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Keith Lehrer and 'Vanilla Sky', 2006.
A discussion regarding the film 'Vanilla Sky'.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper reviews the film 'Vanilla Sky', and discusses how the film is open to vast interpretation. Some people believe the entire film is a dream the main character, David, experiences evidenced from the words "open your eyes" being spoken to him in the beginning, and then repeated again at the end. Some believe parts throughout the film are real and some are dreamt. The paper goes with the interpretation that the first third of the film, where see David as a shallow charmer with a lot of money, is real, and the last two thirds of the film occur as a dream inside David's head.
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Justification, 2007.
An analysis of Keith Lehrer and Thomas Paxson's understanding of justification and Laurence Bonjour's criticism of foundationalism.
1,018 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This essay describes Keith Lehrer and Thomas Paxson's understanding of justification as it relates to epistemic knowledge. The paper uses Lehrer and Paxon's article "Knowledge: Undefeated Justified True Belief," as a basis of the explanation. The paper also discusses and explains Laurence Bonjour's criticism of foundationalism.
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"Bonjour makes two fundamental criticisms of foundationalism which work together to attack foundationalism. The first problem for foundationalism is a contradiction between accepting both (1) and (2) as a priori claims. Bonjour states that B is "ex hypothesi, and empirical belief, and it is hard to see how a particular empirical belief could be justified on a purely a purely a priori basis." This argument means that the foundationalists can have one of the two premises justified before the use of empirical evidence but not both. Therefore, the foundationalists must rely on empirical knowledge to justify basic beliefs therefore there are no truly basic beliefs."
"The second argument Bonjour makes is that in order for a belief to be justified the subject must have justification, not just in the abstract, but also have cognitive access to the justification employed in support of the belief. The reason for this claim is that a subject could not be held epistemically responsible for a belief if they did not have cognitive access to the justification for holding that belief, because without that access the subject has no reason for thinking said belief to be true."
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?Secrets of the Night Sky?, 2002.
An analysis of Bob Berman's book "Secrets of the Night Sky: The Most Amazing Things in the Universe You Can See with the Naked Eye".
961 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 34.95
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The paper reviews and discusses Bob Berman's "Secrets of the Night Sky: The Most Amazing Things in the Universe You Can See with the Naked Eye", written for amateur astronomers but enjoyed by the advanced as well. The paper describes the factors that make the book so successful, including helpful tips, witty prose, colorful illustrations and the dispelling of the myth that one needs expensive equipment to enjoy the night sky. It also gives an overview of the various chapters in the book.
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"One of the strongest features of Berman's book is his strong and witty prose. He clearly intends this book to entertain the audience as well as educate, and he is truly successful in his aim. The book is engaging and interesting, and most readers will have a difficult time setting the book down. Berman liberally applies clever analogies, enhancing the readability of his book. The book is simply packed with endless insights and metaphors that make it engaging and conversational. Berman's conversational tone is humorous and captivating. For example, in his lengthy discussion of time he notes that "misconceptions about time hatch as readily as cuckoo eggs"."
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?The Big Sky?, 2002.
A review of the historical novel ?The Big Sky? by A. B. Guthrie, Jr..
1,601 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper analyzes the novel ?The Big Sky? by A. B. Guthrie, Jr. about frontier life. It examines how based on his extensive research, he uses the vernacular of the mountain man, realistically depicting the rugged and dangerous life and the character flaws of the outdoorsmen. It looks at how the author portrays the adventures and exploits in a journey that takes Boone Caudill from his Kentucky farm life to the frontier country of the Blackfoot Nation in the Rocky Mountain headwaters of the Missouri River and discusses how lack of forethought ultimately led to the destruction of the very lifestyle that the mountain men had sought. As they reaped their rewards, the hunters believed that the herds of buffalo were so vast that they could never make a dent in their numbers, but even the buffalo disappeared, as did the mountain men. The disappearance of the mountain men led writers to romanticize the lifestyle, Guthrie sets the historical record straight, and he does it in a vast pristine landscape stretching endlessly under "The Big Sky".
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"The incident where Caudill and Deakins leave the road to circumvent the road?s toll takers can be seen as a metaphor for avoiding paying ones way through life. However, leaving the comfort of the road and encroaching on the bumpy pristine land will eventually cause devastation to occur on either side. The road through life is neither straight nor smooth, and along the way, conscience and society extract payment from each traveler. Some find a way to use influence and privilege to ease their path, and others try to deviate through loopholes in order to avoid paying the price. According to Thomas W. Ford in A. B. Guthrie Jr., the ultimate price paid by the mountain men was the destruction of their lifestyle when indiscriminate and shortsighted hunting wiped out the beaver and buffalo populations (67)."
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"The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky", 2006.
A review of the short story "The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky" by Stephen Crane.
1,066 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper takes a look at Stephen Crane's short story, "The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky". According to the paper, Crane uses character, setting and the plot structure to develop the theme of the collision of east and west.
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"Further evidence is supplied by Wilson's actions when he shoots at the innocent dog and door of the bar. Yet, Wilson finds no relief from his western angst and is forced to seek the only man who will fight him, Jack Potter, at his home. As Potter and his wife rush "sheepishly and shamefacedly" to their home, they are unexpectedly confronted by Wilson and his gun. The climax occurs when the two story lines merge in front of Potter's home. Uncharacteristically, Potter does not have a gun and must confess this to Wilson. As Potter is making this statement, his mind travels back to the beauty of the train, "the glory of the marriage, the environment of the new estate" (976). The collision of east and west has occurred in this passage. Potter does not have a gun because he has taken on the vestiges of the new world. Potter is not completely progressive himself, but he has played the part and been adopted into civilization, hence, becoming a dynamic character."
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Vincent Minelli's "Cabin in the Sky", 2005.
A summary and analysis of Vincent Minelli's musical comedy, "Cabin in the Sky".
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 23.95
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In this paper an estimation of the Vincente Minelli film, "Cabin in the Sky", which represents the first all-black film in American cinema, is provided. The paper argues that the film does represent progress for African Americans, but the images are still affirmations of stereotypes and white values.
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"Vincente Minelli's musical comedy, "Cabin in the Sky", represents the first film he directed featuring an all-black cast. The film serves as a morality tale or fable with a simple plot that revolves around a loving wife trying to save her husband, Little Joe, from a battle between good and evil forces. Little Joe has strayed from his wife Petunia for a sultry singer named Georgia Brown. A drinker and gambler, Little Joe is shot and his life is at risk."
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"The Big Sky", 2002.
A review of the themes of nature and nurture in A.B. Guthrie's "The Big Sky."
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper focuses on the elements of nature and nurture (culture) as expressed in the characters of Boone, Summers, and Teal Eye in AB Guthrie's definitive novel of the West, "The Big Sky."
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"Holding up Half the Sky", 2008.
A review of the content of Annie Wang's article, "Holding up Half the Sky."
895 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses the article, "Holding up Half the Sky," written by Annie Wang, which concerns itself with the situation faced by Chinese business women in modern-day China. The paper describes the article and provides examples from Wang's work of five featured business women who have overcome challenges in order to make a great success of their respective businesses.
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"On the other hand, women are still facing a fundamental inequality in the business world, spurred by the 2000 year mindset that will take more than 50 years to erase. Indeed, Wang notes that discrimination starts at the cradle: boys are still more highly prized when girls at birth. This continues in terms of governmental policies that do not favor small businesses. Such business owners experience difficulties in obtaining loans and the opportunity for growth is limited. Furthermore, discrimination is also evident in the countryside, where the majority of women are denied higher education. This in turn results in migration to cities, where women obtain low-paying, non-prestigious jobs that are not very secure, and from which it is almost impossible to be promoted."
"Nevertheless, Wang offers hope in the form of five featured business women who have overcome the challenges mentioned above in order to make a great success of their respective businesses. These women exemplify the opportunities offered by the Chinese business world. Although problems still exist, the author holds that women do have opportunities to follow the examples of the five women she discusses. Furthermore, the increase of such women have the potential to eventually overthrow the prevailing inequalities in the country's business sector."
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October Sky, 2007.
This paper discusses the perils and rewards of non conformity in the book 'October Sky' by Homer Hickman.
884 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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In this essay, the writer explains that in the small, West Virginia coal mining town of Homer Hickman's novel "October Sky", most of the people of the town aspire to be equally as uniform in their interests and talents as the black spheres of coal harvested from the town's mines. The writer maintains that the book is testimony to the fact that no individual exists in isolation and the positive reinforcement of like-minded individuals is important. The writer points out that the book pays homage to the bravery of the miners, and to their wives who must say farewell to them, every time they leave for work. However, the writer concludes that community sentiment must not become stifling, and like the scientific community of the school, the influence of other people must spur on achievement, rather than stymie it into accepted, outmoded norms and roles.
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"Part of the credit for Homer's eventual, future success in science may be credited to his teachers. Even today, many educators complain that it is difficult to encourage young women to defy gender stereotypes explore their interest in the sciences. How much more so in 1957, when the book is set! One of Homer's favorite teachers, Miss Riley has defied all expectations and become a female science instructor. She encourages her ambitious pupils to similarly challenge all existing paradigms of what life for a young, intelligent boy in Coalwood should resemble. Miss Riley is in charge of the science projects at the school, and encourages Homer and his friends to shoot for the moon, no pun intended, when they work upon their ambitious rocket projects at school, and for the science fair."
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Bryan Keith?s Strategic Choices, 2002.
Examines the strategic choices open to Bryan Keith, the owner-manager of Bon Accord Glass.
2,014 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper reflects the organizational challenges faced by Bon Accord Glass, a company with a good idea, centralized management, and weak capitalization. It lists and analyzes the three alternatives that Bryan Keith, the owner-manager can do in determining the continuation and survival of the company.
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"In a nutshell, Bon Accord Glass was founded by Keith and his wife Mary, in 1975. When he started the company, the market was basically mature and through a combination of hard work and good business practices, the company had grown to become one of the most successful double-glazing firms in Northeast Scotland, generating at 1993/94 pre tax profit of just over 500,000 BP."
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Keith Haring, 2002.
Examines the art and philosophy of contemporary American artist Keith Haring.
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Examines the art of philosophy of contemporary American artist Keith Haring. His influence in shaping the culture of the 1980s. His early recognition as an artist. His belief that art needed to be demystified & made accessible to all people. His style and visual language. His death from AIDS>
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"This research paper will examine the work and philosophy of American artist Keith Haring as it relates to the American experience. Haring is one of the best known contemporary artists and helped shape the culture of the 1980s, gaining recognition at an early age with breakthrough works of art that grew out of, and fostered, the culture he lived in. His art was grounded in his philosophy. As he wrote in his journal in February 1987:
It's about understanding not only the work, but the world we live in and the times we live in and being a kind of mirror on that. I think it happens really naturally and inevitably if you are honest with yourself and your times (Redd, 1997).
Keith Haring was born in Kutztown, Pennsylvania in 1958, and went to New York City at age 19 to study at the School of ..."
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"October Sky", 2002.
A look at the effect of technological change on history through a review of Homer Hickam's memoir "October Sky".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper evaluates to what extent technological changes shape history. The author discusses Homer Hickam's memoir "October Sky", and cites specific elements from Hickam's story to support his position that history is profoundly affected by technological change.
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"Saffron Sky", 2002.
An analysis of "Saffron Sky: A Life Between Iran and America" by Gelarah Asayesh.
1,879 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper examines Asayesh's book, which clarifies two aspects of her life, one that impinges on the studies of cultures generally, and one that speaks to the tendency of patriarchal cultures to produce women with no firm underpinnings about themselves and their place in the cosmos. Asayesh seems to be searching, not for a culture left behind, but for some way to create inner peace between what she sees as almost irreconcilable differences.
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"Her other problem with being a reliable commentator of the cultures of either Iran or America is this: as a privileged product of the upper classes, she is unable to appreciate the ramifications not only of her own transplantation, but of the plight of other Iranians not so fortunate, or even of other Iranians who view themselves fortunate to have been transplanted to America.
Asayesh?s work hinges on ?one, the importance of going back to Iran; and two, the importance of retaining identity. (Asayesh 109) In her mind, she yearns for the woman she might have been, drinking tea in walled gardens rather than coffee in bustling American cafes.
Unfortunately, her view of Iranian culture, strained through her personal diaspora, leaves a lot to be desired as a representation of what is actually happening, and has happened in the past 30 years or so, in Iran."
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Mark Twain's "The Innocents Abroad" and Paul Bowles' "The Sheltering Sky", 1995.
This paper describes Mark Twain's "The Innocents Abroad" and Paul Bowles' "The Sheltering Sky" each of which uses a travel motif: Journey's philosophical significance and character development.
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"Travel books have been a staple in Western literature for centuries, and as the area that a traveler can cover has increased, so has the tendency to write about all the sights, sounds, and peoples encountered. In the hands of a writer like Mark Twain or Paul Bowles, this genre can produce not only lively writing about foreign climes but also important philosophical observations on human life and the effect of travel on the individual. An examination of Mark Twain's The Innocents Abroad and Paul Bowles' The Sheltering Sky will demonstrate how each has presented their journey, why they undertook this journey, and how this journey was both physical and philosophical for each.
"The Innocents Aborad" is a book that started as a series of letters written by Mark Twain for a newspaper in San Francisco concerning his 1867 trip on the Quaker City. The travelers on ... "
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