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Euthanasia: Kantianism vs Utilitarianism
Euthanasia
Kant
This can be illustrated in the most common case of euthanasia, where the person who is ailing to die suffers from an illness that causes great pain, and will result in his or her demise in the not-so-distant future. In this case, killing the person Would seem to be the most humane and reasonable thing…
How does the play Oedipus the King provide a catharsis?
Catharsis
King Arthur
In dramatic terms a catharsis essentially refers to self-actualization based upon a sudden realization of previous escaped insight and knowledge. In most instances, a catharsis comes after a character has refused to accept this self-actualization and realization. In a way, a catharsis provides the “great change” that makes the ending worth waiting for. In Oedipus…
Social Microcosm and Practice of Group Psychotherapy
Catharsis
Society
Social microcosm is an interpersonal process-oriented approach to group work. It refers to the study of interpersonal relationship of group members with each other and their group Therapist as well as the operation of a group therapy. This approach transpires within the group hence remains the hub of the group and is done in the…
Deep Ways of Personal Growth
Procrastination
Psychology
The prevalence of inspirational quotes and self-improvement tips on my Instagram feed suggests that this topic is popular among celebrities and social media influencers. The current trend emphasizes the importance of waking up early, exercising, and having a nutritious breakfast for physical and mental well-being. While I find these practices helpful, personal development encompasses more…
Hamlet by Shakespeare: Hamlet’s Revenge and Hero’s Downfall
Anger
Hamlet
Hamlet Revenge
Revenge causes Hamlet to act blindly through anger and emotion, rather than through reason As the play begins, Hamlet is in a grieving period over the death of his father, To make matters worse, his mother marries his uncle, the deceased King’s brother. Hamlet does not approve of this relationship and distances himself from hert…
Research Questions, Objectives and Hypothesis
Observation
Science
Statistics
The research objectives of a study are the goals that articulate the purpose of conducting the research. For instance, researchers aim to enhance their comprehension of variations in pain scale outcomes among individuals diagnosed with moderate traumatic brain injury. As a result, this objective drives scientists to perform scientific analysis to identify differences in perceived…
Wax Argument Descartes
Descartes
Neuropsychology
Rene Descartes, a notable philosopher, introduced an innovative and cryptic method of understanding the difference between the mind and the body. Descartes’ aim appears to be challenging Aristotle’s “sensory argument,” which posits that all perception is through the senses. To separate the mind from the body, Descartes employs the “wax argument” wherein he demonstrates how…
Analysis of Hitcher by Simon Armitage
Anger
Poetry
Truth
In the first stanza of ‘Hitcher’ shows the reader that the narrator is seeking a more relaxed lifestyle, and is unable to deal with the arduous tasks of everyday life. He states that he had been ‘tired, under/the weather’, but not especially ill, and therefore should not be taking time off work. He ignores all…
A Theoretical Analysis of The Little Mermaid’s Ariel
Behavior
Erik Erikson
Sigmund Freud
This paper will analyze the behavior of the central character of The Little Mermaid, Ariel, using Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory and Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory. The Little Mermaid, released in 1989, became a blockbuster hit during its time. The little character, Ariel, is a head-strong teenager living under the sea. She is the daughter of…
Overcoming Adversity in Guy Vanderhaeghe’s The Dancing Bear
Adversity
Health
Mental Health
Psychology
What is adversity? Adversity is a state of hardship, difficulty, or misfortune that one deal with in life. Some individuals overcome adversity; however. some individuals’ adversities control their lives. Nevertheless, there is a limit to how much adversity an individual can face before it results in death. In the short story “The Dancing Hear,” the…