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A Comparison of the Insights on Overpopulation in the Media (505 words, 1 pages)

In the British Broadcasting Company production of Overpopulated, the speaker begins with how much the population of the world has grown over the last several thousands of years. He says that back in 10,000 BC the population of the whole world was only 1 million. Then it slowly increased to ... Read More

An Exposure to the Thoughts and Reasoning of the Monster Grendel in John Gardner’s Grendel (651 words, 2 pages)

Grendel TWIn John Gardners book, Grendel, the reader is exposed to the monsters thoughts and reasoning, but left to decide its morality. Throughout the novel, people can relate to Grendel, a creature neither man or monster, when they attempt to define the meaning of life and what role they play ... Read More

An Analysis of the Thought Provoking Book Thinking In An Emergency by Elaine Scarry (2252 words, 8 pages)

Encomium InvectiveThinking In An Emergency is a thought provoking book written by one of the worlds leading intellectuals, author Elaine Scarry. Scarry opens up her book by describing the nuclear circus that is still prevalent in the world today though it may often be ignored and not addressed. Her point ... Read More

A Study of the Different Views on Women and Leisure (761 words, 4 pages)

I interviewed several people at work as well as family members. The process was very eye-opening due to the varied responses. The subjects I chose were my mother in law, a 67 year old Filipino woman who was born in the Philippines my fianc, a 33 year old Filipino-American man ... Read More

Thoughtful Laughter in the Play Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand (445 words, 2 pages)

CyranoWithin the play, Cyrano de Bergerac, the writer Edmond Rostand induces thoughtful laughter through the utilization of frivolous and relaxed tone, a satirical diction, and unexpected circumstances which oppose general social paradigm. Your nose is..very big. Yes, very. Ha! Is that all? Cyrano is mocked for his abnormally large nose, ... Read More

A Discussion on the Differences and Commonalities in Hindu Thought (2020 words, 7 pages)

Recognized as the third largest religion in the world as well has the oldest continual religious tradition, Hinduism is a rich and complex tapestry of countless schools of thought and religious practices. Among the core conflicts or points of departure in Hinduism are the views as to the nature of ... Read More

Thoughts on the Words of Ghandi: Forgiveness as a Strength (726 words, 3 pages)

"What does it mean to forgive?" "The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong." - Mahatma Ghandi. To me forgiveness is the first step towards a positive outcome in any relationship or any human interaction. Some people can forgive easily, while others it may be harder ... Read More

A Comparison of the Different Modes of Transportation (987 words, 4 pages)

Comparison and ContrastThere are multiple ways to get from one place to another walking, bicycling, cars, subways, trains, boats and airplanes. The majority of people today use cars and airplanes when traveling long distances. However, choosing which mode of transport is best for a traveler generally relies on a few ... Read More

A Comparison of the Holy Bible and the Koran (494 words, 2 pages)

Although Islam and Christianity have similar roots, they grew in very different directions. While Christians believe in a caring God who has a personal relationship with each and every one of his creations, Muslims believe in a ruthless God who is merciful just by letting humans live on his world. ... Read More

A Comparison and Contrast of the Mongol Khanates (370 words, 1 pages)

Compare and Contrast Mongol KhanatesAfter the death of Genghis Khan his son took over and expanded the empire.As the empire was at its largest extent it was passed on to Genghis Khan'sfour grandsons. They each ruled their areas different. The Empire had splitup into four khanates Chagatai Khanate, Golden Horde, ... Read More

A Discussion on Whether Thoughts Arise from Impressions (499 words, 2 pages)

Many thoughts do arise from impressions, however some do not. Objection 1 If it is possible that a majority of thoughts (as Humesays) arise from impressions, then it is plausible, even likely that allideas come from impressions. Whether they are complex or not. Objection 2 If the idea of a ... Read More

Thoughts on the Film American History X and the Issue of Racism in the United States (426 words, 3 pages)

In the film, American History X, awareness of racism and hate groups is a present reality among the populace. Some of the root causes of hate may stem from family, media, or any type of abuse from a specific race. Certain areas in the U.S. have portrayed lucid expressions of ... Read More

My Thoughts on John Crowley’s Writings (592 words, 2 pages)

I attended what was listed as a lecture by John Crowley thinking I would hear a discussion about writing techniques, style, and anything to do with creative writing, and indeed there was that. I didnt expect what turned out to be a rather short questionnaire to take no precedence over ... Read More

Thoughts on What It meant to Be an American (1054 words, 4 pages)

Thoughts On What It Means To Be An American From its inception, there have been many conflicting views on what itmeans to be an American. Certainly when thinking of the ideal (though nottypical) American narrative today, it is most common to hear about what isessentially the Benjamin Franklin story, pulling ... Read More

The Looming Thought of Death in We Were the Mulvaneys, a Drama by Joyce Carol Oates (383 words, 2 pages)

We Were the Mulvaneys EssayJoyce Carol Oates, through utilization of dark and figurative diction, achieves characterizing the speaker Judd Mulvaney as being in a state of sorrow. In Oates novel, We Were the Mulvaneys, the speaker is portrayed as a hopeless and sorrowing individual. Judds realization of death has him ... Read More

A Comparison of Managers and Leaders in an Organization (912 words, 4 pages)

President Abraham Lincoln, Steve Jobs, and Oprah, are all very different people, but what do they have in common? They are all leaders. It takes a unique talent to be a leader, and the position is not for everyone. It could be argued that leadership can be taught there are ... Read More

The Dynamic Shift in Thought during the Age of Enlightenment Leading Up to the French Revolution (1582 words, 6 pages)

French nobility had rather dynamic and wide shifting beliefs from the time leading up to the French Revolution till it had passed. These dynamic shifts in thought were caused largely by enlightenment which opened the eyes of some nobles to the realization that religion and government were in fact bearing ... Read More

Challenging the Beliefs and Traditions of the Catholic Church to Move Europe into Modern Thought (495 words, 2 pages)

In a world dominated by the values of chastity, meekness, and piety, Sigmund Freud and Freidrich Nietzsche did not fit in. Traditionally, the European middle classes valued precisely what the Catholic Church wanted them to, piety and meekness, while simultaneously upholding the view that democracy was the fairest form of ... Read More

Keynesian, Monetarist and Austrian Schools of Economic Thought (2457 words, 8 pages)

This paper will explore the three schools of economic thought that influence our worlds many economies today and each have their own unique economic concepts, theories, methods, and opinions. This economic triad of theory includes Keynesian, Monetarist, and Austrian schools of economic thought. The Keynesian school of economic thought was ... Read More

The Medieval Beliefs and Thought Processes in The Discarded Image by C.S. Lewis (1213 words, 4 pages)

The Discarded ImageIn The Discarded Image, C.S. Lewis explores medieval beliefs and thought processes to help the reader better understand a time period that we really dont know much about. He asserts a belief that the medievals werent necessarily primitive in terms of their ideals and beliefs, they were just ... Read More

The Concept of Liberty to Western Political Thought and History (3036 words, 9 pages)

Western mans pursuit of liberty has been constant. Indeed, the concept of liberty is central to Western political thought and history. The following essays, which were the first of the Goodrich Lecture Series at Wabash College, examine the concept of liberty as it has been understood from antiquity through the ... Read More

An ANalysis of the Negative Influence of Looks on the Skimba Family in The Cat Who Thought She Was a Dog and the Dog Who Thought He Was a Cat by Isaac Bashevis Singer (674 words, 2 pages)

CatDog Essay RewriteWhat do you see when you look at yourself in a mirror? Do you think your appearance on the outside is more important than the qualities you have inside? These questions are the foundation of many problems faced by the Skiba family in the folk tale The Cat ... Read More

Thoughts on Racism and Censorship in Literature (371 words, 2 pages)

Linguistics develops and changes everywhere throughout history constantly. Ranging from Latin linguistics to Greek linguistics, a great example of this change is the beginning of America. After America gained independence from Britain, many foreigners willingly and unwillingly immigrated to this newly independent land which affected how the main language was ... Read More

A Comparison of the Two Well-Thought Opinions of George W. Ball and George F. Kennan Regarding the Vietnam War (342 words, 2 pages)

Ball vs KennanThere are many wars that has shaped the United States, but there is one specific war that greatly affected the United States. That war is the Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War. The war was primarily between Communist North Vietnam and Anti-Communist South Vietnam. The ... Read More

Thoughts of Deception in the Film Shutter Island (1485 words, 5 pages)

The film Shutter Island takes place in 1954 and depicts an investigation by U.S. Marshall Teddy Daniels and his partner on the disappearance of a patient from Boston's Shutter Island Ashecliffe Hospital. Teddy begins to contemplate that hospital doctors have brought him to Shutter Island intentionally to treat him. Teddys ... Read More

The Mersault’s Thoughts of Future in the Passage of the Book (930 words, 3 pages)

At times like this I couldnt make them stop (Camus 110) I found this passage interesting because it highlights a central theme in the book, the idea that death renders life meaningless. In the passage, Mersault recalls the only story he knows of his father. His father went to an ... Read More

The Issue of Racial Profiling in Some Thoughts On Mercy (888 words, 3 pages)

Some Thoughts On MercyThe United States of America is known for having one of the most diverse and ethnically rich societies in the world. In spite of this rich ethnic diversity, race conflict still runs rampant today. In Some Thoughts On Mercy, the disillusioned Ross Gay, motivated to write by ... Read More

An Argument That Logical Truth Is the Truth of Language, Thoughts and Ideas (866 words, 4 pages)

Logical Truth the Truth of Language, Thoughts, and IdeasIn this paper, I will argue that logical truth is the truth of language, thoughts, and ideas, which allows us to collectively arrive at the ontological truth. This is my interpretation of the quote, the whole purpose of reasoning, logic, is to ... Read More

A Look at People’s Thoughts About Sharing Information in Public Media (1167 words, 5 pages)

What do people think about sharing information in public media? Nowadays, smartphone is counted as one of the easiest available technology around the world. People in general save all data in their smartphone such as, information contact, photos, videos, and music. Obviously, in 21th century kids ages 5 and above ... Read More

An Examination of the Stream of Thought of the Speaker in Seamus Heaney’s Poem, A Call (1123 words, 4 pages)

A CallA Call by Seamus Heaney follows the stream of thought of the speaker as he waits for his father to come to the phone. At first exploring his own relationship with his father, as his thoughts go further and further, the speaker arrives at the stunning conclusion of his ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013