Human catharsis in war

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   07/10/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « those who were not; empathy, a concern towards others due to an emotional or relational tie; group selection, sacrificing for the greater good; reciprocal, the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «When people make mistakes, why do they say, 'I'm only human'? . Living through war is like hunger. . There is a paradox between the words 'powerless' and 'kill'.. Soldiers suppress their humanity.. The psychological state of a soldier.. Soldiers...»

War and Peace: An Examination through Relativity

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   04/18/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « Even the most inhumane actions are justified under the guise of war, all based on the notion that some greater good is being preserved. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Human behavior and Isaac Newton's Third Law. Human nature has complicated characteristics. Society directs less attention outside the proverbial box. The fusion of malleable human emotions with an ideologically diluted society. The...»

A Timeless Debate

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « Augustine s desire for peace presupposes his views of the ideal justice, therefore sacrificing some people for the greater good of the others would be ...»

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....»

The Fall of Ulysses

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « horrendous use of torture, so be it, for torture is an investment in the right to be all-knowing (Williams 796) when the torture is for such a greater good. ...»

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....»

Applying Richards' Relational Theory of Value to Animal Rights

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   08/07/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « inherently bad, the suffering and death endured by the animals is bad relative to them to a degree much greater than the enjoyment of meat is good relative to ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The moral dispute over the rights of nonhuman animals. The arguments against the rights of animals . The arguments for factory farming . Conclusion. Works cited....»

A Question of Filial Piety

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « In the Gorgias, Socrates expresses that Good things are not the same as pleasant ones Gorgias is Plato s assertion that to inflict wrong is a greater evil than ...»

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...»

Taking virtue seriously

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « the view that nature marks off pleasure as the highest good and pain as and pains: pleasures are rejected when this results in other greater pleasures; pains ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The difference between Epicurus and the other Greek ethical theorists.. Pleasures and pains do not always guide one's actions.. How is it possible to reconcile the tenet with the claim that Epicurean theory takes virtue seriously? . Is living...»

Augustine and the vast interior: A discussion on Christian Asceticism

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   07/14/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Augustine perceptively realized that the happiness he sought was greater than the Augustine demonstrates that pleasure in lesser things, in the good things God ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The origins of accusation.. The creatureliness of man.. Augustine - 'happiness is indeed the chief end of man'.. The intention of sinful actions.. The life of accusation.. Augustine's seriousness about seeking righteousne...»

Human relationships in the teachings of Teresa of Avila

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   03/18/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « prayers there are, the greater the gain. Since friends are sought out for conversations and human attachments, even though these latter may not be good, so as ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Human relationships. Importance of loving God and neighbor . Human friendship . The perils of bad friendship . The benefits of good friendship . Teresa and her friends . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Exodus to America: The experience of Irish Women in a New World.

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Case study   |   04/16/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « orders, such as the Sisters of Mercy and the Sisters of the Good Shepherd. Irish and Irish American people entered insane asylums at a much greater rate than ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Female emigration from Ireland . Irish American marriage patterns. Employment for young Irish women in America. The situation for working Irish women in America . Good luck in finding jobs or husbands . Husbandless Irish women and...»

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