George Berkeley was born in 1685 near Dysert Castle, Ireland. He graduated from Trinity College, Dublin, where he was introduced to philosophies of Descartes and Locke. Berkeley’s subjective idealism means all things are constituted by mind and its ideas and … Continue reading
I’m sure if you were to ask any group of students enrolled in an ordinary public school what is one rule that you most disagree with at your school, at least half of them would mention the dress code. All … Continue reading
Confucius (551-479 BCE), according to Chinese tradition, was a thinker, political figure, educator, and founder of the Ru School of Chinese thought. His teachings, preserved in the Analects, which is a collection of thoughtful perceptions attributed to him, were apparently … Continue reading
What is Utilitarianism? The dictionary definition of Utilitarianism is: ‘The doctrine that the greatest happiness of the greatest number should be the guiding principal of conduct.’ When making a moral decision, we should look at the outcome of an action. … Continue reading
Obesity Prevalence in Children/Adolescents Abstract Obesity is a long-term complex condition in which having too much body fat increases ones risk for developing other health problems. It has been recognized as a major health problem by the Surgeon General, The … Continue reading
The way in which a parent raises their child has a direct impact on the way the child perceives itself as well as how siblings perceive each other. In addition, the social atmosphere surrounding the child and any major crisis’s … Continue reading
When we compare the Odysseus of the Odyssey with his character in the former epic, as well as with Achilles and Hector, we see the changing face of Homeric heroism. To use the words of Phoinix in the Iliad, a … Continue reading
Joseph Stalin was the dictator of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) from 1929 to 1953. He left a profound impact, not only on Russian history, but also on the history of the world as one of the world’s … Continue reading
There are several factors that led to Hitler’s rise to power. Germany was a country in shambles. The Versailles Treaty depleted Germany of territory, forced exorbitant reparation payments, and robbed a great nation of its national pride. Not only was … Continue reading
Beowulf. The oldest and, arguably, the greatest epic in English literature’s vast history. Beowulf is an epic poem, originally written in Old English, that details the heroic exploits of the warrior, Beowulf, throughout his life. It represents the heroic ideal … Continue reading
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