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Philosophy

Ethics and Law: Descartes’s Rationalism

Relationship between morals, ethics, and laws Jurisprudence is the philosophy considering the relationship between morals, ethics, and laws. In the regulation of public relations, the law interacts with morality and ethics (Wendel, 2014). Every law case requires not only the comprehensive analysis of the situation but also the identification of...

Sports

Salary Discrimination in NBA

The results of the statistical data analysis appeared to be quite informative and worth of attention. It has appeared that salary has certain variations from player to player, but there is no strong correlation between some variables and salary that would lead to the conclusion that salary discrimination is present....

Philosophy

Politics of Location

People can describe themselves using various categories of social identity. Such aspects of social identity define a person’s position in his or her specific community. This fact explains why such aspects of identity will dictate a person’s social power. As well, the social construction of identity has the potential to...

Warfare

The Holocaust Aftermath in “The Shawl” and “Afterimage”

In my paper, I am going to study the motif of disappearance in the stories by Patrick Modiano and Cynthia Ozick. Because both authors were born after the Holocaust has ended, these novels cannot be considered memoirist. On the other hand, the subject of the aftermath of the Holocaust in...

Art

Popular Music in America

“Differences and similarities between the use of music in traditional Native American cultures and in contemporary American popular culture” Traditional Americans believed that music emanated from God at the commencement of the universe. Therefore, the creator is the vital source of music since as evident in the creation process (Kuiper...

Warfare

Adolf Hitler’s Rise to Power in Germany

Introduction Hitler had an unexceptional political vocation in World War I. However, by the 1930s, he had turned out to be a powerful person in Germany. There is no specific factor that can be attributed to the rise of Hitler, but a variety of factors that happened either subsequently or...

Linguistics

English Suffixes and Typical Base Words

The suffix –proof can be attached to ‘base’ words which belong to the word class of nouns, e.g. water, fire, sound: waterproof, fireproof, soundproof. The suffix –ness can be attached to adjectives, e.g. damp, sad, happy: dampness, sadness, happiness. The suffix –able can be attached to verbs, e.g. read, accept,...

Warfare

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles as a Security Threat for the UAE

Introduction Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)–powered aerial vehicle carrying no human operators that use aerodynamic forces to fly automatically with remote control–are rapidly gaining popularity with hostile non-state actors (including terrorist groups) and, at present, are widely used in war operations against state militaries as they can carry a lethal payload...

Linguistics

English Teaching Difficulties in the Arab World

Al-Nasser has outlined five major challenges facing English teachers in Saudi Arabia. The first problem relates to the influence of the mother tongue on English acquisition. According to Al-Nasser (2015), the Arabic language, which is significantly different from English, affects the way Saudi students learn English. This problem does not...

Design

Suburban Neighborhood Design for Physical Activity

Introduction Seeing that the target neighborhood can be identified as suburbia, tract housing can be viewed as the key feature of the area under analysis. Most of the elements are located in very close proximity to each other, therefore, leaving very little space in between. The houses mentioned above are...

Tourism

Ecotourism Effects on Eskimos in Canada

Canada owns a wide range of tourist attraction sites, ice caps included. Varieties of species and ice formed features are found in the snow-covered regions to the north of the country. Through ecotourism, some of the endangered species and polar natural resources are protected from depletion by human activities (Butler...

Sports

Adolescent Physical Inactivity and Socioeconomic Factors

Introduction The article under analysis is called The Relationship Between Neighborhood Socioeconomic Characteristics and Physical Inactivity Among Adolescents Living in Boston, Massachusetts. Having the main aim to determine the influence of different social conditions on the level of activity among adolescents, the authors of the article use different statistical methods...

Tourism

Martin Luther King Jr. Museum: Cultural Visit

Introduction The Martin Luther King Jr. Museum is located on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia. It was established on October 10, 1980. The aim of establishing the museum was to preserve the life history of one of the most famous black Americans, Martin Luther King Jr. I visited the site...

Family, Life & Experiences

Egypt Families in Changed and Traditional Forms

Egyptians have families as their central and most important institution in societies. The country has a culture that advocates for stable families guided by Sharia laws on marriage and divorce. Families and kinship are respected and upheld; some families are blended as royal families mostly because of their leadership roles...

Family, Life & Experiences

Millennium Development and Well-Being of Families

Analyze how the Millennium Development Goals are related to the well being of families Millennium goals towards family settings targeted different aspects of social, economic, and cultural nature. At an international level and national level, families were recognized as the most important element in society. The role of women in...

Family, Life & Experiences

Japanese & Chinese Families and Their Differences

Japan and China are Asian countries that have had a rapid economic growth of late; Japan is the third-largest economy from China and the United States that are the second-largest and largest economies in the world respectively. Though different countries have different family settings, the two communities have managed to...

Family, Life & Experiences

Families from Global Sociological Perspectives

Writers of different articles, books, and journals of families in a global perspective use different sociological approaches to the matter. The most dominant approaches used are the functionalist perspective, feminist conflict perspective, and symbolic perspective. Although the three perspectives seem to be independent, they complement each other. According to functionalism...

Philosophy

Operant Conditioning in Learning Philosophy

What is operant conditioning? Operant conditioning refers to a type of learning where a person’s conduct is changed through its consequences (Henry, 2010). The conduct may be altered in kind, regularity, or intensity. Operant conditioning is a phrase that was formulated by a person called Skinner. It is concerned with...

Philosophy

Free Will in D’holbach’s Philosophy of Religion

Explain What D’holbach Means A critical review and analysis of his thoughts depicts the sense of a great determinist. According to this thought, most choices inherent to man emanate from situations beyond their control. The basic implication in this assumption is that there are other fundamental determinants. Particularly, this relates...

Philosophy

Religion Philosophy: Aquinas’s and Hume’s Theories

Second Way Aquinas’s argument for the existence of God in “The Second Way” The argument of Aquinas is based on the concept of cause and effect wherein all present and future events, objects, and even people are categorized under the concept of an effect that come about as a result...

Religion

Non-Christian Religions: Sikhism, Islam, Judaism

Guru Nanak The declaration meant that Guru Nanak did not recognize God to serve the Muslims or Hindus only. He embraced unity in God for all humankind. I think that Guru Nanak’s conception of the divine is unique. It is not easy for someone to accept God and considers Him...

Linguistics

Task-Based Extensive Reading for Young Omani Learners

Abstract The present paper is devoted to applying task-based extensive reading (ER) to young Omani learners who study English as a foreign language at Cycle 2 schools. To explore the topic, a mixed methods research was carried out, which used interviews and questionnaires to gather teachers’ opinions and experiences from...

Art

Hip Hop Music, Culture and Famous Artists

Since the early 20th century, music has undergone considerable transformation. These changes are attributed to the reactions against the impressionist movements of the 19th century. In the mission to develop new lingo and forms, artists have come up with different genres of music. Each genre targets a specific audience. Currently,...

Religion

Treaty of Waitangi Translation and Effects for Maori

Introduction Fenton and Moon argue that the Maori translation of the Waitangi Treaty by Anglican Missionary, Henry Williams is ambiguous and obscure. The translation was meant to deceive the Maori chiefs into signing the fake document by their colonials, the British Crown. The Maori who are the indigenous people of...

Linguistics

Language Policy of Bilingualism

Introduction Language policy is a tool adopted by governments to protect their social, cultural, and economic values of a state as language policies defend the country’s official language threatened by other languages. Language bilingualism is the establishment of two languages to act as communication tools and to facilitate a communication...

Philosophy

Chris McCandless and David Thoreau’s Ideas

Introduction Chris McCandless does not pass as an ordinary person; no, he is a complicated person living a life defined by his principles; not by society. Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer tackles McCandless’s life; starting with the discovery of McCandless’s dead body in a bus, Krakauer takes a journey...

Warfare

Impacts of World War l

World War 1 Economic impacts of World War 1 The United States was one of the countries that were directly involved in the First World War. Consequently, the country realized direct impacts of the war in terms of its economy. One of the economic effects of the First World War,...

Tourism

Dubai and Cape Town Comparison as a Vacation Locations

Introduction It is well known that the city of Cape Town is the second biggest metropolis in South Africa. “As a vacation destination, the city is well known for the natural landscape and ambiance in the Cape floral kingdom such as the popular attraction sites of Table Mountain and Cape...

Linguistics

Value of Phonology

Introduction Larry Hyman, who is the author of the report on the universality of word accent, is a linguistics professor at the University of California, where he specializes in phonology. He has an interest in the languages of the African people. Larry Hyman has carried out several award-winning types of...

Family, Life & Experiences

Planning a Wedding Between Two Individuals

Major Decision The decision that would fit this case is behavioral decision making. Planning a wedding for a Hindu and a Catholic is quite difficult to make. Looking at the cultural differences and challenges to be faced ahead, it is quite difficult to make such decisions. Making the decision follows...

Culture

The Nayar Native Group of India

Introduction The Nayar of India comprises an Indian native group, living in the Kerala region. The group has an elaborate cultural and traditional practice. The Nayar also follows a matrilineal revolution. The culture of the Nayar’s enables them to practice polygyny. The Nayar people are involved in agriculture, which is...

Family, Life & Experiences

The Dufferin Grove Park Farmer’s Market

My Experience When it comes to food, fresh and straight from the farm has always had this undeniably delectable taste and, as such, for this blog entry I chose to explore the Dufferin Grove Park farmer’s market which is just a minute’s walk away from the Dufferin station westbound platform...

Family, Life & Experiences

How to Put a Baby to Bed?

Today, there are many young mothers who admit that they are in need of additional help and suggestions in order to cope with their routine tasks and never regret their decision to have a baby. One of the challenges is to understand that babies like to have their own schedules,...

Religion

Religious Studies: Ancient and Modern Cosmologies

Introduction The topic of cosmology has ignited a heated debate over a long period. Both religion and science have offered to contradict explanations regarding the origin of the universe (Ruggles 2005). Major religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are described to be monotheistic, and they attribute the creationism of...

Art

Media Art: “Beyond” Virtual Reality by Zoe Beloff

Zoe Beloff’s “Beyond” can be considered one of the most famous virtual realities created in the twentieth century. In my essay, I will be exploring the main specifics and themes of “Beyond” and reveal that this virtual reality has the distinguishing qualities of digital media that contribute to its impressiveness....

Warfare

The Korean War vs. the Vietnam War

The Korean War is also known as the “Fatherland Liberation War” that lasted between June 25, 1950, and July 27, 1953. The war broke as a disagreement over boundaries between North and South Korea. The United Nations forces led by the US fought for the South while China and the...

Family, Life & Experiences

Social Exchange Theory and Human Relationships

Abstract Human relationships and friendships are usually governed by trust. When this trust dies, the relationship is usually harmed. This fact echoes the ideas associated with the social exchange theory. This essay applies the social exchange theory to a personal experience that took place two years ago. The ethical dilemmas...

Design

Joint Technical Architecture and Systems Integration

Joint Technical Architecture (JTA) simplifies and improves the system’s ability to maintain combined and joint operations in an investment strategy taken as a whole. The JTA is responsible for ensuring the interoperability of all strategic, tactical, and maintenance of systems. It also authorizes guidelines and standards for acquisition and system...

Literature

Law of the Jungle in Kipling’s “The Jungle Book”

There is a great number of different masterpieces of literature in the world. Each of them describes some peculiar phenomenon or event. The majority of books are devoted to human beings and their feelings and emotions. There are, however, some works that are devoted to animals and their touching allegiance...

Literature

Food and Identity in Nguyen’s “Stealing Buddha’s Dinner”

Every culture has its own unique and distinct tradition which is a trademark of identification of every nation. Immigrates are away from their lands and tradition, they face cultural influences that are enforced by an external environment. This essay paper analyzes immigrates experiencing cultural adaptation of Stealing Buddha dinner written...

Literature

Solomon Northup’s “Twelve Years a Slave” Memoir

Northup’s life like before slavery Being born a free person, Solomon Northup enjoyed all the privileges granted by liberty and managed to use many opportunities of his position as a free man. His father managed to educate him and, thus, he could read, write, and he even played the violin....

Literature

“I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou

The excerpt from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings tells about the memories of a little girl. Marguerite Johnson and her brother Bailey, abandoned by their parents, go to their father’s mother to Stamps, Arkansas. That is how children start living with their grandmother whom they soon begin to...

Family, Life & Experiences

Family Changes in American and African Cultures

Fundamental changes occurring in families worldwide As the basic unit of society, the family is undergoing several changes. Study shows that the family regardless of the unique features in each country and continent is experiencing changes in terms of demography, a social position as well as economic disposition. Regarding demography,...

Culture

“Becoming American, Becoming Ethnic” by Dublin

Introduction Culture is embedded in all aspects of human life, from the way they dress, eat, interact, spend free time, recreate, learn, as well as speak. To belong to a certain ethnic group, one has to display compliance in all these aspects of life. Education, religion, feeding habits, work, language...

Linguistics

Language Environment and Understanding of English

Introduction There is little doubt that one’s first language interferes with how they learn a second or foreign language. People whose intention is to acquire reading, writing, and comprehension skills know well that English is indeed an imprecise language that takes a lot of practice before one can master it....

Warfare

Tragic Terrorist Events of September 11, 2001

The subject of the case study and its importance The subject of the case study is the tragic terrorist events of September 11, 2001. This case study is important because it examines one of the unforgettable disasters in America’s history. The attacks “targeted some of the nation’s symbolic landmarks such...

Culture

The Parisian Culture: European and Islamic Cultures

Introduction The paper aims to answer the question about the aspects of cross-cultural encounters in Paris as well as about the origins of the modern intercultural interactions that are observed in the city as a result of the racial and cultural diversity. Thesis: The modern Parisian culture includes different interdependent...

Warfare

Attack on Pearl Harbor: Effects of Foreign Policy Biases

Introduction In order to comprehensively review the research framework within the past researches on the topic of effects of foreign policy biases, this part of the research project will concentrate on the past journal, books, and reports discussing the biases in foreign policy decision making and biases that may arise...

Warfare

The US National Intelligence

What biases, if any, might be common to U.S. intelligence agencies? Give two examples from history or the modern-day? The United States is faced with the great challenge of protecting the interests of its people in the highly competitive and uncertain international system where state actors are simply concerned with...

Religion

Shinto Religious Practices and Japanese Nationalism

Introduction & Thesis statement Globally, history has been quite an important part of human life with its imperativeness eminent in the contemporary world. For several decades since countries globally became dully independent and formulated means of governance, researchers have continuously argued that cultural, religious, and political paradigms in the current...

Religion

Shinto Religion and Japanese Nationalism

Abstract Nationalism refers to the sense of togetherness whereby certain people feel that they belong to a certain group. This sense of togetherness is usually developed over years, with the help of other factors. In Japan, nationalism has been developed for years to an extent that many Japanese feel that...

Culture

Culture and Language in Social Life

Introduction Culture and language are interconnected since the former describes people’s lifestyles, including language, customs, and the articulation of distinctiveness of people. It may refer to a common interest held by a group, such as the culture of reading, the popular culture, a common language, or a heritage held by...

Design

Sustainable and Successful Construction in the UK

Abstract This research study has deeply looked at the balance between sustainable construction and project success in the current economical situation in the UK. The study sought to find that balance, by looking into how affordable sustainable forms of technology and methods could be used for sustainable construction, but still...

Linguistics

Improving Student’s Language Performance

Abstract Our growing dependence on technological innovations in our daily lives is unstoppable. Technology has had a positive impact on the education system. In phase one of this project, the teaching and learning problems were identified and presented. Additionally, a brief narrative of the district, instructional profile, and student population...

Sports

The Qatar World Cup Buildings and Facilities

Executive summary FIFA’s decision to award Qatar the vote to host the World Cup tournament in 2022 has created a lot of debate, excitement, uncertainties, opportunities and challenges to different stakeholders. It will be the first country in the gulf region to host the most watched sporting event in the...

Design

The Sultanate of Oman: Public and Private Projects

Introduction Unscheduled changes in construction contracts cannot be ruled out and they often cause additional work than planned. Such extra works are likely to cause additional cost and time to complete the construction project (Civitello, 1987). Understanding of the terms of the contract by the parties is bound to vary,...

Design

The Contracts in Public and Private Projects of Oman

Introduction Unscheduled changes in construction contracts cannot be ruled out and they often cause additional work than planned. Such extra works are likely to cause additional cost and time to complete the construction project (Civitello, 1987). Understanding of the terms of the contract by the parties is bound to vary,...

Linguistics

Computer Assisted Language Learning in the Middle East

Glossary CALL – Computer Assisted Language Learning ENS – English Native Speakers EFL – English as a Foreign Language TEFL – Teaching English as a Foreign Language IT – Information Technology ICT – Information and Communications Technology Overview The main objective of this paper is to give a comprehensive report...

Culture

Modern Popular Culture

Criteria for Defining Modern Popular Culture In light of developing a criterion for defining modern popular culture, it is essential to consider that the concept incorporates two aspects which include modernity and popularity. The aspect of popularity contends that popular culture is widely accepted by the concerned people. On the...

Warfare

Was Korean War a Civil War or an International War?

What is the background of the Korean War? Concerning the history of the Korean War, the result was the division of the Korean peninsula by American administrators that was ruled by Japan until the end of World War II so united Russians took the ownership of the industrial north and...

Art

E-Concert Report: Pieces by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Introduction Among the universal geniuses of Romantic music, one of the most prominent personalities is the Russian composer of the late nineteenth century, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–1893). The uniqueness of his composing talent revealed itself in a multitude of works in different genres which combine in themselves both a high...

Family, Life & Experiences

Social Institution of Family in the USA

Birth Control Birth control defines a series of methods that both men and women use to prevent pregnancy. Cherlin (2009) says the introduction of birth control changed the structure of family formations (mostly from the 1960s to 1980s). Birth control helped to isolate sex and reproduction thereby giving women a...

Family, Life & Experiences

Family as a Social Institution

What does family mean to me? I come from a predominantly (INSERT ETHNICITY HERE) family that has been a part of (PLACE NAME OF HOME CITY HERE) for generations. In fact, due to the sheer length of time that our family has been in this particular region, there is a...

Family, Life & Experiences

Social Factors and Family Issues

Family Breakdowns and Re-Formations ~ Divorce and Post-Divorce Cherlin (1995) says deep respect for individualism and a strong commitment to religious values affect divorce rates in America. From this understanding, two social-structural factors that affect divorce in America include religion and family expectations. Similarly, two individualistic factors that affect divorce...

Religion

A Brief Introduction to the New Testament

The Importance of the Book of Romans The Epistle of Romans and all it fulfills has one motivation; to glorify God. It is the very reason for which humanity was created. The author, Apostle Paul, strongly asserts that he is not embarrassed by the Gospel since it is God’s power...

Art

The Film “Tucker – the Man and His Dream”

There is so much to learn about successful entrepreneurship from the “Tucker – the Man and His Dream”. This movie is about the most important characteristics of a successful business. Every successful entity starts with a man or woman with a great vision, an incredible dream. The successful venture is...

Religion

Chapter 5 of “Religion in Society, a Sociology of Religion”

Introduction Based on a thorough reading of the book, I would have to say that Chapter 5: “Becoming Religious,” created the biggest impact on me. I realized that my religious orientation was, in fact, not out of personal choice, as I had originally believed, but was a direct result of...

Literature

“The Age of Empire: 1875-1914” by Eric Hobsbawm

The Age of Empire: 1875-1914 is a historical book written by Eric Hobsbawm. The author described the period as significant towards the development of our present global economy and politics. One important thing about the book is that the author divides historians of the 19th century into two groups: those...

Tourism

Fairmont Mayakoba Riviera Maya Resort’s Management

Introduction All business organizations strive to maximize their annual returns by setting appropriate strategies. Strategies vary depending on services or products offered. One of the most effective strategies commonly used is ensuring customer satisfaction. Organizations usually emphasize value-added services and products to increase their market space. Factors such as the...

Linguistics

Second Language Acquisition in China and the US

Introduction As a second language speaker of English, I believe that my experiences have played a tremendous role in my L2 proficiency. This is the reason why the research question revolves around this topic; that is, “How the language environment in China and the US has influenced my understanding of...

Religion

Prophet Muhammad and His Characteristics

Introduction Individuals are usually identified and associated with their behavioral characteristics and what they engage in their day to day lives. Different people go through different life experiences, which in one way or the other shape their behavior and determine the degree of success or failure they achieve in their...

Sports

2011 Wimbledon Championships’ Public Relations and Marketing

Introduction In an era where the public is flooded with thousands of promotional materials and messages every day and are becoming more and more enlightened, there is a need for an organization to rethink how they are going to reach their target publics in a way that is more engaging...

Design

Website for an Online Game Development Company

Executive summary The purpose of this report is to detail the findings to the web developer on the key issues to consider while planning for the development of the website. The paper highlights the key objective of the websites, which includes the creation of direct revenue streams for the company...

Literature

Rupert Brooke’s and Wilfred Owen’s War Poems

“Dulce Et Decorum Est” – Wilfred Owen In comparing and contrasting Rupert Brooke and Wilfred Owen, we will look at their various works and see the comparisons and differences, if any, in opinions about World War One. First, let’s look at Wilfred Owen’s poems. In Dulce Et Decorum Est, Owen...

Religion

Is Religion Compatible with Secularism?

Model Case – Yes, Religion is compatible with Secularism The line separating secularism and religion is becoming thinner and thinner each day. Justin wondered whether secularism would at one time become a religion or if religions have any meaning in today’s secular life. In a conversation with his friend, Kelly,...

Philosophy

Meanings in Plato’s Allegory of the Cave

The Parable of the Cave, which is also known as the Allegory of the Cave, is an allegory used by a Greek philosopher Plato in his work, the Republic. In his work, he illustrates our nature in education where he uses fiction and dialogue of his teacher Socrates and his...

Culture

Cultural Diversity and Inclusion in Society

Introduction Today, the whole world has been singled out to comprise one global village, which has been necessitated through globalization. As a result, it has been easier to communicate even for those people who are separated by great distances. Hence, global needs have to be addressed to facilitate the process....

Tourism

Tourism in France and Globalization Influences

Tourism in France Persons that visited international attractions as sightseers were referred to as tourists. The global voyage activities had, possibly, been conducted for relaxation, vacations, or business reasons. Attractive global travel sites had developed into a fashionable tourist activity. Therefore, worldwide people’s voyages increased in popularity and impacted most...

Art

The 10 Principles of Photography

Capture Relative Size Topic The Animal Kingdom – Primates: Smallest Primate How The tiny monkey is demonstrated relative to a human finger, enabling the student to visualize the relative size of the monkey. Why The perspective of the tiny primate’s size is enhanced by the visual comparison of size. The...

Culture

Japanese Manga and Anime

The relationship between Japan and the West in the Historical Development of Manga and Anime – and Comics and Animation The origin of anime does not have specific origins. In the nineteenth century, the anime, viewed as a part of the animation culture emerged. It appeared in the Meiji era,...

Culture

Building Cross Cultural Competence

​Introduction Discrimination against members of a different religious background is nothing new in western states. However, when one analyzes such an occurrence in its cultural context, one realizes that there is more at play than mere discrimination. The event under analysis is an attack against an Iranian girl for her...

Philosophy

The Four Principles of Justice by Michael Sandel

The United States is experiencing a social crisis. The problem is characterized by young students armed with handguns, corporate greed, and families caving in because of financial difficulties. Sandel a legal expert asserted that the American public must reinterpret concepts of liberty, prosperity, equality, and human rights. He said that...

Philosophy

Aristotle and Modern Work Relationships

Introduction In the contemporary world, every person does something to obtain some fruitful outcome. According to Aristotle, the best outcome of any human activity is happiness. Therefore, in the process of working, people ought to employ ethical practices that generate happiness for all the stakeholders involved. Aristotle’s ethical ideas recommend...

Art

“Luncheon of the Boating Party” by Pierre Auguste Renoir

Introduction The work of art I have selected for this critique is the oil on canvas painting titled Luncheon of the Boating Party by Pierre Augusta Renoir of France. The artwork is currently hosted at the Phillips Collection in Washington DC, as part of its resident collections. The painting was...

Warfare

The Manhattan Project and Its Effects

Manhattan Project: Outline The Manhattan Project Purpose of the Manhattan Project Social and Cultural Effects of the Project Political and technological effects of the Project Manhattan Project The Manhattan Project was a code name for a military project that was conducted during World War II between 1942 and 1946. The...

Religion

Religion Sociology: Rational Choice Theory

Introduction At times, I wonder if religion can be placed deep down a human being or outside of human beings. In other words, is religion an external force or an innate force in human beings? Views on religion differ, but two schools of thought seem to arise strongly (Johnstone, 13)....

Linguistics

Second Language Acquisition Issues

Outline Developmental errors Transfer errors Language mixing Second Language Acquisition Many factors can influence the children’s success in learning the second language. Being brought up in the bilingual family, a person can develop speech skills in both languages simultaneously or in sequence. That is why, both languages can affect each...

Religion

Religion in America: African-American Churches

How important has the institution of the church been for African-Americans? African-American churches are churches whose ministry is predominantly done to African-American people living in the United States. The institution of the church has a significant role for the African-American people. The African-American churches were established after the abolition of...

Art

The Artist Georgia O’Keeffe: Motivation and Inspiration

“A person in my life who has motivated me and continues to do so” Georgia O’Keeffe Numerous personalities have motivated me and continue to do so. In this context, Georgia O’Keeffe has been my inspirational pillar due to her artistic values, determination in life, and transformational leadership. Born in1887, O’Keeffe grew...

Religion

Religious Beliefs

Theism or atheism? The belief held by theists is that God’s existence can be proven by rational argument. It is true that God’s character is understood to be all-powerful (omnipotent), a God who is all-knowing (omniscient), unchanging (immutable), incapable of suffering (impassable), eternal and perfect righteousness (Peterson, et. al, 2002)....

Tourism

Hospitality Management

What are the innovations in the tourism sector? Describe six types of strategic tourism innovations with real industry examples Innovations in the tourism sector refer to the new methods or ideas which help SMEs with new chances on how to operate within a business environment that is competitive (Moutinho 17)....

Family, Life & Experiences

Are Women Better Parents Than Men?

Introduction Lead- in The roles of a mother and a father are crucial for a child’s physical, mental, and moral development. However, according to widespread stereotype, women are better parents than men. Yet, this opinion is based on a very biased and gendered perception of parenting. Thesis This paper will...

Warfare

Terrorism in Palestine: Opposing Viewpoints

Suicide attacks carried out by Palestinian militant groups had already killed many Israeli soldiers and civilians. This is an act of war. Those who masterminded the attacks said that their actions are justified. They will continue to fight using unconventional methods until they can uproot Israel from Palestine. There are...

Philosophy

Sciences, Nature, and Religion Intertwining

“And Yet It Moves!”: What It Takes to Be a Scientist If one is a genius, the others call him a lunatic – this is one of the saddest life axioms. Like the genii of all times, Galileo Galilei was mistakenly considered a weird man – which, perhaps, saved his...

Design

Sustainable Building and Environmental Design

Sustainable Building The article for review explores a campus building known as Singer building-Building 22 which is situated in Melbourne, Australia. The idea of the project was to add an extra story to the existing structure while creating sustainable accommodation for the International and development portfolio staff. This has been...

Culture

Foreignism, Media, Imperialism Influence on Culture

Introduction Globally, many stands have been held, as to how different foreign attributes and communal beliefs have had a direct influence on culture allowing for the loss of the much-treasured identity. In general, the addition of different varieties of political issues, economic concerns, and social behaviors in a specified cultural...

Warfare

World War II Memorials in Pacific Asia

Introduction Many nations remember The Second War and the people who perished during the combat in a variety of ways. Memorials of those who passed away and museums to bring to memory the past are not unique to the area of Asia Pacific. This war was one of the major...

Religion

“Religion in Society: A Sociology of Religion” by Ronald Johnstone

Introduction The most important chapter in this context is chapter one. Apparently, all people have some familiarity with the religion, although they may not be affiliated with any religious group in particular. However, religion plays a crucial role when it comes to the field of politics (Dawson, 2011). Probably, terrorism...

Culture

Hip-Hop in Japan and Cultural Globalization

Introduction Hip-hop revolution in Japan gave the youths an opportunity to express themselves, and develop their skills. This resulted in the commercialization of music with many artists and fans from diverse backgrounds joining the industry. Gemba, which is a Japanese name for a hip-hop scene consists of the fans and...

Art

Sound Analysis and Aural Experiences from Music

Luc Ferrari – Presque Rien No.1 Luc Ferraris’s works transcend the mid and late 19th century ushering in the 20th century. The 1970 piece it is regarded as a piece in its own rating that invites the listener to a slow but solid environment of the activity that filters into...

Philosophy

Themes in Plato’s “The Allegory of the Cave”

Introduction Plato’s “The Allegory of the Cave” is one of the most well-known philosophical passages. In this excerpt from The Republic, the philosopher raises several serious questions and offers their analysis in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and Glaucon (Plato, 1961). Such aspects of people’s lives as ignorance...

Philosophy

Plato’s Allegory of the Cave: Summary and Meaning

Identify and describe the four main parts of Plato’s Cave. Show how each part has relevance to your life. Be very specific about places, dates, and people Plato’s story is an allegory that is still relevant in the modern world. Moreover, it can successfully describe any individual’s life as people face...