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This paper discusses the 'realistic' value of realism in a theoretical comparison with nationalism, Marxism, and liberalism consis...
In five pages this paper examines the Bourdieu and Kant philosophical views represented in these texts by Barker and Du Maurier. ...
institution of marriage, and the influence that family structures, including relationship triangles, have on individuals. Because...
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...
a certain set of circumstances, and that would not be acceptable as a moral guide. B) Consider a new law that requires people wit...
an emphasis on more practical learning in higher education (Boyce, 2003). Du Bois would focus on the importance of knowledge inclu...
in Modern Thought points to two cataclysmic moments in history that were responsible for altering the contemporary perceptions of ...
Even in the absence of hard and fast codes of ethics such as those that exist for some professions, there are certain basic guidel...
human understanding. He saw the concept as being equated with something that exceeds any individual persons comprehension. Transce...
gear pedagogy accordingly, politicians, policymakers and the public at-large are still "stuck" in the old paradigm, which states t...
(Kemerling, 2002). Lacking professional teacher training, Socrates elected to do some "free-wheeling" by partaking of spirited di...
therapeutic manner (Tourville and Ingalls, 2003). This relationship may refer to a single individual, or the "person" may be a sma...
persuasive arguments, Aristotle mentions three techniques: pathos, ethos and logos (What is logos?) "Pathos" (from which we get th...
belief, but at the "priests and their stupid or hypocritical instruments . . we shall think of them only to pity their victims and...
fine, but teaching them what counts is best." This quote, which includes a clever play on words, suggests a very practical approac...
humans, it is not necessarily the best thing to do. Kant also supports a categorical imperative principle which suggests that some...
the Republic. Take pornography as an example. Plato argued that objectionable ideas can upset the understanding (Johnston). Femini...
But, it also refers to the fact that nurses "shape and transform the environment" as well as offer care within the context of an e...
doubt and thought. If he thinks, then he exists: at least, his mind exists, since what he knows of his body is dependent, again, o...
an almost detached amusement. He describes them rushing about, in a hurry to get to work and to work as hard as they can. However,...
learning, which was the current philosophy of his day (American Philosopher John Dewey). Since the inception of Deweys e...
In six pages this paper analyzes the contention of Socrates that an 'unexamined life is not worth living' as this view is represen...
In order to explore his general theory, it pays to look at his Second Treatise of Civil Government. It is rather compelling and ...
believed that everything we had heard to the contrary from the Martin Luther Kings and the Roy Wilkinses and the Whiteny Youngs wa...
reason (Anonymous, 2001, April 16). Utilitarianism Utilitarianism, on the other hand, is an approach to morality that was devel...
have groomed themselves for heaven. They have made sure to live clean lives so their souls will be saved. Agnostics and atheists e...
In five pages business ethics are examined through applications of theories by philosophers David Hume, Immanuel Kant, and John St...
and the natural rights that inherently accompany such ownership. Within the realm of life exists inherent elements to ones existe...
must recognize that the consciousness (cit) is a separate phenomena which is present regardless of the presence or absence of stim...