Animals Rights and Human Wrongs in a Fast Food Nation

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Book review   |   04/25/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
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....»

Courtly Romances: Literature or Theatre?

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Research papers   |   04/25/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The definitions of theatre and, less specifically, performance, have been in constant flux since theorists set about trying to create them. Oscar Brockett, in his History of the Theatre, opens his text with the statement that "performative elements...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Why is performance so often ignored as a subject of cultural study? . Records of performance . Scope. The professional minstrel. Narrative patterns. Works cited....»

The Earle Perry Charlton Story

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   04/25/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The Earle Perry Charlton biography, the Charlton Story, is about one of America's greatest entrepreneurs, in the early 1900's. The book chronicles Charlton's life from birth to death, and explains in detail his business relationships and tactics....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Earle Perry Charlton: An unbiased, demanding boss and owner. Harlton: A great owner and boss . A very hardworking and dedicated businessman. The role of Charlton's characteristics in his success. Kapstein's search for a job. Earle P....»

Reflection on Lowell's "For the union Dead"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   04/28/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Robert Lowell opens his poem, For the Union Dead, with an image of destruction, despair, and the loss of something that represents his youth. This opening stanza sets the tone for the rest of the poem. For the Union Dead is ultimately more...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. For the Union Dead: Written in 1960. The war imagery . Words that are violent and invoke images of war. The use of violent words . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Underground Egoism

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Book review   |   04/29/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Dostoevsky's Underground Man is an attempt to offer an example of the true result of egoism, as opposed to the rational egoism of Western European Enlightenment literature. It became the intellectual fashion at this time to believe that natural law...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Acting strictly according to the will in the moment. Cases for his growth . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Faust and Nature: A Look Goethe's Faust

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   04/30/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The thinker's woe at his own ignorance, despite some great deal of learning, has been a common literary predicament since the Age of Reason. While many of the mathematicians and scientists kept insisting upon the reducibility of existence to laws,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The book of Nostradamus. Faust's mood to reject the established systems. Faust's doubts about the value of the objective world. Works cited....»

A Contrast of Lovers An Analysis of "To His Coy Mistress" and "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/01/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Is it better to have loved and lost, than never loved at all? When considering the abstractness and relativity of love, poetry is an art form unrivaled. T.S. Eliot and Andrew Marvell, each poets of incredible vision, analyzed love in two entirely...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Behind Marvell's poetry. The different structures of every poem. The tone of each poem . The speaker in Marvell's poem. To roll of the sweetness and strength. The stress on patience. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Stein's Translation of Art to Literature

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/03/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Because Gertrude Stein works within the medium of writing instead of painting, it is easier for her audience to view her separate from Cubism or Post-Impressionism though it still stands that they influenced her. She shares many values and ideals...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Reproducing visual life. The if-then clauses. Relating colors to words . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Sex With Necks: An Investigation of Phallic Imagery

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/03/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In literature, the vampire bite is often interpreted as a symbol of coitus between the vampire and his or her victim. However, when one takes a closer look into the anatomy and functions involved in the sex of particular blood-sucking scenes found...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The anatomy between Dracula and each girl. Creating two sexual orifices out of a sexless canvas. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Eying Down Sanctuary: A Study of the Effects of Representation upon Readers

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/04/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Laura Tanner, in her Intimate Violence, points out that, while reading, one becomes detached from victims of violence in particular texts such that the reader is able to observe the act of violence without suffering its consequences (Tanner, 9)....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The representations of violence . The first point of Tanner's outline of representation . Opportunities for the reader to empathize with Temple through sympathetic eyes. The absence of the actual rape scene. Conclusion. Works cit...»

Investigating Madness Within Power Structures

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/04/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Kafka's The Metamorphosis is full of power structures that dictate the actions of each character. Each character finds him or herself in a role of accountability and responsibility that dictates how he or she acts, particularly towards other...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Personal freedom within the mind . Turning points where the family turns on him. Determining whether or not he is well or even sane. The loss of individuality . Gregor's submission even as he is turned upon. Gregor's family's showing...»

Melts in your Mouth: A Look at Humbert Humbert's Lolita

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   05/05/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Humbert, throughout Lolita, creates an inescapable defeat through his interactions with Lolita and his antagonist, Clare Quilty. These interactions contradict his early confidence in possessing Lolita. These characters consciously threat Humbert's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Wanda's confession that she can only love for a finite amount of time. Humbert's humiliations throughout Lolita . Severin's maintaining a last glimpse of empowerment. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   05/05/2008   |   .ppt   |   9 slides
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....»

Logical Positivism

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   05/06/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Describe the logical positivist view of scientific theories. Explain at least one problem with the view, and assess whether it is a problem for all forms of logical positivism. Logical positivism, developed by the members of the Vienna Circle, was a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Problems within the logical positivist paradigm. The water in my shower is hot and the property of hotness itself. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Thinking This Hard Hurts

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   05/08/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
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....»

Negative Portrayals of Heavy Metal Music

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   05/12/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
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 ....»

New Zealand Popular Music

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   05/15/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
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....»

Hamlet: Playing a Role

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Case study   |   05/15/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «One of the most prominent themes in "Hamlet" is acting. Its uses and abuses are constantly remarked on by Hamlet and other characters. Hamlet's view of play-acting is a complicated one; sometimes he admires it, but at other times he is disillusioned...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Imagining the distress the actor would show. A trait Hamlet would have benefited from. Aspects of playing and playmaking . The ghostly king . Conclusion. Works cited....»

The Trees: Jupiter and Mercury Destroy the City of Phrygia

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/16/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Rife with evil, the town needed to be destroyed. Piety had built Phrygia, but gluttony, unfaithfulness, and greed had razed the now repugnant country. Disgusted by the drinking orgies, sexual perversions, and absence of worship, Jupiter and Mercury...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Turning the town to ashes. Baucis and Philemon. Welcoming the guests. Conclusion. Works cited....»

A Little Breathing Room : A Look At Feminism

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   05/16/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
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....»

Sal Paradise and the False Dream of America

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   05/21/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «American literature reveals a counter-culture of identity which undermines and even contradicts the popular optimism of national identity. Part of this undermining takes place in the ideologies of American literary characters, or in their "imaginary...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Feeling the pull of her own life . Dean's nostalgia . Sal and Blackness. Becoming familiar with the agency . Conclusion. Works cited....»

A Common Tongue: A Bit About Dialects in a Language

Philosophy & literature   |   Linguistics   |   School essay   |   05/21/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Dialect is a variety of language used by people from a particular geographic area. This language is a complete system of verbal communication with its own vocabulary and grammar ("Dialect").In America today, the common language is English. But...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduftion. Linguists according to a PBS article . Ebonics: The 'black speech'. Dr. Taylor the many forms of dialect. Conclusion. Works cited....»

The Necessary Female Perspective in To Kill A Mockingbird

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   05/21/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «If a producer was to make an adaptation of Harper Lee's, To Kill a Mockingbird and wanted to extricate Miss Maudie's role from the film, not only would the dynamic of the characters be irreparably damaged, but the film would also be excluding one of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A woman as progressive as Miss Maudie . Aunt Alexandra's vision . The role that flowers play . The female perspective in To Kill a Mockingbird. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Comedy in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales: 'Moral' Pilgrims and the Stories They Tell

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/22/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Viewed in a certain light, Chaucer's Canterbury Tales offers a realistic slice of life from a diverse cross section of fourteenth century English society. Represented among the travelers are members of all three estates, the church, nobility and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The fabliau plot in the Miller's tale. The lover's role. Nicholas' alleged astrological education . The two clerks seeking lodging in the miller's house . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The Price of the American Dream

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   05/22/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The Great Gatsby relates Nick Carraway's experiences with a disillusioned assortment of wealthy individuals following his move to West Egg, the "less fashionable" counterpart to East egg, the home of antiquated affluence (5). In this harsh region of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Her luster: A life imbued in carelessness. The unbelievable extent to which materialism is pursued . The American dream swallowed wholeheartedly. Gatsby's purpose: Ultimately empty. Conclusion. Work cited....»

Uncontrollable Urges: Women's Frightening Presence in Classical Athenian Drama and it's Reflection on Athenian Society

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/22/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «In classical Athenian society, anxiety about gender roles abounded, as women were regarded dichotomously as pillars of purity as well as receptacles and originators of filth, both moral and physical. Many ancient sources, often funerary monuments or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Aristotle: Women are capable of virtue. Their political clout or social control. The great contradiction with women. Man's ambivalent feelings about women . Medea's most well known monologue. The opening of the play. Conclusion. Works...»

The Violence of Childhood

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   05/23/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Being an adult usually implies that you have a power of perspective, that is, to see things in a larger system and then to understand these things as being symptomatic of this system. Naturally, children lack this ability and their sense of reality...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The most poignant strength of the poem . The poem 'A Sad Child' by Margaret Atwood. The lack of compassion in Atwood . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Othello and Ethics of Care

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   05/23/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «While considering the time period and by closely evaluating how events and people play against each other, Shakespeare's Othello can be considered a full bodied and consummate feminist work. In fact, Shakespeare's close and dramatic critique of a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Calling Iago a care ethicist. A richly feminist work. Othello's tragic failure. The essential goal of feminism. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Charles Dickens Essay : Philosophical, Psychological, Sociological Issue

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   05/23/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «A great burden for human beings is to carry ourselves the way we want others to see us. Though each governed by a private set of beliefs, no man is an island for a reason, as we are subject to natural instinct, which compels us to strive for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Pip's want for Joe to improve. The role of social classes in the relationship between Pip and his uncle. Pip's attempts to climb the ladder of society . Pride as the byproduct of the natural accumulation of personal...»

Chaucer's Presentation of Marriage and Love in The Wife of Bath's and The Franklin's Tales

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/23/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In both the Wife of Bath's Tale and the Franklin's Tale, the Breton lai romances of the Tales, as well as in the Wife of Bath's Prologue, Chaucer explores the roles and rules of love and marriage for the medievals. Through the Wife of Bath's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The instance when the Wife finds love. The status quo of the Wife. Love and marriage manage in Franklin's Tale. Creating an illusion that will hide the rocks from view . Concluison. Bibliography....»

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