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Human and Animal Rights (927 words, 2 pages)

People are fighting for Animals to have the same rights as a human. Animals have the same needs as humans so figure they would have the same respect. In the articles An animals Place by Michael Pollan, he is a philosopher who is trying to argue that animals should have ... Read More

Should a Nation Forget Its Past? (878 words, 3 pages)

Nelson Mandela the South African politician once said It is one of the most powerful instruments to bring about a united nation, and it also says, let us forget the past. Let us think of the present and future. So to what extent should our nation try to forget its ... Read More

The French Revolution (645 words, 4 pages)

A. The French Revolution was a class war between the Bourgeoisie (Thirdestate) against the Privileged class (First and Second class), thismeant they saw the Privileged class as the only obstacle in their wayfor being equal with the French society. The First and Second classeswhich were made up of rich noble, ... Read More

The Last Claim of Socrates (271 words, 1 pages)

As Jim Morrison would say, I wouldn't mind dying in a plane crash.It'd be a good way to go. I don't want to die in my sleep, or of oldage, or OD...I want to feel what it's like. I want to taste it, hear it,smell it. Death is only going ... Read More

An Analysis of the Theme of Love in Paradise Lost (756 words, 3 pages)

What is love? People throughout the ages can define love with various definitions. Some may call it a curse and others a blessing. None the less, love, is an essential part in any community and may even have people acting out of the ordinary. Author John Milton, gives us multiple ... Read More

What Destroyed Gatsby’s Dreams in The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1084 words, 2 pages)

The Greek philosopher Epicurus once said Do not spoil what youhave by desiring what you have not remember that what you now have wasonce among the things you only hoped for''. In The Great Gatsby, JayGatsby obtains the wealth he desires but his life is not at allglamorous. Jay is ... Read More

Genesis before and after Darwin (2925 words, 10 pages)

Many people believe that Darwins theory of evolution has changed and shaped the foundation of many who have Christian faith, because of the ideal differences between the theory of evolution and the six-days of creation. For many individuals today who are very open-minded, modern science and Darwinism has lead them ... Read More

Political Bumper Stickers: Effective or Offensive? (1017 words, 4 pages)

Imagine riding home one day and you pull up to a stoplight behind an old Ford Pinto and you notice the huge arrangement of bumper stickers on the back of the car. One specifically catches your eye it says, World peace begins at home. Then, as you are driving home, ... Read More

Issues Surrounding Polygamy and Their Effects (1880 words, 7 pages)

In the following essay I will discuss the issues surrounding polygamy. Polygamy is the marriageunity of a single man to multiple wives. Once the concept of polygamy is understood, one may question its legitimacy and legality. The Canadian charter of rights and freedom raise this question in section 293, which ... Read More

The Athenian Debate versus the Socratic Methods of Dialog (814 words, 3 pages)

By analyzing the process in which Socrates and Meno discussion ofwhether virtue can be taught or if it is inherent, the reader can cometo the understanding and reasons the Socratic Methods penalized him inthe end of the Apology. With Socrates accusers being from Athensinvolved in a completely different type of ... Read More

What Is the Meaning of Life? (809 words, 2 pages)

Science has definitions for almost anything but would you believe it if I were to tell you that we dont have a proper definition of life. Most world religion such as Hinduism, Christianity or Islam subscribes to the meaning of life more than its definition since the definition is of ... Read More

The Differences and Similarities between Jainism and Hinduism (1578 words, 6 pages)

Religion is more than life. Remember that his own religion is the truest to every man even if it stands low in the scales of philosophical comparison, - Mohandas Gandhi. Hinduism, and Jainism are religions that are practiced in South Eastern Asia. Majority of the Indian population practice Hinduism, which ... Read More

A Look into Aristotle’s Life (712 words, 3 pages)

Aristotle was born in 384 B.C.E. in Greece to a man by the name of Nicomachus, who happened to be King Amyntas of Macedons personal physician. He was brought up as a member of aristocracy. When he was a young man he went to study at the philosopher Platos Academy ... Read More

A Biography of Eli Whitney (960 words, 3 pages)

One man, and a horse will do more than 50 men with the old machines (NATIONAL ARCHIVES) Eli Whitney would of said. But his major accomplishment was the invention of the cotton gin. This is to show all the help and a little bit of hurt that this man created ... Read More

Chaos as a Fully Licensed Logistician (436 words, 1 pages)

Chaos was a logistician, fully licensed. He was also relieved that to have just received the news that he, along with the rest of this profession, wasn't be rounded up and killed for the safety of the planet. A hundred and fifty years of careful education, detentions, massed government sponsored ... Read More

A Critical Evaluation of the Key Theoretical Concepts and Models on Xenophobia (7815 words, 21 pages)

AbstractThe term xenophobia is commonly explained by various scholars as unreasonable fear, distrust, hatred of strangers and foreigners. Normally, these feelings are perpetuated by several factors views such as political, socio-cognitive and cultural approaches, identity formation and interactive models between in-groups and out-groups (foreign nationals and host populations). This presentation ... Read More

Visit to Riverside Church (760 words, 2 pages)

When I first arrived at the Riverside Church, I had to walk inside in order to cool down. After that long walk from the train to the church I needed to rest my feet for a while. The music that was playing inside at that time reminded me of the ... Read More

Value of Digital Humanities (785 words, 2 pages)

In his article The Computational Turn Thinking About the Digital Humanities published by the journal Culture Machine (vol.122011), the philosopher and writer David Berry analyses the importance of statistics and visualisations focusing specifically in the use of digital affordances in the field of humanities research and culture practice - philosophers ... Read More

Sir Issac Newton (1929 words, 8 pages)

In July, I had the privilege of visiting our nation's capital and several of the Smithsonians. While hunting for a suitable subject for my paper, I came across a replica of Sir Isaac Newton's reflecting telescope (Explore The Universe). Immediately, I was dumbfounded by the thought that this was one ... Read More

State of Nature According to Thomas Hobbes and John Locke (3537 words, 6 pages)

Throughout the history, many social theorists and economic philosophers, especially classical social theorists and economic philosophers, tried to explain the proper relationship between humans and their governments in order to form a better and appropriate government that can satisfies the needs of humans, maintain social order, and prevent social anarchy. ... Read More

Is the Soul a Body? (898 words, 3 pages)

In Question 75, Article 1 of the Summa Theologiae, Saint Thomas Aquinasmakes an argument as to whether the soul is a body. Aquinas does notagree that the soul is a body as the philosophers of old'' state. Thephilosophers of old believed that the things that were real were thethings that ... Read More

Human Nature According to John Locke and Thomas Hobbes (1104 words, 4 pages)

Over centuries social activities have become more comprehensive. Now all humans are able to share same beliefs, thoughts, and activities. The end of selfish position is over, where men are equal but strength is what distinguish the more intelligent. Human nature is our home and as so there is a ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013