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- 1441: Chernobyl
- ... there were any genetic problems in any of the survivors children. In contrast, Yuri E. Dubrova of the University of Leicester in England and his colleagues claim that they have found evidence that germline mutation rates in humans can be increased by ionizing radiation. Dubrova's team compared specific gene segments taken from the blood of people in 79 families that lived in a exposed area surrounding Chernobyl. Also they studied ... counters that finding uncontaminated people in Belarus would be next to impossible. Radiation effects also show up in the wildlife regions. Biologist Robert J. Baker of Texas Tech University in Lublock says he found mutation rates in two species of mice that were “probably thousands of times greater” than normal. "It was the worst civilian disaster in the history of nuclear power-and it could be repeated."(Nagorski ) To this very ...
- 1442: Karl Marx 5
- ... that all historical societies contained some contradictions which means that they cannot survive indefinitely in their existing mode. These contradictions involve the exploitation of one social group by another. This creates an underlying conflict of interest since one group gains at the expense of another. As mentioned previously, Marx drew upon Hegel's dialectic, which can be loosely defined as trying to understand change that occurs through conflict. However, while Hegel saw this conflict as taking place with ideas, Marx saw these ruptures as occurring in material conditions in the form of social revolution. Therefore, according to Marx, the conflicts of interest within society provokes the rising class to overthrow the present system and create a new one. This corresponds accurately to the feudal relations of production which acted to repress the capitalism which was developing within ...
- 1443: Faustus
- ... of sin is of no concern at the beginning of Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus. Faustus’ goal is to become god-like himself. In order to accomplish this, he learns of science and shows an interest in magic. He turns to the pleasures of magic and art and the poewr of scientific knowledge as substitutes for the Christian faith he has lost” (source 5 115). Clearly, this total disregard for God ... by Lucifer. Faustus cries out, “Ah Christ, my Savior! / Seek to save distressed Faustus’ soul” (Marlowe 42). In response, Lucifer states, “Christ cannot save thy soul, for he is just; / There’s none but have interest in the same” (Marlowe 42). This brings up the point that Faustus cannot escape his fate of damnation, because Christ is just. The evil angel is mirrored with this point, however this point must be ...
- 1444: The Transition of Religion and Superstition to Science and Technology in the Middle Ages
- ... questions. During that period, the Church was gaining control over Western Europe. The Church was not only the main religious focus of Western Europe; it was also the central government. “The Romans never took much interest in theoretical science.” This means that all laws created by the church would be enforced to full extent. Disobeying the rules could result in excommunication, which is the banishment from church membership and from participating ... intellectuality. Clearly, an age that takes its name from an intellectual atmosphere cannot be fixed within rigid chronological limits. “In one sense The Enlightenment began as far back as the Renaissance, with men's renewed interest in Greek and Latin texts, their critical approach to medieval Christian philosophy and their general sense of curiosity about this world as opposed to the next.” Even the Protestant Reformation helped to prepare the way ...
- 1445: Friendship
- ... 540). Thus, based upon the definition of a friend, we can assert that friends should not betray one another, regardless of the circumstance. This is true, if and only if, it is in the best interest of the friend. Secondly, trust is an issue that every platonic friendship must deal with. Whether dealing with matters of trust is active or passive, its power is still a prevalent and pertinent quality that ... pg. 1436). When using a word such as “faith,” that describes a substantial belief in one another, it is very difficult to argue that breaking the trust of the friendship is ever in the best interest of the friend. In addition, friends are loyal. By definition loyal friends are, “faithful to those persons ideals” and are, “under obligation to defend, support, or be true to,” each other (Webster’s, pg. 802 ...
- 1446: Karl Marx 2
- ... all feudal, patriarchal, idyllic relations. It has pitilessly torn asunder the motley feudal ties that bound man to his natural superiors,' and has left remaining no other nexus between man and man than naked self-interest, than callous cash payment.' It has drowned the most heavenly ecstasies of religious fervor, of chivalrous enthusiasm, of philistine sentimentalism, in the icy water of egotistical calculation. It has resolved personal worth into exchange value ... All that we want to do away with, is the miserable character of this appropriation, under which the laborer lives merely to increase capital, and is allowed to live only in so far as the interest of the ruling class requires it" (Marx, p.69). Marx declares if communism is implemented that "In proportion as the exploitation of one individual by another is put an end to, the exploitation of one ...
- 1447: John Coltrane
- ... mother's father, the Reverend Walter Blaire. Walter Blaire would later on be a significant influence on Coltrane's music and spirituality. Coltrane's father, a tailor, served to be a source of Coltrane's interest in music through his fathers ability to play the clarinet, violin, and various other instruments. Furthermore, Coltrane's mother studied music. Both of Coltrane's grandfathers were ministers; and through their worship services, Coltrane began ... been carried into present day. Coltrane's works have been increasingly used by acclaimed directors. His works can be heard in Spike Lee's "Mo' Better Blues" and Oliver Stone's "The Doors." This renewed interest can be attributed to the social and aesthetic concerns addressed by Coltrane and his music. In 1986, to honor the immense impact of Coltrane in both jazz and America, the Philadelphia Historic Commission designated Coltrane ...
- 1448: Creative Story: If At First You Don't Succeed
- ... my disposal to reveal, so don't ask, that your company is going to suddenly turn around and go down the tube. Once the new idea has soaked in., the cattle are going to lose interest, and are already losing interest in Arto-Grass. Again, since I am your friend, I decided to buy the company for four bushals of grain, a bargain for a company that is about to go bankrupt. I'll give youu ...
- 1449: Frankenstein 4
- ... act of punishment but to perpetual torture. This is the price of tampering with nature. Prometheus ultimate downfall was caused, not by a poorly executed theft, but by the driving force of his own self-interest. By characterising Prometheanism, Mary Shelley s Frankenstein is a critique of male egoism. Shelley represents male egoism through the assertiveness of her glory seeking characters. The attitude of her narrator, Robert Walton, is typified by ... predicts which really stops him proceeding. If his egoism had allowed him to believe humanity would marvel at his achievements, he would have kept going. So, with his Promethean traits in tact, Victor s self-interest determines his actions once more. Further retribution from the monster is a fait accompli . Victor s egoism even denies him the opportunity of understanding the implications of the monster s 4. promise to be with ...
- 1450: To Kill A Mockingbird
- ... she studied law and visited her father's law offices as a child, just as Scout visits Atticus' office and briefly considers a career as a lawyer. Writing Career Harper Lee began to develop an interest in writing at the age of seven. Her law studies proved to be good training for a writing career: they promote logical thinking, and legal cases are an excellent source of story ideas. After she ... rotted, and they had little or no money for seed. But, in 1932, a new era was ushered into American political and economic life. With Franklin Roosevelt, the federal government began to take an active interest in the workingman. Laws regulating farm production, labor unions, and social security became a part of the American way of life. A new social consciousness was arousing many people in the nation. Novel In Its ...
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