Essays, Term Papers and Presentations in Humanities and Philosophy

Is man one or many?

Document abstract : «This paper seeks to examine how three anthropologists, E.B. Tylor, Bronislaw Malinowski and Levi-Strauss address the question "is man one or many?" They were chosen on the basis of their being the leading figures of three different schools of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The dominant intellectual perspective in the mid-nineteenth century.. A leading figure of Evolutionary Anthropology.. Critics of evolutionary anthropology.. Common points between evolutionary anthropology and structural...»

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Myths of origin: Their role in religion and society

Document abstract : «What is myth? For rationalists such as Muller, they provide pre-scientific explanations of natural phenomena. For functionalists such as Malinowski they are a "codification of belief", explaining rites and justifying norms. For Jung, myth provides...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Hebrew Bible/Old Testament creation myth.. Unity versus 'disunity'.. Explanation versus paradox.. Oppression versus liberation.. The New Testament creation myths.. Their role in religion.. Their role in...»

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An essay outlining David Chalmers 'The Matrix as Metaphysics' hypothesis

Document abstract : «This essay outlines David Chalmers Matrix hypothesis. Chalmers is a consciousness researcher with interests in philosophical questions. As we shall see he regards the Matrix theory as a Metaphysical hypothesis. Chalmers neither endorses the Matrix...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Part 1.. Definition of the Matrix.. The physical computational hypothesis.. The creation hypothesis.. The mind-body hypothesis.. The metaphysical hypothesis.. Part 2.. Chalmers: Uniting all three hypotheses.. Objections.. Beliefs...»

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The soul, according to Aristotle

Document abstract : «In the work De Anima, Aristotle presents his account of the soul. He sees the soul as inexorably tied to a physical body. This is because the soul is a form, while the body is the matter that is acted upon. Inherent in this characterization of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The first assertion that Aristotle makes about his conception of the soul.. The soul is the form of a living thing.. The soul as an even more specific type of actuality.. Potentiality of the soul.. The first level of potentialities:...»

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Liberalism: What are the main concepts of liberalism?

Document abstract : «Liberalism is a philosophy, or political movement that has, for an aim, the development of individual freedom. Since the concept of freedom evolved over time, liberalism evolved as well. However, some core assumptions never changed. First, let us...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Improved standard of living.. Reformist.. Capitalist.. Rationality.. Individual as the concept of liberalism.. The social contract theory.. Property and government.. The factors surrounding conflicts, religion, utilitirianism and...»

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What was 'Tito's way', and how successful was it?

Document abstract : «Looking back at the time after the end of communism (Cuba and today's China being particular and Chavez not a communist), we basically find only three different ways of communism; the original one, the Lenino-Stalinism in the USSR, the latter one,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introducton.. Third way.. Titoism.. Economy.. Soviet-Yugoslav split in 1948.. Diplomacy/non aligned movement.. Conclusion.....»

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What is the relation (if any) between virtue and human flourishing?

Document abstract : «When you shout at a passer-by in the street, and ask him what would be the most important goal in his life, he is likely to answer, like a majority of people that he wants to live happily. Then, we should raise the question: how could we achieve...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Virtues.. A character trait which makes its possessor good. . Distinguishing between virtues, moral motivation and utilitarianism?. Julia Annas and the central role of reasoning in the application of the virtues. . We cannot practise...»

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France and the United States: Two different approaches to feminism

Document abstract : «Feminism is defined by the Cambridge dictionary as "the belief that women should have the same economic, social, and political rights as men" . However, there is not a single definition for feminism. This notion is rather complex and controversial,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Definition of feminism.. Recent history of feminism in the United States: An overview.. First-wave feminism.. Second-wave feminism.. Thirf-wave feminism.. Recent history of feminism in France: An overview.. Differences between...»

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Fascism, communism and totalitarianism

Document abstract : «"Fascism was the first mass-mobilizing development dictatorship that provided a frank, complete, and relatively coherent rationale for totalitarianism." Actually, Mussolini's doctrine of delayed industrialization was the first to openly affirm...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction to fascism and totalitarianism.. The historic and cognitive features of Italian fascism.. Coming of Mussolini to power.. Evolution of totalitarianism.. Totalitarianism and horror.. Evaluation of the responsibility of capitalist...»

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The universal human rights concept and its roots in Western political thought

Document abstract : «Commitment to the idea of cultural relativism is usually seen as precluding the acceptance of the idea of universal human rights. But is relativism against universalism a false dichotomy? Can we construct a "differentiated universalism" or a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The cultural relativist model.. Community: Basic social unit.. The book Human rights and International Relations.. The doctrine of cultural relativism.. China's focus on community and obligations.. The claim that human rights are...»

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The rise of the Ku Klux Klan in North Carolina

Document abstract : «The original idea of the Ku Klux Klan was born in the late 1865, in the minds of six young men -John Lester, James Crowe, John Kennedy, Richard Reed, Frank Mc Cord and Calvin Jones- in the quiet town of Pulaski, Tennessee. They were Confederate...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Background in which the Ku Klux Klan emerged and the reasons of this birth.. The question of its identity.. The way in which it acted and the response.. Conclusion.. Notes.. Bibliography.....»

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The Australian Strine

Document abstract : «Having spent my eight-month-stay between Sydney and Brisbane, respectively State capitals of New South Wales and Queensland, sharing Australians' life, and having also travelled a bit to other cities and States of the East Coast, I feel I must share...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Different influences.. Historical ties to the British Isles.. Aborigines.. Foreigners.. The world influence.. Linguistic determinism.. Casual occupations.. The language of deception.. Psychology of an Aussie.. Interacting and...»

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The role of NGO's during wartime: humanitarian vs pacifist ideals

Document abstract : «Since the beginning of modern humanitarian action during wartime (with the birth of the ICRC), the question of the NGOs' role on the battlefields has been the subject of an important controversy, opposing humanitarian to pacifist ideals. Indeed,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The original debate on the humanizing of war by humanitarian action.. Humanitarian ideals: A fight to humanize war.. Criticisms from pacifists by humanizing wars.. Humanitarian action is necessary.. NGO's acceptance that action can...»

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Action is character, FS Fitzgerald

Document abstract : «In real life, what we do is supposed to reflect our personality. What we are - to the others - is first and foremost what we do and what we look like : we are judged by the others through the prism of our physical appearance and of our own behavior....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Action is definitely character.. But what is action for a character?. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

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Moral and Overman - Study based on: Twilight of the Idols, or How to Philosophize with a Hammer By Friedrich Nietzsche

Document abstract : «"There are more idols than realities in the world. [] This time it is not contemporary idols but eternal idols that are being touched here with the hammer as if with a turning fork". This "revaluation of all values", an expression that Nietzsche...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Use of the term overman.. Reference to democracy as the incarnation of the Christian virtues.. Nietzsche's criticism of Christian morals and all morals that tend to enslave man.. What Nietzsche values so much.. Constraining people to...»

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Are forgiveness and a search for the truth a better solution to heal the minds and bodies of the victims of wars than externally imposed tribunals?

Document abstract : «Even after a settlement is reached and a peace agreement is signed, this is by no means the end of the conflict. For a conflict to really end, healing the minds and the bodies of the victims of wars are necessary. Indeed it is the necessary first...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The most commonly used words used in conjunction with the process of reconciliation.. Externally imposed tribunal.. The example of Northern Ireland.. Healing the minds and bodies of the victims of wars and for...»

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Judaism and Rechtsstaat

Document abstract : «The modern political philosophy, influenced by the Enlightenment and the ideal of individual liberty developed by Locke, considers that the political sphere must be independent from the religious sphere. In Israel, this separation between the State...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Zionist compromise and its consequences.. The practical necessity of compromise on religious demands in order to preserve unity.. The ascendancy of the religion over the political sphere.. 'Theocratic temptation' and respect of...»

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How can MacIntyre claim that some traditions, but not others, can escape the problem of incommensurability in their moral reasoning?

Document abstract : «From the moment we abandoned Aristotle's teleology, MacIntyre believes, there has been no proper moral philosophy, but only philosophers "working with bits and pieces of philosophies which are detached from their original pre-Enlightenment...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Determining how MacIntyre can claim that some theories can escape the problem of incommensurability.. MacIntyre's strong commitment to contextualism.. Criticisms of MacIntyre's work.. MacIntyre's rejection of modernity and its...»

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Medieval Renewal: The Pre-Raphaelites' Quest for the Holy Grail and Arthurian Legends

Document abstract : «The Holy Grail is usually considered to be the cup from which Christ drank at the Last Supper and the one used by Joseph of Arimathea to catch his blood as he hung on the cross. This significance was introduced into the Arthurian legends. In earlier...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Holy Grail as a symbol of chivalric heroism and a metaphor for human quest.. Sir Edward Burne jones: The High History of the Holy Graal.. Dante Gabriel Rosserri, Sir Launcelot's Vision of the Sanc Grael.. Sir Edward Burne jones:...»

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Propaganda is necessary for the functioning and survival of human society. Discuss

Document abstract : «"Propaganda, by whatever name we may call it, has become a very general phenomenon in the modern world. Differences in political regimes matter little; differences in social levels are more important; and most important is national...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Forms in relationship to an acknowledgment of its sources.. Black propaganda.. Grey propaganda.. White propaganda.. The use of propaganda.. Increase in the need for propaganda.. Mass propaganda techniques as aspects of the social...»

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Alterglobalisation: "Another world is possible?"

Document abstract : «In the mid-eighties there were huge criticisms caused by the liberal policy carried out both by Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher. There were, especially in the United Kingdom, a lot of strikes and manifestations against the neo-liberalism....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The roots and ideas of alter globalisation.. Who are they?. What they want?. Organization and actions.. Seattle, Davos and Genoa: The first actions of the alternative movement.. The creation of its own meeting: The World Social...»

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Second Life

Document abstract : «Last time, we listened to a presentation on YouTube and the various problems raised by this website. Today, the subject is as topical as YouTube and we stay on the Web, because we are going to talk about another website called Second Life.Created in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. what is Second Life? . Using Second Life.. Features.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

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Issues in and around Liberal Theory: What is Liberalism?

Document abstract : «"In this essay I shall propose a theory about what liberalism is". Dworkin's project is here clearly exposed. And, as most political thinkers when they try to define a coherent theory at the fundaments of actual political movements, "I face an...»

Synopsis abstract : «The attempt to define liberalism in spite of its historical metamorphoses.. The use of a word and the birth of a theory.. Dworkin's quest of the American current liberalism.. From Mill to Dworkin, where is liberalism to be found?. Through a...»

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Assess why the era of embedded liberalism (1945-1974) came to an end

Document abstract : «One of the most important events of the 1970s was the end of the era of embedded liberalism; it brought about a change in the world order. Embedded liberalism was weakened, if not undermined, not by neo-protectionism, but by neo-liberalism (Adrian...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The reasons for intervention.. Ideology.. Opportunity.. Scramble for land and spill-over effect.. The forms of intervention.. Containment and counterinsurgency.. The putting aside of ethics.. Imposing models.. . The Cold War is not...»

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Globalisation and peace in the twenty-first century: a structuralist approach

Document abstract : «In his Glance at today's world (1931), French poet Paul ValÃ ry wrote "Le temps du monde fini commence" (1). By "monde fini", he meant that the world now had well-established geographical limits, implying there was no more Terra incognita or utopia...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The potentially disruptive trends of globalisation.. The issue of trade.. Trade and war: The lessons of history.. The liberal view of free trade as a factor of peace.. The alternative view of free trade as a threat to international...»

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Roma Housing in the Czech Republic

Document abstract : «The English documentary "Gypsies, tramps and thieves?" realised by Kate Blewett and Bryan Woods in 1999 notably shows a Roma young mother who lives in revolting conditions in a single room shared with twenty-three other Roma. We can see them piled...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The conditions Roma lived in at the beginning of the century.. Concentration of Roma in 'Holobyty'.. Functioning of Holobyty.. Discrimination against Roma.. Extent of effectiveness of international law and organisations.. Czech...»

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Mercantilism

Document abstract : «Mercantilism was both an economical policy and different theoretical ideas. It was typically a European phenomenon which reached its highest development in the seventeenth century. It slowly disappeared during the eighteenth century. Thus,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The two most influent ways of thinking England and France.. Mercantilism.. Bringing a response in the economical field to the problems faced by medieval societies.. Global effects. . A fundamental step for the constitution of modern...»

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Was Arendt's pessimism about modern liberal society justified?

Document abstract : «Hannah Arendt was born in 1906 in Germany, being the only child of middle-class Jewish parents of Russian descent. As a university student, she was one of the most brilliant and studied with the finest scholars of the time. Arendt in 1933 left...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The starting point of her reasoning.. Ardent and totalitarianism.. Her claim that totalitarianism lacked rationality.. Universal pessimism about life.. Totalitarian terror.. Her attempt to free herself from all precedents. . Her...»

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Patriarchal ideology, gender and media

Document abstract : «In a study carried out in the mid-70s, B. Miles (1975: pg.un) found that the proportion of men and women in situation comedies was nearly similar. However, the author points out that 'the gender roles and the humor could still be traditional and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Evolution of patriarchal ideology.. The visual media.. Women in the Western civilisation.. The case of gender representation in cinema.. Patriarchal ideology laughed away in Swimming Pool by Francois Ozon.. Photography as a medium of...»

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Late modern institutions and collective action

Document abstract : «There is no phenomenon more central or germane to the future of collective action than the conflict ridden process of institutionalization. This leads to an inquiry into a number of approaches in this contribution. Where does the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Institutions and collective action theories.. Social movements and the new institutionalists.. Institutions, subjects and collective action.. The global and reflexive content of action in late modernity.. Exclusion and non-places: the...»

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The Bergsonian martial artist : Bruce Lee's philosophies on the martial arts

Document abstract : «Bruce Lee, international film star, martial arts master, and founder of Jeet Kune Do, received his undergraduate training in Philosophy at the University of Washington in Seattle during the early 1960's. He studied Eastern and Western Philosophy, as...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Bruce Lee's studies into philisophy.. His similarity, in modes of thinking, to Henri Bergson.. Shaolin Temple's growth in China and later in Japan.. Bruce Lee and Henri Bergson attempts to bring both areas to a new starting...»

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Empirical feasibility in Kant's Perpetual Peace

Document abstract : «In his essay Perpetual Peace: A Philosophical Sketch, Immanuel Kant prescribes the means of attaining a worldwide peace among nations. In theory, Kant's idea of achieving Perpetual Peace relies not on reactionary peaceful measures of ending wars...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Perpetual Peace and Kant's concept of human nature.. Kant's error of rationality.. Empirical proof: The shortcomings the United Nations.. Conclusion.....»

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The resurrection of narrative: Postmodern positions on knowledge in the work of Cormac McCarthy

Document abstract : «'For this world also which seems to us a thing of stone and flower and blood is not a thing at all but is a tale.' Cormac McCarthy, by profession, is concerned with narrative. Being so concerned, conclusions can be drawn by clues both explicit and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Dichotomy, set up by Lyotard in his essay titled The Postmodern Condition: A Report on Knowledge.. Technological advancement - an important aspect to consider in McCarthy's work.. McCarthy's The Road - conflict in both structure and...»

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Gandhi and the doctrine of mind only truth and the void of being

Document abstract : «Gandhi's thought follows in the footsteps of a philosophical tradition whose founders examined the nature of reality through the internal realm of the spirit. Their works described a constant and unceasing search for what is real, a journey that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Questions on the nature of reality.. Similarities.. Differences.. Critical Analysis.....»

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Chivalry: Arisen from the dead or buried for good?

Document abstract : «The purpose of this research is to answer whether or not men on the UCSB campus conform to society's traits of being a gentleman. When we are young, theories of etiquette and manners are instilled in us. Many of us grow up and continue to be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Methodology.. Participants.. Procedure.. Results.. Discussion.. Statement of hypothesis and purpose.. Statement of results.. Exploration of concluded results.. Explanation of study / how it compares to other studies....»

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Tangled claims and tensions in Heidegger's rectorate address

Document abstract : «In the following paper we will undertake a close analysis of "The Self-Assertion of the German University," Martin Heidegger's address to the University of Freiburg upon assuming the rectorship at the school. Though space constraints dictate that...»

Synopsis abstract : «First remarks.. Inexorability and the spiritual mission.. The essence of the German University.. Conclusion.....»

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Taking virtue seriously

Document abstract : «In the present paper I will examine Cicero's charge in De Finibus that Epicurean theory does not, as it were, take virtue seriously. I will then lay out two Epicurean responses to Cicero's objection. I will show that the first response - that...»

Synopsis abstract : «The difference between Epicurus and the other Greek ethical theorists.. Pleasures and pains do not always guide one's actions.. How is it possible to reconcile the tenet with the claim that Epicurean theory takes virtue seriously? . Is living...»

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The spirit of Thoreau

Document abstract : «Henry David Thoreau was an essayist and philosopher who played a major role in the moral consciousness of the United States during the decades leading up to the Civil War. An influential and revolutionary thinker through both his writings on...»

Synopsis abstract : «The life of Thoreau.. Thoreau's life in Emerson's cabins.. Thoreau as a political prisoner.. His tendency for a principled anarchism. . Thoreau's writings on slavery.. Martin Luther King and Thoreau.....»

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Sermon 8 on the plagues of Egypt and the ten commandments of the law

Document abstract : «Augustine was greatly appreciated by his respective community for his teachings on Christianity and the profile of the Christian identity. His resources were not limited to only the New Testament Scriptures but avail other writings to further...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction - Ten Commandments - Symbolic of the plagues of Egypt.. 'You shall have no other gods beside me'.. 'Remeber the Sabbath and keep it holy'.. 'You shall not dishonor your parents'.. 'You shall not kill'.. 'You shall not covet your...»

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Augustine and the vast interior: A discussion on Christian Asceticism

Document abstract : «Augustine's Confessions are built upon the twin poles of a search for God and a search for self. These twin poles are also twining poles because Augustine proclaims that one can only understand self in light of God and that one can only find God...»

Synopsis abstract : «The origins of accusation.. The creatureliness of man.. Augustine - 'happiness is indeed the chief end of man'.. The intention of sinful actions.. The life of accusation.. Augustine's seriousness about seeking righteousne...»

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Why the Greeks?

Document abstract : «I take the question which is the title of this paper in two ways. First, I take it to mean, "what racial, historical, cultural, geographical and political factors gave rise to what is commonly considered the first flowering of philosophical...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Technology and society.. Greece's rise above other civilizations.. The receptive impulse.. The creative impulse.. Greek Philosophy - aligned with the Christian worldview.. Conclusion.....»

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Memorize your timetables: The rational world and the power of prediction in Tabucchi's La Testa Perduta di Damasceno Monteiro

Document abstract : «In Antonio Tabucchi's La Testa Perduta di Damasceno Monteiro, the reader is pulled into a detective murder-mystery dealing with decapitation, murder suspects named il Grillo Verde, and tripe. Of particular interest, however, is the character of Don...»

Synopsis abstract : «Don Fernando can be interpreted as committing himself to a claim.. Don Fernando - then, l'opinione pubblica can be manipulated in a predictable way.. The insopportabile human behaviour that Don Fernando considers.. Whether or not the world is, in...»

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European social philosophy: A look at human need in Hegel's "Modern civil society"

Document abstract : «In his Elements of the Philosophy of Right, Hegel gives an account of the modern social world as consisting of three institutions: the family, civil society, and the state. Focusing on modern civil society, I plan to discuss one of several ways in...»

Synopsis abstract : «The first principle, according to Hegel.. All individuals in modern civil society are interdependent.. The individual continues to consciously acknowledge himself as being alone.. Hegel argues even further on multiplication and particularization of...»

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Human catharsis in war

Document abstract : «Do you ever look at something for so long it doesn't make sense anymore? Have you ever been stuck in a moment that was your entire life? Cheated death, but regretted it afterwards? Looked at the man standing next to you and thought, "Who will die...»

Synopsis abstract : «When people make mistakes, why do they say, 'I'm only human'? . Living through war is like hunger. . There is a paradox between the words 'powerless' and 'kill'.. Soldiers suppress their humanity.. The psychological state of a soldier.. Soldiers...»

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Sir Thomas Browne: The cosmography of himself

Document abstract : «There is an adventurer who discovers more that is truly surprising, than the one who penetrates jungles, crosses deserts, and keeps the company of caravans; for all 'Africa, and her prodigies' cannot have an effect on the placid, unplumbed nature,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Any philosophical, or even truly reflective, writer, must partake somewhat of this introspection. . We can reconstruct, to some degree, the progress of Browne's introspection.. The life and spirit of all our actions, is resurrection.. This...»

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Analyzing the Amplesso: The philosophy of lovemaking in Calvino's Se una notte d'inverno un viaggiatore

Document abstract : «Italo Calvino's Se una notte d'inverno un viaggiatore is usually acclaimed on grounds of its experimentation with narrativity. More specifically, Calvino weaves the beginnings of ten different pseudo-novels into a larger plotline involving the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Calvino's narrator - distinguishing between the objective end and the possible subjective end.. The narrator describes the climax of the amplesso.. According to the narrator, one is able to posit a kind of direction or order in the behaviors of the...»

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The ethics of Merton: Non-violence and its connection with the sacred

Document abstract : «Nonviolence is both a form of theory and the commitment to a lifestyle which adheres to this theory. Although there are different perceptions of the importance of direct action, nonviolence is mostly defined by its attitude of understanding and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander.. The duty of a righteous man.. Emptiness makes us the vehicle of a greater understanding. . Religion is bound up in the dogmas which can be used as tools of power and division.. How do you enforce nonviolence?...»

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Moral philosophy on God, rationality, and the death of both

Document abstract : «Right off the get go one can see these two philosopher's thoughts on morality appose one another, but their differences goes far beyond a petty disagreement over morality. The nature of their conflict goes much deeper, past a simple debate over what...»

Synopsis abstract : «Understanding Kant's notions of morality.. The problem plaguing Kant.. The first imperative is a test of universality. . The second categorical imperative is the principle of treating each rational agent as an ends not a means.. The third...»

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A child's sex and age as predictors of the total time spent engaging in sex-specific toy play

Document abstract : «This naturalistic observational study examined the effect of a child's sex and age with regard to how long comparatively that child is likely to engage in the three established categories of sex-specific toy play: male sex-specific toy play, female...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Method.. Materials.. Procedure.. Results.. Discussion.....»

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History and spirituality of the book of common prayer

Document abstract : «Introduction The Book of Common Prayer is the universal title given to a number of prayer books in the Church of England and used all throughout the Anglican Communion. The very first volume, that came out in 1549, in the reign of Edward VI, was...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Matrimony.. Marriage Ceremony in the 1928 and 1979 Editions.. Declaration of Consent in History.....»

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Neoclassicism

Document abstract : «During the late eighteenth century, significant changes in the arts promulgated the development of, what has since become known, as the period of a neoclassicism. The period has become such an important part of art and architectural history that any...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Neoclassical Movement.. How Neoclassicism Shaped the Interiors of the Day.. Neoclassical Architecture.. Neoclassical Art.. Conclusion.....»

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Moral Philosophy: A Smorgasbord of Moral Philosophers

Document abstract : «"Aristotle, the man with a Grecian plan" Aristotle along with many of the other ancient Grecian philosophers are considered to have given birth to rational thought and its integration into philosophy, so it is no surprise that Aristotle's work...»

Synopsis abstract : «Aristotle, the man with a Grecian plan.. But how exactly does one flourish? . There is a difficulty with living Aristotle's life of contemplation.. The thought component of virtue revolves around what Aristotle describes as the Doctrine of the...»

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Death and Identity in Ladakh and Rondônia

Document abstract : «Every culture defines different entities and ideas in relation to which the individual can experience his or her identity and physical or mental substances on which one's identities are located. Mortuary rites described in Hiroaki Mori and Yukari...»

Synopsis abstract : «Pre-contact Wari' culture's physical interaction with the body of the deceased.. Tibetan mortuary practices reveal that familiar and community interactions play a similar role as the Wari' family does.. To find where the body plays a more central...»

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Words about God

Document abstract : «If Martin Luther's assumptions on faith in the Word of God are correct, then humanity has nothing to doubt. But his skepticism of the Catholic Church is not a complete philosophical skepticism: at no point in his work is the notion of God...»

Synopsis abstract : «No one saw the creation of the Word of God. How could an assumption, which leads to God and the Christian life, be a sin? . Descartes says that initially he doubts the very existence of God. Luther isn't making a Cartesian error however. If...»

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The Techniques that Cults use to Manipulate Converts

Document abstract : «Over the course of the late twentieth century, the development of mass media has enabled average citizens to explore a wide range of lifestyles and issues through the comfort of their homes. While the mass media has provided notable insights into...»

Synopsis abstract : «With the realization that religion plays such a critical role in the development of cults, there is a clear impetus to examine this issue overall.. The history of the Branch Davidians clearly demonstrates that this religious cult did indeed break...»

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Challenge Day: A Transitory Charismatic Movement in the Milieu of Modern High School

Document abstract : «Starting in the 1970s, activists, counselors, and state school boards across the country have taken measurements to quell violence in middle and high schools. The violence stems from the adolescent tendency for concentrated peer groups, which leads...»

Synopsis abstract : «Therefore, teen problems are being faced creatively, from many angles. Schools are imposing mandatory classroom sessions focusing on character and compassion. . The Challenge Day Program was founded in 1987 by Yvonne and Rich Putra St. John. ...»

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Syllogistic Decision-Making

Document abstract : «The process of syllogistic decision-making is predicated on the conclusions that can be drawn from presenting two or more pieces of evidence. In its most rudimentary form the process of syllogistic decision-making follows the following pattern: a =...»

Synopsis abstract : «With the basic context of syllogistic decision-making elucidated, it is now possible to consider the various elements of a moral argument and the functions of each within the context of this process of decision-making. . What is perhaps most...»

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Black Panthers

Document abstract : «Introduction Throughout the course of history, a number of different political groups have shaped the process of political discourse. Among the most notable are the Black Panthers. Established in the early years of the Civil Rights Movement, the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Black Panthers?A Review of Ideology. While the Black Panthers clearly recognized that African Americans had been marginalized in the context of the American political system, they also realized that there were other groups that...»

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Mimicking an Image in Hopes of Gaining Popularity

Document abstract : «The average American high school is a mecca of noticeable things. Among them is the most obvious and interesting. Take a walk into the cafeteria, try and find an empty table and sit down. Now look around. What do you think you will observe? It is...»

Synopsis abstract : «What does it mean to be cool? . In reality there is less of a need for formal education given the influential nature of the media in the world today. . There are several prominent movies that send these kinds of messages to the audience. The...»

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The Effects of Racial Discourse

Document abstract : «Introduction Racial discourse is a process that has notable ramifications for society. However, for individuals that are part of the majority race in a community, the reality of issues such as racial prejudice, discrimination and stereotyping are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. My Personal Experiences. Analysis of My Experiences. Race in the Community. Final Thoughts....»

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Machiavelli's and Lao Tsu's views on Government

Document abstract : «Throughout the course of history numerous scholars have stepped forward to offer their opinions on critical issues such as human rights and government. While there are notable differences offered by various authors, each of the viewpoints given...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Machiavelli and Government. Lao Tsu and Government. When framed in this context, it becomes quite evident that there are both similarities and differences between how Tsu and Machiavelli viewed the institution of government....»

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The Importance of the Resurrection in Preaching in the Early Church

Document abstract : «The modern church is a model of both divinity and spirituality. Although many laymen assume that the church existed in this state from the beginning, the reality is that the early church consisted of only a few individuals interested in spreading...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Early Church. A Look at the Bible. With a clear understanding of the context of the early church established, it is now possible to consider the importance of the Resurrection as examined in the Bible. . Paul also provides a...»

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An examination of the Philosophy of Pragmatism as applied by Jane Addams

Document abstract : «Researchers examining the life of Jane Addams argue that she was "the leader and prophet of the settlement movement in America." While Addams is best known for her creation of Hull House in Chicago's urban center, her work, ideologies and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Pragmatism Defined. According to this author, ?The pragmatic method is primarily a method of settling metaphysical disputes that otherwise might be interminable.?. When placed in this context, it becomes evident that the philosophy of...»

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Gandhi's ideas of western culture

Document abstract : «In 1929, Gandhi wrote, "The Western civilization which passes for civilization is disgusting to me. I have given a rough picture of it in Hind Swaraj [India Home Rule]. Time has brought no change to it." Despite the fact that Gandhi openly...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Issue of Nonviolence. The Issue of Religion. Analysis of the Issues. Conclusion....»

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Moral Habits: Aristotle & Immanuel Kant

Document abstract : «People often feel a calling to certain fields because they have an innate sense for it. Sometimes the required characteristics need to be learned, other times they are a result of contemplation in regards to each individual situation. But, what...»

Synopsis abstract : «A call came into the fire station today that seemed like every other call, possibly a false alarm, but they approached it is the real thing like always. . The soul of a plant does not exceed the vegetative state that fulfills basic survival needs. ...»

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Eugenic Expectations: The Reality of Getting What You Want

Document abstract : «The advancement of medical technology has encroached upon every aspect of our healthcare system and delivery, yet probably the most sensitive area it has impacted has been our methods of reproduction. Due to the illicit (or at least discrete)...»

Synopsis abstract : «The theory of Microsort stems from a similar practice used for cattle. The science of Microsort began with a particular motive. One of the first questions asked to any expecting or recently ?delivered? couple is the sex of their baby.. Those who...»

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T'ao Ch'ien's Use of Poetic Effects of Distance to Affirm His Daoist Principles

Document abstract : «At first glance, the poetry of the reclusive scholar T'ao Ch'ien seems like a layman's simple affirmation of Daoist life in the country. But even though T'ao Ch'ien feels he has chosen the right principles for himself, his poetry contains a...»

Synopsis abstract : «T'ao Ch'ien sets up this tension almost immediately in the chronology of his poetic world. . Crop failure is not the only trouble T'ao Ch'ien must face. . T'ao Ch'ien has inserted many dissenting elements into his poetry, his own doubts and the...»

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Knowledge and certainty: limits and value

Document abstract : «Epistemology is a philosophical discourse that is predicated upon understanding the scope, limits and value of knowledge. While one may argue that the scope and limits are quite straightforward in terms of individual understanding and knowledge, the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Epistemological Theories?An Overview. Belief. Truth. Justification. Reliability. Summary/Conclusion....»

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Nehru's ideas in relation to Gandhianism

Document abstract : «A critical reading of Sunil Khilnani's arguments in The Idea of India appears to reflect well on the actions taken by Jawaharlal Nehru in his development of the state of India. As described by Khilnani, Nehru had a number of ideas which appear at...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Duties of the State.. The Use of Non-Violent Action.. Socialism.. Conclusion.....»

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Reinforcements for the Free Will Defense

Document abstract : «Here I shall argue against objections raised by J.L. Mackie and Nelson Pike to the Free Will Defense. These philosophers want to know why an omnipotent and wholly good God could not create a world in which everybody acts freely and rightly. I shall...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Logic is a perfectly fine tool until it is applied using nebulous concepts. . Mackie's coup de grace seems to come when he asks why God can't just let people will whatever they wish.. It can be a characteristic of will though because an...»

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The child sex trade in Asia

Document abstract : «References to Asia often bring to mind the stunning beauty of the Orient. Rich cultural tradition coupled with unique design and architecture make Asia appear to be an almost mythical culture to Western citizens. While it is indeed true that Asia is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. As family struggle to survive, many women and girls have found work in the brothels of large Asian cities such as Bangkok. . World Health Organization (WHO) (2001) undertook an extensive investigation of the problem. . . The United...»

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Does race play a mitigating role in the application of the death penalty?

Document abstract : «Over the course of the twentieth century there have been a number of issues that have promulgated debate. Prayer in public schools, gun control and abortion are among the most notable issues to garner attention. While each of these issues has...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Death Penalty and minorities. Notable disparities between the African Americans and Whites sentenced to death.. Conclusion.....»

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"You are Defined by Those that Oppose You."

Document abstract : «It is arguable that today it is commonly, if subconsciously, accepted that nationality is the most important aspect of one's identity. Whether it is a national sports team, a national representative at Eurosong, a national authoretc. one's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Since its annexation by Britain in 1801 Ireland has been fighting for independence from that same nation.. During the Irish fight for Independence religion was used as a clear marker of difference.. Another very similar case of identity-forming as a...»

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The "Marx Brothers":Wallerstein, Chakrabarty, and Appadurai in Conversation

Document abstract : «The anthropological study of capitalism is rendered difficult by the inaccessibility of capitalist subjects as informants, the political legacy of Marxist and socialist movements, and the continuing disagreement over the origins and productions of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Identifying units of analysis. Internalizing-via-contradiction. Marxist critics like Chakrabarty and Wallerstein . Historians and the labor of abstracting. Rethinking labor and production. Universal aspirations. Conclusion: The end of...»

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Manifest: To Become

Document abstract : «On the occasion of International Women's Day, I find myself wanting to write about feminism. I don't know what wave I am-4th, or maybe some unknowable iteration in the process of being born and matured. But I do know that I think a lot about what it...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The fight to get equal pay for equal work. The purpose of the feminist movement . Conclusion....»

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A Little Breathing Room : A Look At Feminism

Document abstract : «" 'To speak behind others' backs is the ventilator of the heart' and in this way we began a long session of ventilation of the heart" (Satrapi). With these words, Marjane Satrapi sets the stage for Embroideries and her intimate insight into the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The application of de Beauvoir's theory to Satrapi's book. Azzi's tragic tale . Separation from her family . An exercise in feminist separation by itself. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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New Zealand Popular Music

Document abstract : «New Zealand rock and pop, while relatively new, are both very exciting and active genres of music. Several artists have found much success in the field over the years, having their music heard through New Zealand and sometimes even throughout...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A theme seen throughout New Zealand's music . A theme that is bound to come up in New Zealand rock and pop. Concluison. Bibliography....»

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Negative Portrayals of Heavy Metal Music

Document abstract : «In today's world, the entertainment industry is one of the most prominent enterprises in the developed world, if not one of the top money makers. In fact, music sales alone have been a massive source of revenue, even regardless of the hits it has...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The music of death metal . Mayhem: The Norwegian black metal band . The three boys who fit the profile of would-be pseudo satanic black magic practitioners. Conclusion. Works cited ....»

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Thinking This Hard Hurts

Document abstract : «Joseph K. is in trouble, and he doesn't know why. Accused of a crime the details of which he is not privy to, his life becomes one impossible search for an acquittal. All his energies are throwing into determining his crime and a way to prove his...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The man's acceptance of the doorkeeper's assertions. K.'s greatest error . The semi-conscious state in which K. lives . Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Working out problems results in better problem solving performance than studying worked-out problems

Document abstract : «Performance = Accomplishment It is associated to effective management of work, support and feedback Cognitive Load = Effort The load imposed on the cognitive system of a learner when performing a particular task = the amount of effort required...»

Synopsis abstract : «Understanding the ideas. Cognitive load factors. Worked out problems. What others say for worked out problems. Conclusions....»

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Animals Rights and Human Wrongs in a Fast Food Nation

Document abstract : «The abolitionist movement in slave-era America was clear-cut and its ethos was simple: Free all slaves in the name of human rights. Looking back centuries later at those who argued for slavery, most would find holes in their argument that Africans...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Regan's explanation for his meat eating. Can a sentient being have a soul . The Kashrut laws . Picturing the origins of fast food. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Songs of Caged Birds: life and its ups and downs

Document abstract : «Maya Angelou's I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings is her first book dedicated to "all the strong black birds of promise who defy the odds and gods and sing their songs." The cage represents a life of racism, poverty, illiteracy and dysfunction. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Encouraging Maya not to stoop to the level of bad people. The caged bird that sings loudest . Trying times in Maya's life . Conclusion. Works cited....»

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The Perfect Blend of Grit and Grace: An examination of cowgirls and their gender roles at the turn of the century

Document abstract : «Every little girl at one time or another played cowgirl. Being a cowgirl is always much more fun than being a little lady, which is what all parents want of their daughters. Little ladies that wear white gloves to church, say their "please" and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The legend of the cowgirl . Annie: A show woman in show ring. Breaking the proper Victorian image. The first all-American cowgirl icon. Lucille's love for her lariat to give her attention to suitors. Lucille: Looked down upon because...»

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Adler/Maslow Personality: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Document abstract : «Competition is something that has run in my blood since I can remember. I have gone against the grain of what a "normal" female gender role entails, I have been very competitive in all aspect of my life, starting when I was younger with a co-ed...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The third need in the hierarchy. Maslow allowing for four exceptions to the hierarchy. Speaking directly about competitiveness. The growth of competitiveness . Conclusion. References....»

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Evidence of Platonic Ideals Communicated Through Ancient Greek Statues

Document abstract : «The Platonic idealist is the man who by nature so wedded to perfection that he sees in everything not the reality but the faultless ideal which the reality misses" - George Santayana (1) Art is subject to interpretation. Each and every...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Plato belief that children played a crucial role in society. Artistic rendering that depicted the gods. The battles of the gods and the children. Conclusion. References....»

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"125th and Lenox: The Intersection of Different Ideological Avenues"

Document abstract : «Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X personify the argument regarding protest within the Civil rights Movement. The two charismatic leaders wanted civil and economic progress for the African-American community, and their differing perspectives on...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Noteworthy personalities before the civil rights movements. The pioneers: King and Douglass . The American media the federal government and corporate America. Martin King and Malcolm X against each other. Malcolm X's return to the...»

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War and Peace: An Examination through Relativity

Document abstract : «Human beings are not inherently desirous of war and destruction. Antithetically, their basal concern is preservation preservation of land, property, rights, religion, and life. War has no innate locale in the souls of man; it is a device, and many...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Human behavior and Isaac Newton's Third Law. Human nature has complicated characteristics. Society directs less attention outside the proverbial box. The fusion of malleable human emotions with an ideologically diluted society. The...»

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Exodus to America: The experience of Irish Women in a New World.

Document abstract : «Throughout the 19th century, the Irish were leaving Ireland by the thousands in hope of a better life in America. During the famine the numbers intensified, bringing large amounts of poor and destitute families over to the growing American cities of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Female emigration from Ireland . Irish American marriage patterns. Employment for young Irish women in America. The situation for working Irish women in America . Good luck in finding jobs or husbands . Husbandless Irish women and...»

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Ethnography of Meetings: the Hall

Document abstract : «The nature of the data from the Hall was very fluid; there are no definitive guidelines with which employees can maintain a productive working atmosphere, or with which I could make sense of the "policies" in place there; all policies and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Literature review. Methodology. Data Gathering: (Participant Observation), Interviews. Analysis. Conclusion....»

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Mucha's Dream: A New Art for a New Nation

Document abstract : «In 1790, with the beginning of the National Revival, the Czechs worked to create a Czech state, which required the forming of a national consciousness that did not hitherto exist. The Czech people fashioned this identity using legend and myth and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Religion as the force in Mucha's forming years. The successful period of the early 1890's . Escaping the frivolities of Paris society. The Latin and Germanic peoples . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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Zinzendorf and the Moravian Church

Document abstract : «Akin to any Baptist upbringing are the words "missions" and "missionary". Undoubtedly, most have filled plastic rice bowls, watched numerous slide shows of foreign lands and listened to stories of great Baptist women who impacted the world. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. First roots. Count Zinzendorf. Herrnhut. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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The Art of Zen Meditation

Document abstract : «Zen Buddhism is the practice of meditation Buddhism that had its greatest development and success in China. Known as Chan in Chinese and dhyana in Sanskrit, Zen has often been translated to mean meditation. Its ultimate goal, Shunyata an empty, zero...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Enlightenment and the proper posture. Phases of Zen Meditation . The expression of the bows. Conclusion....»

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Discrimination and Prejudice

Document abstract : «Researching prejudice is so undoubtedly crucial to the modern family because in order to eliminate something, we must first be fully aware of it. If it is not implemented from the very beginning of the development process that such intolerance and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The different types of prejudice . An epidemic of tremendous proportions. The arrest of McKinney and Henderson . The Church's position and teachings . Ethical and philosophical questions . Conclusion. Bibliog...»

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The Marriage of Mereology and Topology: A coherent theory of Ontology

Document abstract : «In the study of Ontology some peculiar issue arise out the study of entities and what make them up. The first thing that one notices is that there are parts of things and wholes that are the things which we view ontologically. This ontological...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Mereology as an assumption about the relationship between simples. Extensional mereology. Closure mereology . Moving from entity identity to the entity itself. Conclusion....»

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Romantic Love in the Time of Abelard and Heloise

Document abstract : «This essay seeks to show the existence of romantic love in the 12th century through various its manifestations in the letters of Peter Abelard and Heloise, as well as show how the idea of romantic idea was different from the ways in which we think...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. The Letters of Abelard and Heloise . Abelard's Historica calamitatum . Fulbert and Heloise pregnancy. Abelard's attempt to move away from his former passions. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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The Rise of the Ribat Mentality and the End of Muslim Spain

Document abstract : «Between the fall of Toledo in 1085 and the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212, a new force entered the politics of Muslim al-Andalus (or Andalusia). This force was the North African Islamic fundamentalism of two groups, the Almoravids and their...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The ribat mentality . The trouble the Taifa states of Andalusia were in. The two invasions of Andalusia and its affect. Religious intolerance on the peninsula . Christians living under Muslim authority . The Mozarabs . The Siete...»

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Greco-Roman Banquets: Applications to Biblical Analysis

Document abstract : «The author of this meager submission once attended a birthday banquet at the local McDonald's establishment in the far southwestern corner of Oklahoma. The highlight of this social outing, which must have included many compelling and edifying...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Greco-Roman Banquets. Social Purposes and Layout of Banquets. Banquets in the Ministry of Jesus. Banquets in the Writings of Paul. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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"People like Us" by David Brooks

Document abstract : «David Brooks' "People Like Us" is an analytical essay on the issue of diversity seen from the eyes of the author. Brooks takes an emotional point of view of the way in which we take for granted how diverse our nation is although it is "relatively...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. his use of statistics to support his arguments. Reaching his readers through personal experience . The sense of hypocrisy in his writing . Conclusion....»

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What are the Objects of Visual Perception?

Document abstract : «There is much debate about what it is we actually perceive of the world, if anything at all. In this essay I wish to focus on the theory of Direct Realism, and show why I believe it to be the correct theory. I will show this by looking at all the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Direct realism. The time-lag argument. The partial character of perception argument. A more successful objection to Direct Realism. Cocnlucion. Bibliography....»

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Is Creation Due to Nature or God? Discuss the Arguments for Creation in the Samkhyakarika.

Document abstract : «The Samkhya School of philosophy has what I believe to be an agnostic note on the nature of creation and on the existence of God, although not atheistic in the sense that there is still a cause for evolution. In this essay I will try to show how the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. How did the purusa come about?. Samkhya philosophy and the gunas. Why evolution is caused by Nature. The actions of insentient Nature . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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