Nietzsche: Genealogy of Morals

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   12/04/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
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....»

What is Practical Wisdom?

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   12/04/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
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....»

How Mad is Reefer?

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   School essay   |   12/04/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «From the age of twelve and older nearly 40% of our country, about 98 million Americans, has used Cannabis sativa for its psychological and physiological effects in much the same way as it has been throughout recorded history (AMA Council). This...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The governments say in how one chooses to treat oneself . The argument for those against . Deciding if cannabis creates adverse medical problems . Cerebral palsy . The status of Tourette's Syndrome . The Compassionate Investigational...»

Sexual Taboo: Vampire Myths and Stories

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   12/04/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
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....»

Homer and the Futility of War

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   12/04/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
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....»

Short Forms in Film

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   12/04/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Charlie Chaplin's The Immigrant (1917) is a slapstick comedy that also addresses social issues. The film has a simple plot with four main characters, one of them Charlie Chaplin. He plays a penniless foreigner who wins money from playing cards on...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The boat scene . The second half of the film. The irony in the film. Conclusion....»

The Connection between Crossword Puzzles and Semantics

Philosophy & literature   |   Linguistics   |   Research papers   |   12/04/2007   |   .doc   |   9 pages
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...»

Michigan's Upper Peninsula Variety of English and its Usage

Philosophy & literature   |   Linguistics   |   Term papers   |   12/04/2007   |   .doc   |   7 pages
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...»

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

Philosophy & literature   |   Linguistics   |   Research papers   |   12/07/2007   |   .doc   |   11 pages
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....»

On My Honor

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   School essay   |   12/07/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The Boy Scouts of America in all forms, across the United States, involve young boys and young adults in a number of healthy and education experiences in their programs. Since the Scouts' founding 1910, the organization has sought to help shape boys...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Dale case and following decisions by the Supreme Court. BSA's strong presence in the realm of public education. Publicly funded support of a discriminatory private organization. The need changes in Scouting. Conclusion. Works...»

No Differences Found Between FR and FI Reinforcement Schedules

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Case study   |   12/07/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «To have understood which schedules of reinforcement produce a desired behavior, we examined whether a Fixed Ratio (FR) scale was more effective than a Fixed Interval (FI) scale. Subjects participated in an interview and were unaware that they were...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Method. Participants. Procedure. Results. Discussion. References ....»

Sex, Verbal Task and Hand Placement Interactions Influence Balance Times

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   12/07/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «A person's motor ability may be influenced by one's sex and verbal tasks. We hypothesized that a difficult verbal task would interfere with motor skills on the right hand more for men than women due to lateralization of the brain. The balancing...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Method. Participants. Materials. Procedure. Results. Discussion. References....»

Dialect as a Form of Identity

Philosophy & literature   |   Linguistics   |   Research papers   |   12/07/2007   |   .doc   |   7 pages
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. Characteristics of the upper peninsula and Martha's Vinyard Dialects. Geographical influences on dialect. Possible causes of the decreasing use of dialect as...»

Freedom and Women in American Realism

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   12/07/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Freedom is a prevalent theme in a lot of the American realism stories. However, in most of these stories, the focus is on a man's literal quest for freedom. Less common, but not infrequent, is the portrayal a woman struggling for that ideal. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Kate Chopin's 'The Story of An Hour'. Being with Aclee . The freedom the woman in the story seeks . The wallpaper. Works cited....»

What's Your Perspective?

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   12/07/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
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....»

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

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   12/07/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
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....»

What Do You Expect?

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   School essay   |   12/07/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Tony Kuschner's play Angel in America is full of contrasts, disparities, and opposite views. Many things are shown at completely opposite ends of the spectrum. There are many differing opinions and complete disagreements that not a large number of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Religion as a very obvious theme in the film. Harper's behavior . Expectations of partners . The expectations of the audience . Conclusion. Works cited....»

What Is Empiricism?

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   12/07/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
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....»

DVD: Downright Video Dominance

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Research papers   |   12/07/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In 1997, a product was released that would do what nothing (not Betamax, Laserdisc, nor various projector systems) seemed to be capable of: conquering the VCR/VHS system. This product was the DVD (Digital Video or Digital Versatile Disc). As soon...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A new method of home viewing . DVDs and VHS . The special features . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Stage vs. Screen

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   School essay   |   12/07/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Films are often adapted from plays, and at times they are nearly identical. At other times they have almost nothing to do with one another. In films you can do things that are not feasible and at times not possible on stage. This is not to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Zackery and Willie: Additions during a flashback. Willie Jay leaving town . Creating an entire story with one setting. The scene directly following the attempted suicide. Conclusion....»

The Human Coyote: A Heroic Criminal?

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   School essay   |   12/07/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «In all the various interrelated issues of the border, there is one central group that is essential to allowing immigrants to cross in the United States: the coyotes. Coyotes are smugglers who assist immigrants in getting across the border without...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Coyotes as members of a Mexican mafia. Coyotes and the ill-treatment of immigrants. The idea of coyotes as heroes or villains. Conclusion. Works cited....»

The Effects of Christ

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   12/07/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
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....»

Empirical Rome: The Ultimate Warrior State

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   School essay   |   12/07/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout history, ancient Rome has been one of the great leaders in the field of Empire building. The stench of blood and fear filled the Mediterranean region as Rome conquered city after city and nation after nation. Many cities fell to the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Rome's precarious situation. Rome or Sparta as the ultimate warrior state. Maintaining order in Roman cities. Importance of Roman allies in victories. Works cited....»

Medea

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   12/07/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
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...»

In the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri.

Law & contracts   |   Constitutional law   |   Law case   |   12/07/2007   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Plaintiff Karlene Kincaid alleges that defendant River Bluffs Community College retaliated against her for exercising her First Amendment right to free speech by terminating her employment contract with the college. Plaintiff claims that the letter...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Statement of uncontroverted facts. Legal standard for summary judgment. Argument. Table of authorities. Conclusion....»

The Bat Stops Here - Or does it ? The Continuing Obligation of Agencies under NEPA and ESA

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   12/07/2007   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA) are two important environmental statutes passed by Congress to help preserve the earth and its resources for future generations. Under these statutes, governmental...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Facts and holding. National environmental policy act. The endangered species act. Judicial review. Instant decision. Comment. Conclusion....»

Sexual Deviance

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   12/07/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «These days it almost seems as though the internet is synonymous with pornography. When the internet is mentioned on television, there is usually pornography displayed or mentioned. One reason why internet pornography is so popular is because the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Sexual deviance. The internet and sexual deviance. Pornography. Child pornography. Sociological explanations. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Japanese Culture

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   12/07/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
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....»

Universal Science Fiction

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   12/07/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
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....»

When China Ruled the Seas

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   12/07/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
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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