The effects of knowledge on happiness and freedom

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   12/04/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The effects of knowledge on happiness and freedom Political Theory Upon reading The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Oedipus the King, The Crying ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Political theory.. The case of Frederick Douglass.. Education made him a happy and free. . The nature of freedom and its relationship to happiness and knowledge.. The narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass.. Do slaves live in a state of...»

Knowledge, growth without scale effects, and the product life cycle

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Theses   |   07/27/2006   |   .doc   |   260 pages
Document abstract : « Knowledge, growth without scale effects, and the product life cycle 2 Growth and scale effects 2.1 Knowledge and scale effects in growth Before discussing the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Growth and scale effects. Knowledge and scale effects in growth. Empirical evidence. Models of growth without scale effects. Knowledge, R and D and spillovers at the firm. Firm size and growth. R and D and pure knowledge...»

Integrating Christian and secular counseling theories

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   12/04/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « We can gain knowledge about the nature and functioning of righteous action, leading to true fulfillment and happiness. is also subject to the effects of stress ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Delineation of personality structure.. Explanation of motivation.. Theory of human development.. Accounting for individual differences.. Definition of health.. Definition of illness.. Development of techniques.. Demonstration of...»

What exactly is the difference between act-utilitarianism and rule-utilitarianism? Can rule-utilitarianism succeed where act-utilitarianism fails?

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   04/13/2006   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « applies the idea of maximizing total happiness to rules human beings we had no infinite knowledge and clarity the same time consider long-term effects, that is ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Rule utilitarianism . The principle of universalization . Utilitarianism. Creation of utilitarianism . The first objection to act-utilitarianism . Objections regarding the impractical approach in helping guide someone in making moral...»

The Many Faces of Michel Foucault: An Analysis of the Evolution of his Conception of Identity Formation in the Modern World Through his Life and Works

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   02/18/2008   |   .doc   |   20 pages
Document abstract : « oneself, with their technical armature and their knowledge effects. genealogy of power and knowledge that excluded a certain state of happiness, purity, wisdom ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Paul Rabinow's model for viewing the shift in Foucault's work. The influence of Nietzsche's Genealogy of Morals Foucault. Foucault's move through Discipline and Punish. His assessment of punishment. Jeremy Bentham's Panopticon and...»

The quotidian interrupted: The fantastic in the everyday and its familial consequences in Franz Kafka's ‘The Metamorphosis';

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   03/18/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « to proper self-sufficiency which has catastrophic effects for Gregor and suffering or a wealth of happiness, is a Although we have no knowledge of Gregor s past ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A misunderstanding about Gregor trying to reconnect with his family.. His confinement and treatment.. Gregor finding delight in his new capabilities.. The final paragraph.. Conclusion.. Works cited.....»

Nietzsche's "Life not an argument"

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/29/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « certainty, can find more delight and happiness in life in our sense of consciousness, morality, and knowledge. see Nietzsche s philosophy s wide effects on the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «His view on consciousness. . How Nietzsche traces morality's origin.. The initial definition of morality.. Nietzsche's appraisal of knowledge.. What Darwin fails to identify as the essence of living.....»

The myth of the contented slave

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   02/05/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « slaves, as evidence of their contentment and happiness. gained in the self-confidence that accompanies knowledge. is improved, the internal effects of bondage ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A slave.. Satisfaction with having nothing.. Abused beyond the realms of human comprehension.. Slave's reaction to the horrific conditions.. Resistance to bondage.. Ways to force their will even within their restrictive domain.. Their...»

Eugenic Expectations: The Reality of Getting What You Want

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   06/06/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « girl, as she will be spared any effects of the Yet once the knowledge of the technology was known holds significant social weight, both for the happiness of the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The theory of Microsort stems from a similar practice used for cattle. The science of Microsort began with a particular motive. One of the first questions asked to any expecting or recently ?delivered? couple is the sex of their baby.. Those who...»

The importance and advantages of improving the quality of worklife

Business & market   |   Management   |   Research papers   |   04/20/2009   |   .doc   |   36 pages
Document abstract : « them gain multi-job and multi-functional knowledge and skills should try to minimize the effects of confliction Job satisfaction and job happiness Controls and ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction to quality of work life. Definition and concept of quality of work life . Methods to improve QWL. Flex time. Alternative work schedules. Part time employment . Compressed workweek . Job enrichment. Job rotation. Job enlargement...»

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