Intelligent Design and Religion

Political science   |   Political science   |   School essay   |   10/22/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «According to the First Amendment, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion," and according to the Fourteenth Amendment, "No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The view of the Center for Science and Culture. The basis of the claims of the theory of intelligent design . Commentary. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Comparison: Everything that Rises Must Converge and Girl

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/22/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «"Everything that rises must converge," By Flannery O'Connor, and "Girl," by Jamaica Kincaid are completely different texts that share a common theme. The story by O'Connor is about the feelings and emotions of a boy named Julian. He is strongly...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Julian as a with an education and a liberal mindset. The mentality of Julian's mother . The book 'Girl' by Jamaica Kincaid. Conclusion....»

The Holocaust

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   School essay   |   10/22/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The twelve years between 1933 and 1935 saw the systematic elimination of over ten million people, including over six million Jews and over four million Gypsies, Slavs, Communists, and people deemed unfit for life, such as the mentally retarded and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction: The Holocaust and 'Mein Kampf'. The most powerful position in the German government,. Hitler's racial ideology . The attempt at solving the 'Jewish question'. The primary strategy . The six main sites chosen by the designers of the...»

The Bluest Eye

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/22/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «In "The Bluest Eye," Toni Morrison explores racial tension in the town of Lorain, Ohio, immediately following the Great Depression. The novel follows the lives of a number of African Americans, including Claudia MacTeer, the narrator, Pecola...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The character of Pecola Breedlove. Pecola's life . The most significant reinforcement of Pecola's belief. Examples of her love of the white children . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Clouds and Apology

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/22/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «In "Clouds," by Aristophanes, and "Apology," by Plato, Socrates is portrayed in completely different ways. In "Clouds," Aristophanes attempts to ridicule Socrates and his followers, the Sophists. In his play, Aristophanes demonstrates that Socrates...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Socrates: Thinking of ridiculous theories and playing with words. Aristophanes' illustration of an argument between the 'better argument' and the 'worse argument'. His excellent speech justifying his actions . Conclusion....»

Portrayal of Women in Bram Stoker's Dracula

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/22/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Horror stories are known to be misogynistic in their portrayal of women; Bram Stoker's Dracula is no exception. The novel offers a stereotypical, character archetype of the female in various forms: Mina Harker, Lucy Westenra, and the Succubi. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Mina: The Victorian Ideal for women. The Victorian marriage. The difference between Mina and Lucy . The Succubi . Conclusion....»

The Shocked and the Saved

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «World history is full of brutality. Wars and conquests, rapes and massacres; savage displays of the primitive monster man has always been and always will be. Yet more disgusting than any military operation is the mutilation of religion in the face...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The only treason that remained. The Palestine struggle and the constant feuding between Northern Ireland and Ireland . The original conspirators . Their reluctance to be responsible for the deaths of innocents. The panic in the...»

To Exist Is to Question Existence Itself

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Writers define themselves by their purposes. A novelist writes to entertain, to embrace the imagination and create a world of escape for the reader. A columnist writes to inform, to relay the facts and describe a world of current events for the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The main difference between a documentary and other forms of writing . The first choice a documentarian makes . A documentary without emotional input. The power of the documentarian . Conclusion. Bibliography...»

The Greater Good

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Joan of Arc never lived to hear her own name; she never lived to see her own deliverance. Jeanne la Pucelle (Joan the Maid) died a heretic. Redeemed twenty-five years later at the nullification of the Rouen trial that sentenced her to the stake,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Joan the Maid's childhood . The introduction of the sister of Jeanne, Catherine. Attempts to view Joan of Arc beyond a religious context. Miracles, visions and voices . Jeanne's future sainthood . Conclusion. Works cited....»

The Individual vs. Freud

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «I have always been wary of psychoanalysis. In my own studies of psychology, I have preferred personality psychology to social psychology, but psychoanalysis has always rested somewhere between the two. A personal prejudice, perhaps, since...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Sigmund Freud's description of his psychosexual stages . Psychology and focus on the individual. The destruction of trust between man and woman. Winnicott's emphasized empathy and imagination. The suffering of the psychoanalytic theory...»

The Man in the Mirror: Self-Awareness as Social Awareness

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Much of the realm of psychology, especially in the disciplines of neuroscience and cognitive studies, is focused on identifying the unified characteristics of human thought and behavior. The brain is studied extensively: years upon years of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The oldest and most controversial methods of exploring human personality . The superego . Freud and his followers' view of human beings. Contemporaries of Karen Horney, Alfred Adler and Erik Erikson. The optimal psychodynamic theory of...»

The Fall of Ulysses

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In all its humor, 1984 oe would have in actuality been a very fitting title for Terry Gilliam's Brazil. An invisible, all-powerful government, the struggle of the individual against the state, the apparent hopelessness, there is no doubting the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. New dissenters replacing those detained. Justice: The visible sacrifice made in Brazil . The price of Utilitarianism . Utilitarianism: Viewed as misguided. Conclusion. Work cited....»

The Degradation of Women in the Works of Ayn Rand

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «A common trend in American writing is to highlight gender differences. Authors appear compelled to hammer home the concept of women's suffrage, representing women as nothing but the weaker, fairer sex. In a way, it's almost a case of reverse...»

Synopsis abstract : «Beauty. Her characters. Herself. Intelligence. Her characters. Herself. Independence. Atheism. Submission. Sexual Dominance. Mental Dominance. Marriage. Cruelty. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The Art of Loving War

Political science   |   Political science   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The image of a soldier is that of a stereotype. He barely passed high school or did not pass at all. He laughed at the idea of college, he laughed at the price. He works every weekday and drinks every weekend. Bosses and police officers have no...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The soldiers in Fable . Men blinded by war. The first soldier introduced in Fable. William Faulkner's introduction of the character of a young fighter pilot. The officers hungry for vengeance and pain. The sentry: The soldier who beat...»

Self-fulfillment

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   20 pages
Document abstract : «The controversy surrounding self-fulfilling prophecies, while originally centered on proving their existence, has recently settled on the probability of such phenomenon occurring in a natural environment. While not directly cited in this resource...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The peer reviewed journal articles concerning self fulfilling prophecies . The conclusions of Lee Jussim . Teacher expectations and observations. The focus popular media. The birth of MTV . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Rush into the Secret House

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Romeo loved Juliet, Juliet loved Romeo, and in the end, they both died to prove it. Neither the Capulets nor the Montagues could understand such love, so neither could allow such love. Romeo and Juliet died to prove it. Yet centuries later,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The death of courtly love with the aristocracy and the Christian state. Paulie and Tori's realization that romantic love is half loving and half retaining that love. The relationship between Tori and Paulie . Adolescence as a key...»

Scream: A Gendered Autobiography

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «One cannot discuss the concepts of gender without looking at the various frameworks in which it exists. In Paradoxes of Gender, Judith Lorber states that gender is "a process of social construction, a system of social stratification, and an...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Economy and technology as universal terms. Afghanistan and an industrialized economy. Senior year: The greatest years of my life. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Plain Sex

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «We are all born to love; whether this is a gift or a curse has yet to be decided. In the world of George Orwell's 1984, to love is to commit a crime of treason. On a shallow level, this portion of totalitarianism appears completely unjust. But if...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Divorce as one of the better solutions to a failing marriage. Relationships for the reason of procreation . Conclusion....»

Paulie's Sacrifice

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Homosexuals are not a recent plague, their fight for marriage not a new phenomenon. Gay couples have been seeking this right since the day straight couples were guaranteed it. But the times have changed, and the debate over the issue is no longer...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The first explorations of marriage. The dawn of Christianity. Marriage as the oldest form of birth control. The sanctions forced upon marriage by the Church . Scientific connections between marriage and the survival of the society...»

Once More with Talent

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The room is silent, black, yet complete in its created emptiness. You cannot see the person sitting next to you, the face that looks back in the darkness. Suddenly, from nowhere, a few shaky piano notes fill the air. A melody so simple yet so...»

Synopsis abstract : «The room is silent, black, yet complete in its created emptiness. . It is said that theatre is best appreciated for the first time as the first time. . This is where earlier contact with the production proves very helpful.. Beyond the music, the few...»

Original Imitation

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In a modern era of corporate tyranny and the disappearance of an independent creative market, the artistic longing for originality is often forgotten. Radio stations sell out to public opinion, Top-40 hits recycling the last generation of Top-40...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The sonnet form Cummings . The Petrarchan sonnet in the poem. The most popular technique used by Cummings . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Not All is Cold in Iceland

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Humanity is nostalgic. There is no other way in which to explain the strips of antique malls in the Midwest or the string of collector shows on the shop-at-home networks. Like the sightseers searching for the Grand Canyon pictured on the poster in a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The essence of music . The integrity of music . Establishing authenticity in a foreign country . The Sapir Whorf Hypothesis. Sonata Arctica's choice of language. Progressive metal. The exercise in character development and the...»

Lies the Television Told Us

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The media exists for the sole purpose of entertainment, and the easiest way to bring this entertainment to the people is through television. This being said, it can be understood why the media functions the way it does; entertainment needs to be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Mother, May I Sleep With Danger? (Lifetime Network). 'Jeremy': Pearl Jam (MTV). Secret cutting (USA Network). 'Normal Again': Buffy the Vampire Slayer (FX Network). Conclusion....»

Journeying Abandonment

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Dante's Inferno, while a fictionalized version of the dichotomy of Heaven and Hell, is in many ways an accurate portrayal of the doctrines of Christianity. However, this Hell he creates is a Hell the Bible never expected. Influenced by the growing...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The most famous monsters that Dante meets . The Minotaur trapped for his entire life. Pholus' virtuousness . The willingness of the monsters to submit themselves to the level of steeds. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Let's Talk About Girls: The Negative Impact of Feminism on Modern Society

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «On June 28, 1998, Ally McBeal graced the cover of Time magazine; not in the name of television or Hollywood or fashion, but in the name of feminism. According to The American Century Dictionary, feminism is the advocacy of women's rights and sexual...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Feminism as a successful philosophy. First wave feminism and the right to vote. Second wave feminism for equality in the work force. Second wave feminism for equality in education. Third wave feminism for women's choice. Feminism as an...»

I Love Not Loving You

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Any author to have ever written, from poetry to prose to every other genre in-between has been confronted with one universal question: where do you get ideas for your characters? And really, the answer is just as universal. It is impossible to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Denial: Not as dramatic as it is on Beatrice's part. The feelings of Beatrice . Acting on the slightest whim. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Honor and the Honorable

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «According to newspaper headings and television reports, every man and woman who died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 is a hero. Even three years later, memorials are still built, hymns are still sung, and candlelight vigils are still...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The distinction made when Odysseus is faced with the blatant incivility of Polyphemus. Odysseus' dedication to Xenia . Odysseus' desire for Kleos . Conclusion....»

"Holocaust Literature: Humanity Reborn"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «If Holocaust literature strives to portray the paradoxical (the representation of the unrepresentable, the expression of the inexpressible), maybe it too is a paradox. Confessions of the unspeakable, the unthinkable in written word. And yet it...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Memory vs. history. A strictly historical approach to the Holocaust . Baring witness to the Holocaust . Conclusion....»

Fathering the Son

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «There is a lot to be said about love. It saturates literature, Hollywood, every means of creative output known to the history of this planet. There is something mysterious about it, something undiscovered. So desperate have populations been to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The formula to the way in which Plato sets the scene of Symposium. The first speech . The most famous of all the speeches in Symposium . The heartfelt admissions of Alcibiades . Conclusion. Work cited....»

Gambling Art: A Psychoanalytic Interpretation of Nathaniel Hawthorne's Custom-House Introduction

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In the preface of the second edition of The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne discusses the "unprecedented excitement" generated by the publication of his novel (5). Ironically, this public excitement, and more importantly, the ensuing public...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Custom House introduction . The manufactured naivety of the readers . The emotional intimacy between the reader and the characters . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Exploring Developmental Forces

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Almost the exact opposite of what The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo represented, this show represented how children should act. They should be open, accepting of their peers, seeking what is on the inside versus what is on the outside. Unlike...»

Synopsis abstract : «Kids on the block. Saving faces. The life and times of Frida Kahlo. The role of conscious thought in the development of the individual. Conclusion....»

Expectation and the Age of MTV: A New Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «First impressions are unavoidable. From high school to the work place to any social situation, the fantasies of love at first sight and sudden distaste are brought to life through the senses. The key word is unavoidable: as Ann Gazin states in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A self fulfilling prophecy. High school as an important period of development . The explicit violence and sex portrayed in modern music and movies . Conclusion. Works cited....»

A Discourse on Happiness for a Drug-Free Nation

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/12/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «For the most part, there are two desirable products of problem solving: personal pleasure and the happiness of others. This difference between selfishness and unselfishness has often defined moral decision making, the former being nothing less than...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Evaluating a situation with a utilitarian perspective. Emphasizing on the nature of pleasure. Issues with utilitarianism. Conclusion. Work cited....»

A Modern Myth: Emily Dickinson and the Everyday Hero

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/12/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «One can wonder whether William Shakespeare's sonnets would be memorized in every classroom across the Western world if they were anything other sonnets. So inseparable are the two ideas that they barely have separate identities: Shakespeare's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A relatively haughty assertion for a relatively simple poetic form. Using grammatical characteristics . This act of picking apart a poem. The cultural and historical context to the folk ballad. Conclusion. Works cited....»

A Better Fate: Mythology and the Creation of Meaning

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/12/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Mythology: the bookstore catalogue designation where religions go to die. When the believers cease believing in their gods, and when the gods cease believing in themselves. We often forget we once worshiped Zeus and those other "primitive" gods...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The myths of ancient Greece and Rome . The death of a religion. Finding direction and instruction in the past . Conclusion: The end of Christianity....»

To Run and Leap with Peasants: Idealism and Stereotype Formation in The Book of the Courtier

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/12/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «In the sixteenth century, the ideal was inseparable from the ruling class: it was a kind of self-fulfilling prophecy, the aristocracy establishing itself as the ideal while simultaneously defining the ideal. The members of the nobility lived in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The role of the courtier as a choice. Free will within the confines of expectation. The portrayal of the upper class as slaves to their own idealism . The creation of the courtier. The first and most severe restriction placed on the...»

The Serpent Underneath: A Lesbian's Defense of Lady Macbeth

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/12/2007   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «"Dyke," hiss the schoolboys, to the girls with grass-stained knees and dirt-streaked cheeks. To the girls who run faster, throw further, tackle harder than the prides of fatherhood manifest. A word, but so much more a performance. A stereotype,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Lady Macbeth: Anti feminist in an anachronistic sense. The most crucial circumstance surrounding Lady Macbeth's speech. The conventional split between masculine and feminine in psychology and culture. This idea of creating a foil. The...»

Heathen Morton and Religious Bradford

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   School essay   |   10/12/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Long before the "Odd Couple", there was a duo even more opposite and conflicted - Thomas Morton and William Bradford. A battle between two strong characters, with very different and contrasting beliefs about life, ensued on 1622 in the early English...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Morton's portrayal Bradford and the Puritan community . Morton as a poet. Bradford as a moral man deeply in love with his Puritan religion. Bradford's characterization of Morton as a man preoccupied with idleness. Insights into the...»

"The Oppressive Christian Faith as Detrimental to Africans and Native Americans"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/12/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Christianity. It sounds innocent enough. But, with that religion comes a dogma with a dark side; an aspect of oppression for minorities. The Christian faith was never the choice for Africans and Native Americans. The word of God was on the lips of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Christianity. It sounds innocent enough. But, with that religion comes a dogma with a dark side. Celie was an African American woman who always felt the presence of dominance, by either males or whites, in Alice Walker's book The Color Purple....»

Touching and Lying: A Christian Dilemma

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   School essay   |   10/12/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Personal space is a very 'touchy' area for most people and Christians are all the more affected by its presence because God first stated it. In the book of Genesis, God says clearly, "'you must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Proxemics. Cultural norms. Violation valence. Communicator reward valance . Touch as a whole. Should a christian ever lie?. Conclusion. Works cited....»

"Jud Crandall: Neighbor, Mentor, Father"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/11/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «With experience comes knowledge. Sometimes, the experience might not make sense, and it helps to have a guiding hand. No, this is not the introduction to Chicken Soup for the Soul, but more like an intro for Chicken Soup for the Soulless. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The importance of the first line . Jud's belief that it is fine to bring an animal back to life. Jud's fault at confiding the secret of the burial ground. The resurrected dead . Conclusion....»

"Homer Loves Odysseus; Virgil Loves Aeneas - but Aeneas Doesn't Love Dido"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/11/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Influence comes in many forms - religion, music, books, and authors. By experiencing different people's views, we gain a sense of understanding the world through their eyes. We take cues from others, how they think, act and do in the world, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Odysseus: A favorite of the goddess Athena. Juno's plan of causing Dido and Aeneas to fall in love . Conclusion....»

Monopoly

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   School essay   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Rockefeller's Standard Oil Company was founded in 1870 by John D. Rockefeller and several of his business associates, including his brother William Rockefeller, Henry Flagler, chemist Samuel Andrews, and a silent partner Stephen V. Harkness. It...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Standard Oil Company's success . Ddisplaying the actions and activities of a monopolistic organization. The Standard Oil Company's business strategies . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Abortion Debate

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   School essay   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout history there has been an ongoing struggle over abortion. The process of terminating a baby did not sit well with some and thus a debate arose. Advocates of free choice clashed with those who stood by more traditional ideals. Throughout...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The pro choice platform in the debate. The pro life platform and their arguments against abortion. Alternatives to abortion. The contraceptive alternative . Conclusion....»

Kant, Mill and Protagoras

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «When following the determining factors of morality for either Kant or Mill one would generally arrive to the same conclusion on whether an action is moral or not. Although Kant believes that his method of deriving morality is best, Mill believes...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Kant's method for distinguishing what is moral. Mill's belief that morality is derived from intensions. The contrasting views of Kant and Mill. The allusion to the divine figures . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Three Vehicles and Their Resulting Enlightenments in Buddhism

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The Buddhist path leading toward nirvana is one properly undertaken with the understanding that enlightenment is something coming in degrees, and perhaps without a finite 'ending point.' It is not unlike the mathematical concept of a limit. "The...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Tripartite nature of Buddhist practice. The Hinayana . The Mahayana . The ten stages of bodhisattva practice. The Mahayana's school of Citta-Matra . Hagiography of the adepts. The three yanas . The model of the Sakyamuni Buddha . The...»

Ariel's Levels of Consciousness

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «William Shakespeare's extensive investigation into social life in his earlier plays allowed him to instead focus on the more complex topic of human consciousness, which he pursues through magical inhuman characters, in his final play The Tempest. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Ariel's superhuman abilities . His weak core self . Prospero's relationship with Ariel . Conclusion. Works cited....»

The Effect of Gender Roles on Relationships

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   School essay   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «According to the "Intimate Relationships," gender roles are patterns of behavior that are culturally expected of "normal" men and women. The most common and traditional gender roles imply that men are supposed to be "masculine" and women are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Gender roles. These so called 'masculine' and 'feminine' qualities . Conclusion....»

Summary and Review of "The Iraqw of Tanzania" and "Hunger and Shame"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The Iraqw of Tanzania, by Katherine Snyder, is a detailed ethnographic account of the affects of Maendeleo (progress and development) on the Iraqw people of northern Tanzania, shaped partially by the struggle between the young and the old to capture...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Opinion. Hunger and shame. Conclusion....»

"Richard Cory's Lost Suicide Letter"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Paul Laurence Dunbar and Edwin Arlington Robinson created "We Wear the Mask" and "Richard Cory" during the literary renaissance after World War I. Society was targeted and critiqued by authors who wanted to describe the "spiritual problems and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Subtle and personal alienation . The different texts about alienation . The subtle emotional estrangement . Conclusion....»

"The Advantages of the Setting of the Country-House in Detective-Stories"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The author of either a novel or a short story has one main purpose: to dazzle the reader. However, dazzling the reader is a difficult process because we don't all have the same attention spans, or have the same interests, or even enjoy the same...»

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....»

Don Quixote: Chivalry Then and Now

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/08/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «"A manifestation of any of these qualities: bravery, courtesy, honor." This is the definition of the world chivalry as found in the dictionary. Though it was first coined during the Medieval Age, the idea still hold true today. One of the greatest...»

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 True Horrors "The Prophetic Voice"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/08/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «When Steven King releases a new novel it is bound to be one of the scariest works of literature around. King's books, filled with images of deformed dolls and haunted houses, strike fear in the hearts of his readers. King's writing appeals to our...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Kurtz's proclaimation: 'The horror, the horror!' . Can science ultimately triumph over nature?. Shelly's Frankenstein. Conclusion....»

On the Education of Edgar

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/08/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «"For doubting pleases me no less than knowing." This quote by Dante which Montaigne uses in his essays strikes at the heart of his ideas about education. He believes that the ancient ways of Aristotle, where one learns through the text of learned...»

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 Rewrite

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   School essay   |   10/08/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «As a young nation the United States was faced with the prospect of gaining a foothold in the world, during a time when European aggression and tensions were running high. During the period from 1775 through 1819, American diplomats were able to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The surrender of General Cornwallis at Yorktown. European problems following the War of 1812. Examples of how European problems led to diplomatic successes for the United States. Louisiana and the United States. Conc...»

The Foreign Policy Transition: Isolationist to Internationalist

Political science   |   Political science   |   School essay   |   10/08/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Many people describe the period between World War I and World War II as a time of United States isolationism, but that is a common misconception. While it is true that during the interwar period America was very politically isolationist, the country...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The United States and its isolation following World War I. It's inability to ignore the battle in Europe during WWII. The end of diplomatic relations between the USSR and United States . Conclusion....»

Religious Skepticism: "Oedipus Tyrannus"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/08/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The ancient heroes and rulers all had many great qualities that allowed them to rise to such as level, but all were aware that the gods could take it all away in an instant. Therefore, these great men prayed and sacrificed to the divinities and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Establishing Oedipus' superiority . Oedipus's first outburst . His attempt to place the blame on everyone but himself. Conclusion....»

Gentiles and Gnomes: The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien and the Apostle Paul

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/08/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The letters of Paul are the first written communication following the crucifixion of Christ. Paul's letters at first appear to be more written commands rather than correspondences. The letters of Paul are usually interpreted as laws given by Paul to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Tolkien's letters and the philosophy behind the books. Paul's failure in trying to convey a personal relationship. Conclusion....»

The Ethics of Cheating: A Look into the Decision of Harry Potter

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/08/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «In an attempt to test the Aristotelian method discussed in Nicomachean Ethics, I have chosen to discuss the dilemma of cheating. I have chosen this topic in an attempt to be as impartial as possible while discussing at and I have a thorough...»

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....»

Gandhi's Experiments with Truth

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/08/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The concept of truth is the central aspect of religion. What is truth? How is it attained? These questions have been the focal points of theological discussion throughout history. Gandhi suggested that truth can be found in his concepts of...»

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....»

"Guilty Bloom: Hallucination Technique Reveals Leopold Bloom's Unconscious in Ulysses"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/05/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «A hallucination typically connotes a bad meaning for the character who admits to having one; either the person is mentally unstable or he experiences a hallucination from the consumption of illicit drugs. However, in James Joyce's novel 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...»

The Lickerish Quartet

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   School essay   |   10/05/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The play between high and low culture has become an important subject in film studies and criticism. In particular, the subject has proved a relevant context for the exploration of exploitation films, and vice versa. In looking at exploitation...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Lickerish Quartet and the rest of Metzger's body of work. The narrative of The Lickerish Quartet . Interaction between the high and low . The third transgression . Conclusion....»

Doris Wishman

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   School essay   |   10/05/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In 1959, after the unexpected death of her husband, Doris Wishman decided to begin making films. With a background in distribution, she became aware of the genre of "nudist camp" films through an acquaintance with Walter Bibo, producer of Garden of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Critics of Wishman's films as exploitation. Russ Meyer's The Immoral Mr. Teas . Wishman's Diary of a Nudist . Shifts in directing style. The Immoral Three: Providing a fair representations of her career...»

Manipulating God

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/05/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «William Faulkner's novel, As I Lay Dying portrays confused characters who attempt to assuage their instabilities by deferring to a higher force. Typically, people look to religion to reconcile haunting ambiguities and fill the voids in their lives....»

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....»

"What's Love Got to Do with It"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/05/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The Beatles echo popular sentiment with their hit tune from the 60's, "Can't buy me love." The lyrics profess that love holds more value than money or materialistic cravings. Certainly, a romantic relationship can yield substantial benefits to both...»

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...»

Mixed Messages

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   School essay   |   10/05/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «During the 1960's, the civil rights movement swept the nation as African Americans rallied to overcome segregation and bigotry. Although in the long run these activists furthered the constitution's promise of equality, they met strong resistance...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Guidelines to help ensure the further existence of intercultural couples. Achieve harmony with your partner. Reflecting a balance in your attitude between militancy and passivity. The forces of your own culture . Do not let mainstream...»

The Cunning Edge

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/05/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Each individual develops his own vision of the universe. A naïve person looks up to the sky to see the moon and strains to glimpse a shooting star, or perhaps, a distant planet. Euphoric about what appears in the distance, he becomes oblivious to...»

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....»

Reality Blights

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/05/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «No matter how hard a person tries, he cannot escape a world exploding with discrimination, violence, and blind hatred. The smell of death permeates the streets as wars rage and the taste of man's inhumanity lingers in the air. An idealistic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Man's capacity for evil. Leper's passive nature. Gene's last attempt to exorcise Finny's demons. Conclusion....»

KEEPING THE FAITH

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/05/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Organized religion epitomizes man's need to give order and meaning to his life. Philosophy represents his effort to rationalize the principles of his faith and conduct. Acceptance of God or an all-powerful supreme being who governs the universe...»

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...»

IS: Music

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   School essay   |   10/05/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «If only Beethoven and Tchaikovsky could have conceived of the technological advantages the musicians of today take for granted. Innovative strides in music technology development have revolutionized the way music is recorded, composed, stored,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Ground breaking advancements in synthesizer modeling. The use of this technology . Providing customization . Innovations in the live performances. Conclusion....»

Information Systems Studies

Science & technology   |   Computer science   |   School essay   |   10/05/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Ever since Microsoft released its newest installment in the Windows operating system line-up, titled Vista, computer users around the globe have been having mixed feelings about the highly anticipated product. Since its release in November of 2006,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The missing features. Font composition. Easier networking capabilities. Fewer reboots and faster startups. Improved stability. The topic of the presentation . Conclusion....»

Thirteen Days (2000)

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   School essay   |   10/05/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Good evening my fellow citizensThis Government, as promised, has maintained the closest surveillance of the Soviet Military buildup on the island of Cuba. Within the past week, unmistakable evidence has established the fact that a series of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The words spoken by John F. Kennedy in his address to the nation on October 22, 1962. The film: The entire thirteen days of the crisis. The interpretation that Donaldson used in the film. Donaldson's portrayal of the military personal:...»

Galileo Galilee

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   School essay   |   10/05/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Galileo Galilee's advancements in astronomy forever changed the way the Western world viewed itself. His support of the heliocentric theory in Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief Systems- Ptolemaic and Copernican published in 1632 included new...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Theories about a geocentric or Earth-centered universe that dominated the field. Aristotle: The heavens were composed of a fifth element . The field of Astronomy. The astronomical discoveries Galileo made . The very idea of a...»

Against All Odds: Black Athletes in the 1970s: Hank Aaron and the Morgan State Bears

Social studies   |   Sports   |   School essay   |   10/04/2007   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «America has always fallen in love with their athletes. Little kids look up to them as heroes, trying to emulate them in every way they can. Athletes provide people, especially those with little or no material means, with the hope that they can one...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The 1960's . Baltimore and different races and cultures. The sport of lacrosse . The Morgan State Bears . Babe Ruth as a mythical figure in American history. Division II status for the Morgan State Bears. The best player on the team...»

The Illusion of Civilization and Illusions Within

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   School essay   |   10/03/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «An illusion has the ability to distort the perception about reality. It can be used as a way to disguise something from its true nature. In his work The Future of an Illusion, Sigmund Freud offers an analysis on illusions. He suggests that an...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The men who have a pessimistic view of humanity . A contrasting view of human nature and the writings of the philosophers John Locke . The illusion created by religion . The use of illusion in civilization . Conclusion....»

Utopian Thought: Political Perfection Built Upon Human Imperfection

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Utopian fiction, a genre originated by Sir Thomas More in 1516, attempts to expound political theory under the guise of fiction. The narration of these works is essential to the communication of political ideas, as the integrity of the political...»

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...»

Arguing Their Way to Salvation: Eschatology in Jewish-Christian Polemics of the Middle Ages

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «This essay will investigate how issues of Jewish messianism and eschatology were used as polemical devices in medieval disputations between Jews and their Christian interlocutors. Eschatology, the system of religious beliefs about the end of time,...»

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...»

Religion as Means for Social Mechanization in Dystopia

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Dystopian literature describes societies in which Government seizes total control over its citizens by eliminating their sense of individual self, and in turn, efficiently regulating their personal desires. Only with deviant selfishness can a member...»

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....»

'Weaving a Myth': Magnolia and the Psychology of Religion in Film

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Imagination is fundamental to human life. Indeed, all the 'humanities' are manifestations of the creative instinct that finds its origin in imagination. One creative imagination communicates its images to another in an attempt to bridge the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The film Magnolia. The 'personification' of pathological complexes . A montage of pseudo historical events. The first lead character: Frank TJ Mackey. 'Seduce and Destroy' seminar footage. The identification process exhibited by the...»

Embodying Emptiness: (Anti-) Aesthetics of the Prajnaparamita-Hrdaya Sutra

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The Prajna-paramita Hrdaya Sutra, the 'heart' of the Mahayana tradition, represents the Buddhist anti-aesthetic of complete enlightenment in which the perception of any dualistic reality is a view of the deluded mind. The Heart Sutra is...»

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...»

Sufi Love: Submission to the Beautiful

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The practical and esoteric dimensions of Islam intertwine in the Sufi tradition to forge a non-dual relationship between the worshipper and God. Sufis augment their adherence to the Q'uranic doctrine of submission to God (Islam) with a passionate...»

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....»

A Discussion of Panpsychism: The Metaphysics of Consciousness

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Panpsychism describes a world in which "everything has a mind (Chalmers 298)," and everything- animal, botanical, even mineral- is conscious. In order to determine whether or not all things are indeed conscious, two problems must be addressed. A...»

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....»

The Daode Jing: Manual for Cosmic Living

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The Daode Jing is a manual, attributed to Laozi, suggesting that non-action (wu-wei) is a way by which one may exist in accord with the cosmic principle of Dao and thus ensure a virtuous self and society. By cultivating the individual body, the...»

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....»

To Kill a Mockingbird

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «"Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy. They don't eat up people's gardens, don't nest in corncribs, they don't do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. That's why it's a sin to kill a mocking bird," explains Miss...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The first part of the novel: Lighthearted and sentimental . The second part of To Kill a Mockingbird . The controversy surrounding the use of To Kill a Mockingbird in schools. The important themes in the book. Conclusion. Works c...»

The Bedroom Wars

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «To abstain or not to abstain? Seems like everyone has their own answer to this question. The educational system is doing most of the answering for us. There are two types of proposed programs that are floating around; abstinence-only programs that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The hesitation of the educators in imparting sex education. Kristine Napier: Advocate for Abstinence . The relationship between the decrease in teen pregnancy and abstinence Other advocates for abstinence only programs. Other advocates...»

Dissecting Romeo and Juliet

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «When studying Romeo and Juliet, most critics focus on four main points: Romeo's and Juliet's death scene, the relationship between the lovers, a feminist look at Juliet's character, and the structure of the play as a whole. However, the death scene...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The main focus of most critics . Shakespeare and death . Critics of the death scene of Romeo and Juliet. Cardullo quotes and Bertrand Evans . David Lucking's disection of Romeo and Juliet . The relationship between the two lovers...»

Toni Morrison's Struggle to Find an Identity

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In Playing in the Dark: Whiteness and the Literary Imagination Morrison rejects the theory that American literature reflects white male views. She argues that "Africanism", a term she uses "for the denotative and connotative blackness that African...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Morrison's life. The begining of his life. Living through the Civil Rights Movement. Her attendance at Howard University and her realization of the reality of the life of Black's. Her teaching career . The novel Tar Baby. The issue of...»

Open Me Carefully

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout her life, Emily Dickinson wrote nearly 1,800 poems, many of which are known and cherished throughout the world. Like many other great writers, Dickinson not only showed talent in her poetry but in her other forms of writing as well....»

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A Timeless Debate

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «At a lecture given at our own Stony Brook University, Michael Ratner asserts that "Justice is losing its power" . What Michael Ratner, the defending lawyer for many prisoners being held at Guantanamo Bay, means by this daring statement is that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Augustine's thoughts on free will. Augustine's 'ideal theory of punitive justice'. Immanuel Kant: Torture as an unacceptable form of punishment. Kant's idea of categorical imperative. Conclusion....»

A Question of Filial Piety

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Should we publicly accuse our own parents of a crime, which will undoubtedly result in their punishment? This age old question has been debated for millennia throughout the world with varied and countless legitimate arguments swaying people's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The main question: Is lying to save ones parents considered a form of serving them?. Confucius: Filial piety rules above all. Fathers that may not be worthy of receiving their son's support. Plato's assertion that to inflict wrong is a...»

Who Puts the Food in Your Mouth?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «"Super Size Me", rather than being a straightforward example of debauchery, is an allegory for the desperate need to change personal nutrition in America. Morgan Spurlock challenges the limits of obscenity in making "Super Size Me", in which he goes...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Spurlock's contradictions . His implimentation of the ideas. People interviewed by Spurlock . His silent solutions to the obesity epidemic . The situation with the companies refered to by him in the documentary....»

Effects of Decreasing pH on Freshwater Ecosystems Inhabited by Snails and Salvinia

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The ecosystem of a freshwater lake, stream, and river is greatly influenced by the environment it is in. Temperature, light, nutrients, rainfall amounts, species composition and organic or inorganic pollutant levels all differ from lake to lake,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Materials and methods. Results. Discussion. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Consciousness in the Collective Core

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The enigma that is the essence of consciousness in modern society can be readily explained and analyzed by anyone with the ability to do so and does not necessitate the so-called authoritative citations that we so emphatically consider reliable...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The certainty of living in a world of turmoil and suffering . The collective cultural logic: A rational state of mind. The similarity between us and ancient civilizations' sensitivity to higher systems of understanding. Accepting and...»

Beneath the Surface: An In-Depth Investigation of the concept of drowning in Stevie Smith's poetry

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In poetry, the fact that something is brought up or referred to is irrelevant. Nothing is definitive or solid in poetry unless the poet absolutely intends for it to be. In Stevie Smith's works, it is difficult to try and understand how she intends...»

Synopsis abstract : «In poetry, the fact that something is brought up or referred to is irrelevant. . The theme of drowning is something that comes up in three entirely different poems that Smith wrote over the years. . Drowning ?resurfaces? in Smith's Advice to Young...»

Analyzing Life and Death through Ivan and Gerasim

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Leo Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Ilych tells the story of a man's untimely illness that ultimately leads to his demise. It is a story views one man's analysis and questioning of the way he has lived up until the point where he realizes he will die. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Leo Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Ilych tells the story of a man's untimely illness that ultimately leads to his demise. . Questioning why his kidney is now floating about inside his body, he now begins to ponder the extent of his illness and the...»

T.S. Eliot's The Hollow Men: Exploring Self-Realization

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «When reading "The Hollow Men", by T.S. Eliot, one's immediate response might be to consider it against to context of which it was written. Such context may be purely historical or may revolve around the author's social life. All of these accounts...»

Synopsis abstract : «When reading ?The Hollow Men?, by T.S. Eliot, one's immediate response might be to consider it against to context of which it was written. Like Heart of Darkness, ?The Hollow Men? is a voyage inside. In other words, to consider literature at its...»

Why European Colonialism Was a Disaster for Native Americans

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   School essay   |   09/28/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The smallpox epidemic that virtually wiped out the natives in their own land was asdisastrous as perhaps any epidemic that has ever existed in human history. While AIDS is doing enormous damage and harm to the people of Africa, it is not suffering...»

Synopsis abstract : «The smallpox epidemic that virtually wiped out the natives in their own land was asdisastrous as perhaps any epidemic that has ever existed in human history. To make matters even worse, much worse, for the natives, slavery was harshly forced upon...»

Wrongful Writing

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   School essay   |   09/28/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «There are many ethical issues that come up within journalism as a whole, from broadcasters to anchors to cameramen. One of the positions that have come under the most scrutiny in the last several years however has been within the realm of print...»

Synopsis abstract : «Writers are a special breed of reporters who operate in an almost behind-the-scenes kind of way. . Death is one of the biggest subjects when it comes to photographs. . Privacy invasion is the third issue that most journalists struggle with on a...»

Essay on "Letter from Birmingham Jail"

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   School essay   |   09/27/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «In "Letter from Birmingham Jail" Dr. Martin Luther King, raises an interesting point about the civil right's movement. He notes those who rallied for the government to enforce the landmark decision of 1954, in which the Supreme Court ordered the...»

Synopsis abstract : «In ?Letter from Birmingham Jail? Dr. Martin Luther King, raises an interesting point about the civil right's movement. . According to King, ?A just law is a manmade code that squares with the moral law or the law of God.. Dr. King also describes a...»

Valedictorian Speech

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   09/27/2007   |   .doc   |   1 page
Document abstract : «Welcome President Liebergott, the Board of Trustees, honorary degree recipients, faculty, staff, family, friends and the Class of the 2007. It's funny. I tried for days to write this speech. Contrary to popular belief, I don't like to hear myself...»

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