The Daode Jing: Manual for Cosmic Living
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The principle of non action . Daode Jing as a socio political text. The progression from cultivated self to cultivated society . Practicing self improvement without the intention of working towards a sagely kingdom....»
Ideology and War: Pacifism and Eschatological Militarism in Foreign Policy
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Militarism: The drive towards war between two groups. Pacifism and eschatological militarism . The history of pacifism . Examining an ideology in general. Considering pacifisms in terms of a foreign policy . The perspective of the just...»
Personal and Societal Alchemy in Early Daoist Scriptures
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Stephen Bokenkamp and the Celestial Masters of the Song dynasty . The Upper Scripture of Purple Texts' treatment of salvation. The Sage Lord of the Purple Texts as an example of the perfected man . The Sage Lord's role in the Purple...»
A Discussion of Panpsychism: The Metaphysics of Consciousness
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Intrinsic properties of the components . David Chalmers' discussion on panpsychism . The distinction between cognition and consciousness . The citta matra (mind only) tradition of Buddhism . Conclusion. Works cited....»
Sufi Love: Submission to the Beautiful
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The annihilation of ego . Distinguishing between dualistic misperception and unitized understanding of God. The Sufi metaphor for God . The Sufi poet Jami and God's mystery . Conclusion....»
Embodying Emptiness: (Anti-) Aesthetics of the Prajnaparamita-Hrdaya Sutra
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Upaya of the Bodhisattva . Chant as Mahayana Praxis. The Heart Sutra . The Mahayana chants of Chinese Buddhism. Mimesis of emptiness in the Heart Sutra. The Heart Sutra as a story. The Heart Sutra's expression of emptiness to specific...»
Religion as Means for Social Mechanization in Dystopia
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The dystopian novel WE . The yoke of unfreedom. The character of the Buddha . Insignificant actions and sanctified rituals . The mending apparatus . Conclusion....»
Arguing Their Way to Salvation: Eschatology in Jewish-Christian Polemics of the Middle Ages
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The use of eschatology in Jewish-Christian medieval discourse . The Vikuah of Nahmanides. The mythology of redemption and the medieval Jew. The psychology of eschatology . The 'Thirteen Principles of the Jewish Faith'. The Rabbi's...»
Utopian Thought: Political Perfection Built Upon Human Imperfection
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The character of Hythlodae. Lazy and unproductive. Hythlodae as a well dressed gentleman. The moment Pines realizes his position . The political significance of Neville's Isle of Pines. William's father's reaction to his un Christian...»
The Relationship of Being and Perception in Enlightenment Philosophy
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Berkeley's metaphysical idealism . Descartes' establishment of the essence of material things . The philosophical adventures of Descartes and Berkeley . Berkeley's empiricist epistemology . Berkeley's criticism of rationalism's...»
The Form and Function of Sufi Mystical Visions
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Sufi path . Constituting the unitized experience. The universe of instruments . A veritable manifestation/theophany . The field of dream interpretation . The solitary retreat . The guidelines determined by al Sha'rani regarding his...»
KEEPING THE FAITH
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Emotions that defy the doctrines . Feeling superior to others. Arkady's fascination with nihilism. Nikolai realization that his son's arrogance will widen the generation gap. Bazarov's unyielding passion for nihilism . Con...»
Reality Blights
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Man's capacity for evil. Leper's passive nature. Gene's last attempt to exorcise Finny's demons. Conclusion....»
The Cunning Edge
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A person who misjudges his audience's thinking patterns. Marc Anthony's understanding the Romans'. An innocent person who lacks the capability to understand exactly what he must do to achieve his goal. Conclusion....»
"What's Love Got to Do with It"
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The ulterior motives in Pride and Prejudice. Miss Bingley and the convenience of circumstance . Charlotte's discarding of love as an unnecessary aspect of a relationship. The potential for a social gain. Compromising in order to look...»
Manipulating God
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The element of mystery surrounding God . Substituting a brother for a supernatural entity. Anse's expectation of a guaranteed gratifying afterlife . Jewel's spiritual beliefs . Conclusion....»
Hamlet
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Hamlet's establishment of his religious beliefs . Hamlet's recognition of the innate, limitless capacity for knowledge. Conclusion: Hamlet's gradual metamorphosis ....»
"Physiognomy in The Jungle, The Rise of Silas Lapham, The Marrow of Tradition and The Portrait of a Lady"
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The ideal of the couple Jurgis and Ona in Upton Sinclair's The Jungle. Continuing in the vein of 'stereotypes' . Captain Mc Bane in The Marrow of Tradition . Conclusion....»
Irrational Underground Man
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The numerous ways of interpreting Notes from Underground. The Oxford English Dictionary's definition of arbitrary. The Underground Man choosing against his best interest. The Underground Man's allusion to Napoleon . Determinism and...»
"Guilty Bloom: Hallucination Technique Reveals Leopold Bloom's Unconscious in Ulysses"
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Bloom hallucination about Mary Driscoll, Mrs. Yelverton Barry and Mrs. Bellingham. The hallucination about the whore mistress Bella Cohen transforming into a man. Joyce's schematic for the novel. The hallucination technique in the...»
Gandhi's Experiments with Truth
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Understanding Gandhi himself. The Hindu goal of losing attachment to worldly desires. His disdain for the practice of the caste system and untouchability. The appeal of The New Testament for Gandhi. Conclusion....»
The Ethics of Cheating: A Look into the Decision of Harry Potter
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Establishing if Harry is making this decisions voluntarily or not. The conflicts of virtues that arise from the choice with which Harry must deal. Conclusion....»
Gentiles and Gnomes: The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien and the Apostle Paul
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Tolkien's letters and the philosophy behind the books. Paul's failure in trying to convey a personal relationship. Conclusion....»
Religious Skepticism: "Oedipus Tyrannus"
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Establishing Oedipus' superiority . Oedipus's first outburst . His attempt to place the blame on everyone but himself. Conclusion....»
On the Education of Edgar
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The beginning of the play . Edgar's realization that he is being hunted. The education of Edgar and the final scene. Conclusion....»
The True Horrors "The Prophetic Voice"
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Kurtz's proclaimation: 'The horror, the horror!' . Can science ultimately triumph over nature?. Shelly's Frankenstein. Conclusion....»
Don Quixote: Chivalry Then and Now
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Don Quixote: A man of considerable wealth. Highlighting key point in the novel through two adventures. Simple courtesy in todays world. Conclusion....»
"The Advantages of the Setting of the Country-House in Detective-Stories"
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Isolation as one of the advantages a detective story writer gains. Loyalty and faithfulness to the household . Lucid descriptions and Sir Henry Baskerville's death. Conclusion. Bibliography....»
"Richard Cory's Lost Suicide Letter"
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Subtle and personal alienation . The different texts about alienation . The subtle emotional estrangement . Conclusion....»
"Gender Bending Androgynous Sexuality in Baz Luhrmann's William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet"
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Examining the heterosexual aspects of Luhrmann's film. Juliet and feminine chastity. Leonardo DiCaprio's depiction of Romeo as a 'universal attraction'. The Capulet party. Conclusion. Cited sources....»
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