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Defending Judas, 2008.
An analysis of Dante's placement of Judas within the "Inferno" and the meaning behind it.
1,042 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper presents information in order to attempt to defend Judas from mainstream Christian theology, which teaches that Judas is the greatest of traitors because of his betrayal of Jesus to the authorities. The paper discusses Dante's placement of Judas within "Inferno" and discusses what this placement suggests about Judas' guilt or lack thereof.
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"However, if we do not limit ourselves, as Dante did, to accepted official or orthodox beliefs, we have to recognize that the existence of these ancient teachings about Judas may be worthy of being taken into consideration. Even some modern writers have started to feel that these old arguments are worth a new look, as can be seen in books such as The Last Temptation of Christ by Nikos Kazantzakis, and the short story "Three Versions of Judas" by Jorge Luis Borges. Without claiming any definite value as truth, but only speculation, they do suggest to us that keeping an open mind to different ways of looking at old beliefs can bring new knowledge to light."
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Defending a Killer, 2002.
A look at the moral and legal issues involved in defending muderers.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper explores the legal, ethical and moral issues faced when defending a killer in court.
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Katherine Anne Porter's "Flowering Judas ", 2001.
2,000 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 1 source, $ 63.95
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This paper provides a psychoanalytic reading of Katherine Anne Porter's Flowering Judas and focuses on the dysfunctional behavior of the story's two main characters, Braggioni, a leader of the Mexican revolution, and Laura, a young American who is both a revolutionary and a teacher. Included in the paper is a summary of the major principles of psychoanalytic criticism.
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"Although these two characters are presented as ideological opposites ? Braggioni's corruption and selfishness versus Laura's honesty and altruism ? a closer look reveals them to be more alike than different. Both are driven by fear, a fear of betrayal as well as a fear of intimacy. Ultimately, both betray the very principles they claim to uphold."
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Defending the Great Philosopher, 2001.
A presentation of a new defense for Socrates at his trial.
1,110 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 38.95
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This paper presents a scenario in which Socrates is given the opportunity to be re-defended at his trial. The slate is wiped clean and the jurors are not unbiased about his past trial or life. The writer of this paper takes the position of the defense attorney and defends Socrates.
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"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury; we are here today to determine the guilt or innocence of Socrates. Socrates is by any standard a unique individual. He speaks of ideas that we have never heard of. He travels the city expounding on theories that are scary to think about much less listen too and he seems to attract the youth to his teachings as easily as a moth is drawn to a flame. We are not here to determine whether or not Socrates is an outcast if you will, or a man who does not fit in with society. We know that he doesn?t fit in. We are only here to determine whether or not he committed the crimes that he has been charged with in this trial. The charges involve going against the city?s religions as well as corrupting the minds of the young."
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Defending Inheritance, 2007.
This paper discusses the issue of inheritance in western civilization.
1,227 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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In this article, the writer examines the subject of inheritances and looks into inheritance law. The writer notes that in theory, it is tempting to allow individuals to inherit only what seems most necessary for their survival, and not to profit off of the successes of their parents. On the other hand, the writer claims that it might seem tempting to reward individuals who sacrificed themselves for their parents with greater benefits than their siblings who did not, upon their parent's demise. But ultimately, the writer points out that the rule of law must hold sway, and the individual rights of the parents must dominate inheritance law. The writer concludes that it is not up to the subjective, collective will of the children or the outside arbitration of the state to decide in the matter of inheritance.
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"Of course, not even inheritance law can be reliant purely upon moral decision-making. For example, in the absence of a will, inheritance law attempts to divide the property of the diseased equally amongst the family, rather than to pass a moral judgment upon the children of the deceased. This still assumes the importance of blood above friendship--for example, the state cannot decide to give an estate to the deceased person's favorite cause, even if he or she dies without a will! But this reflects the fact that the law cannot stand an emotional arbiter between children and determine the worthiness of the children's personal relationships with their mother or father, nor can the law creatively assume what the person would have wanted, had he or she written a will. The determination of the value of the children and the estate is a deemed a private matter and has nothing to do with the state unless there is a dispute or the person dies without a will. Only then can the state, in the absence of a claim, can take the property."
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Defending the Rights of Gays, 2002.
This paper discusses the issue of gay rights.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 97.95
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It takes the perspective that Gay Rights are legitimate and important because homosexuals deserve the same kind of treatment that the non-gay community enjoys. It employs anecdotal and research-based evidence to support the findings.
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Advanced Practice Nurses: Defending Their Role, 2008.
This paper looks at collective action for advanced practice nurses (APN)today.
1,040 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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The paper explores the reasons for advanced practice nurses' (APN) increasing power in the workplace. The paper looks at their response to collective action and the outlook for collective action in the future within the universe of APN professions. The paper also discusses how at a time when the number of skilled nurses is not keeping pace with demand, it's a good time for nurses to bargain with increasingly powerful insurance, physicians and hospital institutions.
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"The APN mirrors the physician population in its trends towards specialization, which accelerated in the 1990's years (as cited by Brown, 1996, p.1). As APN's took on increasing responsibility and health care systems pushed primary care responsibilities to nurses, the need for nurses has increased. At the same time, the low number of nursing graduates has crimped supply. The result is a high number of jobs available for qualified APN's (as cited by Nevidjon and Erickson, 2001, p.1)"
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Defendant Remorse, 2007.
An examination of the effects of defendant remorse in a wrongful death malpractice case.
2,460 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 74.95
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This paper reports that the project used a shorted version of the case scenario than the Bornstein experiment and manipulated the variable of remorse in three different ways. The author points out that the research scenarios varied in that the defendant either (1) makes no mention of remorse, (2) expresses remorse at the time of death and at the trial or (3) denies feeling any remorse for the death of the patient. The paper relates that the subjects decided how much money to award the plaintiff and rated their perception of the defendant and the level of suffering of the plaintiff. The author confirms that denial of any remorse condition resulted in the largest amount of money awarded to the plaintiff and had the most negative effect on the jury's opinion of the defendant. The paper states that the participants did not differ significantly by gender. The paper includes several color graphs.
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"Remorse can be an effective way to deal with mistakes made in everyday situations. The simple expression of an apology can alleviate tensions between the victim of a crime and the party responsible for the grievance. Apologies are a social function of Canadian and American culture. Apologies help individuals and society accept and deal with the consequences of mistakes. They are reinforced with approval and acceptance as people mature throughout their lives. Many of the mistakes made in everyday social interactions can be resolved with a simple apology from the responsible party."
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"Raytheon: Defender of the Rainforest", 2003.
A review and analysis of Graham Beaver's "Raytheon: Defender of the Rainforest".
2,434 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 74.95
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This paper provides an overview of Raytheon, an analysis of the strategic management views of Gary Hamel and C. K. Prahalad compared to Michael Porter's views as discussed in Graham Beaver's 1998 case study, "Raytheon: Defender of the Rainforest," a discussion of how Raytheon can achieve a competitive advantage in the environmental protection industry in light of its defense-related focus in the past, followed by an evaluation of the future role of strategic innovation at Raytheon. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
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"Strategic management has received much attention over the past few decades, due in large part to books by Michael Porter and Stephen Robbins that provide a number of frameworks for leaders to use to help guide their organizations through these changing times. In the case of Raytheon, this strategic management has been focused on responding to opportunities and in some cases, creating opportunities, by concentrating on their core competencies. In the case of Raytheon, however, it would seem that these core competencies are not so much the strategic planning involved, but rather the ability to jump on a chance when it comes along and through positioning itself according to the demands of the markets it serves."
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Defendant and Juror Socioeconomics, 1994.
A research proposal to determine the relationship between jury verdicts and the socioeconomic differences or similarities between the defendant and jurors.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 22 sources, $ 79.95
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"Conviction Or Acquittal? Relationship Between the Socio-Economic Status of Juror and Defendant: A Research Proposal
Introduction
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia warned a few years ago that jurors tend to sympathize with defendants of their own kind (Marcotte, 1989, p. 41). The clear implication of the justice's warning was that such sympathies may well extend to biased trial judgments. While Scalia's statement is more anecdotal than scientific in character, the justice does speak from a position of unquestioned knowledge on the issue.
The Rodney King police beating case in Southern California caused a storm of controversy when a predominantly white, middle-class jury acquitted white, middle-class police officers in the face of an overwhelming public perception of defendant guilt..."
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Rousseau - The Ultimate Defender of Autonomy, 2006.
An overview of the political views of Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
2,457 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau makes it explicitly clear in his writings in "The Social Contract and Discourses", that he believes strongly in personal freedom and autonomy. This paper examines how Rousseau believed that a truly free government is one where everyone votes and how he argues that by everyone surrendering his or her rights to the sovereign equally they maintain freedom. It also discusses how Rousseau adamantly defends his belief in autonomy in his discourses on the "State of Nature", the "Social Contract" and "Sovereignty".
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"Rousseau believes that for man to exit a State of Nature he must agree to a Social Contract. Rousseau's Social Contract in the simplest terms is, "each of us puts his person and all his power in common under the supreme direction of the general will, and in our capacity, we receive each member as indivisible part of the whole" (Rousseau. P. 192). Unfortunately, this Social Contract will require all individuals to relinquish their rights to the legislative whish is to be made up of all citizens, and raises a question about personal autonomy and freedom in Rousseau's philosophy. The Social Contract allows individuals in the State of Nature to establish a whole community."
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The Defendant and the Bill of Rights, 2006.
The paper discusses the Bill of Rights document and shows how the amendments ensured that all citizens have their basic human rights according to the U.S. Constitution.
990 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper shows by using the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Eighth Amendments to the Constitution that the Bill of Rights was necessary to the foundation of law in the United States. Without these, a person accused of a crime, whether federal or state, could face unfair or even dangerous prosecution and could be denied his/her basic human rights as described in the U.S. Constitution.
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"When the Constitution of the United States was ratified by a majority of the states in 1789, it lacked what has come to be called the Bill of Rights, a very important document made up of amendments to the Constitution itself. For example, in the original Constitution, there existed no protection against the establishment of a national religion and did not guarantee that American citizens could speak freely, belong to any group they wished or publish magazines and books without the fear of being censored or banned by the federal government. But most importantly, the Constitution did not promise nor provide any protections for a citizen accused of a crime, nor did it specify that such a person would receive a fair and swift trial and if convicted receive just and humane punishment."
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Jefferson and Hancock: Defenders of Liberty, 2002.
Research paper on Thomas Jefferson and John Hancock presented in the form of an interview of the two men by a Philadelphia Gazette editor.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper is written in the form of an interview by a Philadelphia Gazette editor with two signers of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson and John Hancock.
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Phillis Wheatley's Poetry Defended Against Criticism, 2002.
An introduction to the poetry of Black American Phillis Wheatley and the views of her critics.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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The paper looks at the life and writings of poet Phillis Wheatley, a black American brought over from Africa as a slave in the late eighteenth century. The paper addresses the opinions of various of her critics, including opinions on the religious and political aspects of her writings.
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"Realizing Phillis?s intelligence, the family treated Phillis as practically an equal. She was taught the English language and converted to Christianity. With her new religion in mind, she began to write poetry. Her poetry brought her fame, and she became the first black woman to have her work published. The publication of her poetry drew many critics, such as Redding, Foster, Jefferson, and Walker. Phillis Wheatley?s work reflects a political statement and demonstrates her ability as a religious writer and a true poet."
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Bartolome De Las Casas, 2002.
Describes his vital role in defending the indigenous peoples of the New World.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, $ 55.95
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Describes his vital role in defending the indigenous peoples of the New World. His life as a missionary, historian and theologian. How his writings exposed the evil mistreatment of Indians by the Spanish. How his writings created The Black Legend. Criticism of his one-sided view of Indians and Spaniards.
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"This study will explore the vital role played by Bartolome de las Casas (1474-1566) in defending the rights of the indigenous peoples of the New World. While it is not accurate to say that he was the "savior of the Indians from Spanish cruelty," he certainly played a role in limiting that cruelty, risking much in doing so. Historical controversy continues to swirl around his life and works centuries after his death. While some critics argue that he was not the radical reformer he is pictured as being by his admirers, it is nevertheless clear that considering the harsh colonial era in which he lived, in which indigenous peoples were conventionally seen as less than human, de las Casas was indeed a brave supporter and defender of those people. One of the most compelling aspects of de las Casas's story is the learning process he himself went through as he awakened to ..."
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