vaccines, and suggests that by examining the anti-vaccine movement through the lens of Aristotle's philosophy, we can gain a more nuanced understanding of the complex ethical issues at stake. Overall, I think Simon's

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