Explain: From the beginning of his essay, “Now the blindness in human beings, of which this discourse will treat, is the blindness with which we all are afflicted in regard to the feelings of creatures and people different from ourselves”(WJ). William James is making the argument that we all have a blindness to the truth, and that blindness is all depending on how much the truth really affects us as a person. To go more in dept, giving the example...
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Aristotle was a Greek philosopher that lived in the fourth century BC of Ancient Greece. He spent his life analyzing different philosophical texts; which led to his work on a good human life and happiness. Aristotle believed that in order to achieve a good human life we must be a good human being through our actions. In the film, Groundhog Day, we meet a weatherman, Phil Connors, who repeats the weather countless times on February 2nd. As Phil continues to...
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What is the most terrifying and thought provoking topic? Some people would say death within a heartbeat. Death is unknown, sudden, and perhaps lonely. It’s unnerving because death can come with a great extent of emotions like grief, anger, and loneliness. Christina Rossetti was an English poet in the Victorian age who was known for her themes of death and strong emotions in her poetry. The poem “Echo,” published in 1862, contains lots of imagery and symbolism that reference the...
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During the first session of the seminar How to study culture, I was expecting to do the usual assignments and maybe prepare texts in order to be able to participate actively in the next session, but I was taught better. I quickly realized that the seminar was completely different to my initial prospects and could was much more interesting compared to other seminars which I had already attended during my master program at Giessen University. I still remember quite well...
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Thomas Hardy as a psychological realist, few critics have gone so far in the other direction as Gilles Deleuze, who states that Hardy’s characters ‘are not people or subjects, they are collections of intensive sensations’ (Deleuze and Parnet 39-40). This is to suggest not that Hardy is uninterested in people but that he is interested in them as material objects, as agents of sensory interaction with the world, rather than as beings that transcend it. To read Hardy’s portrayal of...
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The Underground Man and Meursault share the goal of ensuring that they lead authentic lives, lives free from the expectations and confines of society and themselves. However, each undergo a different process to reach this objective. The Underground Man believed he would achieve his authentic self by rebelling against the deterministic laws of nature. That is, he believed that meaningful existence would be created by intentionally going against the general assumption that humans do what is most advantageous to them....
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In Chartism from Carlyle, it deals with the conditions of the working class in England at that time. He also questions the “laissez-faire” policy that Adam Smith advocates in England. According to him, there is a social, political division between the upper class and the working class. These two classes have different interests and the struggle is the expression of these discrepancies: “For, as is well said, all battle is a misunderstanding; did the parties know one another, the battle...
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The previous paper discussed whether women taking front-line roles in terrorist organisations is a form of progression against gender-based violence, or a form of regression as it perpetuates the oppression of women by terrorist groups. I hypothesised that terrorist groups capitalise on gender inequalities, making women canvas’ for the articulation of their personal political or religious agendas. I additionally concluded that most women are coerced into participating in terrorist organisations due to political or economic reasons and propaganda emanated by...
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The thought that great historical monuments should be preserved has its roots in the preservation of the history and beauty expressed by the monuments, but the underlying reasons are often overlooked. In “The Lovely Stones,” writer Christopher Hitchens puts forth a detailed argument that the original Parthenon sculptures should be returned to Greece. Doing so, he employs a variety of rhetorical devices, including enumeration of historical facts, hypothetical situations and examples, and wordplay. Hitchens’s deft use of enumeration begins with...
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The very mysterious and mind-boggling pyramids in Egypt are obviously one of the many reasons tourists dream of visiting the African(Egypt) country. Subsequently there are seven known and recorded wonders of the world today, with which the mysterious pyramids of Giza(Egypt) obtains the top or first spot. Personally one can say that these ancient structures are very impressive and wonderful on the eye as well as their era of construction is quite intriguing since no sophisticated technologies were a available...
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The short story “A Sound of Thunder” by Ray Bradbury is about a group of people who time travel millions of years into the past to hunt a Tyrannosaurus Rex. The company, known as “Time Safari, Inc,” has a strict set of rules that involve the dangers of time traveling. As simple as the rules are, they have a severe impact if not followed properly. Simply stepping on a bug in the past could drastically change the future. “A Sound...
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Growing up I didn’t realize how slightly different my family was to the ideal American family. Not until people would point it out, but we had our version of the American dream. We were a Salvadorian rooted family living in a predominantly white area so growing up I often faced a lot of self-hatred believing my culture and language were different from the “norm.” The pupusas my mom would pack for lunch would seem strange or even disgusting to those...
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Which is worse? To build 17 years of life and leave it behind for a year, or to build one year of life and leave it behind forever? A year ago, I had to make the biggest decision of my life. I had to choose between staying home and finishing high school earlier with all my friends or taking a risk and following my heart to an exchange year in America. It was always my number one dream to come...
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Introduction Narcissism, a term often used colloquially to describe self-centered behavior, has garnered significant attention both culturally and academically. However, it is crucial to distinguish between narcissism as a personality trait and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), a clinical diagnosis. The former represents a spectrum of behaviors that can range from healthy self-esteem to pathological self-importance, while the latter constitutes a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of...
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Finding the courage to overcome obstacles in our lives often molds us into the people we become. One of my largest and most recent setbacks has changed my perspective on life, it taught me how to deal with disappointment, and face my problems. Eight months ago I failed my driver’s test after it had been postponed a handful of times. While this might seem like a minor inconvenience to many, obtaining my driver’s license felt like a lifeline to me....
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Introduction After understanding what commerce is and how the goods are made available to the consumers. What then is the importance of Commerce? The following are some of the importance of Commerce 1. Commerce tries to satisfy increasing human wants Human wants are never ending. They can be classified as 'Basic wants' and 'Secondary wants'. Commerce has made distribution and movement of goods possible from one part of the world to the other. Today we can buy anything produced anywhere...
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Introduction Product placement, the strategic inclusion of branded products within films, has evolved into a sophisticated marketing tool. This advertising technique allows companies to subtly promote their products while enhancing the film's realism. While product placement is not a new phenomenon, its prevalence in blockbuster films underscores its effectiveness in reaching global audiences. According to a report by PQ Media, global spending on product placement reached $21.47 billion in 2019, highlighting its significance in contemporary marketing strategies (PQ Media, 2020)....
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Introduction Gucci, a name synonymous with luxury, has established itself as a formidable force in the global fashion industry. Founded in Florence in 1921, the brand has evolved through decades of cultural shifts, economic fluctuations, and changing consumer preferences. The dual focus of Gucci's success lies in its adept navigation of industry dynamics and its innovative creative process. This essay delves into an analysis of Gucci's industry positioning, market strategies, and the creative processes that underlie its design philosophy. By...
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PICOT question: For nurses working in psychiatric hospitals (P) how does formulation and implementation of security policies (I) compare to workplace education (C) minimize workplace violence cases in their practice period (T)? Evidence-based solution The best solution for workplace violence for nurses in the psychiatric setting is the formulation of policies by the hospitals. The hospital administration, nurses, and staff tend to see violence as an acceptable part of their work which should not be the case. This has resulted...
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In 1898, the United States defeated Spain and ceded Guam, Puerto Rico, and, most importantly, the Philippines. While there was much debate going on about if the Philippines should be annexed or not, many political groups began forming to express their opinions on the matter. Eventually it became known to the Filipino people that the United States was intent on colonizing and controlling them. The Filipino people had been oppressed by Spain since 1896 and did not want to be...
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Iakov Frizis examines the impact of modern media on foreign policy development in this essay. This paper looks at media in two ways: as an input source for decision-making and as a setting that actors must consider during policy formulation. The current structure, according to the author, is anarchic, competitive, and inter-polar, while states' socialization is identified. Furthermore, the essay describes foreign policy as the expression of a country's goals in the international arena, which are shaped by the relationship...
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Punctuality implies to be on time. Punctuality benefits an individual in all aspects of life. It also helps an individual to build up his/her character and creates a positive impression on society. If one is not punctual, then his/her life fills with friction in whatever he/she does. Without being punctual, an individual feels that he/she is wasting time and where and how the time flies, one can never estimate. A punctual person can manage all the household chores and other...
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In today's competitive business world, firms are focusing their efforts on increasing organisational sustainability in order to acquire a competitive advantage. Fundamentally, sustainability is concerned with three sorts of performance dimensions: economic, social, and environmental, all of which are necessary for both the environment and companies. Employees are considered as key players in deciding the organization's long-term viability in an organisational framework. As a result, firms are increasingly forced to focus on human resource management (HRM) in order to ensure...
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George Washington was America’s first president that served 2 terms consecutively. Ending his second term, he decided to write a letter in Philadelphia in 1796 that became later known as the Farewell Address. The letter started as a draft that was based off of James Madison’s old notes and drafts, and then was revised and edited by Alexander Hamilton. Although Hamilton revised the letter, he made sure to keep the main points of the letter and then the letter was...
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Are animals being saved from extinction by living in zoos or homes? Well, not exactly many incidents show that zoos and homes cause animals to have health and adaptation problems. Additionally, having animals in captivity not only makes it harder for the animals to survive and adapt to the wild but also causes animals to make bad habits. Having animals as pets may also disturb the ecosystem it lives in and ultimately cause more animals to go extinct. Saving wild...
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Group polarization is the change in an individual’s attitude because of the influence of others causing them to make extreme choices and opinions. One example of group polarization is peer pressure and occurs throughout the world in all different situations. Literature provides examples of group polarization so that the reader can learn a lesson through the text without having to personally experience certain scenarios. Literature can teach lessons about group polarization and inform the reader of what leads this type...
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Personality is described as to the long-standing traits and patterns that propel individuals to consistently think, feel, and behave in specific ways (Rosie M. Spielman, 2014). With this being said there are many illnesses that are associated with personality. One of the most common mental illness that is tied to personality is depression. Depression can affect a person in many ways such as how they think, feel and act. The correlation between depression and personality has been studied by several...
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The process of converting waste materials into a new material or object that is useful is known as recycling. It prevents the wastage of some useful materials and is responsible for reducing the consumption of the new material. Recycling is a process that acts as an excellent help for the earth's environment as it reduces energy usage, air pollution, and water pollution. In order to have a clear overview of recycling, one should give a read to the below-recycling essay....
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What qualities mark a great, respectable man? Surely, in order for others to consider him an exceptional man, he must be virtuous and brave. Historians illustrate a large multitude of historical figures to be admirable, yet they don’t elaborate as to why. In Jane Addams’ address commemorating George Washington’s birthday, she clearly articulates how and why Washington earned his legacy as an incredible man. Addams not only examines Washington as a statesman, she also analyses him as a soldier and...
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Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis are very similar in many ways and very different in many ways as well. Davis was president of the Confederacy and Lincoln was president of the United States of America. The topic involving Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis is so much talked about in America that it has become a favorite area for discussion in term papers. Students also write several essays telling about their personal stand on how the two lived their lives as...
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