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The Soul, God, Religion and Evil from A Catholic Church Perspective (1693 words, 2 pages)

The Soul, God, Religion, EvilBeing raised in a Catholic family, I have always been told that my body contains a soul. I have often wondered where my soul is and how it functions. Being asked by my friends questions about the soul, I could not answer because I never really ... Read More

A Comparison of Taoism versus Buddhism (668 words, 2 pages)

Eddie Bohn103A History Thursday 7, 2000Taoism versus Buddhism There are hundreds of religions in the world that are practiced. But only a few really stand out in the world and are widely known. I will focus on two particular religions and compare and contrast them. Taoism and Buddhism have said ... Read More

Life of Rene Descartes and His Major Contribution to Science (786 words, 1 pages)

Descartes is famed by is familiar notion, "I think therefore I am (Cogito, ergo sum.)." It is a conclusion he has reached in his second meditation after much deliberation on the existence of anything certain. After he discovers his ability to doubt and to understand , he is able to ... Read More

The Importance and Effects of Religion as Described in “On the Social Contract” (1641 words, 7 pages)

Religion is a component of almost every society. Knowing this, one might lookat the function it serves. For Jean-Jacques Rousseau, religion, specificallya civil religion established by the Sovereign, is an instrument of politicsthat serves a motivating function. In a new society people are unable tounderstand the purpose of the law. ... Read More

A Look at Aristotle’s Views on Political Science (413 words, 2 pages)

1.What beliefs did the Sophists challenge?They didn't believe that gods and goddesses influenced behavior or absolute moral and legal standards. But that "man is the measure of all things" and truth is different to each individual.2.What was Socrates accused of doing? What did he say in defense?He was accused of ... Read More

The Adversary of Religion and Science (421 words, 1 pages)

Religion and ScienceIs Science and Religion really such an adversary? I believe that it is a very touchy subject, in which it can go either way. Some people may claim that science and religion are two very similar subjects, while other may view it as two very different subjects of ... Read More

A Discussion of the Scientific Revolution and the Impact of Newton’s Discoveries to Science (739 words, 2 pages)

Mediaeval understanding of science had mostly based Aristotle Aristotles ideas held for thousands of years until the scientific revolution begin breaking them off. It is Newton helped the transformation of natural philosophy into modern science. Newton established the science of mechanics and laid the groundwork for classical physics with law ... Read More

A Study on Modern Science and Materialism (1930 words, 3 pages)

Modern Science and materialismWhat is real? This question has puzzled many what is really real or what is reality. Reality as I shall explain is one that is according to materialism and proven by science. Materialism is defined, as the metaphysical view holding that matter alone is real. This is ... Read More

A Review of Friedrich Nietzsche on Religion (989 words, 2 pages)

Nietzche -The Man By john doe Nietzche Nietzsche on Religion Rhetorical Devices In Twilight of the Idols Nietzsche discusses his views on Christianity, other philosophers, and authors of his time. Nietzsches main focus, however, is on Christianity and how its actions and views are means to an end. He uses ... Read More

An Overview of the Subject of Religion by David Hume, Scottish Philosopher (4411 words, 14 pages)

"I was from the beginning scandalized, I must own, with this resemblance between the Deity and human creatures." --Philo David Hume wrote much about the subject of religion, much of it negative. In this paper we shall attempt to follow Hume's arguments against Deism as Someone knowable from the wake ... Read More

Reality Versus Illusion as One of the Major Theme of a Streetcar Names Desire (1123 words, 2 pages)

"All the characters in "A Streetcar Named Desire" are to some extent living an unreal existence". Agree or disagree with this statement about the characters and be sure to use quotes to support your comments. Not all the characters in "A Streetcar Named Desire" are living an unreal existence, however ... Read More

An Analysis of the Story of David Versus Goliath (725 words, 1 pages)

According to the story, David openly trusted in God when he went to fight against Goliath the giant. But the question is, why did he pick up five stones, did he think he would miss?To understand why David fought against Goliath, we need to know what brought them on the ... Read More

An Analysis of the Existence of God in Science Finds God (1014 words, 2 pages)

The existence of God has been questioned since the beginning of time. Religions thrived on answering the unanswerable questions of the universe and people were able to find solace in the answers. As science has expanded and been able to answer these questions with natural, as opposed to supernatural answers, ... Read More

The Challenges of Religion in J.L. Mackie’s Article “Evil and Omnipotence” (1092 words, 2 pages)

Fist Paper TopicIn his article Evil and Omnipotence J.L Mackie discusses the challenge to religious belief known as the problem of evil. What is this problem? According to Mackie perhaps the most important proposed solution to the problem of evil is that evil is not to be ascribed to God ... Read More

Understanding the Interesting and Unique Religion of Confucianism (1243 words, 2 pages)

Confucianism The religion of Confucianism is and interesting and unique religion. The various parts of this belief system deal more with humanity than with deities or supernatural occurrences. It is this fact that leads many to believe that Confucianism is more a philosophy or way of life than a religion. ... Read More

An Analysis of Cleanthes’ Argument From Design in Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion by David Hume (1438 words, 2 pages)

In David Humes Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion, Cleanthes argument from design is successful in supporting the idea that the universe has an ordered arrangement and pattern. This argument is not sound in its ability to prove the existence of the Christian God. However, Cleanthes does present a sound case for ... Read More

A Plot and Settings Summary of the Science Fiction “A Brave New World” (1113 words, 2 pages)

BRAVE NEW WORLD BRAVE New World was published in 1932. It is a remarkable piece of science fiction for both its time and our own. It seems to withstand the intervening 65 years, primarily because of its depiction of a tightly controlled, rigidly stratified homogenous society. Issues of social control ... Read More

An Analysis of the Philosophy of Science (655 words, 1 pages)

An Analysis of the Philosophy of ScienceIn my analysis of the philosophy of science, I will attempt to give an analysis of Aristotles demonstration and scientific knowledge starting points and how they apply to his theory, his definition in sciences, and scientific enquires of the various questions posted as well ... Read More

An Examination of Religion in Western and Eastern Societies (1435 words, 5 pages)

Religion, what is religion? Religion is a way of life, a life style, it should dictate how you live your life. However why follow a religious belief, to go to heaven, avoid the condemnation to hell, to live forever? We in western society consider ourselves a not so religious society, ... Read More

An Analysis Project of the Differences between Movies versus Plays (701 words, 1 pages)

Movies vs. PlaysPlays are live shows with actors and actresses acting out a story in front of a live audience. A movie is a pre-taped showing of actors and actresses acting out a story. There are benefits and hindrances both to seeing a play and a movie. Making a movie ... Read More

The Biological Definition of a Cloning and the Science of Cloning (2848 words, 15 pages)

The biological definition of a clone is an organism that hasthe same genetic information as another organism or organisms("Cloning", 1997). From this definition and from informationabout the science behind cloning, my current view on cloning isthat it is ethical. This statement ignores information about howwe can misuse cloning and what ... Read More

A Comparison Between Achilles versus Antigone (773 words, 2 pages)

" Achilles vs. Antigone" The word heroic means surpassing the ordinary especially in size or scale relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes impressive in size or scope showing extreme courage especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort. ... Read More

A Review of Sagan’s Book “A Demon haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark” (1000 words, 2 pages)

A Demon Haunted World Science as a Candle in the Dark Well I can certainly see why this book was rated with five stars. I found Sagans book, "A demon Haunted World Science as a Candle in the Dark" one of the most eye-opening books that I have read in ... Read More

The Description of Nihilism and Why Modern Science Is Nihilistic (1322 words, 3 pages)

Why is Modern Science Nihilistic?What is nihilism? Nihilism comes from the Latin root for nothing. Nihilism represents a belief that existence is senseless and useless. It also refers to sacrifice of meaningful existence defined by spiritual values, struggle and pain, in favor of pleasurable, comfortable and secure life. Post-modern writers ... Read More

A History of Wicca, the Forgotten Religion (4450 words, 17 pages)

Wicca The Forgotten ReligionThroughout the centuries the religion of Wicca has been slaughtered by theChristian churches, Hollywood, and people who had a stereotype of what theythought Wicca is. Over 100,000 people have died because they were witches. Thesepeople, in modern day, are considered to be the careless casualties of a ... Read More

The Story Versus Video Version of Katherine Ann Porter’s Story “The Jitling of Granny Weatherall” (720 words, 2 pages)

Lisa WilsonEnglish 101Story Outline1 December 20001. IntroA.The story of The Jilting of Granny Weatherall by Katherine Ann Porter is portrayed in two different ways by the video and story version.B.Both versions of the story have the same basic main points but some of the smaller points are different between the ... Read More

The Advantages and Disadvantages of the Print Versus Technological Modes (863 words, 3 pages)

Print VS TechnologyIt is in my own belief that higher forms of technology will end up being the sole distributor of information and that linear typographical information exchange will slowly dwindle down as time edges onward. In comparison, the amount of information exchanged through todays textual media and the amount ... Read More

An Analysis of Man Versus Nature in The Open Boat by Stephen Crane (482 words, 1 pages)

The Open BoatBy Stephen CraneThe Open Boat is a story of four men who drift across a January sea in an open boat, since they lost their ship some time after dawn. The main conflict in this story is man versus nature, in this case the raging sea. Stephen Crane ... Read More

Aspects of Religion and Relationship in the Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (972 words, 2 pages)

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne expresses the aspects of relationships, religion, community, discipline and punishment in the puritan community of 17th century Boston. Relationships between men and women were very constrained and that is what made adultery such a bad sin in the eyes of everyone in the community. ... Read More

An Examination of Creed in Religion (538 words, 2 pages)

The purpose of creed in religion is just like the purpose of having belief in religion. Creed is a wide variety of ways in which people use ideas, words, and images to expresswhat matters most for them. People like to express their selves in books in a manner thatthey have ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013