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Medieval SynthesisMedieval society developed a new way of living and viewing life, known as the medieval synthesis. The medieval synthesis was an outlook on life introduced by Thomas Aquinas that reformed the earlier ideas of logic and reason into a more logical and meaningful view on life, this can be seen in everyday medieval life by education, religion, and law. Medieval education was the progression of the disciplines and was considered a vital part of medieval society. Medieval education included a five step system of education known as the trivium. The first step, the trivium, consisted of grammar, logic, and rhetoric, which all were considered the base of medieval education. Grammar was the set of structural rules for a correct sentence, logic was the "mechanics" of thought and analysis, and rhetoric included the presentation of all these aspects in comprehension thought. The second step of the system was the Quadrivium consisted of arithmetic, geom |
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A Close Reading of Doctor Faustus (Act II)For my close reading, I have chosen the passage that begins at the start of Act II. This scene starts with Faustus and Mephistopheles sitting in Faustus' study. I find Act II, in it's entirety, to be the most interesting and most thought provoking part of the play. The Good Angel and Evil Angel appear before Faustus many times in this scene to give their individual spiels about repenting. Faustus says that he will not repent. This is a major turning point in the play where Faustus must decide once and for all to sell or keep his soul. The Evil Angel tells Faustus that he is too far-gone and should sell his soul to the devil. Faustus reasons that this must be true and that he cannot repent; especially after all of the pleasures he has seen. His reasoning seems shallow and easily influenced by the Evil Angels words. The Good Angel tells Faustus that he can still repent and be absolved of all these sin |
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Frederick Douglass' Slave NarrativesFrederick Douglass was the most important black American leader of the 19th century. He was born Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey near Maryland's Eastern Shore in 1808, the son of a slave woman, and in all likelihood, her white master. When Douglass was about twelve years old, his master's wife started teaching him the alphabet from then he continued, secretly, to teach himself how to read and write. Upon his escape from slavery at age 20, he adopted the surname of Frederick Douglass and quickly became involved in the campaign against slavery known as the abolitionist movement. Douglas proved to be an impressive public speaker and writer, he eventually immortalized his life story (whether as a slave or a free man) in three autobiographies, which are Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave (1845) My Bondage and My Freedom (1855) and Life and Times of Frederick Douglass (1881). Douglass's devotion to abolitionism led him to confer with Abraham Linco |
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Stepping Out of Our CavesThis was my first time to read Plato's "Allegory of the Cave". I found it very interesting. I had a hard time understanding it at first, but the more I read it, the better understanding I had of what was being said. I see myself as one of the prisoners in the cave. I think more people live in this so-called cave, than people that don't. We all see things the way we want them to be. We start to believe that the world we live in is all the reality there is. Our lives grow more self-centered; we focus on the needs of our family and people close to us. Our beliefs and the way we see our world are like shadows on the wall. It's the only thing we know - it maybe religion, cultural belief, the environment. We are creatures of habit and we like things to be familiar. To venture outside of our cave would b |
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A Review of Drawing the Color Line"Drawing the Color Line" by Howard Zinn chronicles the beginning of slavery in North America (Gallagher, 2012). The beginning of slavery in North America developed into a regular institution, into the normal labor relation of blacks to whites (Gallagher, 2012). With it developed those special racial feelings - hatred, contempt, pity, or patronization - that accompanied the inferior position of blacks in America for the next three hundred fifty years, that combination of inferior status and derogatory thought we call racism. (Gallagher, 2012). Racial discrimination is not easily distinguished from religious discrimination and vice versa (Yang, 1997). Although the constitutional jurisprudence does not formally combine race and religion, such parallels exist ( Yang, 1997). For instance, government "may not segregate people on account of their race, as it may not segregate on the basis of religion" (Yang, 1997). While both racial and reli |
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An Interpretation of M ButterflyIn the play, "M. Butterfly", the process of implicating the audience by drawing parallels with Foucault's study of punishment, we come to see that rather than leaving the play with a greater understanding of our interiors, we have witnessed and participated in the operation of power and resistance on physical bodies in a Foucauldian system. Much of the criticism on M. Butterfly has focused merely on the plot and indeed the content of the story is such that it ought to incite interest. Most mainstream plays do not have a collection of "tabloid" topics such as crossdressing, international intrigues, mistaken identity, and illicit homosexual affairs. However, critics who look only at the plot are allowing the sensational aspects of the plot to distract them from the theoretically radical structural effects of the play. Robert K. Martin and Robert Skloot only seem concerned with interpreting the play on the most basic level. Both have difficulty making sense of the ending of the play. |
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Tevye the DairymanThe author Sholem Aleichem describes Tevye as a wise Jewish dairyman of a Russian village who can readily quote the Bible or some other holy text on any occasion. The majority of the short novel is about Tevye's struggles to marry his seven daughters, only Tsaytl, Hodl, Chava, Shprintze, and Beilke's situations are described. Tevye is conflicted between modern thinking and Jewish traditions when it comes to these marriages. Each time that Tevye has a daughter to marry off his Jewish traditions are conflicted with modern views and he comes to into situations where he must choose between the two. Tevye is directly confronted with modern ways and views as against the Jewish traditions when marrying his daughters. Tevye goes to Efrayim the Matchmaker to traditionally multiple times to arrange marriages for his daughters. All of the arranged marriages are rejected, except for the case of his youngest daughter Beilke, which is major dilemma in the story. In the chapter Today's Children, you see this happen when Tsaytl is arranged to marry the wealthy man Layzar. Tevye is initially ecstatic about the situation, but he talks with Tsaytl and has the real |
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ImperialistsDeath, inequality, and poor standards of living were the reputation of the Imperialists. Where freedom and liberty were promised, death and suffering prospered. Imperialist countries were ill prepared to carry out their promises as a result of failing to realize that they had no right to want to introduce to the world their own beliefs about what constituted civilization. America was one those countries that had no right to "put its talons on any other land" (Mark Twain). In many ways Twain was correct in summarizing the sentiments of the anti-Imperialists in his quote, expressing the idea that imperialist (such as America) countries should basically keep their hands to themselves. All men are born equally. There may be slight differences in physical features, but mankind is equal when it comes to basic rights. Imperialism was America's way of finding some new way to profit off of the work of others. The countries involvement in Panama, Cuba, and China resulted in a cash flow that h |
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Oedipus the King: Paving the RoadOedipus, the main character in Sophocles' play "Oedipus the King," is a very popular man. He has everything a man at that time could possibly want; He is the king of Thebes, he has a wonderful wife and children, and also has great fame throughout the land. But one day, all of this is taken from him. Since the gods gave Oedipus the prophecy, he knew what he needed to do to make it untrue. This play is centered on the idea of free will, it was Oedipus' own choices that account him responsible for his downfall; He chose to leave Cornith, to kill his father, and to not accept help from Teresias. Teirasias tries to warn Oedipus and makes and effort to convince him to not look further for the truth, because he won't like it. Due to Oedipus' ego which is built up by the pedestal that the people of Thebes have put him on, he ignores Teiresias and continues to look for more answers. Oedipus refers to Teiresias as a "sightless, witless, senseless, mad old man!" (Oedipus, Sc I, 160) He is so full of himself that he thinks Teiresias is stupid and has no idea what he is talking about since Oedipus claims himself to be smart |
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The Gospel of Matthew - The MessiahThe Gospel of Matthew: Outline Introduction History behind Matthew Author, and when & where it was written Target audience What's in Matthew Mt. 1-12 Mt. 12-24 Passion, death, resurrection Comparison How Matthew compares to the other gospels Major Themes Interesting facts My Experience How I interpreted Matthew Things that I disliked/liked The Gospel of Matthew The Gospel of Matthew is the first of the twenty seven books of the New Testament. It is believed that the gospel of Matthew was written around the year 85 C.E. The author of Matthews's gospel is unknown, but it is believed that they used Marks gospel to help write it. Matthews's gospel was presented around the same time as the gospel of Luke whose author also used the gospel of Mark. The exact author of Matthew is unknown but some scholars say that it might have been the apostle Matthew who wrote it. Matthew's gospel was most likely written in the Palestinian area. During this time period there was a conflict going on w |
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College Athletes and Financial CompensationThe debate as to whether or not college athletes should be compensated for their participation is one that has polarized student athletes, coaches, educators, legislators, and sports fans. With March Madness upon us once again, I find myself pondering this topic. The points on each side of the debate are valid, college sports are designed for amateur student athletes. But, when it comes down to the primary bread-winning sports (revenue producing), namely football and men's basketball, the debate gets more heated. The business of college sports becomes part of the pivotal policy making decisions of the regulatory bodies who legislate college sports and ultimately its participants- athletes and coaches, especially when it comes to football and basketball. But, are there only two sides to this debate? Is the question simply to pay or not to pay? As an avid fan of college sports and weekend warrior athlete, I have examined this debate and developed a potential alternative, hybrid opportuni |
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The Abortion Battle of Roe vs WadeAbortion is, by definition, the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy. The issue of abortion is an issue that has, and will always, deeply divide the beliefs of people in the United States, and all over the world. As time has progressed, the idea of abortion has become much more accepted among people, especially in the United States. Abortions were illegal in earlier times in the United States. In 1973, however, a Supreme Court case, known as Roe v Wade, legalized abortions in the United States. This monumental moment marked a new age in the US, and for the first time, gave women the right over their own body. Roe v Wade changed the United States morally, scientifically, and ideologically forever. Abortion has always been an issue in the world. Abortion is a topic of discussion that will always be there and will divide people. In an article from The Arizona Republic, in 1986, the writer said, "To some, abortion is a black-or-white issue; to others it's a moral vs. medical qu |
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When a Parent Loses EmploymentWhen one parent loses a job it impacts the whole family. My household went from two incomes to one, in a matter of months. There was no time to prepare. My husband Bucky works for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad; therefore his pay fluctuated. So, my income was very important. I got paid the same amount every two weeks. We could budget our expenses off that amount. We always had extra money, a savings account and a Christmas fund in place. We had the luxuries of two incomes. Lucky for us we didn't live outside our budget. I was employed with US Cable for eight years. I succeed well in my job making a good income. I took several related courses to achieve the most in my pay. Taking every |
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Super Project for General FoodsStatement of Facts General Foods is a large corporation organized by product lines. They are evaluating Super Project, the manufacture of a new powdered dessert. Crosby Sanberg, a financial analysis manager, must determine the value in accepting the proposal, along with J.C. Kresslin, the Corporate Controller. The Super Project will increase profit with a payback period of less than ten years. The proposed capital investment for the project is $200,000 ($80,000 for building modifications and $120,000 for machinery and equipment) and production would take place in an already existing building in which Jell-O is manufactured using the available capacity of a pre-existing Jell-O agglomerator. Sandberg has analyzed the different investment proposals based on three different capital allocation techniques. The three different cash flow evaluation alternatives (Incremental, Facilities-Used, and Fully Allocated) differ in the way that the cost of existing facilities and futur |
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Conflict and Irony"The bravest of individuals is the one who obeys his or her conscience" by J.F Clarke means that the people who block out what everyone may be saying or doing, just to do what they know is right in their conscience, are the ones who are most brave and strong mentally. I agree with this quote because it takes a lot of courage and strength to do what is right when it could potentially affect you in a negative way. Two works of literature that help reinforce my interpretation of the quote are The Crucible by Arthur Miller and Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Some literary elements the authors use to help reinforce the meaning of the quote are setting, characterization, conflict, and irony. In the novel "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller, the author uses the literary element of setting to help reinforce the meaning of the quote by J.F. Clarke. John Proctor lived in puritanical Massachusetts. Setting helps reinforce the meaning of the quote by showing the struggle between John Proctor and the chur |
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The Triangular Slave TradeThe trans-Atlantic slave trade was the largest long-distance coerced movement of people in history and, prior to the mid-nineteenth century, formed the major demographic well-spring for the re-peopling of the Americas following the collapse of the Amerindian population. Cumulatively, as late as 1820, nearly four Africans had crossed the Atlantic for every European, and, given the differences in the sex ratios between European and African migrant streams, about four out of every five females that traversed the Atlantic were from Africa. From the late fifteenth century, the Atlantic Ocean, once a formidable barrier that prevented regular interaction between those peoples inhabiting the four continents it touched, became a commercial highway that integrated the histories of Africa, Europe, and the Americas for the first time. As the above figures suggest, slavery and the slave trade were the linchpins of this process. With the decline of the Amerindian population, labor from A |
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Community-Based Programs and Juvenile DelinquencyThe delinquent child defined: "Infant of not more than a specified age who has violated criminal laws or engages in disobedient, indecent, or immoral conduct, and is in need of treatment, rehabilitation, or supervision" (University of Phoenix, 2010, p. 1). Instead of focusing on rehabilitation of a child criminal, why not intervene and prevent the child from violating the law by eliminating destructive variables through constructive youth programs? According to U.S. Department of Justice (n.d.), "decades of research indicate that increased opportunities for success, meaningful activities, positive role models, consistent moral standards, and viable educational and employment opportunities have a prominent place in the Nation's crime control strategy," (Comprehensive Delinquency Prevention). Throughout this essay two community-based programs and their effectiveness in combating juvenile delinquency are discussed and some of the causes of juvenile delinquent behavior are analyzed. In |
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The Musical Delusion: Compulsion of Sheet MusicConsidering the rapid and significant technological advancements made in the present generation, an argument can be made about the question of importance of extensive musical education and its requirement to establish oneself as a successful musician. There are plenty of professional musicians and band members out there who have successfully advanced in their career without pursuing in musical education extensively. A periodical by Alexander Reid, Music Reading Is Essential to Successful Music Making, published in the Clavier Companion argues how music reading is one of the most essential pieces in fabricating a song or a melody. The author establishes how teaching music notation is the primary goal for every music teacher for his or her amateur students. He talks about how the Grand Staff can aid in basic music concepts such as pulse duration, finger numbers and hand coordination. However, I strongly disagree with this opinion and personally believe that music notation is just a t |
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John Locke and Thomas HobbesSince there is no code of laws or morals that govern human beings, people are guided by their own personal instincts of what is right and wrong. There are no established rules that human beings have to abide by. This in a essence highlights that there is no rule of law, or governmental authority to take charge of the states affairs. For John Locke, government was a social contract between those who are governed and those who were appointed to be in authority to govern others. It was a form of understanding made between the two parties. John Locke argued that there can be a peaceful co-existence among citizens without necessarily having to be controlled by a person or group of persons. There can be order without control being exercised by an individual. One does not have to take charge of the people for order to be reached. People will then behave according to the "laws of nature" which according to him include natural freedom and moral equality (also called their natural rights). Ac |
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Existential Psychotherapy by Irvin YalomWhile reading the articles from Yalom we come across the idea of existentialism in psychotherapy. Existential psychotherapy is where the seriousness of the human condition is taken into consideration and is at the forefront of the therapeutic techniques. It takes an optimistic approach on the embraces human potential but at the same times it acknowledges the human has limitations as well. It is essentially relationally focused. Yalom believes that therapy is not a blank screen and there are some things that a therapist should do to effectively treat their patient. He also believes in two way relationships. That there is a wounded healer and the therapist should help the patient and at the same time the patient should help the therapist. There should be a well-balanced relationship and if both do not change then nothing happens. In his book, Existential Psychotherapy, Yalom says there are four reasons for our problems: 1) Death, 2) Freedom (& Responsibility), 3) Isolation, and 4) Mea |
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The Importance of EducationI grew up in a family of six children. The concept of intellectualism and academic achievement was really stressed by our parents. We were told that education is the most important thing we can have and we can go anywhere with an education. Although my parents are highly educated there was no way they can pay for college of six kids. They never questioned whether we should go to college. That was a must. Growing up, we all knew we will not get much of financial support from our parents. So, to me education was never a right it; it was a privilege that I knew I will have to work hard for. The courage and determination was what I needed to attend college not a financial support from the parents. As people who care about knowledge and learning, we have to understand that education is not a right; but a privilege. I don't see why the college educ |
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1960's and the Civil Rights MovementThe 1960's was a decade that changed the world. This decade was filled with countless important events that are still impacting us. The 60's saw everything from the election and assignation of the nation's first Catholic president, a divisive war with Vietnam, the space race which led to American astronauts landing on the moon, the Arms Race with Russia, the Civil Rights Movement, the assignation of Martin Luther King, Jr., and on and on. The 60's were very volatile and unstable. I'm sure living in the 60's was exciting in way, but it also must have been depressing due to the long series of bleak events that occurred during that ten year period. That bleakness, the tragedies and upheavals are now iconic parts of American culture. Among the emotionally explosive events of this decade is the Civil Rights Movement. It was an ongoing, coast to coast effort demanding freedom and equality for African Americans who had been denied many basic American rights. Schools, restaurants, social ev |
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A Review of The Big Bang Theory, The Bakersfield Expedition EpisodeWhen it comes to movies or shows on television, I am not the type of person to write a review, but I recently watched an episode of The Big Bang Theory sit-com, titled "The Bakersfield Expedition", and was extremely offended. This show may mock and make fun of their characters every now and then, but what sitcom doesn't? The show follows four geeky characters, all friends and all with some exaggerated personality or quirk that makes them unique. I have been able to relate to some of these quirks, but I have never got the feeling that the show's producers were intentionally punishing the characters for being who they were. As anyone who has watched The Big Bang Theory knows, the characters frequently portray the worst stereotypes of popular geek culture, although the jokes are usually pretty funny. However, I found this episode was not only offensive towards the characters, but was directed at anyone who either calls themselves a geek or considers themselves different in some way from mainstream society. This was the first time that I have felt that the show was actually laughing at, an |
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The Simpson FamilyI chose to watch the Simpsons, one of the longest running television shows in history. What makes this show so popular? This racy animated sitcom was created in 1987, and airs on the Fox network every Sunday at eight o'clock. The Simpson's represent a satire of the typical American family in a way that had never been seen before on television. It is unlike older TV shows of the past where every family member seemed to be perfect. The creators of The Simpsons are not afraid to show their character's flaws; they actually embrace them. The Simpsons are a family that millions of people love to watch because they use humor to deal with their problems and face contemporary conflicts that people can actually relate to. However, in some ways, the Simpsons follow suit with past decades of programming. The Simpsons are a nuclear family; the father is the breadwinner and there is a caring mother that stays home and cooks and cleans. They have three children Bart, Lisa, and Maggie, and they a |
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An Argument Against Global WarmingThe theory of global warming is an idea that attempts to explain why temperatures and the global climate have steadily risen over the past few years. The predominant belief behind the idea is that human activity and toxic gas emissions, such as carbon dioxide, have increased exponentially since the Industrial Revolution. Gasses have begun to trap heat within our atmosphere and as a result have caused the global temperature to rise. However, in the scientific community, it doesn't require much to disprove a theory. In this case, by propagating fear tactics and distorting information, underestimating the amount of consensus on the issue, and showing little understanding toward the basic cycles of life, we may find these global warming theorists' views misconstrued, but their overall arguments are as well. One of the primary reasons the topic of global warming has become such a popular and misleading issue today is largely due to the distortion of information and hype attrib |
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