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Film Death and the Maiden

my tendency , would be to ask her what she gains for herself, by hanging on to this hurtfulness, Was she at some level repeating ...

The Outsider by Albert Camus and Perspective Narrative

a "benign indifference of the universe." This discussion will examine how the narrator, Meursault, aka Camus, gets that message a...

John Dewey's Educational Philosophy

of education is determined by the many forces struggling against each other during any given era, forces such as political, religi...

Ralph Emerson's Statement 'One Must Be an Inventor to Read Well'

In four pages this essay analyzes Emerson's quote and the philosophies that inspired this outlook....

Socrates, Aristotle, and Their Philosophies

In five pages this paper contrasts and compares the philosophies of Socrates and Aristotle with virtue concepts being the primary ...

First Meditation of Rene Descartes

Most people like an ordered existence. It makes them feel comfortable with the real uncertainty of life. Descartes made "doubt" a ...

Children with Special Needs and Education

In three pages this paper discusses special needs children and includes the personal philosophy of the writer regarding educationa...

Theories of Plato versus Confucius' Analects in Lun Yü of K'ung Fu-Tzu

In eight pages this paper discusses social reformation in a contrast and comparison of the philosophies of Plato and Confucius....

Classroom Management Philosophy

or love of their subject matter and a desire to motivate students. Problematic Behaviors Problematic behaviors are actions by s...

NYC Teacher Importance

would enhance any educational environment. For example, I have learned the importance of both teaching and learning, and believe ...

Communications Skills of Oprah Winfrey

she werent sincere, she simply wouldnt do it. This is an advantage of having the control she does - she can choose what she wants ...

Philosophy Defined by Philosphers

explain why this is so. Descartes also questioned the ability of a dreamer to know whether or not he is dreaming. Many people do a...

Fields of Philosophy

to discern between what is true and what is opinion has led humanity toward incredible advances in knowledge over the last several...

Augustus' Rule and the Pessimism of 'The Aeneid'

only needs to find his way to the underworld so that he might see and confer with his father. Sybil replies that the path to the ...

Pessimism of Macbeth by William Shakespeare

King Duncan naming his loyal lieutenant Macbeth Thane of Cawdor in recognition for his faithful service. But a fateful meeting wi...

Why Pessimism is Better Than Optimism in International Relations Practice

2002). The theory does make sense. After all, competition seems to be aligned with human nature. Also, the idea that the world is ...

Nursing Knowledge: Development And Utilization

have otherwise been a lingering existence in private homes or disreputable hospitals. Inasmuch as the nurse is "temporarily the c...

Mechanical Philosophy's Changes and Important Elements

dominated by Aristotelianism (McMullen, 2002). Due to the dominance of Aristotelianism, the idea of mechanical philosophy did not...

Buddhism and Utilitarianism

consciousness" (Sayadaw). These are the normal processes of perception, movement, and consciousness. With this concept Buddha arri...

Basic Element Ideologies of Philosophy

and Anaximenes (Is Philosophy Possible?). However, there were a great many others who contributed to the mainstream of postulate...

Nursing's Philosophy of Caring

In five pages this paper discusses contemporary nursing and the caring philosophy's role. Seven sources are listed in the bibliog...

Dickens/Utilitarianism & Hard Times

he is absolute appalled that Sissy does not know the scientific definition for "horse," and that his own children have been tempte...

The Film Finding Forrester, Thomas Hobbes, and Aristotle

In five pages this paper consides how films reflect some type of philosophy and the example of the 2000 film staring Sean Connery ...

Philosophical Issues' Examination

In five pages this paper considers philosophies of James Mills and Immanuel Kant in a discussion of how philosophy can develop iss...

Man's Intellectual Reasoning Development an the Contributions of Aristotle, Socrates, and Plato

is often called the father of Western philosophy, reinforces a legal system that survives to this day in the United States, and in...

Friendship as Viewed by Aristotle and Epicurus

This paper examines the philosophies of friendship as portrayed by Epicurus and Aristotle. The author compares and contrasts the ...

Prof. Robert C. Solomon's Philosophy

In eight pages this paper examines the philosophy evident in the literary output of prodigious author University of Texas Professo...

Exploitation of the State and the Perspectives of Karl Marx

In seven pages this paper examines how Marx's philosophy describes the exploitation of the state in such writings as 'Value, Price...

Philosophical Role of Saint Augustine

In five pages this paper examines the contributions of Saint Augustine to philosophy's history and development. Five sources are ...

New Business Perspective Management Philosophy and Land Ethics

In five pages this paper considers a corporate manager's opinions regarding management philosophy's new business perspectives with...