Essays Tagged: "abiding"

Inferring Freedom and Equality. Speaks of Jean Jacques Rousseau

late 20th century nation of America; also, Rousseau would be pleased of the result of a government abiding by a constitution with many of his doctrines.First of all, freedom, or 'forced to be free,' ...

(4 pages) 144 0 3.0 Nov/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Modern Philosophy

Discussion on Plato

elieves that in order to live a good life one must be just and honorable. To lead such a life means abiding by the laws of the state and the principles of one's character. Socrates ultimate goal is to ... lieve himself that his actions which defended ardently in the Apology, were in fact wrong. Socrates abiding by the laws of his punishment must not be viewed as a result of adhering to the state for no ...

(7 pages) 232 0 4.1 May/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays

the book "1984" - George Orwell - discusses differences between the world in the book and how it is now

hat someone is always watching the telescreen, making sure that the human that they are watching is abiding all of the laws that the government has made for them. In banks, for instance, there are sec ... cautions are unnecessary, but they do ensure our safety and that our nation remains one that is law abiding. The party, like our government, wants to make sure that the members are obeying the laws th ...

(3 pages) 72 0 4.0 Sep/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Gun Control in the United States

irmagazines, American Hunter and American Rifleman, they say 'The NRA, . . . believes that everylaw-abiding citizen is entitled to the ownership and legal use of firearms, . . . ' The NRA does manythi ... ells or cartridges fired from a gun.Anti-gun control. Favoring no restrictions on the access of law-abiding citizens to firearm ownership.Armor-piercing bullets. A type of bullet that can penetrate pr ...

(5 pages) 301 0 4.6 Mar/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

Critical Thinking and Perception Paper Perception is Reality! Oh Really

t in a jail cell and read books, drew pictures or wrote letters. I also believed that they were law abiding while in prison. In other words, I believed that they were limited in not being able to brea ...

(3 pages) 402 5 3.6 Jan/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Title: The Incas: Civilization of the New World Desc: A formal report about many aspects of the Incan culture. Such as: diet, architecture, government, and religion.

ne wall together with out mortar. Their empire had over six million people in it, who were very law abiding people, and their strong government was also able to govern the people over vast distances, ... . The Inca arts men were very talented and "spiced-up" Inca culture.Although the Inca were very law-abiding people, when the punishment came, it was severe. Because they had everything they needed in ...

(10 pages) 129 0 4.8 Mar/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > Central & Southamerican History

Description of the four Hindu paths to "Brahman"/God and which one appeals to me the most.

stages in grasping this power. There is Learning, Thinking, and shifting self-identification to the abiding part. These steps lead to "convincing the thinker that she possesses more than her finite se ...

(2 pages) 105 0 2.0 Mar/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith > Hinduism

Becoming a Knight

chivalry. This code had thebasic guidelines of a knight's behavior. This code was so respected that abiding by it brought honor andrespect from others.The education of a knight began at the age of sev ...

(8 pages) 81 3 4.0 Mar/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

"Becoming a Knight" Explain the difficulties that a knight in the middle ages went through and the training they went through to be knighted. Be sure to explain the qualities of knighthood.

chivalry. This code had thebasic guidelines of a knight's behavior. This code was so respected that abiding by it brought honor andrespect from others.The education of a knight began at the age of sev ...

(8 pages) 59 0 3.7 Mar/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers

"A Separate Peace" by John Knowles.

est friend, Finny, is an athletic individual who loves to break the rules while he himself is a law abiding studious person. The two main characters in this novel are similar to and different from eac ...

(4 pages) 36 0 3.5 Apr/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

The Colonel House issue (Presidnet Woodrow Wilson and The League of Nations).

g the "facts" presented in those four volumes. Grayson's relations with the President were deep and abiding, and lasted until Wilson died in 1924. He went everywhere with him, and he saw the unique re ...

(4 pages) 39 0 4.3 May/2003

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

Sophocles: "Antigone"- The differences between Creon and Antigone.

creating conflict. The main character of the play, Antigone, is forced to choose a decision between abiding by the law, and showing obligation to her family. King Creon is also forced to make a decisi ...

(3 pages) 140 0 3.0 Jun/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Greek Language & Literature

The issues, events and actions which 'pulled' the British Crown into New Zealand 1830 - 1840.

New South Wales. He reported back saying that both Maori and the ever increasing settlements of law abiding British were under threat from lawlessness. This lawlessness refered to drunken sailors and ...

(5 pages) 27 0 0.0 Jun/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > Asian History

How a voter's social class affects their choice of political party.

bits is mentioned by Aitken:The most important cleavages in Australian society, whichare relatively abiding...are simple economic: the haves versusthe have-nots, which has produced the Labor and Liber ...

(8 pages) 115 0 3.0 Sep/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

A review of "Beaches" (with Bette Midler) that takes a comical, and almost sarcastic look at the over dramatic story about two friends.

er Matthau and Jack Lemmon (in the "Odd Couple"). As the buddy movie rule requires, it is a tale of abiding love between opposite souls, a friendship formed against the odds. The core plot of this dra ...

(2 pages) 30 1 4.6 Sep/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

Short essay discusses why Socrates did not fear death.

ife as part of the community, than setting a bad example and doing the citizens an injustice by not abiding by their laws. Socrates' personal reasons for not fearing death are reasonable and moral. On ...

(2 pages) 69 0 4.7 Nov/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy

Merton's Modes of Adaptation.

s who want seek the "American Dream" by reaching their goals through honest hard work. They are law-abiding people and use only means of legitimacy to get what they want out of life.One example is I. ...

(5 pages) 65 0 3.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

Society Short of Satisfaction-Anylizes the individual within society, incorporating Rustam and Suhrab from the Shah-nama of Firdawsi, Kaffir Boy by Mark Mathabane, and The Bet by Anton Chekhov

Society Short of SatisfactionHuman beings cannot be consistently satisfied while abiding by societies ideology. Often times what motivates individuals to rebel or obtain their dream ...

(4 pages) 44 0 4.8 Dec/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Transcending Wuthering Heights

Perhaps its abiding fascination stems from the fact that the novel not only incorporates elements from a number ...

(7 pages) 49 0 5.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

On the basis of The Great Learning and Analects discuss the Confucian conception of the relation between the family and the state.

The Way of learning to be great consists in manifesting the clear character, loving the people, and abiding in the highest good." He states the importance of having good foundations and knowing the pe ...

(6 pages) 56 0 5.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science > Specific Policies