The role women in buddhist traditions
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Women in early Indian Buddhism. Historicalimportance of the sayings attributed to Gautama Buddha. Women in Mahayana Buddhism . Changing the female sex. Women in Theravada Buddhism . Conclusion. Bibliography....»
Western-style Democracy and non-Western religions - the case of Islam
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Compatibility of western style democracy with non-western religions. Religious traditions . Compatibility between the Islamic traditions and precepts and the western-style democracy . The dynamics of democratization in Muslim...»
Overview of Thailand
Synopsis abstract : «Natural regions of the country.. The history of Thailand.. Customs and cultural differences.. Social structure in Thailand.. Celebrations of festivals and holidays.. One beautiful holiday celebrated by the Thai - Loi Krathong. . Thai food.....»
The image of the mother in the Tao Te Ching
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Tao Te Ching. Mother and the feminine in the text. Understanding the mother. Conclusion. Bibliography....»
Terrorism in Sri Lanka: Three decades of civil war
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A brief history of terrorism in Sri Lanka. The origin of LTTE. The origin and the role of Federal Party in Sri Lanka. LTTE vs Lankan Army. Role of Indian peacekeepers in Sri Lanka. Role of Human Rights Watch in Sri...»
In search of a new metaphysics: A summary and critical analysis of the ideas of E. F. Schumacher
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Goal of sustainability. The greatest resource â education. Problems with Schumacher's analyses. Infinite-progress and materialism. Small is beautiful. Conclusion. ....»
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is primarily a Western document, limiting the claimed universal applicability of Human Rights
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. How far did the great Western powers influence the writing of the UDHR.. UDHR viewed as being Western.. Cultural relativism.. Conclusion.....»
Juno: What's good for you?
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. What is the meaning of philosophy of achievement in the Western world?. A review of contemporary American cinema. How Hollywood works?. An overview of American lifestyle. Juno: The film's plot. The movie talks of abortion as...»
Youth discomfort, existential and discomfort of civilization
Synopsis abstract : «General. Socio-analytic. Educational aspects . Socio-health and violence among young people . The youth as existential. Needs, drives and individuality. The eternal dilemma. Values, ideals and limits of self. Critical approach. In search of...»
Is Islam an obstacle to democracy?
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The vitality of the culturalist deterministic approach to democracy.. The pillars of the culturalist thesis.. The Protestant connection to democracy: Protestantism as a prerequisite to democracy.. Empirical arguments in favour of the...»
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