Essays on Excellence

     Excellence is a word that is, strangely enough, held in high esteem but also used so frequently that it seems to have been diluted over the years.  Probably the most prominent reason for this discounting of excellence is because so many organizations glibly say that they seek excellence or that they are the essence…

The five natural elements aside, the modern world today revolves around a sixth human developed energy i. e. Electricity. From telegraphy and telephony to electrical circuits for power, Electrical Engineering today focuses on a broad range of disciplines. The progress of this field has immensely influenced the advancement of technology. The vast application potential when…

The speech of Prof. Monsod, a retired professor in college of economics in the University of the Philippines gave her last lecture to her students about the motto of the university. In her lecture, she urged her students to place honor and excellence, in which I agree that honor, was placed first before excellence for…

What good does it do a man to gain the whole world yet forfiet his soul? None, perfection, the goal we all reach for, yet is it really attainable to become perfect without giving something in return, possibly your soul. This is a theme challenged in the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar…

From the earliest awakenings of Chinese civilization, the Chinese have sought out what they believe to be spiritual perfection. This numinous sense of flawlessness existed within the people themselves, in nature, and between the two as well. Art has always been a common means for the Chinese to achieve such inner tranquility and peace. In…

Introduction             The twenty-first century is the age of computers and breath-taking technological breakthroughs and advancements. Even various fields of science such as biology, genetics and nuclear studies are becoming more advanced. While the lives of men and women have become easier and more comfortable, there are also a number of ethical issues that must…

To what extent has history repeated itself relative to the crusaders of the 21st century once again waging war against Muslims In the middle east? The impact of Christianity: -Judaism and Islam also had a profound impact upon the development of European civilization. -Europeans were exposed to new ideas and unique cultural aspects that were…

Ever since the creation of life on earth, humans have tried to achieve one thing and one thing only: perfection. Whether it’s being the perfect hunter-gatherer or the perfect pianist, all humans aim for the sky – hoping to surpass the limits that define imperfection But what exactly is perfection? Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as…

The Myth of PerfectionAdam BenzanBlock HPerfection is a much sought-after quality, yet is completely impossible toobtain. Because we do not have a clear definition of what perfection truly is,when a person attempts to become “perfect”, they are usually transforming intowhat seems to be perfect to . In both “A Doll’s House” and “The Metamorphosis”,we see…

Alchemy as a field is interesting due to its ability to encourage a search for perfection and not just simply in the physical world but also, and perhaps more importantly, in the spiritual sense. Out of many great alchemists, I will write about Paracelsus and his quest to find the philosopher’s stone as an effort…