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1. Explain the distinction Jean Grimshaw makes between misogyny and philosophically significant ‘maleness’ of philosophical theories. Jean Grimshaw argues the idea that the discipline of Philosophy is gendered in some way by making a distinction between misogyny and philosophically significant ‘maleness ‘of philosophical theories. The ‘maleness’ of philosophy is characterised by the fact that most…

At first glance the quote life is like a box of chocolates seems’ rather silly. How could such a large and complicated concept such as life be compared to something as small and simple as a box of chocolates? There have been two opposing viewpoints in regards to the meaning of this quote, and each…

There is a narrative in Philippine folklore about a Mangifera indica tree and a bamboo tree. Not being able to agree as to which was the stronger of the two, they called upon the air current to make the decision. The air current blew its hardest, but the Mangifera indica tree stood fast. It would…

Chitty (2004) defines nursing philosophies as statements of beliefs and expressions of values that form the foundation for thinking and actions in the field of nursing (p. 230). During their time in an intensive care unit, the author of this text cultivated a unique nursing philosophy that encompasses several crucial aspects: nursing itself, the individual,…

When Herman Melville wrote that he would greet all of life’s surprises with a smile. He was subscribing to a philosophical doctrine that would soon be termed amor fati – an unconditional love of life. Although Moby Dick was published decades before Friedrich Nietzsche popularized the phrase. Melville’s work anticipated and supported the existentialist concept…

The essay is uniquely crafted for this request and offers a fresh perspective on Mildred Montag’s role in “Fahrenheit 451.” For a deeper understanding, exploring the primary text and related scholarly articles would be beneficial. In Ray Bradbury’s dystopian classic, “Fahrenheit 451,” Mildred Montag stands as a stark representation of a society that has surrendered…

In Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, the author uses a character named Faber. An old college professor, to describe what he believes the effect a quality book should have. He is speaking with Montag, the main character in the book, in a dystopian society where books are burned by firemen. Because Montag had been recently…

Introducing philosophy to children is a very controversial subject. Michael S. Pritchard, the author of Reasonable Children, explores the concept of introducing philosophy to children within the schools before they enter their college years. Pritchard assumed that the study of philosophy should begin at a college level. At the start of this assignment my first…

This paper will also address changes, in which implementing strategies to combat such behaviors and whether or not these changes remain sufficient enough to deter such activities. Racial Profiling The criminal justice system makes up the body of law enforcement, in which directly takes on the daily duties of apprehending, sentencing prosecuting, punishing, and defending…

An American political journalist, author and professor, Norman Cousins in his essay Who killed Benny Paret expresses his point of view as to the death of a prize-fighter on the ring and the society’s complicity with this death, caused by the unjustified popularity of boxing. In the beginning of his essay Cousins introduces a prizefighter…