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Darwinism and Materialism, 2001.
This paper illustrates the link between materialism and Darwinism that originated from the philosopher Darwin, and shows how Darwinism has created harmful effects.
2,780 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 13 sources, $ 82.95
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An argumentative paper against Darwinism. The author shows how Darwinism and materialism are interconnected and how Darwinism has caused harm to the world. The author investigates why people still continue to believe in it regardless of its lack of evidence.
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"Darwin legitimized violence by claiming that humans are, in essence, animals struggling for life. Most people think the theory of evolution was first proposed by Charles Darwin, and rests on scientific evidence, observations and experiments. However, in the same way that Darwin was not its originator neither does the theory rest on scientific proof. The theory consists of an adaptation to nature of an ancient dogma called materialist philosophy. Although it is backed up by no scientific evidence, the theory is blindly supported in the name of materialist philosophy."
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Letters in Two of Jane Austen's Novels, 2007.
An analysis of the central role of the letter in Jane Austen's novels "Pride and Prejudice" and "Persuasion."
3,179 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 92.95
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This paper compares the letters in Jane Austen's novels "Pride and Prejudice" and "Persuasion," focusing on those from the suitors of the two heroines, and discusses how they enable us to see these correspondents as they truly are, and shed light on the attitudes of the readers of their letters as well. The writer discusses how the true characters of the suitors Mr. Wickham in "Pride and Prejudice" and Mr. Elliot in "Persuasion," both charmingly and deceptively open in their social manners, are revealed in their letters, and how Darcy's revelatory and confessional letter to Elizabeth Bennet is the turning point in their relationship. The writer explains how Austen in her last novel, "Persuasion," originally planned in epistolatory format, demonstrates an even deeper understanding of all of the capabilities of the letter, and how Wentworth's letter to Anne reveals not only the equality that he and Anne reach at the end of their courtship, but also the extraordinary way in which a letter can capture a single moment, to change all the moments that follow thereafter.
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"There are other letters from Mr. Elliot that Mrs. Smith shows Anne that we do not see, but they are enough to impress upon Anne "a dreadful picture of ingratitude and inhumanity"(169). Of course, we cannot help but compare the damning letter of Mr. Elliot to the letter Anne receives from her other, more favoured suitor: that of Captain Wentworth. The fact that these are the only two letters by men shown in their entirety in the text can be no accident. By these letters, we are able to compare the written epistles to the manners of the people who wrote them, especially if we maintain the assumption of the inherent revelatory aspect of letter writing, and the way in which the writer's manner contrasts, or does not contrast, with his style of writing."
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Joseph Wood Krutch's "Henry David Thoreau", 2004.
Review and analysis of Krutch's book on the life of Henry David Thoreau.
1,018 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper presents the author's view of Joseph Wood Krutch's book about the life and writings of Henry David Thoreau. The paper describes Krutch's book, entitled simply "Henry David Thoreau", as more of a study on what Thoreau was all about than an biography of his life. Thus, the book, though it does include biographical information, focuses more on Thoreau's writing than his life. The paper goes on to point out that Krutch holds Thoreau in high regard and that Krutch manages to impart this feeling on his reader, which leaves the reader feeling fascinated with Thoreau's outlook on life, as well.
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"Krutch continues his investigations into Thoreau?s philosophy on life by considering his works and the views presented in them. Interestingly, Krutch points out that Thoreau did not have one overall philosophy but that it changed over the range of his works and in many cases, contradicted itself. This is another case where something that could be perceived as a negative is presented as a positive. Krutch presents these contradiction not as a sign that Thoreau was not intelligent or focused, but rather as a sign that he was philosophizing based on his own personal journey. Once again, this can be compared to other scholars who create a philosophy and then spend their time trying to justify the philosophy. Thoreau did not take this same approach, but instead focused on experiencing everything without regard for how it would be viewed by others."
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Darwin the Murderer, 2001.
The paper discusses Darwin's self-proclamation of being the "murderer of God". It examines how Darwin forever altered the widespread belief of traditional Christianity that existed before the publication of his theories.
1,030 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, $ 36.95
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This paper looks at the evolutionary theories of Charles Darwin, and his most notable works, The Origin of the Species and The Descent of Man. The author examines how Darwin's theories were viewed by the church, the scientific community, and society in general. The paper discusses how the theory of evolution jarred the world, drastically changing people's views of God and creation.
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"Prior to Charles Darwin?s publication of his novel, The Origin of Species, most people believed in some form of biblical creationism. The Origin of Species was published in 1859, containing theories of evolution and natural selection that were foundationally incompatible with many of the beliefs of the Church. Darwin was later quoted to have said that he ?didn?t intend to murder God?, Small. However he did so in a sense?he forever altered the widespread belief of traditional Christianity that existed before the publication of his discoveries."
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Matthew's Letter to Paul, 2002.
This paper is a letter of response from Matthew to Paul, written as if Matthew had discovered Paul's letters to the Galatians.
755 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 26.95
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This essay is in the form of a letter from the Apostle Matthew to Paul. The letter cogently outlines Matthew's points of disagreement with Paul on issues of doctrine, practice and adherence to the laws according to the Old Testament.
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"Dear Paul,
"I have come upon your letter written to the people of Galatia and I am appalled that you take the laws of the Torah so lightly. You claim that you received a revelation from Jesus Christ and are; therefore, an apostle of Jesus. How then could you have misunderstood the reason for his existence here on earth? You have stated, "A man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ" and that "by observing the law no one will be justified." You are preaching this to Gentile Christians, telling them they are not required to obey the Law of Moses. You do this because you believe Jesus came to abolish the Jewish laws, while the opposite is true."
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"Darwin's Untimely Burial", 2005.
This paper presents Stephen Jay Gould's argument from his article "Darwin's Untimely Burial" against philosopher Tom Bethell who questions Darwin's Theory.
890 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper explains that, ever since Charles Darwin proposed his theory of evolution, individuals involved with science and religion, such as British philosopher Tom Bethell, have tried to negate his thesis; others, such as scientist Jay Gould, recognize Darwin as one of the most brilliant people in history. The author points out that Gould responds that "survival of the fittest" is not a tautology, as claimed by Bethell. The paper relates that Gould concludes that unabated popularity must have something to do with its success in explaining the admittedly imperfect information we now possess about evolution.
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"Bethell says he does not support Darwin's theory of evolution and natural selection because: "Darwin made a mistake sufficiently serious to undermine his theory. And that mistake has only recently been recognized as such....At one point in his argument, Darwin was mislead." In the first place, Bethell has a problem with the idea of "survival of the fittest." This term normally means no more than "differential reproductive success"-the production of more surviving offspring than other competing members of the population-which is a needless repetition of the same meaning."
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Charles Darwin's "The Voyage of the Beagle", 2008.
Relates that adventures in chapters 'Tierra del Fuego' and 'Straits of Magellan' in Charles Darwin's "The Voyage of the Beagle".
1,010 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper explains that Charles Darwin is often called a man ahead of his time, because his theory of evolution challenged Victorian religious doctrine. However, in his book "The Voyage of the Beagle", Darwin appears to be a man of his culture and times even though he had a unique viewpoint about nature. The paper points out that Darwin's discussion of the different flora and fauna on his journeys on the 'Beagle' are extraordinarily modern in their detail and accuracy; conversely, in Darwin's chronicles about the natives, his racial attitudes show that he was a man of his time. The paper contends that Darwin views his own European civilization as inherently superior to that of civilizations in other hemispheres. The paper uses examples taken from the book to demonstrate Darwin's attitude.
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"Likewise the natives' darker skin, which shields them against the sun, reveals them, in Darwin's eyes, as closer to nature. The fact that they speak a different language that is not of the Indo-European family like Darwin's English or Romantic (presumably, he would not look down upon them if they spoke French rather than their native tongue) likewise is unscientifically judged upon the basis that Darwin finds it unpleasant to listen to. Strikingly, even though some of these natives have already picked up a few words of English and can mimic the body language of the crew, showing what might be called a quick linguistic intelligence, Darwin sniffs that all savages are good mimics."
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Henry David Thoreau, 2002.
A biography of the life and work of the writer Henry David Thoreau.
2,549 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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This paper examines the life and work of Henry David Thoreau, considered to be one of the greatest American writers of the 19th century. It looks at how Thoreau is remembered as an eccentric man who shunned the norms of society, instead opting to live alone, with nature, at Walden Pond. It discusses how he was truly committed to civil disobedience and how his political thinking was somehow linked to his greater philosophy of nature. In this light Thoreau is considered as a reflective writer who had important reflections on every aspect of human life and society, including the political.
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Introduction
Thoreau?s Life
Thoreau?s Religious Ideas
American Transcendentalism and Thoreau
Civil Disobedience
Conclusion
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"In 1845, Thoreau built a cabin on Emerson's land near Walden Pond and lived there for a few years. He stayed in this natural setting in an effort to simplify his life, cut his living expenses and devote his time to nature and his writing. During his stay at Walden creek, he wrote two books, A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers, a description of a rowboat trip he took with his brother, and Walden, an account of his life that sealed Thoreau's reputation as an esteemed author.
Shortly after moving into his cabin, Thoreau refused to pay a government-issued poll tax as an act of protest against slavery and was put in jail. Against his wishes, his aunt paid his bail and he was set free. He wrote his famous essay, ?Civil Disobedience?, about this experience, urging readers to violate unjust laws. Throughout his life, Thoreau continued to protest slavery, war and anything else he felt was immoral."
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"Walden" by Thoreau, 2005.
An explication of an extract taken from Chapter 2 of "Walden" by Henry David Thoreau.
5,471 words (approx. 21.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 134.95
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This paper studies a passage taken from the second chapter "Walden" by Henry David Thoreau and looks at how it is in a way emblematic of Thoreau's work. The paper illustrates how "Walden" can be considered an intense reading experience and examines how Thoreau's plea for simplicity leads us to consider true reality as the very object of Thoreau's quest.
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"Movement and stability, for we are mainly dealing with Life itself, go along with one natural element in particular - water, the imagery of which is much developed in the second paragraph of our text. Psychology would surely see a feminine figure here and interpret it as the representation of Mother Nature, after all Walden Pond is a big expanse of...water located in the center of Thoreau's life. In this respect, M. Granger explains in his book Henry David Thoreau: "La relation avec les femmes lui etant impossible, on peut se demander dans quelle mesure la frequentation assidue et l'observation passionnee de la Mere-Nature n'ont pas constitue une sublimation compensatrice, le reconfort d'un domaine de substitution aisement amenageable par l'imaginaire." (p.27-28) Nature is clearly an intrinsic part of Thoreau's way of writing and literature."
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Darwinism, 2003.
Examines Darwin's theory as a framework of Victorian society.
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The paper discusses scientific Darwinism and Social Darwinism. It examines ways in which Darwinism challenged Victorian beliefs, as well as the belief that individual morality should shape social relations to improve lives of the poor.
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"Darwinism and Victorian Beliefs
Darwinism is, generally, defined by Carl Degler (pp. 10-11) as a framework through which Victorian society and its heirs have defined and understood the world. Implicit in Darwinism is the work of Charles Darwin, which ..."
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Henry David Thoreau: The Complex Struggle for Simplicity, 2002.
A discussion of how the life and mentality of Henry David Thoreau were shaped by America during the Gilded Age.
2,842 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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This paper looks at the life of Henry David Thoreau, recognized as one of the great writers of America and a product of the New England transcendental movement. It examines how Thoreau's life was greatly influenced by his friends and family when he was young and how his family and their abolitionist views provided a foundation for Thoreau's seemingly eclectic ideals which later showed themselves in many of his actions. It analyzes how "Walden" and many other works were written when Thoreau lived at Walden Pond for two years to isolate himself from society and to expand his transcendentalist philosophies. It shows how Thoreau's views on society and his transcendentalist philosophies have hugely impacted many people in today's society and how his writings and ideals have left a lasting legacy in the minds of Americans throughout the years.
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"Christened David Henry by his father, John Thoreau, and his mother, Cynthia Dunbar, Thoreau ?was a product of heterogeneous ancestry?Scotch, English, and French? (Harding 1). He later changed his name, for reasons he would never reveal, to Henry David. The Thoreau family was known as a family of independent thinkers, and the ideas and moral traits that he was exposed to as a boy helped to build his character. Thoreau?s mother was a strong-minded woman who was actively concerned with abolitionist issues and social work, as well as an immanent interest in natural history. The family had even harbored fugitive slaves, which instilled in Thoreau an abolitionist conviction. Thoreau worked with his father for a short time producing graphite for pencil lead, but ?his father?s long series of business failures during Thoreau?s youth must have had a profound influence on Thoreau?s outlook toward society? (Harding 102). Thoreau was introduced to the daughter of a Unitarian minister, Ellen Sewall, on July 30, 1839."
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"Letters on the Equality of the Sexes", 1993.
A review of the mid-19th century letters on women's rights, sexual equality and cultural imperatives in "Letters on the Equality of the Sexes" by Sarah Grimke.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 1 source, $ 55.95
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"The purpose of this research is to examine the basic assumptions and thesis of Sarah Grimke's Letters on the Equality of the Sexes. The plan of the research will be to set forth the context in which the letters were written, and then to discuss the principal lines of argument that Grimke uses to develop her ideas about the perceived need to end the subjection of women.
To understand the development of Grimke's ideas of women's emancipation, it is useful to realize the social environment in which she wrote. The 1830s and 1840s in America were well within the first half-century of American society as such. Popular knowledge of the period is that there were a good deal of illiteracy, a good deal of activity, a good deal of experimentation at the cultural level, as American life found its own--i.e., non-European--roots. Slavery was a part of that..."
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Class Conduct: Social Darwinism and the Industrial Elite, 2002.
This essay discusses Social Darwinism, in Dickens' book "Hard Times", as it relates to the relationship of the working class and the factory owners.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 6 sources, $ 35.95
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This essay discusses Charles Dickens? book, ?Hard Times?, with respect to the industrial elite, such as the factory owners, and their relationship with the working class. More specifically, the author discusses how Social Darwinism, a philosophy that allowed for the mistreatment of the poor, played a major role in the separation of the two classes.
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"Dickens? book, "Hard Times", first came out in 1854, well after evolutionary theory had been introduced to Britain. Bounderby, one of the characters in Hard Times, represents an adherent to a variation on evolutionary theory: Social Darwinism. Social Darwinism is the idea that social policy should allow the weak and unfit to fail and die, and that this is not only good policy but morally righ.t?
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Darwin and Religion, 2001.
Discusses Darwin's theory of cause & change & religious view of doctrine of creation. Finds Darwin's theory more plausible.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 4 sources, $ 95.95
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"When Darwin published his book, Origin of Species, he sparked off a huge debate between the authority of science and that of religion. The debate continues even today. This paper will look at Darwin's theory of cause and change, and the corresponding religious viewpoint.
According to the philosophy of natural theology widely accepted in England in Darwin's time, God had designed, and looked after, every species and its numerous adaptations (Mayr, 1991, p. 14). Darwin could not accept this explanation of the enormous diversity and adaption he observed. His own observations were also in conflict with the belief of the theologians in a perfect world. He questioned why all the species from former periods were extinct if they were perfect. To Darwin, creation as described in the bible was contradicted by all ..."
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Charles Darwin, Critical Inquirer, 2008.
This paper discusses Charles Darwin as a historical example of critical inquiry.
1,055 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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This paper explains that one of the most famous and controversial historical inquiries in natural science was propagated by Charles Darwin, who hypothesized the theory of man's evolution and the origin of species. The author points out that Darwin was not swayed by the masses' acceptance of the Bible's version of creation. The paper relates that Darwin spent years doing quantitative research through experimental breeding of animals and plants and depended on the professional judgment of specialists in the natural sciences as an ingenious way to give authority to his concepts and theories.The paper states that, although Darwin's theory has been substantiated as scientifically sound, there is still a rift for many between science and religion when it comes to the theory of evolution. The author concludes that Darwin's critical inquiry has demonstrated that, although one may face criticism and ridicule, giving up on a hypothesis or a valid theory is not an option.
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What Was the Example?
Did the Example Occur Inside or Outside the Paradigm of Prevailing Belief?
What was the Plan of Inquiry Followed by the Investigator, Scholar, or Artist?
How did the Example Demonstrate Insight and Higher-Order Learning?
What Lessons from the Example can be Applied to Your Own Graduate Work
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"Prior to Darwin's investigation into the origin of species, most did not dare examine man and nature in such a way for fear of persecution. As stated, questioning God and creationism was considered taboo, yet Darwin had the insight to look beyond such machinations of society and investigate the natural selection he observed around him during his travels. It is this insight that assisted Darwin in noticing patterns in nature, correlations between these patterns, and interactions between events that suggested that his hypotheses had validity. This is how Darwin came to design his projects involving animal and plant breeding."
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