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Theodor Adorno stated that in the 19th century thus when hewas born in Frankfurt. As an only child to the wine merchant OscarWiesengrund, and of a catholic singer named Maria Barbara. His aunt Agathaalso lived with him. As a child Theodor engaged in four-handed pianoplaying, he attended school at the Kaiser-Wilhem where he proved to…

Thomas Aquinas is renowned for formulating the cosmological or “first cause” argument, which posits that the phenomena we observe are a consequence of a succession of causes. Nonetheless, this sequence cannot extend eternally into the past. Consequently, there must exist an initial cause that was not prompted by any other factor. This uncaused cause is…

Ethics is that which is regarded as acceptable in human behaviour in pursuit of certain goals. Ethics are determined at a personal and professional level, the latter being described in a ‘Code of Conduct’ produced by professional organisations. These guidelines have largely been developed in response to the kinds of concerns highlighted in studies of…

This essay will take inspiration from a theoretical character named Sam.Sam is a minor aged fifteen who, after a head injury whilst watching a game of football attends her local accident and emergency department. Whilst in the company of her mother she initially denies the possibility of a pregnancy but when taken to for an…

Flannery O’Connor is known for her unique Southern Gothic style of prose and is often referred to as “the master of the short story” (O’Connor). Her use of symbolism and exploration of Southern religion make her one of the most influential writers in American history. Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia in 1925, O’Connor was…

Both plays depict various similaritities of themes and treatment of that theme. Both the plays deal with some aspect of sexuality that was considered taboos by their contemporary societies. Bernard Shaw tries to captivate our attention on the issue of prostitution and also depicts sub-theme of incest in relation to Frank and Vivie’s relation, while…

Its no wonder why Tupac Shakur – aka 2Pac sounds so irritated and/or hungry in his second studio album Strictly 4 My N.***.A.Z… released on February 13 1993. The 22-year- old former drug dealer had problems of his own with the law. During the early 90’s Tupac Shakur had been accused of various lawsuits including…

Betty Parris stands as one of the central figures in the tumultuous period of the Salem witch trials, a chapter in history marred by paranoia, fear, and the power of suggestion. As the daughter of the village’s minister, Reverend Samuel Parris, Betty’s mysterious ailment became the catalyst that led to widespread accusations and eventual tragic…

Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” is rife with intriguing characters that serve as windows into the sociocultural milieu of Maycomb, Alabama. While the reclusive Boo Radley might steal much of the limelight when discussing the Radley family, it’s essential not to overlook the less explored, yet equally pivotal, Nathan Radley. As Boo’s older brother…

Introduction The relationship between Islam and democracy has been a source of controversy in the contemporary world since time immemorial.  The origin of complexities in this issue is due to the fact that the Muslim world is not ideologically monolithic per se and for this reason, there exists numerous varying perspectives on the existence of…