Western Civilization From Prehistory to the Renaissance Early Civilizations What do historians mean by "pre-history?" What was life like for early humans during these years? There are many things that we as citizens of the modern world take for g Continue Reading...
On Why Evolution is TrueIntroductionDarwin catapulted the theory of evolution to the main stage with his Origin of Species. In Why Evolution is True, Coyne (2009) takes a look at the theory of evolution and breaks it down from various perspectives to Continue Reading...
On Why Evolution is TrueIntroductionDarwin catapulted the theory of evolution to the main stage with his Origin of Species. In Why Evolution is True, Coyne (2009) takes a look at the theory of evolution and breaks it down from various perspectives to Continue Reading...
Gratitude and Thanksgiving Good Habits for Character Development Introduction Gratitude is a moral emotion of appreciation and thankfulness. It is considered a moral emotion because it promotes a social attitude and behavior that is deemed virtuous a Continue Reading...
Ethical Principles Autonomy Autonomy (which literally means self-rule) is the capacity to independently think, make decisions, and act on thoughts freely without being hindered or need for permission. As far as action is concerned, it is crucial th Continue Reading...
Ethics in Nursing Every professional in the field of healthcare has a special responsibility and obligation to treat patients with care and dignity -- and at all times there should be an ethical approach as well. Nurses, too, is a vitally important Continue Reading...
Melchizedek is a mysterious Biblical figure about whom very little is known. He is alluded to in the Old Testament only in the Book of Genesis, and is referred to a few times in the New Testament in the Pauline text Hebrews. No actual historical data Continue Reading...
Homer was a legendary Greek poet who is traditionally credited as the author of the major Greek epics the "Iliad and the Odyssey," as well as the comic mini-epic "Batracholmyomachia" (The Frog-Mouse War), the corpus of Homeric Hymns, and various othe Continue Reading...
Ideals of Fantasy and Reality According to Descarte and Hume This paper considers what is real and what is fantasy by understanding the ideals of philosophers such as Descarte and Hume. Bibliography cites seven sources. The reality of croquet and t Continue Reading...
repositories of ethical values, religion, philosophy, cultural experience, and law influence managers. Although different doctrine controls different religions, all of the major religions preach some form of responsibility to society in general. Chr Continue Reading...
Research Skills - Locating and Evaluating Resources: Diseases and DisordersIntroductionWhen using better quality articles in literature review during a study, the stronger the research becomes. However, the use of articles that are not respected is l Continue Reading...
History Of Social Psychology According to Kruglanski and Stroebe (2012) social psychology is defined as the scientific study of how a person's feelings, behaviors, and thoughts are influenced by the implied, imagined, or real presence of other peopl Continue Reading...
Philosophy of Life Humans have a distinguishing nature, which defines the way they think, act, and feel. The human nature has influenced the culture that humans have kept with each other. In my observation, humans have a distinct culture that define Continue Reading...
Thomas R. Dew Defends Slavery (1852) In his 1852 argument, Thomas R. Dew outlined what he believed to be a logical justification for the continuation of the noxious institution of American Slavery that precipitated the Civil War a decade after its w Continue Reading...
Enlightenment and Scientific Method Robert Hollinger, in his essay "What is the Enlightenment?," notes the centrality of science to the "Enlightenment project," as he defines it, offering as one of the four basic tenets that constitute the "basic id Continue Reading...
Common sense could, at face value, have several definitions applied to it: Firstly, it is 'common' in that all agree to the idea and accept it as obvious. No amount of research or investigation need go into establishing its existence or reasons for i Continue Reading...
Thus, power in the public realm is, by definition, a manifestation of the people, and it is the people who have the power to change the government's rule if they so desire. Although Arendt's definition of the relationship between violence and power Continue Reading...
(the Role of Science and Technology in Society and Governance, 1998) the most important thing to do is to redefine the role of science for the society and governance. Looking at the relationship Science does change society as much as society influ Continue Reading...
This is a widely debated issue in the social and legal debate regarding sexuality. The more legalized an issue, such as in the case of heterosexual marriage the more accepted it is, and this is the underlying fear behind the legal challenges that h Continue Reading...
82) because he had to find a bridge from the old paradigm to the new one. He argued that science could restore man to the dominion he enjoyed before the "Fall" (caused by ignorance). Some scholars argue that Bacon never saw any environmental change Continue Reading...
Rule of Law and Extra-Legal Doctrines The rule of law does not need to be supported or expanded by "extra-legal" doctrines of morality. The laws as they exist today in this country are based upon a system of morality that has evolved over thousands Continue Reading...
The power of Socrates' technique is that it forces him to investigate many of his centrally held beliefs simultaneously with the person he is communicating; any questions that arise from his audience, or possible objections to his line of reasoning, Continue Reading...
How many enzymes from the liver and pancreas are actually present will vary somewhat with gestational age and there is no actual way to know which one of the many chemicals produces the severe inflammatory response that is seen in even mild cases of Continue Reading...
Mythology Political Issues Constitutional History: Beginnings and Changes This paper will explore the historical basis for the Constitution of the United States and the changes that have occurred both gradually and radically during short history of Continue Reading...
Woman: An Epistemological Programme of Mastery The philosophical discussion of the nature of the female mind and specifically the epistemology of women has been universally debated for as long as there has been recorded words. What is the nature of Continue Reading...
Genesis The Hebrews or Israelites were God's chosen people, whom He delivered from bondage to Egypt, to whom He revealed His law and with whom He established a covenant through Moses on Mount Sinai. Up to the 10th line of patriarchs after Moses, the Continue Reading...
Essay Topic Examples 1. The Impact of Teacher Values and Beliefs on Educational Outcomes: This essay could explore how the personal values, attitudes, and beliefs of educators shape their teaching style, their relationships with students, and ult Continue Reading...
Plutarch On SpartaIntroductionPlutarchs On Sparta is a book about the Spartan way of life and what made that way of life better than ways found in other Greek city-states. Plutarch begins by praising the Spartans for their military prowess, their foc Continue Reading...
USAA and Shake Shack Ethical IssuesIntroductionTo a large extent, the way businesses conduct their affairs is governed by a certain set of standards or principles. As commercial entities, businesses should not only be driven by the need to rake in pr Continue Reading...
fall of the Roman Empire? The decline and eventual fall of the Roman Empire happened in the third century. Rome had made many enemies and grew from a revered unchallenged leader of the Mediterranean to a rather weary empire surrounded by a myriad o Continue Reading...
C.G. The history of C.G. is that he is a former smoker, 69-year-old male with cancer in the head and neck (a radical neck dissection was performed in 2012), which has recently metastasized in the liver and lungs, as indicated by PET scan which shows Continue Reading...
Corporate social responsibility and business ethics have become the focus of an increasing amount of attention from the business sector and academicians following the scandal-ridden era of Enron and others during the 1990s. Although the findings from Continue Reading...
Pluriverse vs. Ontology Globalization is having a profound impact on every region. This is because advancements in technology and more liberal policies are influencing the changes that are occurring. The result is that development is transforming nu Continue Reading...
Nurse, Must I always tell the truth? Truth There is a considerable amount of debate as to whether or not nurses are compelled to tell the truth when they are discussing sensitive patient information. The purpose of this document is to clarify the Continue Reading...
" In the instance of America's shameful racial history, the self-interest of southern whites combined with the violent coercion of black slavery would produce a highly objectionable variance on the 'social contract.' It is therefore a decidedly impo Continue Reading...
Environmental Issues, Business Ethics Background history on business ethics The term "business ethics" has contexts in different ways making the history of business ethics vary according to how one perceives the subject. The history is likely to va Continue Reading...
Stereotyping Social Minorities in Stereotypical Depiction Social Minorities in Stereotypical Depiction at Entertainment Media Social Minorities in Stereotypical Depiction at Entertainment Media In the 21st century, media has become so powerful th Continue Reading...
Ethical Systems Ethical formalism. What is good is that which conforms to the categorical imperative. This is the ethical system of Immanuel Kant, which is normative and deontological. It is a universal ethic that asserts every person is to be trea Continue Reading...
4). Polermo's approach to rhetoric was not like the emotional appeals advocated by the other ancient Greeks, nor did it contain the same adherence to logic and truth that the Romans would later develop, but rather he undertook al things as simply as Continue Reading...
