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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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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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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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Writing Ethically: Essays of John Edgar Wideman and Jane Tompkins

Document abstract : «The essays "Our Time" by John Edgar Wideman and "Indians': Textualism, Morality and the Problem of History" by Jane Tompkins are both written by people who are telling stories about experiences that are not their own. Wideman is writing about his...»

Synopsis abstract : «After consulting both primary and secondary sources on the matter, Tompkins finds consistent problems. . The perspective Wideman has as Robby's brother is different from his perspective as the narrator, which allows Wideman to distinguish his own...»

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The Sage: Don Quixote

Document abstract : «Don Quixote, titular character of Cervantes' famous novel is certain that a scribe who is recording all of his actions will make him famous in history. Such a scribe, in the Quixotic sense, does not really exist, but Cervantes fulfills the role. If...»

Synopsis abstract : «Montaigne devotes a little bit of time to discussing his own modest experience with the power of imagination but for the most part his examples are taken from far-off places and times. . Cervantes shows how differences in language can completely...»

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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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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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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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Allegory of the Chronicles

Document abstract : «Many have felt that the Chronicles of Narnia were not allegorical. One was the famous author of the Chronicles, C.S. Lewis. Similarly to many, he felt that the stories in which he created were "not allegory but rather fairy tale, a branch of...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, one of the seven stories that make up Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia, demonstrated allegory in many ways. . The ending to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe contained the two most important allegorical...»

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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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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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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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How does Shakespeare use or abuse the conventions of romance in as you like it?

Document abstract : «The world of Shakespearean comedies is undoubtedly romantic, poetic and idealized. As You Like It is no exception in this respect. Romantic in all aspects, especially form and spirit, the play presents before you a world of love, of deceit, of...»

Synopsis abstract : «When we say that As You Like It is romantic in form, it should rush to our mind that the classical rules of dramatic composition, like the observance of the unities, are not at all regarded in its composition. . This romantic-poetic world of...»

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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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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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Sir Thomas Wyatt : Lord of Sonnets

Document abstract : «Sir Thomas Wyatt was a cornerstone of the development of British Literature, and his works influenced the art of literature and made it what it is today. He introduced the sonnet into English civilization, and thus set up the building blocks for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction . The Early Years of Thomas Wyatt. Life from 1503 to 1521. 1525 to 1542. His affect on writing after his Death. Collection of some of Wyatt's Works. Wyatt's works. Works of some he influenced. Conclusion....»

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Essay on Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead

Document abstract : «William Shakespeare is among the most notable playwrights of all time. Some of his works have been so popular that they have been turned into modern movies, aimed at attracting a new generation to this author's works. While Shakespeare has been able...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Production the size of a ping pong table. The use of characters from Hamlet. the lack of a positive opinion. Stoppard's movie version of his hit play . The inability of this film to capture the attention of the general...»

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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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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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Trans formative Exile: Coriolanus' Lack of Evolution During his Banishment from Rome

Document abstract : «When the people of Rome exile Coriolanus, he seeks refuge in Antium, throwing himself before his longtime enemy, Tullus Aufidius, and offering himself as a weapon against Rome. Although he has fought countless times for Rome, bringing himself to the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Trained by his mother, Volumnia, to cherishs glory and valor above all else.. Claudius wants Hamlet far away from Elsinore so that he cannot kill Claudius.. Coriolanus is bent upon wreaking vengeance on the city he once called home.. Coriolanus...»

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The Making of an Official Language : Chaofen Sun

Document abstract : «The foundation for the unification of Chinese has already come into being. It is none other than the standard form of Modern Chinese with the Beijing phonological system as its norm of pronunciation, Northern dialects as its base dialects, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Regional PÇ”tÅnghuÃ – An Investigation of Three Speakers. Introduction.. Investigation.. Retroflex-Dental Merger.. Conclusion....»

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Gender Representation and the Curation of Chicano Visions

Document abstract : «The Chicano Art Movement began in part as an effort on the part of Chicanos to take agency in their own representation. Before the Movement, most available representation of Mexicans and Mexican-Americans cast them in a negative light - often as...»

Synopsis abstract : «The art of Chicano Visions . The painting by Ester HernÃ¡ndez - far more eminent figure in the Chicano Art Movement.. One mythical icon that many Chicanas have chosen to revisit. Collaborative efforts were established with scholars except...»

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The Rhetoric of Growth in Colorado: Reconciling Perceptions and Reality

Document abstract : «In 1990, Colorado was a state of about 3.3 million (U.S. Census Bureau, 2001b). By 2000, Colorado's population had grown to 4,301,261 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2001b). Colorado's new residents spurred development in areas once sparsely inhabited. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Colorado's Business Climate at a Glance.. Governor Owens' remark, speak to what he calls ?that special Colorado way of life,? .. Respect for the wilderness and respect for the individual are both central to the Coloradan identity.. The amount of...»

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A Radial Category Perspective on Mandarin Verb Complements

Document abstract : «In his treatment of Claudia Brugman's work on the English preposition over, Lakoff (1987) extends Brugman's analysis of that preposition as a radial category, one in which the different meanings of the word can be described in terms of a category...»

Synopsis abstract : «Wrapping Up Wan.. Some examples of wán adapted from the CALLHOME corpus. . Event Completion has an extended sense I will call Patient Exhaustion.. Hao to Write a Good Ending.. In other usages, h?o denotes attainment that is evaluatively...»

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Critical Analysis of "Goblin Market"

Document abstract : «Sylvia Plath once said, "The blood jet is poetry, and there is no stopping it." This was true for many poets, and especially true for Christina Rossetti. Rossetti had poetry in her blood, art in her veins. When she first wrote "Goblin Market" in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Barthes was a writer and French critic from Paris. . The notion of the fallen woman stems from the biblical depiction of Eve.. Is assigning an author really an imposition?. Barthes implyies that to incorporate any aspect of the author's life into...»

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"A Hideously Difficult Task": An Exploration of American Racial Identity through the Works of James Baldwin

Document abstract : «In a style similar to other minority works of literature, James Baldwin's writing encompasses the recurring theme of identity-what it means and from where it originates. This theme stems from incomplete identity of the black American community....»

Synopsis abstract : «?Stranger in the Village? and The Fire Next Time were written almost ten years apart.. One of the many problems that blacks face in America is the impossibility for them to identify with any group other than themselves.. Baldwin was the literary and...»

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Not Worth Laughing About: Anti-Semitism in The Merchant of Venice

Document abstract : «As time changes, so do the interpretations of Shakespeare's dramas. Newer productions are supposed to appeal to modern audiences by reflecting current attitudes and cultural beliefs. Anti-Semitic viewpoints existed long before Shakespeare and his...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The strong focus on the many aspects of Jewish culture. Theodore Komisarjevsky's 1932 staging of Merchant. Komisarjevsky's attempt to overshadow the anti-Semitic undertones of Merchant. Shylock: Not just an ambiguous...»

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Political Aesthetes: Emily Mann's Execution of Justice and the Identity Crisis of Documentary Theatre

Document abstract : «The documentary theatre, unlike conventional theatre, defines itself in terms of actuality, authenticity, and verifiability. Reality plays draw their power and identity from their use of "actuals," authentic materials such as transcripts,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Tensions were growing in San Francisco as the gay community expanded.. Commissioned in 1982 by the Eureka Theatre in San Francisco to address a subject relevant to the area.. Difficulties with delving into the intricacies of theories on documentary...»

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