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Even in the absence of hard and fast codes of ethics such as those that exist for some professions, there are certain basic guidel...

system in ancient Greece wherein a woman had a protector (kyrios) or one who watched over them. This was either a brother or their...

(Kemerling, 2002). Lacking professional teacher training, Socrates elected to do some "free-wheeling" by partaking of spirited di...

by way of recognition toward such shortcomings that humanity could overcome this "profound error" (Nehamas, 1994, p. 40), diligent...

are the most successful in terms of influencing educational development and learner outcomes. As a component of my educational p...

It exists as one of the most effective representations of the progression from ignorance to knowledge and knowledge to wisdom. Th...

used to understand present and future situations. Interestingly, the author points out that when taking the models of socialism an...

not money" (Collings, 1997; p. 52). The sentiment was true long before the 1980 survey, and its persistence over time likely woul...

an emphasis on more practical learning in higher education (Boyce, 2003). Du Bois would focus on the importance of knowledge inclu...

power to enforce decisions (Lloyd, 2002). Hobbes also believed that an absolute monarchy was prefereable to other forms of govern...

in Modern Thought points to two cataclysmic moments in history that were responsible for altering the contemporary perceptions of ...

however, is preliminary, a basic orientation, if you will, before settling down to discussing the books main argument, which conce...

Rosenzweig began to struggle with his beliefs regarding Judaism as a young adult. He serious...

In this way, Buddhism became accessible to all, and was able to develop the concept of community which...

This paper examines how philosophers David Hume, Plato, and Rene Descartes define knowledge in three pages with the cave allegory ...

that Piagets theory of child development is "so simple that only a genius could have thought of it." Piaget, very simply, proposed...

draw on the fundamental concepts espoused by the metaparadigms. Nevertheless, each branch of nursing theory approaches the subjec...

would come about as a natural consequence of romanticism ("Romanticism," 2005). For example, romantic music inspired nationalist t...

This paper discusses the 'realistic' value of realism in a theoretical comparison with nationalism, Marxism, and liberalism consis...

demonstrate that while the philosopher uses rather simple concepts, his method of production and use of language helps to propel t...

who waste time believing or fearing that which is untrue could not possibly be calm or contemplative; as such, they could change t...

people must strive for a knowledge that only comes from being true to ones own choice. According to Plato, men and women both hav...

been warriors but are now too docile for their own survival. Those who are poor are not poor because of the system, but are poor b...

"I easily understand that, if some body exists, with which my mind is so conjoined and united as to be able, as it were, to consid...

a certain set of circumstances, and that would not be acceptable as a moral guide. B) Consider a new law that requires people wit...

that this is wrong. They believe that there is an intrinsic morality and that women should not be executed for committing adultery...

ability has improved considerably, inasmuch as the decisions I now make are more analytical and based upon a broader and more dive...

when it is expressed as a love of virtue, and justice when it is considered as one of many virtues. For Hobbes, self-interest "ta...

gear pedagogy accordingly, politicians, policymakers and the public at-large are still "stuck" in the old paradigm, which states t...

therapeutic manner (Tourville and Ingalls, 2003). This relationship may refer to a single individual, or the "person" may be a sma...