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- 511: Pride And Prejudice
- ... treat his beloved. Instead he treated her with the same condescending and proud manner as he would any other person. Afterall, all good wives are in want of a wealthy man. Darcy soon changes his philosophy (and hence one must understand the quotation differently) after Elizabeth refuses his proposal. This incident proves that a woman does not necessarily need to find a rich man to marry. Afterall, this is now the second time that Elizabeth has rejected the proposal of a man with more wealth than she. It is clear that Darcy changes his whole philosophy on the subject after this rejection. Darcy then realizes that in this case the woman does not want the rich man, but it is the "man in possession of fortune" who "must be in want ...
- 512: Plato On Justice And Injustice
- ... pose the question of whether justice is stronger than injustice, what each does to a man, and what makes the first good and the second bad. In answering this question, Socrates deals directly with the philosophy of the individual's goodness and virtue, but also ties it to his concept of the perfect state, which is a republic of three classes of people with a rigid social structure and little in ... the original subject. One of his main points, however, is that goodness is doing what is best for the common, greater good rather than for individual happiness. There is a real sense in which his philosophy turns on the concepts of virtue, and his belief that ultimately virtue is its own reward. His first major point is that justice is an excellence of character. He then seeks agreement that no excellence ...
- 513: Paradise Lost
- ... angel that spoke at the meeting was Moloch, who was the "strongest and fiercest spirit that fought in Heaven, now fiercer by despair" (Milton, II-l. 44-45). He came forth with a "suicidal battle philosophy" (Blessington 39), promoting open war in Heaven. He was very aggressive in nature, and did not care if God destroyed the fallen angels in the battle, as long as they fought in revenge (Bush 258 ... Mammon was in Heaven, he desired the golden floors he walked on better than desiring the wealth and virtue available from God who ruled over them (John). The reader saw this same desire in his philosophy of what the angels should do in Hell, which was to stay there and exploit its wealth rather than war in Heaven against God (Milton 67-68). The final speaker at the meeting was Beelzebub ...
- 514: The Renaissance
- ... and many Muslims worked as slaves in Italy. Money lending and trade contributed to the excessive wealth of city-states in Italy. City-states possessed enough money for people to explore new kinds of art, philosophy, and government. People explored new areas and the use of maps increased. Access to literature increased due to the invention of the printing press. Books became widespread and affordable to the general public. Education and ... Artists took a very humanist approach to their art and humanism spread thoughout Europe during the Renaissance era. Humanism, or the study of the humanities, became very popular during the Renaissance. Scholars studied literature and philosophy focused on humanities and culture. Artists focused on the painting and sculpting of the human form. Humanists believed people should view humankind as good, and disputed the church’s teachings that people have a sinful ...
- 515: Misinformation In The Media
- ... an uniform of any kind. These officers carry a badge and a gun. This article specifically states that after increasing the unit by four times the original amount they have performed 50% less. The authors philosophy on expansionism being unproductive is the essence of the article.(Hosper 249) The writer of this article, David Lefer, states the dramatic decrease in arrest is all due to Safir’s expansion. Lefer stated the ... writer could believe they were forcefully removed in an orderly fashion, as they should have been. A third may see that the officers were being harassed and abused as they carried out their duties. Their philosophy and mental view point of the subject write the article for them. Is either one the truth? Sextus Empiricus said it best as, “the vestibule of the bath house warms those who come from the ...
- 516: Oedipus The King
- ... an indubitable tragedy. Sophocles ensured that the audience would view Oedipus as a respectable and plausible hero by giving Oedipus many of the popular sentiments of the time. These ideals were brought about by a philosophy that was thriving in Greece during Sophocles' lifetime. Most of Oedipus' notions, can be traced back to either the dialectic Socrates in who appeared in Plato's several works, or Plato's student Aristotle. These ... needed to correctly solve such an equation. Oedipus as well as other characters in the play embodied these virtues and skills, or even their defects in order to draw yet another link between literature and philosophy. 7 Works Cited Aristotle. "Ethica Nicomachea". Introduction to Aristotle. Ed. Richard McKeon. Trans.W.D. Ross. New York: Random House Incorporated, 1947.308-545. Friedlander MD, Ed. "Enjoying Oedipus the King by Sophocles". 1 Aug ...
- 517: Lord Of The Flies - Book Report
- ... basic struggles that man has. One must not think that Golding did not go unchanged from the war, because analysis of his pre-war poetry shows a much softer, more forgiving Golding. Golding's basic philosophy can be summed up in a few words - society is evil. All of his books deal with this idea in some way or another. It is very easy to see how this idea is presented ... nature. William Golding the man himself is qualified enough to write about such topics because he was involved heavily in W.W.II. This caused Golding's views on life to change to his current philosophy "The shape of society must depend on the ethical nature of the individual and not on any political system however apparently logical or respectable (Baker 5)." The frame work of a Golding novel is simple ...
- 518: Advertiser Influence on the Media: Censorship and the Media
- ... the publication. It is not directly silencing [the students], but it has that effect ." In an interview Littrell declined to comment on the pending lawsuit, but stated that there were fundamental differences in the editorial philosophy of Halas and the administration . "I think the school newspaper should be a learning tool that serves the school… [It is a] public relations tool to get the word out about the success and goings-on in the school to the students and parents… Halas did not share that philosophy," Littrell stated . A source in the Blue Springs School System who wishes to remain anonymous stated that the, "…philosophical difference was a cover, Halas was removed after pressure from the two grocery stores who were ...
- 519: The Tempest: Calibans Instincts
- ... is Montaigne in guise giving commentary on turning the island into a common wealth with many utopian ideas and beliefs. While Montagine believes that the primitive man is natural and innocent Prosporo has put the philosophy to work and created Caliban. In Shakespearesą mind he put the philosophy into action once he created Caliban. He seems to tell Montaigne that nature is equally as brutal and instinctive as it wants to be and no society can train a Caliban.
- 520: Existentialism
- ... described as the "Prime Mover," who is responsible for the unity and purposefulness of nature. In order for humanity to attain such a climax, everyone must imitate The Almighty's perfect profile. Aristotle's basic philosophy deduces that humanity strives for an identical peak of moral excellence, as judged by a higher being (Aristotle). Existentialism declares that the individual must choose his way; there is no predetermination. Since the universe is ... Hiedegger. Hiedegger defines an3dety as an individual's confrontation with meaningless and the discovery that the only justification for one's demean or comes from within. Heproclaimed that responsibility will therefore be acknowledged. In the philosophy of Sartre, the word nausea is used for the individual's recognition of continual, absolute freedom of choice (Olson). It is through these senses that people perceive responsibility. Existentialists regard responsibility as personal and subjective ...
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