Kleptomania Term Paper Sep 17, 2009

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Introduction Although kleptomania, the irresistible impulse to steal objects not needed for personal use or for their monetary value, is currently classified in psychiatric nomenclature as an impulse control disorder, research suggests it is, rather, a variant of obsessive-compulsive disorder. The principle effects of the theft are repetitive, unwanted intrusions of thoughts, and an inability to avoid the compulsion to perform the theft, and the relief of tension following the act (Dannon, 2002). Comparison of both disorders, their comorbidity with other... Continue reading 

Berkeley Term Paper Sep 10, 2009

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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 things (ideas) depend on perception for their existence. His theory is focused on the citation “to be is to be perceived”. Berkeley thinks that in the absence of a perceiver, the tree’s sound, color, taste including its sound waves, color... Continue reading 

School Uniform Term Paper Sep 3, 2009

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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 schools have some kind of dress code in their code of conduct. Although the dress codes at different schools may vary, all students seem to feel the similarly about the idea of dress codes. What students fail to realize and... Continue reading 

Confucius Term Paper Aug 31, 2009

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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 recorded and compiled by disciples of his disciples. Because these collections are brief, unelaborated, unorganized and writing in ideographic form, their exact meaning is not always clear (Spodek 206). Due to this, there exist two different major lines of interpretation.... Continue reading 

Utilitarianism Term Paper Aug 27, 2009

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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. Whatever brings the greatest happiness to the most people is the morally ‘right’ decision. It is a consequentialist principal where the majority rules. It is also relative as each situation is looked at differently and will have a different outcome. Utilitarianism... Continue reading 

Obesity Term Paper Aug 17, 2009

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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 World Health Organization (W.H.O.), The National Institute of Health (N.I.H.) and The Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Its over- all prevalence has increased by 33% in the last decade (Merck, 2003, pp. 685-687). Researchers have found that obesity is directly related to... Continue reading 

Everyday Use Term Paper Aug 12, 2009

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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 that happen in their life, contribute to this perception. In the story "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker, the daughters, “Dee” and “Maggie” are affected by all three criteria. The mother of these girls makes a life changing action due to the... Continue reading 

Odyssey Term Paper Jul 29, 2009

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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 hero should be "a speaker of words and one "accomplished in action" (Iliad.IX.443). The Iliadic Odysseus fits easily into this description, being fully adept in combat and speech. A hero is one who should stand out from the rest of... Continue reading 

Stalin Term Paper Jul 27, 2009

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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 most powerful dictators. The impact Joseph Stalin had on the twentieth century is possibly greater than that of any other individual. In 1897 a boy by the name of Josif Vissarionovich Djugashvili was born. He was born into a family ridden... Continue reading 

Hitler Term Paper Jul 27, 2009

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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 the treaty devastating to Germany but also the war itself took a toll on the people on the home front. Germany lost 15.1 percent of its active male population during the war and civilians were dying from malnutrition and poor... Continue reading