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Devotion and Musical Practice in North India

Document abstract : «The guru-shisya parampara is the system of master/disciple lineage that characterizes the traditional education system of North Indian music. The term parampara, 'disciplic succession,' is introduced in the Bhagavad-gita (4.2), when Krsna tells...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The bond between a guru and his disciple . The Hindu school of tabla music. Ustad Afaq Hussain of the Lucknow gharana . Analogous to religious pursuit of siddhi. The details of the cilla retreat. Sahai's testimony . Ethics and...»

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The Flavor and Sound of Liberation

Document abstract : «The versatile musical functionality of the tabla reflects its utility as an instrument of contemplation. As the rhythmic expression of the drone, the tabla focuses the listener's attention on the present musical moment. From a psychological...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The tantric philosophy of Abhinavagupta. The rasa theory . The aesthetic of tabla music . Conclusion....»

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Masculinity in The Woman in White

Document abstract : «The novel, The Woman in White, "seeks to revise recent accounts of the model of male identity posited by the first sensation novel"(Ablow, Par. 4). In The Woman in White, the author, Wilkie Collins, presents masculinity through the character of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Wilkie Collins as one of the highest paid novelists of his time. The Victorian time period and The Woman in White. The Women in White as a 'sensation novel'. Marian's relationship with the character Walter...»

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The Good-Morrow

Document abstract : «"The Good-Morrow" is a story written by John Donne that talks about two lovers finding each other, and realizing that nothing in the world ever has or will matter. I believe that the lover's Donne is speaking about are himself and a lover of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The realization of the main character . The main character's dream . His message to his lover. Conclusion. Work cited....»

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An Animal's place in America

Document abstract : «In 1975, an Australian philosopher by the name of Peter Singer first published his controversial book Animal Liberation. It has since become widely known as the beginning of the current "animal liberation movement" in America. The book preached the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The most highly validating aspect of Pollan's article . The suffering of animals . Key concepts of Animal Liberation . Kant's belief about the treatment of a 'rational creature'. The suffering of any living creature . Michael Pollan's...»

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Postmodernism: Moving Toward Transcendence

Document abstract : «The conception of a utopian society has both motivated and haunted countless civilizations since the dawn of time. Sublime and intangible, the aspiration to reach a "perfect" society is arguably the heart of one of the world's most significant...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Understanding that postmodernism is not an opposing force . Modernist advocates . Postmodernism's most frequent critiques . Critics of postmodernism . Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Anthrologists in Disagreement over Cockfighting

Document abstract : «In anthropological theory there has been a clear division and consistent debate between cultural materialists and non-materialist symbolic anthropologists. Theorists such as Marvin Harris and Julian Steward are exemplary of the materialist...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Julian Steward's views on Balinese culture. Marvin Harris and Steward . The focus of the works of Clifford Geertz. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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The North Indian Tabla Drum as Saivite Hindu Religious Path

Document abstract : «The traditions of Hindustani (North Indian) tabla drumming gather the various strands of culture that exist in India into a complex social tapestry. In order to understand the cultural phenomenon of tabla music, it must be heard within the context...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The mythological framework . The Nada Brahman cosmology . The congruence between cosmogenic and musical creation . The practice of refining musical ability . Conclusion....»

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Carpe Diem? Try Tomorrow

Document abstract : «Initially, I sat in front of a blank page contemplating how to start the introduction, how to draw the reader in. But after an hour, it became clear to me that I could not easily conjure up a stylish lead-in with the subject matter. So here I am...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The movement called 'transhumanism'. The violations transhumanism commits . The notion of inevitability in transhumanism . Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Antigone Commentary

Document abstract : «Sophocles wrote three plays about Thebes and while the tragedy of Antigone is chronologically the third and last of these, it was ironically written first out of them. It opens up, giving little background, with the two sisters Antigone and Ismene...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The play switching over to Creon. Playing the part of a loyal and faithful son . Conclusion....»

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Nietzsche: Genealogy of Morals

Document abstract : «Good versus Evil, this is the ever present conflict in human morality and while nearly one third of the modern world supports this doctrine by supporting Christianity, Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche abhors this division of morals. His essay, Genealogy...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Slave Morality as the opposite of noble morality. Utilitarianism. The idea of good in opposition to bad . Conclusion....»

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What is Practical Wisdom?

Document abstract : «Aristotle within his Nicomachean Ethics defines the different regions of the soul, especially the virtues and functions of each. After all his contemplation over universal ideas, such as the very essence and base of justice and wisdom, he also...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Aristotle's constructed argument . The contemplative part of the soul . Practical wisdom . Conclusion....»

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Sexual Taboo: Vampire Myths and Stories

Document abstract : «The belief in vampires has been around for most of recorded history, dating back before the bible and Ancient Egypt to Babylonian demonology and very early Sumerian mythology . Although, it was never the mythology that we think of today; in those...»

Synopsis abstract : «The belief in vampires. Other vampire movies. Pushing the boundaries of what is socially acceptable. Vampirism: Not treated as exclusively dysfunctional. Richard Cohen....»

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Homer and the Futility of War

Document abstract : «Rage. Rage is the first word that starts the Iliad (1.1), and as beginnings go it is a substantial foundation for the story told, however leaving the question "Which Rage?". The rage of Achilles at the death of Patrokles, the rage of Menelaus at...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Ways to divide various Anti war fiction. The traditional cut endings. The destruction of the great city . Evidence of Homer's detraction of war . The question of the dates of the Iliad. Conclusion....»

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The Connection between Crossword Puzzles and Semantics

Document abstract : «When a person sits down to work on a crossword puzzle the thought probably does not cross their mind that they are calling on various forms of linguistic knowledge in solving the crossword clues. The majority of basic language knowledge and usage is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The history of the puzzle. The popularity of crosswords. Crossword clue types. Semantic fields of importance. Word meaning and prototype semantics. Word meaning and pragmatics. The role of polysemy in creating ambiguities. Crossword...»

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Michigan's Upper Peninsula Variety of English and its Usage

Document abstract : «Every time a person opens his or her mouth to speak that person is speaking not only a language but a dialect of that language as well. It is a common misconception that only certain people whose pronunciations vary from what is considered Standard...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Dialect defined. Language > Dialect > Idiolect. Dialect as identity. Geographical influences on dialect. Possible causes of the decreasing use of dialect as identity. Population change. Economic structure. The resort Industry...»

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Similarities and Differences in Men's and Women's Cooperative Speaking Styles: An Analysis of Book Club Discussions

Document abstract : «Some of the most frequently referred to but potentially erroneous stereotypes regarding gendered speaking style differences involve dichotomies. Men are competitive - women are cooperative. Men focus on impersonal topics - women focus on personal...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Background. Data and methods. Findings. Features. Topicalizing. Discussion. Limitations. Conclusion. References....»

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Dialect as a Form of Identity

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Dialect defined. Language > Dialect > Idiolect. Characteristics of the upper peninsula and Martha's Vinyard Dialects. Geographical influences on dialect. Possible causes of the decreasing use of dialect as...»

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What's Your Perspective?

Document abstract : «Most experienced readers do not have a hard time discerning authorial intent within an individual work or analyzing themes within that piece. Herman Melville's Benito Cereno however, provides a challenge. Melville intricately weaves this story so...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The third person narration of the story . The push and pull. The shift in narration . Who is the true hero?. Conclusion....»

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Who Has Final Control Over Our Bodies: Me, You, or God?

Document abstract : «Human beings, as superior animals, are born with unique cognitive processes that we have yet to identify in other animals. It is our cognition, our thoughts that set us apart from other creatures and make us who we are. However, our ability to think...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Existentialist philosophy . The philosopher Epictetus . The final controller of our person. The crime of choice . Conclusion. References....»

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What Is Empiricism?

Document abstract : «Empiricism is a view about where all knowledge comes from. Empiricism is not exclusive to scientific knowledge, but rather knowledge as a whole. This includes knowledge of everyday life. Empiricism states that science and everyday thinking have...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Problems with empiricism. Eternal world skepticism. Inductive skepticism. Disagreement with the empiricist views . Conclusion. Works cited....»

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The Effects of Christ

Document abstract : «One of the central themes of Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin, is love. Stowe felt that love could bring an end to the evils of slavery, and be a redemptive force. There is one character in this novel that embodies complete, unfaltering,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Eva: A mother figure . The roles of a mother . St. Clare's regard for prayer. Eva's display of love . The representations of Christ that Eva fits into. A poem composed about Uncle Tom . Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Medea

Document abstract : «When first comparing the play Medea and Aristotle's Poetics, many people feel that the lead character, Medea, breaks every requirement for being a tragic character. But when we take a step back and view Medea at a different angle, we see that she...»

Synopsis abstract : «Aristotle's four requirements for tragic characters. The characters should be good. They should be appropriate . The character should be life - like. The character should be consistent. The atrocities that Medea commits. Coclusion...»

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Japanese Culture

Document abstract : «Although the books, Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami and Temple of the Golden Pavilion, by Yukio Mishima, are completely different works, both have uncannily similar characters. Each main character from these two books has at least one character...»

Synopsis abstract : «Nagasawa and Kashiwagi. . Similarity between these two characters. Importance of the characters to the plot of the book. Toru and Tsurukawa. . Similarity between Tsurukawa and Toru. Conclusion....»

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Universal Science Fiction

Document abstract : «According to Jane Donawerth in Frankenstein's Daughters, the only way for women to write science fiction, is for them to change the rules. This is certainly the case with Octavia Butler's "Bloodchild". In Butler's Nebula award winning short story,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Ways in which Butler gears this story towards a female audience. The imagery. The blood ritual. Traditionally male area of interest....»

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When China Ruled the Seas

Document abstract : «When China Ruled the Seas is a discourse on the histories of China's naval prowess. The book begins with early Chinese history, detailing China's first ships, and the somewhat disputable evidence of China's colonization and exploration of places...»

Synopsis abstract : «The end of the Tang Dynasty and the end of large naval fleets.. The defeat of the Mongols.. Zhu Di's differing ideas from his predecessors.. The rule of Zhu Di. . Conclusion.....»

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The Ideas of Confucius

Document abstract : «Confucius lived through a time of social change in China. Society was moving away from the old values, and towards more selfish pursuits that he felt were immoral and unjust. To this end, Confucius taught others what he felt were the core values...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Confucius' description of Perfect Virtue . Encouraging thoughtfulness. The analects on Perfect Virtue. Filial Piety . Conclusion....»

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Alisoun, Dorigen, and the Conventions of Women

Document abstract : «Domestic and social propriety are the most important concerns of wives of the era exemplified in The Canterbury Tales. Volumes of texts -- also known as deportment books -- are used to expound on domestic and social propriety and to teach young...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Men in Chaucer's age. The concept of having the husband hold sovereignty . Alisoun's ability to interpret the Bible. Alisoun's financial position . The largest component to Alisoun's personality . Conclusion. Works cited....»

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The Transience of Identity and the Unpredictability of Surveillance in City of Glass

Document abstract : «Through the use of the character Daniel Quinn, author Paul Auster is arguing against the idea that identity is static and also against the idea that surveillance is perfect. This paper explores the complex life of Quinn by taking a good look at...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Illustrating Auster's argument. The idea that identity can change . Quinn's liking of detective stories. Quinn and William Wilson. Quinn's personal/mental/emotional identity. The first call Quinn receives . The events that can change a...»

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Progressing Toward the End of Spirit: Hegel on World History

Document abstract : «Although Hegel's concept of spirit can sound like a purely metaphysical concept, more simply it is the ultimate force of our wills. Hegel believes that the wills of individuals, (which are inherently free wills,) that make up a nation are a kind of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Hegel's lectures and essays. Spirit as being a catalyst which activates us. The breakdown of states and nations. Conclusion....»

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