Nietzsche and the Mother: A Contrast to Kantian Enlightenment

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/30/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « the cycle or generation which achieved the furthest progress for humanity (before the to a degradation of the imagination (93), but the Greek gods allowed men ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Nietzsche's critique of the history of religious guilt. Examining the religion of the nobles. The rhetorical brilliance of the passage and the creation of a remarkable synthesis of ideas. Conclusion. Works cited....»

The Ecstasy of Grief

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Eros eventually died alongside the Greek gods, but a small portion lived on as a Even Jesus commanded of all humanity that they love the Lord [their] God with ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The ultimate sadness of Romanticism . The love accustomed to the contemporary world . Marriage and Romanticism. The adoption of everything as living proof . Conclusion. Work cited....»

Transformations of literature: Augustine’s ‘Confessions’ and Virgil’s ‘Aeneid’

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   12/18/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « the fault of Christians turning away from the gods, St. Virgil would have the same effect on Greek boys as be self-deprecating and has to take humanity down to ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Aeneid.. The standard invocations of the epic. . Themes of destiny.. The uses of a term that can be translated to mean 'imperial'.. The Punic Wars.. Augustine's Confessions.. His difference with Virgil.. A completely different...»

Honor and the Honorable

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « hard to admire a man who reputes any sense of humanity. However, Greek men are forced to sacrifice greatly in few others who succeed are considered gods by some ...»

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....»

Journeying Abandonment

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « to join in his brothers in their war against the gods, and he a purpose in the journey of Virgil and Dante, and consequently, with humanity. Greek Mythology. ...»

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....»

Power and Sexuality in "Leda and the Swan" and "Goblin Market"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   06/04/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « is Yeats retelling of a well-known Greek myth, in reaches out with his power and interacts with humanity. nothing from her interaction with the gods- only the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The animals: The swan and the goblins. The animals: Separate from the value system. Looking at one of the binary figures in each poem. The fruit of 'Goblin Market' . The ending of each poem and the question posed. Conclusion. Works...»

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