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The Influence of Indifference in Changing the Opinions of an Individual in The Perils of Indifference by Elie Wiesel, Tropic of Capricorn by Henry Miller, and It’s Not Just About Bad Choices by Nicholas Kristof
Anger
Feeling
Psychology
Being indifferent in today’s society is harmful but tempting because sometimes when an individual tries hard to accommodate the needs of others, they find that the people they are trying to help take advantage of their generosity. At times, indifference is very seductive; however it does not only damage one’s self, but it also damages…
Cathedral: Allegory of the Cave and Narrator Analysis
Allegory Of The Cave
Plat’s Allegory of the cave Is a story about a prisoner who Is freed from being locked In chains living all of his life underground and finding out a different perspective about a Ill he’s been paving his whole life, being told as a conversation between Socrates and Glaucoma. In the stories, ” Cathedral” by…
Plato’s Socrates and Aristotle on the Soul
Aristotle
Socrates
Socrates, an ancient Greek philosopher, was born in 384 BC and died in 322 BC. He studied under Plato and later became the teacher of Alexander the Great. According to Wikipedia, Aristotle was a prolific writer who covered a wide range of subjects, including physics, metaphysics, poetry, theater, music, logic, rhetoric, politics, government, ethics, biology…
Reaction to “The Apology” by Plato
Ethics
Evidence
Socrates
“The Apology” by Plato has a significant and direct bearing on modern Western Civilization because it places virtue and honor on a pedestal and urges men to live righteously and be willing to die for the sake of righteousness if necessary. Successful western countries like the United States are not perfect, but history will…
Pauline Williams: Cheerleader or Activist?
Idea
The main problem is that Pauline Williams will be removed from the cheering team due to her personal stand against cheering on Dyson Stevens. She has a past case against Dyson which was annulled by the court and despite the ruling; she opts not to cheer for Dyson, saying she can’t do that for a…
The Possibility of Evil Essay
Evil
Must conflicting personalities dominate our interactions? “The Possibility of Evil,” a short story by Shirley Jackson, centers around the peculiar actions of Miss Strangeworth. Despite her consistent demeanor, people are unaware of her true malevolence. Throughout the story, Miss Strangeworth composes anonymous letters containing cruel remarks about her fellow townspeople. Her enjoyment in crafting spiteful…
Biography of the American Philosopher John Dewey
John Dewey
Pragmatism
EARLY LIFE “If I were asked to name the most needed of all reforms in the spirit of education I should say: ‘Cease conceiving of education as mere preparation for later life, and make of it the full meaning of the present life.’” – John Dewey John Dewey, an American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer,…
Dualism: Culture & Personality
Culture
Personality
Dualism of Culture and Personality In the modern age, many anthropological studies of personality in primitive cultures have shown intimate relation of personality and culture. These studies have shown that man is far more cultural being than imagined by the psychologists. In this connection, the discoveries by Ruth Benedict, Ralph Linton, and Abram Kardiner are…
Analysis of “The Last Leaf” by O.Henry
Human Activities
The text presents a piece of narration with the elements of description and dialogue. The text is written in the 3rd person. The author is an objective looker. The title of the story corresponds to its plot. The plot revolves around two artist girls Sue and Johnsy, who have their own studio in quaint old…
Tri-R Gardenia Reaction Paper
Economy
Gardening
Human Activities
Tri-R Allied Company is indeed one of the leading business in auto parts manufacturing industry. And as we visit the plant in our plant tour, there are many observations that I’ve seen in their manufacturing plant.. In my first impression, their overall plant was good, and an excellent place for manufacturing production, a place that…