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Caves And The People Who Destroy Them., 2002.
This paper presents a look at the negative impact of tourism on natural areas.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 89.95
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The author focuses on caves using several caves including the Oregon National Caves, Carlsbad, the caves of France and the Kartchner Caverns in Arizona as examples. The negative impacts are discussed at length as well as some of the positive sides to using the natural settings as tourist attractions. The author also touches on the area of preservation and allows a discussion about what is being done to prevent erosion.
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Bonnechere Caves Formation, 2008.
This paper takes a look at the geomorphology of the Bonnechere Caves.
2,313 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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In this article the writer discusses the geomorphology of the Bonnechere caves in Eastern Ontario. Particularly, the paper examines the landscape features of the Bonnechere Caves and looks at what that appears to tell us about the forces acting upon the caves, the Bonnechere River and upon the Ottawa-Bonnechere corridor more commonly known as the Ottawa-Bonnechere graben. The writer then enters into a more detailed discussion of the formation of the caves themselves and how they have evolved over time. In the final analysis, the writer maintains that the Bonnechere Caves need to be situated within their proper geo-morphological context; that is to say, they must be understood as being - however notable - simply a simulacrum of enormously powerful tectonic and climactic shifts that re-formed the topography of Eastern Ontario long before the first humans arrived in the area.
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"Continuing onward, the landscape of the region also offers a peek at the isolation and undisturbed existence of the area for many millennia. To wit, given the geographic distance of the Bonnechere Caves, even today, from large metropolitan areas, it may be inferred that the landscape of the region was daunting and thus rarely penetrated by human beings; more than that, the boreal woodlands of the area were of such a nature that sedentary communities would have been largely impossible prior to the nineteenth century. Seen in that light, the pristine condition of the Bonnechere Caves until well into the nineteenth century is a tribute to the ability of natural geography to protect vulnerable ecologies and subterranean worlds from the depredation of humans."
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The Role of Karst Processes in Limestone Caves, 2008.
A review of the importance and role of Karst processes in forming limestone caves.
2,125 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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The paper defines "Karstification" and explains how it is formed. The paper further discusses the climate, the geomorphic features and the structural characteristics that are necessary for its occurrence and stresses the value, and importance of such a process.
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Process involved in Creating and Altering Karst Formations
Hydrologic Recharging Systems for Developing and Maintaining Limestone Caves
The Value of Limestone Caves Created by Karstification
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"Why are limestone caves created by karstification important? First, those who study cave ecology consider them to be arks of biodiversity (Clements 2006). They have a particularly high percentage of endemic species due to the special habitat conditions formed by the chemistry and geology of karst caves. From West Virginia to Ireland and all over the world, these types of caves develop entire interdependent systems of insects, vertebrates, amphibians, and mammals in a delicate balance of darkness, humidity, and temperature. For instance in the Appalachians, these limestone caves are home to a wider variety of aquatic and terrestrial cave species than any other subterranean landscape in the world. Creatures have adapted over thousands of generations to life in total darkness, and their need for protection or escape seems to have diminished .
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The Buddhist Caves in Nasik., 2002.
A look at the importance of these caves to Buddhists.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This three-page undergraduate paper is a discussion of the Buddhist caves at Nasik, and the main purposes the caves serve in terms of information they provide about the past.
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"Les Caves du Vatican", 2004.
A discussion of the duplicity of characters in Andre Gide's "Les Caves du Vatican".
2,344 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper looks at the various characters and how the characteristics of each are evident in others as well. All of the characters show similar psychological effects as a result of the society in which they live. The paper explains each one's role and the story overall.
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Introduction
Lafcadio
Protos
Amedee
Anthime
Julius
Conclusion
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"Les Caves du Vatican" by Andre Gide concerns a variety of characters, and the issue of freedom as exemplified by the main character, Lafcadio. Lafcadio is the main representative of freedom, while the other major characters represent varying degrees of neuroses and bondage imposed by the society in which they live. To demonstrate this, Gide as it were binds each major character to another by providing them with traits at the opposite side of each scale. He does this with the exception of Lafcadio, who being free from convention and all other forms of bondage, is not bound by the author either. Protos, the clever charlatan is then paired with the na?ve and victimized Amedee, while the practically scientific Anthime is paired with Julius, the fanatically religious but also hypocritical novelist."
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"Allegory of the Cave", 2005.
Compares Plato's "Allegory of the Cave" in his work, "The Republic," to present-day issues.
1,446 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 47.95
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According to ancient Greek philosopher, Plato, in his work, "The Republic," there are four stages an individual goes through from the time he begins, shackled in the cave, to the time he is outside the cave looking at the Sun. This paper examines and critiques the different stages of awareness in a person's life, based on Plato's allegory, and looks at them within the context of contemporary society.
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"Let us look at the allegory of the cave in a political perspective, treating the bound prisoners as "the many" (hoi polloi) and the puppeteers as the politicians. To my dismay, I must admit that this picture is starkly realistic as far as existing political regimes are understood. If we look at the United States, supposedly the "freest" country in the world, we will find that this interpretation of the cave holds true. Politicians feed us ham and grits every morning, and pasta rigatoni every evening. They make unrealistic promises and constantly tell us what we want to hear in order to get reelected and maintain their power."
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Plato's "Allegory of the Cave", 2004.
Analysis of the significance of enlightenment in Plato's "Allegory of the Cave".
9,750 words (approx. 39.0 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 198.95
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This paper analyzes the meaning of Plato's "Allegory of the Cave", explaining how it represents a pilgrimage of the human mind from ignorance to enlightenment. The paper begins with a biography of Plato's life and a discussion of some of the scholarly differences regarding the type of man Plato actually was. Next, the paper focuses on Plato's concepts of truth, reality, and knowledge as represented in "The Cave" and summarizes its dialogue. Additionally, the influence of Socrates's friendship with Plato and of his death on Plato's writing of "The Cave" is discussed in this paper.
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Introduction
The Allegory of the Cave - an Analysis
Conclusion
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"The Republic is written by the Greek philosopher Plato in 500 BC. It is said that Plato?s real name was Aristocles and that Plato was a nickname. Plato was the youngest son of Ariston and Perictione and came from a wealthy family who had lived in Athens for many many generations. Plato?s real father died when he was very young and he grew up in his step-father Pyrilampes house. History shows that Plato studied under Cratylus who was a student of Heracleitus. The most interesting and most talked about relationship of Plato is that with Socrates with whom he became friends while very young. Plato got to know Socrates through his Uncle Charmides who himself was a close friend of Socrates."
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Ajanta Cave One, 2002.
An analysis of the Mahajanaka Jata cave.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses the Ajanta caves. It specifically analyzes the first cave i.e. the Mahajanaka Jataka and attempts to establish a relationship between the mudras of traditional dance and the paintings.
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Plato's "Allegory of the Cave", 2004.
An analysis and interpretation of Plato's "Allegory of the Cave".
6,803 words (approx. 27.2 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 154.95
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This paper gives a vivid picture about Plato?s "Allegory of the Cave" from his book of "Republic". It examines his contention of Ideal Rule with reference to his "Allegory of the Cave" and also the various considerations that are considered necessary to build an ideal state. It looks at how the "Republic" of Plato is considered a treatise on how to lead life in personal, professional, and social circumstances and how the ideals that he mentions in his work have their limitations in becoming practical. In this paper, the emphasis is kept on the simile of the cave suggested by Plato, and the Ideal Rule is explained in relation to this allegory.
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"Plato compares the fire in the cave to that of the sun?s power. The journey that the prisoner takes from the cave into the light of the sun stand to signify the journey of the soul to the intelligent realm. Here he makes the sun stand to represent all that is good, and the source of all goodness or the summum bonum or the greatest good thereby indicating that reaching goodness is the ultimate goal of knowledge. He feels that we have not completed our journey until we accept it. The journey is not complete until we have arrived here. He feels that an individual who has seen the sun cannot pretend to like it as he has not done so."
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Danger Cave, Utah, 2003.
Discusses the cave as prime example of archaic desert culture.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 9 sources, $ 47.95
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Discusses how this is an important archaeological site. Contains some of the oldest recorded artifacts found in North America. Considers samples taken from the Caves and describes the eastern Great Basic area.
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"Danger Cave is in Utah, in the eastern Great Basin area (Aikens 1983: 169). It is a cluster of dry caves in the Great Salt Lake region and contains artifacts from before the Paleo-Indian period through the Archaic period, and up to 25..."
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Enlightenment, Cave Imagery, and "The Republic", 2004.
Discusses Greek philosopher, Plato, and his use of the image of a cave in "The Republic".
10,534 words (approx. 42.1 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 210.95
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This paper is an analysis of the significance of enlightenment in Plato's cave. In the "Republic", Plato considers humanity as ignorant, having a need to come out of this ignorance towards enlightenment; this process is well-explained by means of the allegory of the cave. This paper shows how Plato turns his pessimism about human conditions to an optimistic view of the power of education to liberate people.
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Introduction
Analysis
Conclusion
References
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"Some of the cave dwellers exposed to the sun will not return and they will be the reason for the sufferings of the returnees. Sun, enlightenment and real truth will be considered to be dangerous and this will provide reasons for not leaving the cave. The allegory will be continued at a deeper level in the minds of readers, but the result will be a greater truth."
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Plato?s ?Myth of the Cave?, 2004.
This paper discusses that, despite the presence of its shadows,
Plato?s ?Myth of the Cave? emerges as a positive metaphor for life today.
1,005 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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This paper explains that, in the metaphor of the cave and its dwellers, Plato states that the world as human perceive it is like a dark cave, where all human beings sit around a fire, staring into the light; they cannot see one another, the nature of reality, or the heavens with any great understanding in such a dark and cloistered environment. The author points out that any individual who dwells in ?real life? can have some inkling of the use of the metaphor, separating the gesture of goodness in name or in physical action alone from the actual, meaningful gesture of either selfless love that does not demand a reward or enact a real, physical result in the world, rather than simply obey a social code. The paper concludes that Plato?s metaphor is a positive and active approach for human philosophy because it suggests that a complete form of understanding is possible, despite the pain it may cause.
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"The reason that human beings do not have a full sense of a real and a complete life is because the world, as we cave dwellers see it, is not experienced fully and in the flesh of the present moment. Rather, it is only experienced in a shadowy and inconsequential fashion. Because human beings are distanced, because of a poor philosophical education, from the nature of the world?s reality, the fire blinds us, or we mistake the shadows we see for truth. The heavenly philosophical apprehension of a greater truth that is more fully conceived and more intellectually substantive than the life on earthly is much better than what we actually pass our day to day existence in, which are simply copies of ?the real.?"
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"The Matrix" and Plato's "Cave Allegory", 2002.
A comparative analysis of the themes of light and darkness in the film "The Matrix" and Plato's "Cave Allegory".
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper will discuss the relation of Plato's "Cave Allegory" with the movie "The Matrix". By understanding the relationships between light and darkness within the movie, we can understand the relationship that both these stories share in their scope. The movie will be examined to show the light and darkness relationship, as will the "Cave Allegory" in comparison to make clear how the two stories are interconnected in their scope of knowledge verses ignorance.
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Cave Allegory, 2006.
An analysis of the Cave Allegory and the Trial of Socrates.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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In this paper, the three stages of the Cave Allegory and the Trial of Socrates help to define how knowledge and perceptions create the forms through the five senses. In many ways, Plato defines the error of the five senses and does not trust what they teach us about the truth.The paper further discusses how only reasoning and the human soul provide adequate tools to understand higher truths, which the Cave Allegory clearly defines.
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" This philosophical analysis will examine the premise of the Cave Allegory and the three parts of the journey of human perception and knowledge that this symbolic analogy entails. Through the wisdom of the Cave Allegory the Trial of Socrates can also help identify the significant factors that surround the charges placed against him by the Athenian court. In this manner, the works of Plato and Socrates can help understand and analyze the foundations of classical Greek philosophy through the premise of perception, forms, and knowledge. The Apology by Plato is the trial that was created by the Athenian Council to incriminate Socrates for his belief systems. Socrates was charged with corrupting the youth of Athens with his ideas and application of the ideas in his dialogues."
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Prehistoric Cave Art, 2002.
An insight into prehistoric cave art.
1,154 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines how prehistoric cave art is considered to be man?s original form of art, although its date of origin is still unknown. It looks at how, with examples, the art displays the effects of the cultures and surroundings that created them. It discusses how the cave art found in Europe and Africa depicts the prehistoric conception of animals, humans, symbols and weapons and how there are many differences and commonalities between the art found in both areas.
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"The cave paintings in Linton are considered to be only 11,000 years old, as opposed to Apollo 11. The cave shelter located in Linton on the Eastern Cape of Africa contains a painting of that illustrates the experiences of healers or shaman, calling on supernatural powers. Human figures are clearly defined. The shaman has hooves, as if taking on the shape of an animal in order to connect to the spiritual world. White dots are used to represent spiritual power. Strange features are also assigned to other animals and humans present during the trance in the painting, using white dashes. Animals in the painting appear to have mismatched body parts, such as a snake with an antelope head."
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