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There are various significant Golden Rules that Confucius expressed, although I only find a certain amount of them to be important in my life. On the other hand, I disagree with the rest of his reflection on human life. There is only one quote I strongly agree with, that is “everything has beauty, but not…

It is expressed through recognition of value and concern for others, no matter their rank or class. Confucius felt that every man regardless of rank should attempt to reach the ideal by leading a virtuous life, by possessing a very noble character, and by doing his duty unselfishly with sincerity and truthfulness. He who is…

The period from 1829 to 1837 is commonly known as the “Age of Jacksonian Democracy” or “The Era of the Common Man,” although these terms are not entirely accurate since America was not a true democracy. Women were excluded from voting and considered inferior to men. Additionally, free blacks did not enjoy the same rights…

“It’s a bloody awful world when you come to think of it. People can be real bastards.” (Hally, pp. 15) In Athol Fugard’s “Master Harold”… and the boys, the text explores the dynamics between Hally, a 17-year-old white boy, and Sam and Willie, two black men. Through the lens of the Apartheid policy in the…

What exactly is modernity? Most classical social theorists found themselves engaged in attempts to analyze and critique modern society. But nowhere is such analysis more clear than in the work of Durkheim, Marx, Weber and Simmel. Indeed, through their writings, whilst all of them displayed a remarkable awareness of the advantages of modernity, what distinguished…

For most of us the idea of a psychopath conjures up images from movies like “Silence of The Lambs” and characters with names like “Hannibal Lector.” Fortunately characters like Hannibal don’t really exist. Serial killers and people involved in ritual torture are rare, but psychopathic behavior is more common than you might think. I have…

Amin Maalouf in “Deadly Identities,” (2012) rejects the human tendency to believe in having one fixed identity and argues that we need to think of identity as composed of different components that should be claimed all. He begins his article by describing how his immigration has led to the constant questioning of his identity by…

The passage of writing being deconstructed is taken from Phillip Gwynne’s novel, “Deadly Unna? ”, pages 226 to 228, beginning with “The cemetery was surrounded by an old iron fence,… ” concluding with “ ‘Average,’ said Clarence. ”. This passage from the book plays a vital role in the overall novel, as it shows the…

“The Handicap of Definition” by William Raspberry delves into the stereotype associated with being Black, highlighting the impact it has on African Americans. Raspberry draws upon various beliefs that contribute to the definition of being Black, often comparing this identity to that of whites and other ethnicities. As an example, Raspberry touches upon basketball, stating…

In the vast expanse of literary exploration, an evocative tale unfurls, where the threads of existence interweave to reveal profound themes that echo the essence of the human condition. Accompany me on this journey through the pages of an unforgettable story, where the hidden truths of life find expression. In a world veiled by conformity…