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Life and Death, 2003.
A discussion of the Hindu belief of life and death.
1,656 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper looks at the Hindu creed concerning life and death. It examines how according to the "Bhagavad-Gita", an ambiguity arises as to how one is supposed to live life in accordance with Krishna?s teachings of life and death. It argues how Krishna brings up the fact that one should not worry about killing because of the insignificance of the current life. Thus, leading one to question why one should refrain from killing at all. It evaluates how the teachings of Krishna portray how one should live life in a disciplined manner so that one may attain knowledge. It shows how the ultimate goal that Krishna teaches is to detach oneself from the fruits of one?s actions so that one may conduct oneself in a manner that may allow one to fulfill his/her dharma and therefore be closer to the ultimate goal of immortality.
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"Knowledge plays a very important role in reaching the ultimate goal. ?You will cross over all evil on the raft of knowledge? (Gita 54) assures Krishna. If one wishes to attain a goal, one must have knowledge on what he/she must do in order to achieve it. ?He who really knows my divine birth and my action, escapes rebirth when he abandons the body ? and comes to me?? (Gita 50). Thus, the person who has faith in the divinity and does his duties without seeing a clear cause to do so will be the one who will be able to escape this vicious cycle of birth and rebirth. Ultimately, it is a combination of discipline and knowledge that is required of a person who wishes to attain moksha."
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Life After Death, 2003.
A comprehensive examination of the historic, theological, and scientific views of life after death.
2,472 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 75.95
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This paper provides an investigation into life after death, according to historians, theologians, and the scientific community, followed by an analysis of the research. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
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"Humanity clearly loves life because so much of its literature is focused on death and what happens after people die. The "great mystery" remains unsolved today, but death is still the great equalizer. Although some people believe it is impossible to know whether there is life after death, belief in immortality is a timeless phenomenon. From the pyramids of the Egyptians to the reincarnation of New Age thinking, people of all ages and places in history have believed that the human soul survives death in one form or another, with the quality of the afterlife being directly tied to how well life was lived on earth."
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Life after Death?, 2003.
An investigation of the historical views of life after death.
2,014 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper provides an investigation into life after death according to historians, theologians and the scientific community, followed by an analysis of the research. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
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"Humanity clearly loves life because so much of its literature is focused on death and what happens afterwards. Although some people believe it is impossible to know whether there is life after death, belief in immortality is a timeless phenomenon. From the pyramids of the Egyptians to the reincarnation of New Age thinking, people of all ages and places in history have believed that the human soul survives death in one form or another, with the quality of the afterlife being directly tied to how well life was lived on earth. "
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Life after Death, 2002.
The paper explores the life after death views of Judaism, Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism and Islam.
2,094 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 65.95
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The paper looks at the way the different religions view life after death. The paper discusses the Jewish view of the World To Come, in the Garden of Eden and it follows the four paths humans must follow after death in Hinduism in order to achieve reincarnation. The paper also examines the Buddhist position which falls between reincarnation and absolute annihilation, the Christian concepts of resurrection and hell and Islamic afterlife. It also looks at the common threads among the different religions' views.
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"Human belief in an afterlife, life after death, is found in belief systems from ancient tribal people to the UFO cult groups of today. Some fear the after-life, while others look forward to it. There are as many visions of the afterlife as there are belief systems. Some believe that when one dies, he will be met by a hoard of virgins, others believe pearly gates and streets of gold await. Humans are obsessed with theories of what exist on the other side of death, if anything at all. However, the belief in the spirit, the soul, the spiritual thread connected to God, keeps humans convinced that life continues after bodily death. Many seek proof through mystics, by trying to send and receive messages from a departed loved one. There are television programs, seminars, and volumes of books devoted to the notion that the dead can communicate to the living. Moreover, many feel and see the presence of the dead in their homes, thus, enlisting the aid of a psychic or priest to cleanse or exorcise the premises, to send the departed restless souls to God. Humans? belief in the afterlife is the basic foundation for religions and spiritual belief systems."
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Life and Death, 2002.
A review of two poems: "The Lamb" by William Blake and "Dulce et Decorum Est" by Wilfred Owen with an emphasis on the theme of life and death.
2,504 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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This paper is a comparative analysis of two poems "The Lamb" by William Blake and "Dulce et Decorum Est" by Wilfred Owen. Both poems deal with the subject of life and death from differing avenues of symbolism. In Blake's poem, we see that the way through to God is the divinity of creation as seen in a lamb. In Owen's poem the symbolism in discussing the path to God is through death and glory on the battle field.
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"This tells us in a single sentence that the subject is not necessary a lamb in the physical sense, but a young and innocent creature, the poet may be talking to a child equally as he may be talking to another young creature from a kitten to a foul, or even a lamb. The idea of a power greater than ourselves in introduced in line two, where the lamb is questioned in a rhetorical sense about their creation. Johnson looks at this and in some ways and it can be seen that this is indicative that their presence is more than simply a question of nature, and that it is as a response to a power we do not understand, otherwise the question would not be in such a rhetorical manner. (Johnson 115)"
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The Buddhist Way of Life and Death, 2007.
An overview of Buddhist views on life and death as compared to other religions.
2,500 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 75.95
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This paper examines how the Buddhist Faith infers a very different attitude toward life and death than that taught by other religions, such as Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It shows how, unlike the other religions where the soul is unique and enjoys only one chance at life, in Buddhism, the individual soul is born and reborn countless times and its ultimate goal is to attain Nirvana.
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"The doctrine of Karma is central to Buddhism and to the entire Buddhist way of life.... According to Buddhist belief, each individual carries with him, or her, the weight of all his actions good or bad. This accumulation of deeds, thoughts, and desires constitutes the Karma that must ultimately be expunged completely if the individual soul is at last to achieve union with the eternal and unchanging "nonexistence." Karma means, not "fate," but rather, "action." The burden of Karma carried by a soul is the result of the choices made by that soul. Noble actions contribute to right understanding, and eventually to the extinction of the separate existence of the soul that is at last achieved in the state of Nirvana. Wrong choices increase the weight of Karma and cause a diminishment of understanding; a fact that leads to a perpetuation of the cycles of death and rebirth. "
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"Life and Death in Shanghai", 2005.
A book review of "Life and Death in Shanghai" by Nien Cheng.
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper is book review of "Life and Death in Shanghai", the autobiography by Nien Cheng. It covers her life from 1966 to 1980. The paper looks at the author's life in Communist China before and after the cultural revolution and her imprisonment by the authorities.
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"While the United States may be one of the youngest nations and cultures in the world and sometimes derided for its political pendulum swings China is definitely one of the oldest ..."
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Life After Death: Fact or Fiction, 2006.
This paper examines the age-old question: Is there life after death?
4,001 words (approx. 16.0 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 108.95
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The writer of this paper contends that while it's impossible to prove whether life after death in fact exists, one must be willing to consider the speculative information that's available. This paper explores the scientific, religious and spiritual aspects as to what occurs after death. The writer examines reported cases of near-death experiences, as well as reincarnation, in which individuals remember previous lives. The majority of reported incidents regarding reincarnation have occurred in children in South Asia, where Hindu and Buddhist thought popularizes the concept of reincarnation. This paper also discusses the issue of the "light" which many claim to have seen immediately following a near-death experience. This paper examines expert scientific research which supplies reasonable explanations into near-death experiences. This paper also details the various types of out of body experiences which include: Seeing a dark tunnel, feelings of peace and quiet as well as meeting others who have previously passed away.
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"Although psychics, parapsychologists and others have long known about the out-of-body experience, frequently called "separation",1 the greater scientific community has not accepted it as a normal phenomenon occurring under even bizarre conditions, nor is the average person generally familiar with it. However, it seems to be the key to unraveling the mystery about what happens after death. In other words, if we can prove that some aspect of the self, soul, or consciousness can leave the body under certain circumstances, the question arises: where does it go if not into the next dimension - notably the spirit world. A separation is completely unlike daydreaming, dreaming, or sleep. It is also unlike hallucinating, undergoing a trance, or the hypnotic state."
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Life and Death: Socrates and Gilgamesh, 2000.
An comparison of Socrates, in Plato's "Five Dialogues", and Gilgamesh, in the "Epic of Gilgamesh" - comparison on their views on death and the afterlife.
1,268 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper is a comparison between the way the Socrates sees life and death and the way that Gilgamesh sees it - what they think the afterlife is like, how that belief effects the way they life their lives, the changes that Gilgamesh's views about life and death undergo through his trials, Socrates focus on reason, Gilgamesh's focus on the passions/instincts, separation of the body and soul, etc.
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"Questions of life and death have been asked and answered in a vast number of ways by every culture and individual throughout history. In Plato: Five Dialogues and The Epic of Gilgamesh, characters Socrates and Gilgamesh understand these issues very differently. Questions of the how to live one?s life, how to come to terms with death, and what can be expected of the afterlife are three main points in which their perceptions differ. Gilgamesh struggles and evolves with these issues, while Socrates has come to terms with and accepts his beliefs on these issues."
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Life, Death and Beyond, 1998.
A comparative analysis of the beliefs about the absolute forms of existence as postulated in Platonic Socrates and Taoism.
1,360 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 45.95
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This paper compares and contrasts beliefs about life and death and the possibility of existence beyond death. The author examines these beliefs as exemplified in several philosophical frameworks: Plato's Republic, The Phaedo, The Apology, and as illustrated in Taoism as indicated in Wandering on the Way: Early Taoist Tales and Parables of Chuang Tzu.
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"The Chunag Tzu's idea of life after death is very different than Plato's in the absolute sense, but they share similar details. One shared detail is that death may not be a bad thing. In The Phaedo, one has Plato arguing that all true philosophers must join him in death. If they truly love wisdom, then they should shed off this illness that is mortal life and venture into the immortal where true wisdom can be actualized, where true knowledge exists. Chunag Tzu holds a bit differently...one just cannot know. Knowledge about death cannot be actualized. It is an unknown. In fact all things are unknown. The only knowledge one can really have is that the Tao exists. In Platonism, truth exists through logic and reason. In Taoism, it is through contradiction. In Taoism, A is not A, because this world is flux, one thing is never the same thing."
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Life vs. the Death Penalty Costs, 2006.
A paper comparing the cost of life imprisonment to the cost of execution.
2,106 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper considers whether a sentence of life in prison is more economically feasible for taxpayers and the prison system than the death penalty. The paper looks at a number of cost factors associated with life imprisonment and the death penalty and compares the costs to determine which is the most fiscally responsible.
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"The population of the United States' prison systems is expanding at nearly an exponential rate. Between 1980 and 1988, just an eight year period, the number of people incarcerated in both state and federal prisons increased by ninety percent. Eighty-six percent of the states are under court order to resolve extreme overcrowding, and voters must routinely decide whether to appropriate more tax dollars to expand the prison system. Construction costs are astronomical and taxpayers balk at building additional facilities or adding more beds to existing units. In this economically strained environment it is a valid concern that questions of costs be addressed when considering sentencing guidelines. Our state and federal prison systems are unable to support the growing number of individuals convicted to spend years or the remainder of their natural lives in prison."
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The Life and Death of Sylvia Plath, 2005.
Explores poet, Sylvia Plath's past and the influences they had on her poetry. It explores and explicates two of her poems "Edge" and "Daddy."
3,247 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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Sylvia Plath's life was tainted with repeated tragedies that influenced her work. The paper delves into important biographical details of her life, including the death of her father, her fear of failure, her first suicide attempt, electroshock therapy, her successes and failures as a poet and short-story writer, her marriage, miscarriage, split from her husband, death, and her rise to fame afterwards. The paper then specifically looks at two of her poems, the "Edge" and "Daddy", and how the violent images and death work within.
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"For thirty years, Sylvia had lived in the shadow of her father's death. It affected her profoundly, but she becomes ready to move on. The shoe, which is often seen as an extension of the Nazi metaphor, alludes to the repression of grief for her father and denial of the hatred she has for him. She never truly mourned his death and the shoe becomes suffocating. The poet has hidden away in this shoe; this cage of suppressed emotion. "Barely daring to breathe or Achoo" may refer to her childhood when the upstairs-downstairs system was being used because Plath's mother was afraid that the children's noise would cause him pain. It may also refer to her fear of her father."
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Buddhism: The Concept of Life after Death, 2006.
This paper discusses the basic differences between the two main schools of thought in Buddhism with regards to death and afterlife.
5,707 words (approx. 22.8 pages), 37 sources, APA, $ 137.95
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The writer explores the Theravada and Mahayana theories that are central to Buddhism in explaining the abstract idea of death and afterlife. The differences are studied as well as the underlying similarities. The writer also shows how the concepts of suffering, illusion, reincarnation, enlightenment and nirvana are all connected and stem from the basic Buddhist beliefs.
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Background
Major Differences Between Mahayan and Theravada Buddhism
The Issue of Life after Death
Conclusion
Potential Areas of Research
Bibliography
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"The core differentiation between the Theravada and Mahayana school of thought in Buddhism lies in the stress on the individual attainment of salvation and enlightenment in Theravada, as opposed to the sense of common or universal salvation that is the goal of Mahayana. This central difference has a profound and subtle affect on the various interpretations of death and the afterlife in Buddhism. The present study provides the background to this issue and attempts to present an overview not only of the differences between these two schools of thought, but also attempts to establish fundamental similarities relating to the concept of illusion, salvation and nirvana, which form an integral part of the Buddhists view of the afterlife."
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Life and Death, 2004.
An analysis of the poems "Traveling Through the Dark" by William Stafford and "God, a Poem" by James Fenton.
2,258 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper discusses and compares the poems, "Traveling Through the Dark" by William Stafford and "God, a Poem" by James Fenton. The paper examines how these poets approach the existential question of whether there is meaning to the accidents of life and death. The paper contends that these two poems are appreciated because in some deeply emotive way they touch on a common human experience of alienation and the struggle to find meaning in the world.
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"James Fenton's poem should be the first to be considered, if for no other reason than that it would be difficult to take seriously following Stafford's piece. It would be a mistake to assume that the foolery of this piece represents a lack of talent or imagination on the part of the poet. Fenton is widely considered one of the greatest poets of his generation, said to have an "assurance of tone and technique [which] immediately distinguished his work... the sheer excellence of his poetry." (Gioia) So if there is a certain lackadaisical feel to this piece, a sense that it was thrown together by talented grade-school atheists who have only recently learned about rhyme and rhythm, there must be some intentional reason behind this sense. On second thought, the poem seems less childlike, and more reminiscent of the writing of the self-trained poets that abound in common culture, those who dedicate their free time to writing ditties about the Lord and Saviour, or the value of married life."
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Morris' Reward in Life and After Death, 2002.
A discussion on Morris's reward in "The Assistant" by Bernard Malamud.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses "The Assistant" by Bernard Malamud. The paper examines whether Morris is rewarded in his life and more importantly after his death.
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