Essays Tagged: "philosophies"

Comparison of "Daughters of Akhenaten" (1379 - 1362 B.C.), "Dionysus in a Sailboat" (C. 540 B.C) and "Frieze In The Villa of The Mysteries" (C. 50 B.C.) - Roman, Egyptian

c; excellence in the arts. Each society had developed styles which were relevant to their times and philosophies, yet when observed closely, one is able to find many common similarities within each.Wh ...

(6 pages) 110 0 3.3 Nov/1996

Subjects: Art Essays

Frank Lloyd Wright. Architect.

n, Thoreau,and Blake outloud. Also his aunts Nell and Jane opened a school of their own pressingthe philosophies of German educator, Froebel. Wright was brought up in a comfortable,but certainly not w ...

(5 pages) 180 0 3.6 Nov/1996

Subjects: Science Essays > Engineering

The influence of the Enlightenment on French Culture and the role of the Philosophers

duction of the scientific revolution gave rise to new ideas and ways of thinking. It broke down old philosophies based on religious documents and Aristotle's philosophical ideals and principles. The e ... ts and rights. The publication of books helped expand the knowledge to everyone, it brought complex philosophies and teachings to the public and helped lead people away from religious teachings and ra ...

(1 pages) 104 0 3.9 Apr/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Modern Philosophy

Benjamin Disraeli: An Analytical Comparison of the Victorian Age Intellectual with Contemporaries Charles Dickens and Thomas Carlyle

olded public opinion with his novels Cybil and Conigsby as much as he did with any legislation. The philosophies of this man are multifaceted, and his political experience combined with his influentia ...

(4 pages) 67 0 3.5 Apr/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors

Loss of freedome through Apathy

we the people hold supreme power. It is an institution that is a culmination of revolutions, wars, philosophies and heroes. It is the greatest and proudest government in the world. One reason for thi ...

(4 pages) 53 0 4.7 Jan/1997

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science > Political Theory

Transcendentalism, the Philosophy of the Mind

ndentalist ideas of God, man,and the universe were not all original, but were a combination of otherphilosophies and religions.One of the major questions of philosophy is 'What is the natureof the uni ... alism is a combination of beliefs, some of whichare from other religions and other people and their philosophies. It isa belief that there is another way knowledge is obtained, not only fromthe senses ...

(4 pages) 183 0 2.3 Jan/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Modern Philosophy

Two brands of nihilism

the traditionbefore him, Nietzsche launches vicious diatribes against Christianity and the dualisticphilosophies he finds essentially life denying. Despite his early tutelage under the influenceof Sch ... sche suggests inseveral places, that the world is falsified when dictated by the tenets of dualisticphilosophies, with emphasis on Christianity.How the "True World" Finally Became Fable, a section in ...

(6 pages) 138 0 3.0 Nov/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy

Book Report on novel "Uh-Oh" by Robert Fulghum

lection of small stories pertaining to the life of the author, and also his opinions, thoughts, and philosophies. There are no specific characters that are through the book except the author. This is ...

(2 pages) 36 0 3.0 Feb/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Review of "In search of excellence" by Peters. Deals with many different principles of economics and what makes big business' excellent'

The graph is very simple but the ideas are fairly complex. Intheir research, they found that their philosophies were too hard toexplain and easily forgettable. They made this Framework to deal withst ... worker of Taco Bell to do his/her job inhis/her own way as they incorporate the company's values andphilosophies into their work. These values demonstrate that they don'tjust work because they work, b ...

(3 pages) 133 1 4.3 Dec/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Comparison between Henry David Thoreau and Herman Melville. They Focused their writings on how man was affected by nature. They translated their philosophies though both the portrayal of their protago

and Herman Melville focused their writings on how man was affected by nature. They translated their philosophies though both the portrayal of their protagonist and their own self exploration. In Moby ... with Ahab's quest, creatively allowing Melville to transcend the story line and expostulate his own philosophies. In contrast, Thoreau, wrote from an autobiographical standpoint revealing his own inte ...

(7 pages) 110 0 3.5 Feb/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Christianity in Dostoyevsky's "Crime and punishment". An overview

stoyevsky as a young man rebelled against his upbringing and embraced the anarchist (and atheistic) philosophies of the intelligentsia, radical students and middle class intellectuals violently oppose ...

(10 pages) 140 0 4.8 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Confucius and His Influence on Far Eastern Culture

tice and immorality. In my essay I will tell about his life, and the religion that was based on his philosophies. I shall also mention about his influence on the government in the past and the present ...

(3 pages) 176 0 4.3 Jan/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy

A strategic management paper on Wal-mart

s still growing steadily. Wal-Mart executives continue to rely on many of the traditional goals and philosophies that Sam's legacy left behind, while simultaneously keeping one step ahead of the ever- ... t to find things in a store so big that inventory clerks had to wear roller skates. One of Walton's philosophies was that traveling on the road to success required failing at times.As a result of the ...

(13 pages) 2942 6 4.5 Nov/1996

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Thommas Jefferson, the third president of the U.S.

n about two years of college he learned everything you could know on the arts and science and moral philosophies. He left the college in April of 1762. Three years later, in 1767 Thomas became a lawye ...

(5 pages) 103 0 4.6 May/1995

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > North American Presidents

Philosophical ruminations

we would like to follow. Hence, consciously or unconsciously, we, as individuals, either follow the philosophies implied by the guidelines set by our parents and the manner in which we interact with o ... ines set by our parents and the manner in which we interact with our peers or we create our own. My philosophies are shaped by the influences of those I love and respect, but mostly by my own experien ...

(5 pages) 43 0 4.5 May/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy

The Philosophical Beliefs of Geoffrey Chaucer: Why has Chaucer's works been kept alive for so long? What are his beliefs?

to reveal the truth. Chaucer "unmasked" and "unveiled" the social structures and commonly accepted philosophies that people have relied on as being true. This theme especially applies to the hypocris ...

(4 pages) 93 0 3.7 Jun/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Poetry

Walmart - Case Study

s still growing steadily. Wal-Mart executives continue to rely on many of the traditional goals and philosophies that Sam's legacy left behind, while simultaneously keeping one step ahead of the ever- ... t to find things in a store so big that inventory clerks had to wear roller skates. One of Walton's philosophies was that traveling on the road to success required failing at times. As a result of the ...

(13 pages) 2522 9 4.4 Jul/2002

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

China's philosophies: Legalism, Daoism, and Confucianism, along with an explanation of how China influenced Japan.

a legalist. Besides Legalism which characterizes the reign of Qin Shi Huangdi, there were two other philosophies present in China by this time, Daoism and Confucianism. There will be a thorough descri ... na by this time, Daoism and Confucianism. There will be a thorough description of each of the three philosophies that stemmed from China: Legalism, Daoism, and Confucianism, along with an explanation ...

(4 pages) 219 1 3.2 Jul/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays

Antigone: Sisters

brought them together. Even though their actions show differently, Antigone and Ismene's morals and philosophies show that they are true sisters at heart.Antigone shows the attribute of boldness. She ... iance of Creon. These to personalities of Antigone and Ismene also show their similarities in their philosophies.Antigone and Ismene are both loyal in their own ways. Antigone is loyal to her brother ...

(3 pages) 59 0 3.5 Jul/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies

Russian Literature: A Hero Of Our Time by Lermontov

talist provides the reader with the greatest significance of the confrontation between the opposing philosophies surrounding fate and will.Pechorin throughout the story is testing against his own exis ...

(1 pages) 38 0 3.0 Nov/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors