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Meditation and The Works of Descartes
Rene Descartes
| 12 | Philosophy of Religion
The historical development of religion has taken many turns, ingesting the new ideas of each major philosopher as he questions the ideas put forth by the man or era before him. In this constant questioning and development of ideas, the trend has changed from theism and faith to more rational religious exploration. Although many people currently believe that God, as assigned by Saint Augustine, exists, most modern philosophy takes one of two approaches outside of that realm. Some deny the existence of God and call for the name to be used only to discuss the phenomenon of the historical belief in God (Frost 126). Others redefine the term God so that it no longer takes on the meaning it did during earlier religious times. Instead, it beco
| 2635 | Critical Analysis: Let's Put Pornography Back in the Closet
Susan Brownmiller's essay, "Let's Put Pornography Back in the Closet," makes a compelling case for taking pornography out from under the cloak of the First Amendment and exposing it for the offensive anti feminine agenda that underlies it. Brownmiller's point is that although she fully supports First Amendment rights and is not in favor of censorship, there is a limit to the types of material that should be defended under the aegis of the first amendment; pornography is not one of them. As she aptly puts it:
No, the feminist objection to pornography is based on our belief that pornography represents hatred of women, that pornography's intent is to humiliate, degrade and dehumanize the female body for the purpose of erotic stimulation and
| 696 | Drunk Driving: A Leading Cause of Teenage Fatalities
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), drunk driving kills someone every half-hour; every two minutes, someone is injured in an alcohol-related crash. Furthermore, vehicular crashes are the leading cause of death among teens 15 to 20, and alcohol is involved in about one-third of those fatalities (Jones). Drunk driving incidents also among teens escalate around prom time. Armed with their newly earned driver's licenses, teenage drivers also imbibe copious amounts
| 385 | Stem Cells: Nothing to Lose, Much to Gain
The stakes could not be higher: life and death, potential future cures or life-threatening disappointment. Stem cells could potentially result in treatments or cures for cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other diseases. However, leaders and legislators continue to place outdated and senseless restrictions on critical scientific research that could potentially save and improve millions of lives.
In August 2001, the Bush administration announced that it would federal funding only for research on about 60 stem-cell lines that existed at the time (CNN, 2006). Researchers have since concluded that many of those lines are contaminated and useless for research. In addition, President George Bush recently vetoed a bill, which the House of Repr
| 1130 | Changes to Medicaid Regulation 435.406 Analysis of The Benefits and Disadvantages and The Strengths and Weaknesses of this Legislation
On July 1st, 2006, federal legislation was passed reauthorizing Medicaid to require proof of citizenship, for those wishing coverage. Changes to Medicaid regulation 435.406 affect a variety of stakeholders. This exploratory paper will look at the changes to the regulation and how these changes affect legal immigrants, illegal immigrants, healthcare organizations, and the general public, both locally, here in the state of Massachusetts, and nationally. The social problem that this legislature was intended to address will be discussed, as well. The benefits and disadvantages, strengths and weaknesses, of this new legislation will be analyzed. What feasible strategies and interventions might improve the policy's response to the needs of families being served or left out, by this change, will be explored. Those who benefit from this change, and those who are disadvantaged by it will be identified, as well as whose voice dominated on this particular issue of immigration reform, will be noted. Lastly, this paper will discuss who might support the policy recommendations and who might resist the implementation of these changes and strategies for improving effective and efficient implementation.
| 1059 | Alice Sebold Tells About Rape in "Lucky"
Introduction
A study by the U.S. Justice Department reports that about 3 percent of college women experienced a completed and/or attempted rape during the current college year. That accounts for about one out of four or five women on campuses. The report, The Sexual Victimization of College Women, offers a comprehensive look into the prevalence and nature of sexual assault occurring at American colleges. The data show that about 1.7 percent of female college students were victims of a completed rape, and about 1.1 percent of the victims were attempted rape. However, about 95 percent of these rapes go unreported, especially when the victim knows the rapist. The reasons for keeping quiet include guilt, embarrassment, trauma, fear of repris
| 1339 | Cotton Mather's: The Negro Christianized
Although well-meaning, Cotton Mather's The Negro Christianized reveals the ways Christianity was used to justify the practice of slavery in the United States. The Negro Christianized can therefore be approached as a primary source historical document illustrating the nature of the master-slave relationship and of the methods used to induce social control. Because Mather appea
| 303 | The Unvanquished: The Silences and Gaps
The Unvanquished is believed to be one of the lesser works of William Faulkner on the grounds of its failure to internalize emotions or offer rhetorical descriptions of war. While there are many ways to study this novel and many reasons can be presented for its inferior status among other Faulkner's writings, I feel that The Unvanquished is a typical Faulkner story presented in a more stoic manner keeping with the character of the protagonist Bayard. The fact that Bayard believes actions are superior to words may not have done well with the readers, but it actually offer a more in depth study of war than in other works by the author.
In the days when The Unvanquished was written, there was a whole section of literature especially fictio
| 1611 | An Argument Against The War In Iraq
The recent war with Iraq has been on the minds of people all across the world since well before it started. Many are worried that the United States will be seen as being too controlling, and that it should let the Iraqi people work out their own problems. Others, who are concerned about the threat of terrorist activity in this country and others, stick with the belief that the United States was right in their attempt to remove Saddam Hussein from power. Regardless of which opinion one holds, there are theorists, both classical and modern, who have strong views on war. This is largely due to conflict theory, which is that life is largely characterized more by conflict that it is by consensus. Those who uphold this theory have different
| 1880 | Describing Beauty in Novels
Beauty, an essential component of (the social) life and often a criteria by which people are judged and labeled, has many aspects and it is very difficult to point out the exact feature which makes a person or an object beautiful. Regrettably, in most cases, beauty is understood as regarding physical appearance exclusively.
At first, Alice Walker, the main character of "Beauty: when the Other Dancer is the Self", had the same conception about beauty; as a little girl, she considered herself to be the best looking member of her family: "Take me, Daddy," I say with assurance: "I'm the prettiest!" (Walker,1983). The fact that she was beautiful, and that she considered herself so, gave her confidence and self respect. She clearly remembers ho
| 1362 | Globalization Human Resource Management in Middle East
Globalization is an umbrella term for a complex series of economic, social technological, cultural and political changes seen as increasing interdependence, integration and interaction between people and companies in disparate locations.1 The most characteristic feature of globalization is that it can influence any process or phenomenon in any part of the world. Rapid development of international trade and growing concernment of information transfer have made even most conservative countries follow the rules of global processes.
Human resource management (HRM) is one of those phenomenons that possess property to change under the influence of globalization. HRM is both an academic theory and a business practice. It is based on the notion t
| 1912 | Judaism: One of the Oldest Religions in the World
Judaism is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, monotheistic religion in the world. The founding father of the faith, Abraham, denounced the polytheistic idol worship that was prevalent throughout the Middle East around 4000 years ago. Abraham is still hailed as the father of Judaism and along with his son and grandson is one of the three patriarchs of the religion. It was Abraham who entered into the first covenant with God, and God promised Abraham that his progeny would inherit the Promised Land in exchange for his faith. The concept of covenant (b'rit) remains central to the Jewish tradition, signifying the personal and binding relationship between God and the Jews. Abraham and his wife Sarah could not bear children, but social custom
| 742 | Judaism: Many Things in Common With Other Religions
Judaism, the world's oldest monotheistic religion, has many things in common with other religions. The Ten Commandments, the belief in one God, the observances of rituals, and the varying levels of adherence among its followers tie Judaism to other religions such as Islam and Christianity.
Judaism has its roots with the patriarch Abraham with whom God formed a Covenant and to whom God had directly spoken. This covenant was enacted about 2,000 years before the birth of Christ became the standard for the zero date on the calendar. Another five hundred years or so saw the enslavement of Abraham's descendants in Egypt. With the leadership of Moses, these descendants were released by Pharaoh, escaped slaver
| 576 | Responsibilities in Public Administration
Cutbacks in any industry or firm stem from political decisions and can significantly alter the function, outlook, and efficiency of an organization. Along with the disruption in labor and labor relations, cutbacks also affect the quality and delivery of services. Nowhere are cutbacks felt as poignantly than in the arena of health care, when decreased staff support, medical services, and medical equipment can cause clients enormous physical and emotional hardships. The health care administrator juggles her obligations to health care workers and clients: the profession of public administration in the realm of health care has therefore entailed personal sacrifice, critical and creative thinking, and improve
| 571 | Employee Rights in the Workplace
The idea of employee rights involves many complex issues. An employee's right to a workplace free of discrimination and harmful environmental factors is obvious. Yet, other issues surrounding privacy, personal expression, and communication monitoring are not as clear-cut. While employees may feel that they have the right to express their opinions and use business communications while working, not only may they be fooling themselves but they are acting in a way that is unethical. While businesses do not have the right to control employee behaviors outside of the workplace, they do have the right to monitor and control communications and employee actions during paid time. As such, employees have the right to reasonable expectations in te
| 1276 | Marketing: May Be the Factor Most Responsible for Business Success
Marketing, the gerund of the noun referring to the marketplace, may be the factor most responsible for business success. Not confined to advertising and promotions, marketing entails an entire system of methods, techniques, and practices that help individuals or organization reach their goals. Because politicians and non-profit organizations engage in some form of marketing and promotion, marketing does not necessarily have to lead to financial profits or sales. However, boosting sales remains one of the most common goals of a marketing campaign and the definition of marketing may be distilled to simply "selling."
According to the American Marketing Association's Dictionary of Marketing Terms, any "organizational function and a set of pro
| 880 | Operations Management and Technology
Hard Rock Cafe Singapore: Wireless Technology Innovation
The first Hard Rock Cafe (HRC) opened its doors to the public on June 14, 1971, in London, England. Founded by Isaac Tigrett and Peter Morton, two enterprising and music-loving Americans, HRC was an instant classic, attracting droves of customers with its first-rate, but moderately priced casual American fare, warm service and ever-present rock 'n' roll music and sensibility. Although it was initially decorated with an eye toward eclectic Americana, HRC has ultimately become the world's leading collector and exhibitors of rock 'n' roll memorabilia. Hard Rock began its global expansion in 1982, when Tigrett and Morton agreed to develop their own Hard Rock Cafes in various parts of the
| 2277 | Education Team Teaching Provides Multiple Benefits
This paper will address team teaching in a corporate training room. The literature review will provide an overview of team teaching in the corporate setting, the benefits of team teaching to companies involved and trainees, the logic behind head offices dictating location and training protocols and the benefits team teaching provides trainers and facilitators.
Overview of Team Teaching in Corporate Settings
Team teaching in the classroom is a concept that is gaining popularity. However, much of the research conducted on team teaching has focused on the benefits of team based teaching in the educational or academic classroom rather than in the corporate setting (Fink et al. 2002; Chizmar & Walstad, 1994). Despite this many of the principles associated with team teaching can be applied equally well to the corporate or academic envi
| 1021 | Mythology, The Biblical Creation Myth
The Biblical creation myth, outlined in Genesis, has become so ingrained into the consciousness of most "peoples of the book" that the story of Adam, Eve, and the Garden of Eden seem nearly historical. Like any great myth, the Biblical creation story has become an indelible part of the Western mindset and therefore fulfills all four of the functions of myth that Joseph Campell discusses. First, the creation myth in Genesis serves a metaphysical function, by drawing attention to the mystery of creation and God's role in human destiny. Second, the creation myth serves a cosmological function by clearly referring to Semitic schematic of the universe including the amount of time it took for God to create the world. Third, like all myths, the Bi
| 663 | Commercial Analysis: Aflac Duck, Strengths and Weaknesses
Introduction
The Aflac duck is one of the most instantly recognizable characters on television today. The duck's familiar 'quack' and squawking voice-over by popular comedian Gilbert Godfrey immediately conjures up the name of the supplemental health insurance company that provides worker's compensation to injured individuals. But does clever advertising and brand awareness mean that the advertisement convinces the viewer of the need to buy Aflac insurance? Although most viewers might be familiar with the name 'Aflac' does that mean that they truly know what 'Aflac' sells as a company?
Strengths
The strengths of the advertisement are its catchiness and the cleverness of the advertisement's design rather than its theme. The underl
| 679 | Terrorism in Peru
Peru has been plagued by terrorist groups for decades. Recent crackdowns under the leadership of President Alberto Fujimori reduced terror-related incidents and decreased the efficacy of previously prominent groups including the Shining Path and the Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement: two of the most notorious and powerful Peruvian terrorist organizations. However, a 2002 car bomb near the United States embassy in the Peruvian capital has reignited fears of terrorist uprisings in the nation. Neither Shining Path nor Tupac Amaru has any known ties to al-Qaeda and their efforts and casualties remain primarily isolated to the nation of Peru. Moreover, Shining Path and Tupac Amaru remain ideologically opposed: the former is formed on Maoist com
| 1157 | Russia's Problems With Democracy
Introduction
When President Ronald Reagan uttered the sound byte, "Mr. Gorbachev, Tear down this wall!" most Americans probably expected that the new Russia would follow humbly in the footsteps of the United States in adapting not only a free market economy but also a liberal democratic system of government. Immediately before and after Gorbachev's dismantling of the Soviet Union, Russia "made dramatic progress toward a democratic order-that is, toward real elections, protections for civil liberties, and a rule of law," (Bjorkman). The end of the Cold War signified a new era in international politics, economics, and diplomacy and the relative successes of former Communist nations in Central and Eastern Europe confirmed the American belief
| 2281 | Opposing the Death Penalty
The death penalty has no place in the United States, according to Cynthia Tucker, and capital punishment "serves no good purpose." Even the most heinous crimes, such as John William King's dragging a man from his truck, don't warrant the death penalty for several reasons. First, the death penalty does not deter crimes; if they did, as Tucker notes, "This country would be blessedly crime-free." Second, a disproportionate number
| 345 | A Painful Moment - My First Day of School
I looked through my fingers, which I had spread across my eyes so I would not see what was before me. I closed the crack of my hands so I could only see darkness. I was five years old, covering my eyes with hands that smelled like sweat and plastic, from clutching my lunchbox with such ferocity, before I had to put my lunchbox away in my new cubbyhole.
I was suffering through the first day of kindergarten. I did not want to look at my fellow students. I was sitting on a small, hard, uncomfortable chair at a tiny table in the back of the class. It was the first day that I had ever been separated so long from my parents and my home.
The classroom smelled like modeling clay and newly waxed floors. It was filled with bright pictures of
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