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  • Life and Philosophy of J.D. Salinger

    Life and Philosophy of J.D. Salinger

    LIFE AND PHILOSOPHY OF J.D. SALINGER J.D. Salinger is one of the most renowned writers of his time. J. D. Salinger is most known for his controversial in the Catcher in the Rye. Salinger is also known for many of his writings such as Franney and Zooey, Nine Stories, and Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters. The summer of 1930 he was voted "The Most Popular Writer". "Salinger is a beautifully deft, professional who gives

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    Submitted: February 26, 2009 By: Andrew
  • Philosophy of Life

    Philosophy of Life

    Philosophy of life This Essay shows how I think people should live, and the Necessities to do so. This quote is from Buddha "Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment". I think this a good quote that shows how I and other people should live, because if you dwell in the past on relationships, or things that you did for too long you

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    Essay Length: 603 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 17, 2009 By: Jessica
  • My Philosophy of Life

    My Philosophy of Life

    My Personal Philosophy of life. Philosophy of life will be different between each person. A persons philosophy will vary depending on ones life experience. I believe that no two people will have seen life in the same way. There would be many people that have similar philosophy on life but none of them would be exactly the same. I will share my ideas and thoughts on what is my philosophy of life. The way have

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    Essay Length: 562 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 16, 2009 By: Fonta
  • Philosophy of Life

    Philosophy of Life

    This Essay shows how I think people should live, and the Necessities to do so. This quote is from Buddha "Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment". I think this a good quote that shows how I and other people should live, because if you dwell in the past on relationships, or things that you did for too long you won't be able

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    Essay Length: 599 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: February 5, 2010 By: Jon
  • Philosophy of Life

    Philosophy of Life

    This Essay shows how I think people should live, and the Necessities to do so. This quote is from Buddha “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment”. I think this a good quote that shows how I and other people should live, because if you dwell in the past on relationships, or things that you did for too long you won’t be able

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    Essay Length: 600 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: February 9, 2010 By: Stenly
  • A Philosophy of Life

    A Philosophy of Life

    A philosophy of life is what your morals are and what you believe in. First off everything in life is meaningful, and has a purpose. Everyone should help another person at least once a week. Even if it’s out of their way. When I do something I make sure that it can benefit me as well as others. Sometimes the only way you’re happy with something is if you do it yourself. Everyone should believe

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    Essay Length: 336 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: February 11, 2010 By: Anna
  • Creating a Philosophy of Life

    Creating a Philosophy of Life

    In his recent research, Pierre Hadot calls our attention to the original vocation of the philosopher: not as scholar but as sage. Hadot attempts to recapture the early understanding of the study of philosophy as an entry into a mode de vie, a way of life richly satisfying and personally rewarding. The challenge for us today, he claims, is to rediscover the unity between two different visions of philosophy: philosophy as scientific discourse and philosophy

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    Submitted: February 27, 2010 By: Tasha
  • The Life & Philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche

    The Life & Philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche

    The Life & Philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche TIMELINE * Born: 1844. Rocken, Germany * Died: 1900. Weimar, Germany * Major Works: The Gay Science (1882), * Thus Spoke Zarathustra (1883-1885), * Beyond Good & Evil (1886), * On the Genealogy of Morals (1887), MAJOR IDEAS Self deception is a particularly destructive characteristic of West Culture. Life is The Will To Power; our natural desire is to dominate and reshape the world to fit our own

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    Submitted: March 5, 2010 By: Victor
  • My Philosophy of Life

    My Philosophy of Life

    I can remember as a child always asking myself the "why" questions of life. What is the purpose of life? Why are we here? What is the purpose of life? Why do certain things happen? And is there really a God? I had always kept these questions to myself and eventually pushed them out of my mind altogether. I was raised in a Christian household and you just were not allowed to ask questions of

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    Essay Length: 692 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: March 17, 2010 By: Yan
  • The Philosophy of Life

    The Philosophy of Life

    In his text entitled, "A Philosophy of Life", Sigmund Freud clearly states that religion is nothing more than an illusion created by man in light of psychological needs. In Freud's opinion, religion simply serves certain functions in society, and does not stand up to scrutiny of science. He also attacks the "religious Weltanschauung" (world view), saying that it is does not allow for thought and therefore is a threat to mankind. Whether Freud is correct

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    Submitted: April 4, 2010 By: Venidikt
  • My Philosophy on Life

    My Philosophy on Life

    My Philosophy on Life People live they're lives with different mottos and rules to live by. Some live wild and dangerously while others are reserved and quiet. I live my life on a day-to-day basis. I take things as they come and do what I feel is right. I like the way I live and I wouldn't change it for the world. My philosophy on life is simple-take things day by day, one step at

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    Submitted: April 15, 2010 By: Anna
  • The Secrets to Life's Successes as Derived from Ancient Philosophies

    The Secrets to Life's Successes as Derived from Ancient Philosophies

    The secrets to life's successes as derived from ancient philosophies… SIMPLE, EASY-TO-REMEMBER LOGICAL ELABORATIONS OF ALL OF THESE TOPICS- NATURE'S 'BIG PICTURE OF LIFE,' AND HOW TO LIVE...: SIMPLIFY!PRIORITIZE!GAIN CONTROL!NOW! here's how… most of your life's events on a daily basis may be classified and prioritized as follows: straight talk daily leads you to: SIMPLIFY everything- that is the top PRIORITY... comfort- less stress! comes naturally from less dependence on others and more independence from

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    Submitted: May 11, 2011 By: renu_usmle
  • Life of Pi Quotes

    Life of Pi Quotes

    1. "If Hinduism flow placidly like the Ganges then Christianity bustles like Toronto at Rush Hour" In this quote, comparison is being used by Yann Martel to explain the difference between the two religions. He does this by using two metaphors (the Ganges river and Toronto) to compare. Hinduism flows placidly like a slow moving river because it is one of the oldest religions in the world and therefore more mature because many people have

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    Submitted: December 1, 2008 By: Jon
  • Life and Creative Way of Frederick Chopin

    Life and Creative Way of Frederick Chopin

    Childhood and young years Friderik Chopin was born near Warsaw in the name Zhelyazova Volya. Contested by three dates of his birth. Official metric found in Brohovskom parish church, said about the same as letters and family traditions. Until now, we do not know whether it was a sunny day 1 March, 1810, or a dull day 1 March, 1809, or, finally, 22 Feb, 1810. The father of the composer - Nikolai Chopin - a

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    Submitted: December 9, 2008 By: Mike
  • Life Path of Ludwig Van Beethoven

    Life Path of Ludwig Van Beethoven

    BEETHOVEN - one of the greatest events of world culture. On the philosophical depth of democratic orientation, the courage to innovate Beethoven is unparalleled in the music of past centuries in Europe. In works by Beethoven etched a great awakening of people, heroic, dramatic revolutionary era ... Family. Children and youth YEARS Ludwig van Beethoven was born in December 1770 in Germany in the city of Bonn. Beethoven's father and grandfather were musicians. Grandfather -

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    Submitted: December 9, 2008 By: Mike
  • The Life of Andrew Jackson

    The Life of Andrew Jackson

    The Life Of Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson's parents were Scotch-Irish folk who came to America two years before his birth in 1767. His mother was widowed while pregnant with him. The Revolutionary War that soon followed, was very bloody in the rather wild and poor country where they lived, and Jackson at 13 years, joined a regiment. Captured by the British, he was wounded and nearly killed by a sword for not polishing a British

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    Essay Length: 342 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: January 7, 2009 By: Andrew
  • Bejamin Franklin - a Life of a Great Man

    Bejamin Franklin - a Life of a Great Man

    Benjamin Franklin During the period after America's "birth" there were many incredible people but none more so than Benjamin Franklin. Ben is considered one of America's greatest citizens. He accomplished many things in his lifetime; he was a scientist, an inventor, a politician, a printer, a philosopher, a musician, and an economist. In the 1700s, a scientist was someone who thought about the way things work and tried to figure out ways to make things

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    Submitted: January 7, 2009 By: Kevin
  • The Life and Music of John Coltrane

    The Life and Music of John Coltrane

    A Brief Look Into The Life and Music of JOHN COLTRANE Pg. 1 John Coltrane was born in born in Hamlet, North Carolina on September 23, 1926. John Coltrane was an only child. His father, John was a tailor who played the violin and ukulele, and his mother Alice played piano and sang in the church choir. This was a great environment to foster his love of music. Coltrane soon moved with his family to

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    Submitted: January 8, 2009 By: Bred
  • History of Philosophy

    History of Philosophy

    Philosophy is a vast field. It examines and probes many different fields. Virtue, morality, immortality, death, and the difference between the psyche (soul) and the soma (body) are just a few of the many different topics which can be covered under the umbrella of philosophy. Philosophers are supposed to be experts on all these subjects. The have well thought out opinions, and they are very learned people. Among the most revered philosophers of all time

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    Essay Length: 619 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: January 10, 2009 By: July
  • Ancient Philosophy

    Ancient Philosophy

    As Aristotle viewed the world around him, he observed that things are moving and changing in certain ways. Aristotle discovered that certain things cause other things, which in turn cause something else. Aristotle believed that an infinite chain of causation was not possible, thus, a prime mover of some kind must exist as the first cause of everything that changes or moves. The first evidence that Aristotle viewed was the world around him. He observed

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    Submitted: January 10, 2009 By: July
  • Anselm's Philosophy

    Anselm's Philosophy

    Anselm's definition of a God starts by saying that God is the greatest being we can possibly think of. When Anselm states this, it essentially means that it is not possible to think of a being greater than God. Anselm also states that if God is the greatest thinkable being, he is referring to the fact that it would be impossible to imagine or to create in ones mind someone or something being better than

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    Submitted: January 10, 2009 By: July
  • The Life

    The Life

    People know what they do. If you don't like someone you just go and grave your gun. this is the fist thing people do these days. so if you are bout it just come holla at me. Or go and get your car and do a drive by. those who think they are ganstas need to just prove their self and maybe you might get some sought of look. But if you are not hard

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    Submitted: January 10, 2009 By: Artur
  • Do We Have Just a Techno Life?

    Do We Have Just a Techno Life?

    Do we have just a TECHNO LIFE? In our lives we are constantly faced with change – some of us experienced more changes than others – whether it's a divorce, a cross-country move or a different job – change happens on a daily basis. Firstly, I think that changes give you many new opportunities. Because I'm just 17, I didn't face an unexpected, sudden or overnight change. But I was forced to adapt to maybe

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    Submitted: January 24, 2009 By: Victor
  • What Was Life like in Colonial Times?

    What Was Life like in Colonial Times?

    What was Life Like in Colonial Times? When the first colonists came to America there were not many things available to them. Their life was hard, almost impossible compared to life today. The early colonists spent almost every hour of everyday working to stay alive. They survived because they were committed to making their settlement grow. (John F. Warner- pg.12-13) The first colonists had to make almost everything using only a few simple tools. They

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    Submitted: February 16, 2009 By: Stenly
  • Life on the Plantation

    Life on the Plantation

    Life on the Plantation African slavery started at the 16th century and ended in the 19th century. Slave life was the most brutal and disrespected period of America. When Africans first stepped foot on the slave ships coming to America things were bad. The white man beat, raped, and treated the black man like animals. Life on the plantation wasn't any better. The slaves didn't work for a paycheck, they worked for their lives. The

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    Submitted: February 16, 2009 By: Tommy

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