Most people believe that greed is a part of human nature. It may even be said that greed is the "ultimate scrooge" of human nature. ... While the theory of socialism and communism may look appealing on paper, due to the fact that greed does exist in human nature, this utopian society is nothing more than a far-fetched idea. ... Although greed may seem as if it is malevolent in nature, it is, in fact, beneficial to society as a whole. ...

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There are also the similarities and contrasts of human behaviour such as the cowardice shown by Wizzer during an attack and the courage shown by Paul Bãumer throughout the tougher times at the front. ... Human emotion and behaviour from both texts have similarities and contrasts even though they are portrayed from either side of the war. ... Paul also had an affinity with nature and in particular, birds. ... This admiration and respect for nature and the birds continued through to the war. ... The similarities between human emotions are also obvious as well as contrasts. ...

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Within this story many truths are brought to life, that of love, human nature, and the actions of one person. ... The question of human nature is frequently pondered; are people basically good, or bad? ... Human nature is basically good. ... It answers the question about human nature, proving it to be basically good through Ishmael's final decision about the information he knows that would free Kabuo. ...

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" "Fly Away Peter" charts Jim's loss of innocence as he confronts the brutality of war and the truth about human nature." ... Jim Saddler's journey of self-discovery provides a vehicle for the author to deliver his powerful messages portraying the transient nature of human existence. ... Here in Brisbane, Jim first encounters the truth about the callous nature of human beings, and the hypocritical nature of war. ... The hypocrisy of human nature is displayed, using Connie as a representative, whereby she discourages the fighting between the people in her own town, yet encourages J...

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Nature Vs. ... In the chapter it tells man's role is to conquer nature. It is an impossibility to conquer nature. ... Nature runs our lives. ... It is pointless to fight over which race represented "human culture" when in all actuality we are all equal in God's eyes. ...

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All history is the history of human thoughts. ... Human beings are very complex being. ... They also belief that history has either a scientific explanation or by using nature. They believe in all history being linked together by science or nature. ... They will also say that the war depends on the nature of both sides. ...

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Although Lord of the Flies is a novel which explores some of the darker aspects of human nature, I think there are many positive aspects of human nature presented here too: Look closely at the characters and roles of Ralph and Piggy, for example. ... During the war, which lasted for six years, millions had died and, it might be claimed, the darker sides of mankind"s nature had been revealed. ... It could be seen, therefore, to represent basic nature, a place which allows free will and gives the opportunity for the boys" latent violence to emerge. ...

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At the end of his book, Jensen asks the reader a very critical question: "Do we have the courage to stop being Americans and become human beings? ... This personally makes me feel guilty after being enlightened on the truth behind America's selfish nature. ... This idea of patriotism displays how egocentrism of America could blindly destroy the precious nature and culture of other great nations like it already has done. ... He knows that certain things like cluster bombs are not inherit in human nature, but empathy and willingness for change are. ... By growing up in a world of injustice ...

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This leads me to think that "destruction" is part of human nature. ... The question is why; as I said before, "destruction" could be taken as part of human nature, but perhaps this is always needed to create later. ... The place was clear for something new to be created, something different, but something human which soon or later would be also destroyed. ... I believe that war is the perfect example to understand human behaviour, and how ideologies or interests may lead to fights, battles, and the constant look for evolution and change whereas terrible consequences can be suffered by anyone...

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He had a pleasant nature about him, revealed through his willingness to interact with and befriend Piggy, who was an outcast because of his weight and asthma. ... I think the author is trying to show that society will deteriorate due to the actions of humans, and the imperfections of human nature. ... I loved the overall theme of the decadence of society and the corruption and greed present in human nature. ...

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The Lord of the Flies is an attempt to trace the defects of society back to the defects of human nature. ... It was a state of nature inhabited by free and equal individuals. ... Lord of the Flies is an attempt to trace the defects of society back to the defects of human nature. ... Like Moses, he comes down from the mountain bearing the truth which in Simon's case is that the beast is Man himself, the boys' (and man's) own natures. ... The whole narrative is a powerfully ironic commentary on the nature of Man. ...

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Or also known as reincarnation, which is the rebirth of a soul in a new human body. ... They consider killing another human is appalling. ... These laws of the faith try to keep humans in line and not cause chaos. ... What I am trying to say is we are people and our human nature is to obtain power, maybe not as individuals, but as a society or a culture. ... Like Agent Smith said in the Matrix, "Humans are like a virus. ...

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In such great philosophical questions, he thought that reason operates beyond the limits of what we humans can comprehend. At the same time there is in our nature a basic desire to pose these questions. ... In this he agreed with the rationalists, who said the ability to distinguish between right and wrong is inherent in human reason. ... When Kant describes the law of morals, he is describing the human conscience. ... He believed that man's "practical reason" would force the nations to emerge from the wild state of nature which creates wars, and make a contract to keep the peace. ...

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The Reason for War Since that beginning of time, humans have always been fighting with each other over things, such as; food, territory, land, and sometimes things that are useless. ... There isn't really a specific reason of war, it just our nature to fight and protect what is rightfully ours. ... Philosophy of War Ever since the dawn of man, humans have been brutalizing each other for things such as food, territory, land, and sometimes for political reasons. The reasons that man goes to war are sometimes for reasons unknown to the human mind. ...

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It is a vile and evil business that blights everything it touches, robs peoples of its lives and futures, and forces many good people to do bad things against their better natures. ... Many of the veterans in this reading pointed out the fact that the military teaches how to kill but does not, however, teach how to deal with the conflicting emotions that follow killing another human being. An idea that everyone should follow that I discovered after this reading is to value others as human beings and consider this factor-not money, not business, not country, but the human- as the highest and ...

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His nature is sinful and his state perilous-(Golding, "Fable-, The Hot Gates and Other Occasional Pieces, Harcourt, Brace & World, New York, 1965, page 61). ... Because of Golding's loss of faith in mankind, the boys experience the harsh realities of the human condition. ... Joseph Conrad's experiences with the dark side of human nature also heavily influence his work. ... Apparently he had a negative experience as he characterizes nature as a force acting against Marlow. ... The realization that the scenario presented is not so farfetched helps amplify the dark nature of the story. ...

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All these similarities and contrasts are played through out every species in nature. ... It is still very ironic though that you can find some of the same aggressive traits in dolphins as weel as in humans. ... All these similarities and contrasts are played through out every species in nature. ... It is still very ironic though that you can find some of the same aggressive traits in dolphins as weel as in humans. ... All these similarities and contrasts are played through out every species in nature. ...

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. , nationalist conceit and nations started to demand their autonomy.If you are living in a country like that and you can see and feel the freedom,wealth,non-pressured life from your neighbours,your desire of freedom wouldn't be stoped by any sort of weapon or any coercive persuasions.As told by George Urban,no one could wrote his truths to someone's brain with a power of an arm in U.S.S.R because all humans have had the soul of freedom in their body since their born.... In conclusion,we can say by these ways West accelerated the collapse of Soviet Union but as we can...

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The entire world is at peace- General Macarthur (September 2, 1945) The years that encompassed the last great World War, chronicles the worst that human nature has to offer. ... The project was revealed to Truman by his Secretary of War Henry Stimson with this cautionary forward: "In four months, we shall in all probability have completed the most terrible weapon known in human history, one bomb of which could destroy a whole city. ... Though the test bombing in Alamogordo, New Mexico, had given them an idea of the blast radius and the effect on the land, no one could have determ...

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This is a large number by anyone's account, whether it is dollars, days, or human lives. ... These five years were possibly the worst in human history, to consider the effects of this event and learn to never repeat it is important. ... It was probably the single largest mass genocide in the history of mankind, and certainly shows the worst side of human nature. ...

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Madness in Wartime Madness is a topic closely related to a person's nature of sanity. ... Before Burns lost consciousness, he"d had time to realize that what filled his nose and mouth was decomposing human flesh. ... Going deeper, the most important instance of madness in the novel is that Rivers begins to question the very nature of madness. ...

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He will follow his Tao teaching by letting nature flow its course, for "The Master sees things as they are, without trying to control them. ... Truthfully, humans are naturally born lazy and intelligent. ... The human mind is not impossible to be governed, for Machiavelli understands how to do so. Machiavelli understands the natural ways of human activity. ... Machiavelli understands the nature of military and how to use it wisely. ...

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According to Golding the aim of his works is "to trace the defects of society back to the defects of human nature (Baker 5)." ... Lord of the Flies, one of William Golding's many novels, is a well written, well thought out writing that depicts the evils of human nature. ... This caused Golding's views on life to change to his current philosophy "The shape of society must depend on the ethical nature of the individual and not on any political system however apparently logical or respectable (Baker 5)." ...

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The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki didn't just kill thousands; it reshaped the nature of war. ... In an afternoon they could lay waste much of the earth and end human civilization. ... It's just a disgusting thing that must be stopped before an extremist group goes too far and commits genocide with a push of a button or possibly starts the catalyst for human extinction. ...

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The Geneva Convention was first drawn up in 1864 and was designed to protect the basic human rights of people during wartimes. ... As time went on, Japan became known as a ruthless country that had little regard for human life. ... This is how human beings should be treated. ... Over the past decade, human rights groups and other organizations have been working to ensure that something of this nature will ever happen again. ...

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