Philosophy
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The 21 Drinking Age
-1- In America, the law is extremely strict with the policy of being 21 or older to have the right to drink. I feel that age is not very necessary when it comes to limitations on drinking. The drinking age should be lowered to a younger age if not lifted all together. I believe that a positive results will come from the drinking age being dropped. In this paper I am going to defend why
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The Absurdity of Man
Absurdity is defined as that which is contrary to reason; clearly untrue, unreasonable or ridiculous. It is often a topic in existentialist writings relating to life. This subject is prevalent in Camus' "The Stranger" and "The Myth of Sisyphus." Camus depicts absurdity bringing about happiness or indifference in each of these literary works. In "The Myth of Sisyphus," it is made clear that Sisyphus is aware that his existence is absurd. He is sentenced to
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The Advent
What is this...I dont know where I am....its almost as if im not me anymore...as if i was always this way but never could grasp it....who are you?...he calls himself ....Richard....Ive never herd of him ....But he looks just like me....he has no emotion ....no expression....he stares at me like im nothing.....he says its over...he says its over?.....OVER!....WHO ARE YOU!...."Im you"...What is this?....where am I? "Your here"....where is here?...."Here is what you make it".....I dont
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The Adventure of the Retired Colourman
Synopsis: The short story “The Adventure of the Retired Colourman” by Arthur Conan Doyle is one of the stories of the Case Book of Sherlock Holmes. One of the characters named Sherlock Holmes in this story is investigating on a missing case. He is hired by an old retired man, Josiah Amberley, to investigate about his wife’s missing with a neighbor, Dr. Ray Ernest. Mr. Josiah also claims that two people are missing along with
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The Age of Reason to the Romantic Dawn
The eighteenth century saw unprecedented growth of literature and the arts in Europe and America. Britain during this time period also enjoyed prolonged periods of civil peace that stood in sharp contrast to the bloody and protracted civil and international conflicts that lasted throughout the 17th century. Furthermore, as the rising middle classes increasingly sought both education and leisure entertainment, the marketplace for artistic production swelled dramatically. One of the most critical elements of the
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The Allegory of the Cave
Plato believes that most people live in mental caves of ignorance and never perceive the truth. Assume, for sake of argument, that Plato is correct. How can the study of philosophy help remedy this situation? Assuming Plato is correct is assuming that to attain the status of being able to see the truth, you have to be able to see past the shadows on the wall and realize that you can turn your head to
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The Allegory of the Cave
Plato's The Allegory of The Cave is one of Plato's best known allegories. Book 7 of The Republic is where the allegory is told and interpreted. The Allegory of The Cave is interpreted by Plato himself and is presented in the way of a story. The allegory also uses symbolism in many strong ways. In The Allegory of The Cave, there are humans that are being held as prisoners, chained deep inside a cave in
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The Animals
Christopher Boone goes to a school for students with "special needs" because he has a form of autism. Although it is never definitively stated within the story which autistic spectrum condition Christopher has, the summary on the book's inside cover states it to be Asperger syndrome. Christopher is a mathematical savant, has a photographic memory, and is extremely observant. However, he has difficulty understanding human behaviour, gestures and relationships. He dreams of being an astronaut
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The Anti-Democratic Faces of Socrates
The Anti-Democratic Faces of Socrates Socrates is among an elite class of extraordinary human beings. Whether it is religion, politics or socioeconomic issues, Socrates' philosophy had a profound impact on Athenian civilization. His thoughts and ideas have sparked many debates and examinations of the way we live our lives even today. In the three dialogues Defence of Socrates, Euthyphro, and Crito, written by the philosopher Plato, one can find evidence that Socrates was not an
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The Apology - Plato
In the Apology, Plato provides the reader with a faithful picture of the greatness of Socrates. This dialogue is one of the many recorded about the life and work of Socrates. The Apology is about how Socrates was arrested and charged with corrupting the youth, believing in no gods not approved by the state, and for being a Sophist. During the trial Socrates explained "This is irreverent conduct for either of us." This essay will
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The Apology of Socrates
The apology begins with Socrates telling the jurors that he is not experienced in court and the he will use a language that he is familiar with, the truth. He has been charged with, corruption of the young and not believing in the city's gods but rather in spiritual things. Socrates tells a story about Chaerephon and his trip to the oracle. This is supposed to show the jurors that he believes in the cities
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The Apology: The Trial and Death of Socrates
The Apology is Plato's account of Socrates defense against the charges that Meletus, Anytus and Lycon had brought before the Athenian court. These charges we impiety and confusing the minds of the youth. In the beginning of his defense he points out that there had been previous accusations against him. He had been accused of being a sophist - who were people that taught the art of rhetoric not based on truth, and made the
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The Argument of Evil
I will argue in the following paper that the existence of a perfectly benevolent, omnipotent, omniscient God comes with the existence of evil. God is not a micromanager; he gave us free will for a reason. I will argue that it is our decision to create evil and not his doing. In order for good to exist evil has to exist. I'll start off by saying that very few people actually believe that God is,
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The Atomic Bomb
no conditions would secrets be disclosed until international control was established. Two weeks later, the Interim Committee, at the urging of Robert Oppenheimer and other scientists, recommended that Truman advise the Soviets that the United States was working on the atomic bomb and expected to use it against Japan. The committee added that the President might also suggest future discussions to insure that “the weapon would become an aid to peace The atomic bomb loomed
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The Aztec
The Aztec The Aztec was a culture that dominated the Valley of Mexico in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. All the Nahua-speaking peoples in the Valley of Mexico were Aztecs, while the culture that dominated the area called the Tenochca. At the time of the European conquest, they called themselves either "Tenochca" or "Toltec," which was the name assumed by the bearers of the Classic Mesoamerican culture. Sadly, the many of the Aztec didn't survive
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The Battle Between Free Will & Determinism
The Battle Between Free Will & Determinism The study of Philosophy is known best for its differing views and deep intellectual thinking by some of the most accredited by used to refer to the belief that human behavior is not absolutely determined by external causes, but is the result of choices made by an act of will by the agent. Such choices are themselves not determined by external causes, but are determined by the motives
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The Beauty Myth
The Beauty Myth Modern times have revealed a more tolerant attitude expressed by society towards those who in the past have been seen as lower class. This included people of other races, of mental disability, those in poverty, diseased, the elderly, children, and women. However, underneath this false sense of tolerance and the “standard belief” that women and men are created equal is the beauty myth. The Beauty Myth is everywhere in media and the
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The Beauty of Car Rides
When I was six years old, I hated car rides. To a six year old, a car ride was the epitome of boredom. There was nothing to do on a car ride except sit there for hours watching the trees. I would get carsick every single time I was in my mom's Volvo. If I wasn't sick or bored, I was waiting painfully in the backseat for the next exit ramp so my mom could
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The Best Way to Know God
The best way to know God is to learn about him through religion. Though there is much room for skepticism, religion is one of the oldest practices for a reason. People need to believe that there is more to life than simply working towards death. It seems to me that it doesn’t hurt to believe, but it certainly hurts not to. To delve into this notion further, I will use my own religion as an
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The Bhagavadgita
The Bhagavadgita Indian thought and the Bhagavadita. Summary Chapter One: Armies on the Battlefield of Kurukshetra. As the opposing armies stand ready for battle, Arjuna, a mighty warrior, sees his relatives, teachers and friends in both armies ready to fight and sacrifice their lives. Overcome by grief and pity, Arjuna fails in strength, and he gives up his will to fight. Chapter Two: Contents of the Gita summarized. Arjuna submits to Lord Krishna as His
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The Bible and the Buddist Reilgion
The Bible and the Buddhist Religion Within this paper I will discuss the outlooks within the Catholic and Buddhist religion. I will focus on the beliefs and values of both religions, readings from the Bible, Buddha's Nobel Truths, and the Eight Fold Path. I will use the understandings which I have gained from these readings and apply them to my own life. I hope to use these in order to focus on my personal life
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The Black Death: From a Dark Past to a New Light
Italian Renaissance Professor Piciche The Black Death: From a Dark Past to a New Light It is impossible to discuss Europe's history without mentioning the Plague of 1348, also known as the Black Death. The Black Death reached Italian shores in the spring of 1348. The presence of such a plague was enormously devastating making its mark in unprecedented numbers in recorded history. According to records, it is estimated to have killed a third of
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The Boxes of Life
Boxes of Life There are many factors that contribute to what society thinks of us. The way we dress, the music we listen to, and the activities that we participate in are a few that really "allow" society to put us into these boxes of conformity. And while these things we do are representations of ourselves, they don't always mean the same to us as they do to society. The ways I dress and act
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The Boy with No Birthday
The Boy with No Birthday. Caitlin Rooney, 3F. As I march through the broken streets of Uganda with an AK-47 in my hand the stench of gas and blood controls my senses, my train of thought always stops to a standstill as I think about other children – like me – who are enjoying their birthday on this very day; butterflies in their belly as they blow out the candles on their favourite flavour of
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The Bronze David
Italian Renaissance Donato de'Bardi detto Donatello The Bronze David by Donatello Kat Art History Mid Term Paper David David, who was presumed by many of the fifteenth century to be the future king of Israel, was portrayed any many different and exciting styles. I will explain how the works of Donatello, Michelangelo and Bernini are similar and how they are very different, how the renaissance and culture influenced their works and how there works influenced
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The Bullshitter
Derry Gethers Phil 62 Professor Noam Mor April 26, 2006 Harry G. Frankfurt writes, in what must surely be the most eyebrow-raising opener in modern philosophical writing style. "Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share. But we tend to take the situation for granted."... Bullshitting, as he notes, is not exactly lying, and bullshit remains bullshit whether it's true or false. The essence of bullshit, Frankfurt decides, is that it is produced without
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The Bullshitter
Derry Gethers Phil 62 Professor Noam Mor April 26, 2006 Harry G. Frankfurt writes, in what must surely be the most eyebrow-raising opener in modern philosophical writing style. "Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share. But we tend to take the situation for granted."... Bullshitting, as he notes, is not exactly lying, and bullshit remains bullshit whether it's true or false. The essence of bullshit, Frankfurt decides, is that it is produced without
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The Categorical Imperative of Immanuel Kant's Philosophy
The Categorical Imperative Of Immanuel Kant's Philosophy What would you do if you saw a little old lady with a cane walking slowly across a busy street without remembering to look both ways? Most people would answer that they would run out into the street to save her. However, why would these people do this? The rescuer may have not had any relation whatsoever to the little old lady, yet they still decide to risk
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The Celestine Prophecy
The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield tells the story of a man who tries to learn and understand the nine key insights into life itself in an ancient manuscript that has been discovered in Peru. It predicts a massive spiritual transformation of society in the late twentieth century. We will finally grasp the secrets of the universe, the mysteries of existence, and the meaning of life. The real meaning and purpose of life will not
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The Children of Herecles
In the story The Children of Heracles written by Euripides he stresses the importance of taking in refugees. He shows throughout his story that refugees are the most important aspect to a culture. If you take the people out of the country then socially your country will be filled with violence. One of the many countries affected in particular is Sudan. In the early part of the country the British ran the country and set
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