Abstract This paper discusses Nietzsche's theory of the human will to power as the drivingforce behind human behavior and motivation. According ot the paper, Nietzsche's idea explains human motivation and why people often feel that they must fight against what they want to do because it is not considered right or good. The paper further discusses how Nietzsche suggests that by deciding to use your own creativity, desire and judgment, as well as rejecting common morals that dictate your behavior, you can excel and become a 'cut above the rest'.
From the Paper "Despite the fact that Nietzsche's will to power inspired one of the most notorious men in history, the will to power is no worse than a Kant's theory of everyone obeying rules. Most people abide by general morals. They do not lie or cheat or kill others, or if they do they feel guilty for it. Most people take these things for granted since they are not thought to be in question. Not everyone lives by these rules, though, since some people act however they like whether or not they are aware of morality. These people may be considered to be acting out Nietzsche's human will to power. Kant's argument, again, is that society would fall apart if all people listened to their own motivations and took whatever and did whatever they wanted. Yet, without people who act of Nietzsche's will to power, all people would be drones, or incapable of standing up for themselves. Some examples of this possibility are in the books Anthem by Ayn Rand or 1984 by George Orwell."
Tags: impulse, action, reality, kant, character, God
Abstract This essay is intended to persuade the reader not to use cell phones while driving. In this article the writer examines the dangers of cell phones. In particular, the writer concentrates on the use of the cell phones that apply while driving. The writer uses this paper to urge the reader not to use such cell phones while driving.
From the Paper "Curtis Sathre said it was like a bomb going off. His young son Michael, stood stunned, his ears ringing, hand gushing blood and body covered in black ash. In a split second, fragments from Michael's exploding cell phone had hit him between the eyes and lodged in the ceiling of the family's home. Michael is still alive. Imagine what would have happened if he had been driving. The purpose is to persuade ..."
Abstract This is a reflective essay on fear. The essay specifically talks about teenage driving. The teenager in the story dreamed about the car he wanted and what it would be like to drive the car. After getting the car and his/her drivers license he/she takes a friend home that lives in the country. Not knowing how to drive in the country leads to the event of fear. The paper discusses the feelings of the writer.
From the Paper "The Country Road: "14 percent of all deaths due to motor vehicle accidents are teen drivers" (Teens Driving Fatality Statistics, 2005). Most teenagers look forward to obtaining their drivers license and most teenagers are warned about the above statistic at least a dozen times or more. From the time I had turned fourteen I dreamed of owning my own car and driving my friends around town in a cool car with the radio blasting. It would be great! From dreams at night to day dreams at school I could see myself behind the wheel of my own car that was polished and shone with sun-rays. I was ready to turn sixteen and pass my drivers test so I could drive my dream automobile. My dream car was a white Plymouth Surefire. It was a small compact automobile."
Abstract This paper provides a generic overview and instructions on how to use a flash drive. The paper attempts to help communicate the usefulness of the flash drive as a tool and to introduce users unfamiliar with such devices to its properties and general use. The paper includes a guide for using a flash drive.
From the Paper "How to Save Information on a Disk or Flash Drive Introduction This paper provides a generic overview and instructions on how to use a flash drive. The intention of this paper is to help communicate the usefulness of the flash drive as a tool and to introduce users unfamiliar to such devices to its properties and general use. Summary of the Flash Drive Saving information to a drive is a critical and very necessary process of computer use. Drives can be internal or external, and the process differs slightly according to the types of drives used. Flash drives are accessible, portable drives that use a USB port and NAND flash memory technology. NAND technology is a form of information transmission that utilizes "not and" functions, meaning that the device determines the exclusionary properties of information and stores it accordingly on a peripheral device."
A discussion of the dangers of drunk driving and the lives it affects, including appeals of pathos (heart and values), ethos (character) and logos (facts & logic) to convey a powerful message to the reader.
Abstract A healthy balance between the different arguments of pathos, ethos and logos (emotion, value, character, and facts & logic) are found in this essay which which deals with the dangers of drunk driving. Included are interviews with those who have personally been affected by drunk driving, as well as personal anecdotes, and significant facts and statistics. All sections of the paper are strategically organized in order to better convey the message to the reader.
From the Paper "It was the first day of March. It was the type of day where the chill and dampness seemed to penetrate your soul. I silently watched as Jeremy's mother laid a blood red colored rose on the marble stone. Wiping a tear from the corner of her eye, she ran a hand across the letters of his name that adorn the cold gravestone. Jeremy Taylor (1982 ? 2000). She said a silent prayer and turned towards the car. She glanced back once more before walking away. Today Jeremy would"ve been eighteen. He would"ve been able to vote or play the lottery if he wanted to. In a couple months he would?ve graduated ? top ten in his class! He would"ve walked across the stage, gotten his diploma, and tossed his cap high into the air with all his friends. He would"ve made his plans to leave for college. He had already been accepted into an Ivy League school. How desperately he wanted to become a lawyer. His mom always said she could tell he would make a great lawyer by the way he argued with his sister?.But all that changed within a moment. His life was ended at the hands of a drunk driver as he made his way home from school one fateful February afternoon. No longer would they see his smiling face. No longer would they laugh at the childish burping contests he had, as boys do. No longer would they hear the crowd cheer his name as he scored the winning touchdown or the sound of his voice as he excitedly told of his plans to become the best lawyer they had ever seen. All of that was gone now, because someone chose to drink and drive. Watching my friend's burial was one of the most emotional experiences I can recall. I think of how scared he must have been in his final moments. I wonder what he was thinking as he lay there dying. It was an eerie feeling to know that the casket could not even be opened during the service because of how horrific were the injuries that he had sustained. Now whenever "Tears in Heaven" by Eric Clapton comes on the radio, I think of him. I will never get the chance to say goodbye or to tell him all the things I wanted him to know. I can only hope he knows how much he was loved and will be missed. Rest in peace my angel."
Abstract The paper investigates the Texas States implementation of a Graduated Drivers License Program (GDL) in response to the high rate of teens involved in fatal car accidents. The author of the paper discusses the many advantages to raising the driving age from 16 to 18, most of them in issues dealing with financial responsibility, long distance and night driving abilities, parent supervision and insurance rates.
From the Paper "With 18 as the driving age, schools and the state have an opportunity to offer or require additional driving instruction time to teens. Most teens have a very brief lesson time with a professional instructor. The professional is able to demonstrate proper driving technique. They are also able to correct teen drivers as they make mistakes and introduce them to new or difficult driving situations safely. There are many different driving situations that a teen may encounter but not know how to handle. For example, poor weather, road rage and children playing in the road are all new situations for a beginning driver. The wrong decision in these situations can become deadly for the driver, passengers, bystanders or other drivers."
Tags: Jon, Lindsay, Institute, for, Highway, Safety, drunk, Driving, schools, accident
Abstract This paper reviews the case of a 45 year old man named Hilary Nwayne, a taxi driver earning an estimated $7,500 per year. According to the paper, he existed in an impoverished lifestyle especially when it is considered that he supported a wife and children. Yet Nwayne worked diligently to earn every cent and carry his earnings home to his family. The paper goes on to explain that one day Nwayne was driving along a service road in Harris County, Texas. He was in his cab and seeking another fare for the day. He was not bothering anyone, he was following the rules of the road, and he was alone on the road, except for the presence of one other driver. That driver appeared, it seemed, out of nowhere. He was driving at over 100 miles per hour.
Abstract This paper discusses the magnetic hard disk drive and how it works, from its creation to the present day. It also discusses possible future technological advances. It then discusses the varied uses of hard drives and the impact the device has had on society over the past few decades.
From the Paper "Personal computer technology has grown exponentially over the past few decades, but at its core, construction remains focused on certain necessary components. The magnetic hard disk drive is one of those components. Despite its importance and widespread use, many casual computer users know little about the history of or workings of this device. The magnetic hard disk drive, or simply hard drive, as it is known by most computer users, has come a long way and evolved over fifty years to become the ubiquitous storage device the world knows today."
Abstract This paper discusses the problem of smog and the health complications it creates for Ontarians. The paper briefly explains the health problems brought about by smog, the relationship between automobiles and smog, the province's measures to combat the scourge of smog, measures designed to cut down on unhealthy emissions by Ontario's industrial sector, the over-all progress of the Drive Clean program and a few recommendations which might help expedite the process.
Abstract The paper explores the role of race in police use of force. The paper explains what is necessary force vs. excessive force and discusses the conditions under which excessive force is permissible. The paper also discusses police attitudes toward African Americans and other minorities.
From the Paper "Few people would argue about the statement that police officers have a tough job. Law enforcement officers must deal with some of the worst problems in our society. Police also have a significant amount of discretion and power which some abuse. Critics of police abuse suggest that one of the most effective tools for dealing with police abuse of power is the existence of an independent watchdog agency empowered to handle citizen complaints and armed with enough power to publish its findings and enforce its recommendations."
Tags: The, role, of, race, in, police, use, of, force
Abstract This paper explains that, in his short story, "The Use of Force", William Carlos Williams examines the justifiable application of physical force. The author points out that all of the doctor's respect appears to go to Mathilda, the "damned little brat", who had the spunk and courage to resist him all along. The paper concludes that even an apparently mild-mannered country doctor can enjoy the passionate feeling of having a strong opponent and admire the resistance.
From the Paper "The narrator inquires about a sore throat and both parents explain that the child says "her throat don't hurt her." The slightly exasperated doctor wonders if they have actually looked and discovers that they have not. Mathilda will not cooperate, though, and the doctor tries to reason with her. Attempting lamely to help, the mother says, "Come on, do what he tells you to, he won't hurt you." The doctor is disgusted that the mother used the word "hurt" and he says "I ground my teeth in disgust" at the parents bungling attempts."
Abstract The author of this paper analyzes the argument on force vs. persuasion between Thrasymachus and Socrates in Book I of Plato's "The Republic". The author shows that as their arguments escalate and change focus, Socrates ends up the victor. However his victory is somewhat marred by the very tool he uses to secure it "persuasion."
From the Paper "The evaluation of force or persuasion as a more successful means of achieving one's objectives is manifested in the intense discussions between Thrasymachus and Socrates. Thrasymachus believes that "justice is nothing else than the interest of the stronger." (202) He attempts to impress this upon the group. Socrates wishes to prove his statement wrong but knows that making a blatant statement to the contrary would provoke Thrasymachus' ire rather than prove his point so Socrates decides to employ the art of persuasion in refuting Thrasymachus' statement."
Abstract This paper examines how the African Union (AU) recognizes the right and duty of intervention in cases of war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity and how, with the creation of the African Standby Force (ASF), the AU will have both the authority and a vehicle for intervention. This paper aims to discuss both the positive and negative aspects of the ASF, as well as describe the structure and the possible alternatives for the planned implementation.
From the Paper "Territorial disputes, armed ethnic conflicts, civil wars, and the collapse of governmental authority in some states are some of the biggest threats to international peace and stability (Kent and Malan, 2003). In many cases, such threats require a quick response from a group of well-trained, well-equipped military, police and civilian experts. They must be both willing to establish a secure environment in which peace can be built, and also have a mandate and resources to protect civilians against armed conflict."
Tags: intervention, genocide, peace, keeping, forces, nato
Abstract This paper presents an in-depth analysis of the poem "The Force That Through The Green Fuse Drives The Flower," by Dylan Thomas. According to the rules of American formalist, or new criticism approach to literature, the writer takes the poem at face value, without imposing mystical or other meanings on it, and interprets it purely through the mechanics of the poem. The writer shows how Thomas makes statements through metaphor and imagery, and how "the force" is different in every stanza and at the same time a manifestation of the same underlying and redundant power.
From the Paper "In the third stanza, the poet appears to be using a metaphor ("hand") to present an image of whirlpools, wind, quicksand and its slippery movements. This power, this force, does all those things, and there is a theme of regeneration in this stanza, as there is indeed in all stanzas. The same force that pushes the flower up through the earth, that pushes the water through the rocks, that makes the water swirl in a circle and sends the sailboat moving through the water, is also the force that moves the quicksand downward taking everything with it that got caught in its spin."
Abstract The following thesis contains a review of the positive and negative ways in which the search for food has impacted social man. It begins with an examination of prehistoric man and follows him through Peking Man's development, the Neolithic era of farmers and herders, and the Era of Expansionism heralded by the search for salt and spices. This thesis examines man's resourcefulness when confronted by food shortages; lastly, it concludes with a discussion of Darwin's evolutionary theory to elucidate the role of food in man's powerful drive to survive and evolve.
From the Paper "Beginning with prehistoric man, homo and femina sapiens needed to cooperate in order to be successful predators. The lions, wolves, and jackals they hunted and cooked were their main sustenance. During the Neolithic Era, man evolved into a super-animal who was no longer exclusively predatory; he was now a "settled farmer and stock breeder" (Tannahill, 1988) who could hunt, fish, gather, grow food, and domesticate animals.
Approximately two million years ago, as man continued to evolve, hominids, primates that were more like ape-like than man, developed into homo-erectus, primates who were able to stand erect and bore a more human than ape-like appearance (Stamps, 2000). Peking Man, the earliest, most well known representative of homo-erectus, was discovered in Beijing, China. Examination of the fossils of Peking Man indicate he was a hunter and cave dweller whose diet was mostly venison and other mammals. Most notably, Peking Man was able to control fire. Fire provided the caves with light and warmth but it also positively affected Peking Man's ability to prepare and enjoy food."
