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- 11941: God Vs Minos
- ... on is sometimes long and difficult. There are many obstacles to overcome and decisions to make. Occasionally, one makes a bad judgement and, in consequence, commits a malevolent act. Although this act is resentful, one's entire life is not based on this single action. Just as Theodore Roosevelt once declared, "We must remember not to judge any man by any one act," a human being is not disclosed to eternal damnation for a solitary, or even a few, malignant offenses. The Almighty Lord evaluates one's entire life and then sends one's soul to heaven, hell or purgatory. When one's soul is sent to hell, it arrives at the feet of the evil and vicious Minos. Minos, from the poem Inferno, is solely a being ...
- 11942: The Moral Life and Leviathan: Ideas of Hobbes and Pojman
- ... and a hope by their industry to obtain them," Hobbes view of the motivations for moral behavior becomes valid because of his use of examples to support his theories, which in turn, apply to Pojman's five purposes for morality. Hobbes purpose to his state of nature philosophy was to describe human nature. He argues that, in the absence of social condition, every action we perform, no matter how charitable or ... fear (p.45). He believes that humans have three motivations for ending this state of war: the fear of death, the desire to have an adequate living and the hope to attain this through one's labor (p.47). These beliefs become valid because of the use of his examples. One example suggests that people are barbaric to each other. With the absence of international law, strong countries prey on the ... the defects of human nature. Pojman believes that the fundamental ambiguity of human existence is seen throughout the book, mirroring the human condition (35). Hobbes gives a classic reply to the book. Similar to Pojman's beliefs, he believes that human beings always act out of perceived self-interest; they invariably seek gratification and avoid harm. Given a state of insecurity, people have reason to fear one another. This "state ...
- 11943: Great Expectations- Morals
- ... show the readers about moral maturation, how people change, and to warn them about money, love, and what really matters. In Dickens' novel, Great Expectations, the main character Pip undergoes a constant moral maturing. Pip's original childhood innocence was uncovered when he began to desire material wealth and influence. Pip spent his money recklessly until finally, after Pip realized the truth about people, his formerly selfish attitude turned considerate. He ... are, not for what they look like or how much power and money they have. Pip shows us the importance of how to use your morals to become a better person. I believe that Pip's telling of the story is pvitaols because it teaches us right from wrong. The first stage Pip went through in his moral development was fear. In this stage, Pip's main excuse for his actions was his fear of punishment. Pip displayed this because Mrs. Joe was constantly beating and threatening him. This kind of behavior made Pip very sensitive and easily swayed in ...
- 11944: Race Relations In The New Worl
- ... British with food and other vital necessities, tensions still persisted. The British and the Native Americans interacted very often in trade surroundings, but the failure of each group to understand and accept the other group's culture prevented any lasting cooperation between the two groups. Simple misunderstandings during a trade agreement could turn into violent confrontations as a result of the large difference in culture and beliefs. In March 1622, one ... Americans farther west. Bacon and his followers were frustrated that all the best tobacco land had already been taken by the wealthy and decided to drive the Indians west and settle on that land. Bacon's army consisted of other angry Virginian planters who wanted more land so they could grow more tobacco. When the British sent an army to stop Bacon, he reversed his aim and instead went after Jamestown. The sudden death of Bacon while trying to escape an attack from the British army put an end to one of America's first violent protest movements. One result of this rebellion was that it strengthened the elite group of the wealthy planters and government officials. They also realized that indentured servants would not be a reliable ...
- 11945: Wuthering Heights Summary
- Set in the wild, rugged country of Yorkshire in northern England during the late eighteenth century, Emily Bronte s masterpiece novel, Wuthering Heights, clearly illustrates the conflict between the principles of storm and calm . The reoccurring theme of this story is captured by the intense, almost inhuman love between Catherine and Heathcliff and the ... old Mr. Earnshaw returns home to Wuthering Heights with a dirty, ragged, black-haired child named Heathcliff. As he grows older, Heathcliff, to the dismay of Hindley Earnshaw, usurps the affections of not only Hindley s father, but also that of his younger sister Catherine. Thereafter, in part due to his jealous behavior, Hindley is sent away to school. Years later due to old Mr. Earnshaw s death, a married Hindley returns, now the master of Wuthering Heights. Intent on revenge, Hindley treats Heathcliff as a servant and frequently attempts to break Heathcliff and Catherine s unique bond. Before Hindley can ...
- 11946: Smerdyakov
- ... author divulges details of the conception of the fourth son of Fyodor Pavovich Karamazov. Late on a September evening, a drunk Fyodor, by modern standards, "rapes" a homeless woman. Stinking Lizaveta, the victim of Fyodor's violence, was a legend in the town. Regardless of her unattractive and dirty appearance, her poverty, and homelessness, the townspeople regarded her with sympathy and compassion. Fyodor, on the other hand, treated Lizaveta as an ... He and his friends mock her. He, then, rapes her. And, as if these actions are not cruel and offensive enough, he vehemently denies any of it happening. Later, when Lizaveta gives birth to Fyodor's illegitimate son, it is Grigory and Marfa who take the boy in, baptize him, and decide to raise the child. The townspeople mistakenly credit Fyodor for taking the dead woman's child into his house. All of these disturbing actions on the part of Fyodor are cause for his punishment. While Fyodor neglected his fatherly duties to his other three sons, to this fourth, he ...
- 11947: Madness in Shakespeare's Hamlet
- Madness in Shakespeare's Hamlet Madness may be "mental incapacity caused by an unmentionable injury." Such wounds often are not easily perceived but may be revealed in time of stress. Hamlet's question, "have you a daughter?"(Act II. Sc2 182) Polonius about the Prince's emotional state. What is hidden will surely be told to Cloudius by his adviser. Laertes' search for revenge is sharper proof that madness in degrees of publicity causes harm to the observers. Claudius promise " ...
- 11948: The Sociolect of Teenage Jocks
- The Sociolect of Teenage Jocks Hey! You gonna get loaded after the game tonight? Theres a party at Joes, mad chicks will be there. Come to get some, but keep it on the DL, its for football guys only. They are full of strength, full of power, full of conceit. Why do they speak the way they do? Why do they act the way they do? It is their ...
- 11949: Creatine
- ... effect? Well it benefits those people who are serious about training body builders, track and field (mostly throwers), sprint swimmers, anyone who works out for long periods of time at high intensity. So it won't benefit you if your idea of a work out is getting some food from the kitchen for the movie you are about to watch. As of right now creatine is legal in every level of ... help. My friend Eric has been taking it for a little over a year and said that it has helped his performance greatly. He was able to gain muscle mass and lose the fat. It's easy to get and goes down easily. You can get it at most gyms, health food stores, and general nutrition stores. All you have to do to take it is mix it with a liquid ... serving per day to keep the levels up in your muscles. If you take any more you are just wasting it. It cost about thirty five to fifty dollars a week most say that doesn't compare to other things they would take. I know that some college level sports give it to you everyday before work out as do some professional sports teams. Since its that easy to obtain ...
- 11950: Nelson Mandela
- ... life. He is still leading the fight against apartheid after spending nearly three decades of his life behind bars. He has sacrificed his private life and his youth for his people, and remains South Africa's best known and loved hero. Nelson Mandela was born in a village near Umtata in the Transkei on July 18, 1918. His father was the principal councilor to the Acting Paramount Chief of Thembuland. After his fathers death, the young Rolihlahla became the Paramount Chiefs ward to be groomed to assume high office. However, influenced by the cases that came before the Chief s court, he was determined to become a lawyer. Hearing the elders stories of his ancestors struggles during the wars of resistance gave him dreams of making his own contribution to the freedom struggle of his ... mission school, Nelson Mandela was sent to Healdtown, a Wesleyan secondary school. He then enrolled at the University College of Fort Hare for the Bachelor of Arts Degree where he was elected onto the Student's Representative Council. He was suspended from college for joining in a protest boycott. He went to Johannesburg where he entered politics by joining the African National Congress in 1942 (Woods). At the height of ...
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