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In his book Introduction to Confucianism, Xinzhong Yao aims to offer a comprehensive and balanced understanding of Confucianism, the Chinese/East Asian tradition that has undergone transformation over the past 2500 years. Yao covers the evolution of Confucianism from its ancient origins to its relevance in the present day, including its practical application and incorporation of…

According to the definition, a savage refers to an individual who is not civilized. However, Friday can be excluded from this category since he possessed civilized traits. He was influenced by the civilization present in his community and displayed similar characteristics, behaviors, and beliefs as the rest of his tribe. The fact that he had…

Introduction In 1979, Michael E. Porter, a young associate professor at Harvard Business School, published an article in the Harvard Business Review called “The five competitive forces that shape strategy”, also known as Porter’s five forces. This article revolutionized the field of strategy and has greatly influenced academic research and business practices. Over the past…

Julian Assange is the founder of Wikileaks which “is an independent, non-profit online media organization that publishes submissions of otherwise unavailable documents from anonymous sources”. Since the apparition of Wikileaks, Julian Assange is a controversy man and everybody have is own opinion about him. Moreover, since Mr Assange decided to reveal information about US Army…

In the book The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald writes this novel according to the people living in East egg and West egg. He uses the comparing of moral and value between different characters in order to show the difference between people. The definition of “American Dream” is unachievable. If you work hard, you can…

The issue of contraception in the Catholic Church has ignited intense controversy and discussion. According to Catholicism, healthy sexual expression encompasses three elements: a mutual physical desire for pleasure, intimacy and committed love between partners, and the willingness to procreate and become parents. However, the latter element has caused disagreement both within and outside of…

The synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) and the Book of John provide a narrative of John the Baptist’s ministry. John is known as the Precursor or Forerunner of the Lord. According to Luke, he was born in a town in Judaea approximately six months prior to Jesus’ birth. Elizabeth and St. Zachary, the parents…

Anne Hutchinson Introduction Anne Hutchinson, born in 1591, was the daughter of Francis Marbury, an Anglican minister. Although no Puritan himself, Marbury was outspoken in his criticism of the established church, mainly the appointment of undeserving ministers by an unconcerned hierarchy. He was imprisoned for his criticisms however later released to take a living at…

The Bible is home to many stories that have shaped the world that we live in today. The stories of the Bible seem to be life-lessons, taken literally by many readers. Among these stories, written in the Old Testament, are those involving Eve and Delilah. Stories like the ones involving Eve and Delilah have somewhat…

This play exemplifies the adage “good always wins over the evil”. In the play, love conquers over evil. ‘The Bishop’s Candlesticks’ is a fine example of the one act play. It deals with the conversation of a man turned a wild beast into a man again under the impact of love and sympathy. The Convict…