Essays about Culture Page 352

Toni Morrison’s essay “Recitatif” centers around the upbringing of two girls, Twyla and Roberta, in an orphanage due to their mothers’ inability to care for them. The main focus of the essay is the presence of racism, with Morrison adding an intriguing twist by keeping the girls’ races ambiguous. Despite dropping hints, Morrison never explicitly…

The Dome of the Rock, situated in Old Jerusalem, holds immense significance for three major monotheistic religions. It is not only a place of great religious and historical importance but has also witnessed miraculous events in the past and is predicted to have a role in future events. Moreover, the structure itself exemplifies harmonious proportion…

Regardless of varying perspectives on the ethics of taking a life, I hold a steadfast belief that no form of killing can ever be rationalized. As an unwavering Catholic, I am duty-bound to adhere to the guidelines set forth in the 10 Commandments, specifically Commandment 5 which unequivocally declares “You Shall Not Kill.” Unfortunately, this…

In his article “Ethics of Belief,” William K. Clifford makes a number of assertions about beliefs that are untenable. Clifford’s ultimate conclusion is that it is “wrong always, everywhere, and for anyone to believe anything upon sufficient evidence” (Clifford, 280). Presumably Clifford means it is ethically or morally wrong since his article deals with ethics….

Charlee Alan-Evans 4-Mat Review: Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity SUMMARY In David Entwistle’s book, Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity (2010), he explores two potentially divergent disciplines: psychology and theology. He then considers whether integration of these two disciplines is attainable, desirable, or necessary (p. 16). The author points out that regardless of the…

In this essay I will provide a detailed explanation of the worship of Shiva in relation to the bhakti tradition. I will use an iconic visual representation of this deity to assist with my explanation of the beliefs and values associated with the devotion of the Deity. To do so, I shall begin my essay…

The village Dolina is situated in a valley to the north of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian capital, Sarajevo. From a young age, Muslim girls are taught that their duty as females is to help their mothers with household chores and serve the men. In contrast, their male siblings have the freedom to play and roam while not…

Generation (from the Latin generare, meaning to beget), also known as procreation, is the act of producing offspring. Generation can be defined as the entire body of individuals born and living at about the same time. Each generation has its own distinct set of values that is developed from the social environment in their early…

Confucianism Kung Fu Tzu, also known as Confucius, founded Confucian Philosophy. He believed that during times of violent social change, tradition or ‘li’ can restore society to its original and stable state. By doing so, society can accept only what is beneficial for it. Additionally, ‘li’ can train even the lowest person to become a…

The Essence Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People” discusses how to be a good conversationalist in Chapter Four. He advises, “Be a good listener and encourage others to talk about themselves.” Unfortunately, very few people actually listen to others. However, listening is the biggest advantage one can have in making others understand…