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The Pax Romana:Augustus? Personal Beliefs, 2004.
A discussion of the Pax Romana, the unprecedented era of peace and tranquility that existed in the civilized world after the first emperor Augustus assumed control circa 31 BCE.
2,693 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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This paper discusses the Pax Romana that began under the rule of Emperor Augustus, and demonstrates that this era of relative peace and prosperity was ushered in due to Augustus' wise political maneuverings and his unwavering faith in the high value of morality in Roman life. Augustus firmly believed that the wicked and evil people of the world had undeniably corrupted Roman society and culture, which led to the civil wars that plagued the Romans during the waning years of the Republic. Under the imperial rule of Augustus, he desired to restore morality to the people and thereby ensure a lasting peace. A brief history of Augustus is given at the beginning of the paper, telling of his early life and adoption by Julius Caesar as his appropriate heir. Ancient sources are heavily quoted in order to give an extensive background into Augustus' character and the emphasis he put on honor and ethical living. As Emperor, Augustus' foreign and domestic policies are examined in order to demonstrate how his actions would set the foundation for years of peace throughout the civilized world. His peaceful dealings with the "barbarians" in the Middle East and his desire to firmly establish a Northern border in Central Europe would help outline the Roman Empire for all people and establish a strict yet orderly system of enforcing the borders and keeping the citizens safe. The paper ends with an examination in how Augustus' personal beliefs were reflected in the policies that he created as Emperor. The main point of this section summarizes that due in large part to Augustus viewing himself as the moral savior or Rome, he desired that his legacy be as a unifier, not a conqueror, so many of his policies were created as a way to keep Rome secure and stable long after Augustus' own death.
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"When Octavian became the emperor Augustus, he brought about drastic changes to Rome's political and social environments. Augustus' foreign and domestic policies during his reign created safety and security for the Roman people that were unparalleled at the time of their initiations. As Augustus began to consolidate his power in Rome as emperor, the city and its territories entered into an unprecedented era of peace and prosperity that would be dubbed the Pax Romana, literally translated as the Roman Peace. This concept was directly linked to Augustus' handling of foreign nations and domestic affairs, transforming potential problems into subdued and passive situations that would hold for nearly 200 years after Augustus' death. The Pax Romana was a period of time that was directly inspired by Augustus' own personal beliefs and early experiences; Augustus realized that without order and control over Rome and her territories, the civil wars, violence and political unrest would control Rome, just as it did when he was growing up into adulthood."
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Pax Romana Versus Pax Americana, 2006.
A paper comparing the ancient era of Pax Romana to the modern era of Pax Americana.
1,599 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper attempts to compare the leadership and the times of the Pax Romana era to that of today's Pax Americana era. The paper suggests that, overall, Pax Romana was better for the people of Rome and of foreign nations, than Pax Americana is for the people of today.
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"The Pax Americana positions the United States as the most powerful nation in the world, and forced to act as policeman, arbiter, and peace-keeper, while providing funds for the lesser nations of our century to cope with their poverty and poor economic outlooks. Of course, one can truly say that living in America is the best possible location, given the alternatives. But, why would one opt for the Pax Romana? What were Romans really like in their everyday lives that made the Pax Romana an ideal place in which to live out one's days?"
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My Political Beliefs, 2002.
Explores the political beliefs of the author, including where she obtained those beliefs.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 26.95
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Various sources of the political beliefs of the author will be examined and their effects on shaping the author's political beliefs are discussed. Some of those sources include the author's family, education, the media, her peer and her religion. Finally, a discussion on how those elements all came together to create the political beliefs the author holds today is included.
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Religious and Tribal Beliefs of Indigenous Peoples, 2004.
Compares the tribal and religious beliefs of the Cherokee Indians to that of the Dieri and Bevenda Aboriginal tribes of Australia.
993 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper summarizes the Dieri, Bevenda, and Cherokee structures of religious belief and touches upon their tribal beliefs about god and gods, key myths, and rituals. The paper also compares the Cherokee beliefs to the Aboriginal beliefs and highlights their differences.
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"The Dieri, an aboriginal tribe of Australia, the Oklahoma tribe of the Cherokee, and the Bevenda may all be subsumed under the common category of ?native people,? when comparing such indigenous faiths with the common faith of those who colonized these individuals, namely white Christians. However, upon closer examination of the religions practices of these groups, there emerge equally striking differences between one another that belay such easy elision under the term ?native.?"
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Beliefs and Knowledge, 2002.
A look at how beliefs influence the pursuit of knowledge.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95
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This six-page undergraduate paper discusses how beliefs about the world, and beliefs about what is valuable, have influenced the pursuit of knowledge. It takes a philosophical approach, and includes the thoughts of philosophers such as Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle.
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"Moral Beliefs", 2004.
An analysis of Philippa Foot?s "Moral Beliefs".
1,599 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 52.95
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This paper examines how the concept of moral relativism is extremely troubling for many and how the human animal is desperately in need of a certain ?moral order,? or an intense longing to have life?s issues, events, and decisions neatly classified into realms of ?good? and ?bad,? ?right? and "wrong". It looks at how, in her work "Moral Beliefs", Philippa Foot gives her take on this issue, namely, in her response to the viability of systems of belief that allow moral eccentrism, the foundation on which moral relativism is built, and her belief in the untenability of the non-cognitivist position.
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"In addition to the established meaning derived from their commonly understood use, Foot also explains that all of these words have an internal judgment placed on them, or an assessment of their ?value? good or bad, based on their internal relationship to an ?object.? Further, it is the connection between the value, the object, and the logical reason that allow one to make the correct (and not relative) judgment concerning that value. Foot specifically makes the leap from the more mundane life value judgments represented by fear, danger, pride, etc, to ?those attitudes or beliefs which are the moral philosopher?s study.?(91) In specific, she writes, ?Now we must consider whether those attitudes or beliefs?are similar, or whether such things as ?evaluation? and ?thinking something good? and ?commendation? could logically be found in combination with any object whatsoever.?"
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Continuity, Change and Religious Beliefs Korea, 2002.
An overview of the changing religious beliefs in nineteenth and twentieth century Korea.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper is written about the continuity, change, and religious beliefs in the 19th and 20th Centuries. It can be observed in Encounter, The Moving Castle, and Words of Farewell that current religious beliefs are characterized as much by continuity as by change. Continuity and change are not paradoxical trends in Korean religious life because two cultures and two competing worldviews are maintained in a state of balance.
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Differences in Motivational Beliefs, 2005.
Review of Martin Eaton's and Myron Dembo's article, "Differences in the Motivational Beliefs of Asian-American and Non-Asian Students".
808 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 28.95
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This paper reviews and analyzes Eaton's and Dembo's article about the motivational beliefs of Asian-Americans and how these beliefs are very likely one of the reasons Asian-American students outperform non-Asian students academically. The paper explains the implications of Eaton's and Dembo's research and how it could be used for examining the nature of motivational factors in other communities as well.
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"Eaton and Dembo discuss their problem clearly, outlining their reasons for performing the research and placing it within the context of prior research. The fact that Asian-Americans usually outperform their non-Asian counterparts on academic tests warrants attention, for educators, psychologists, and sociologists can examine the factors that most predict high achievement among students. Moreover, such a study draws attention to the differences between different cultural communities, which can also help professionals understand and treat students with greater cultural awareness. Further research on other ethnic groups can also contribute much awareness and understanding, which can improve all students? chances for success. Educators, psychologists, and sociologists can glean much information from studies like this one."
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Culture as a Mirror of Religious Beliefs, 2002.
A study of how four main religions have their beliefs mirrored in their cultures and societies.
800 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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The paper shows how religion is one of the defining aspects of someone?s life, and their culture. A lot of races, nationalities and countries are founded upon the beliefs of their religion. Their culture becomes mirrored in those beliefs, as does the structure of their society. Four religions with such influences - Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Shinto - are explored in this paper.
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"It is unfortunate that so much of the history of Judaism, and its influence on civilization is surrounded by a lot of negativity. Of course, the Holocaust is by far the cruelest genocide in history, and the cause of the many Jewish immigrants to America. Adaptations of their beliefs and culture have formed the different divisions in Judaism ? Reform, Conservative and Orthodox. There are many cultural characteristics that can be attributed to Jews, but their food, their holidays (Chanukah, Yom Kippur, Purim), and their coming of age parties (Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah) are some of the more notables. Their food is kosher, and that has brought an entirely separate type of butcher, markets, etc. Some ballparks even serve kosher hot dogs! Synagogues, much like churches, are also architectural statements in their community. Jewish holidays are not as recognized and celebrated nationally as Christian ones, but there are now changes being made in school curriculum to allow for observance of their many festivals."
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Beliefs, Misconceptions, and Advances in Neuroscience, 2004.
Examines how cultural beliefs and experimentation have resulted in advancing human understanding of neuroscience.
3,083 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 90.95
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Throughout history, mankind has attempted to determine both the origin and purpose of human existence. Ancient cultures commonly devised richly complex theologies to rationalize inexplicable natural phenomenon. Various cultures generally ascribed to beliefs that man and nature were created and controlled by an assortment of malevolent deities. The field of modern psychology represents the culmination of centuries of cultural beliefs, investigation, and experimentation on the human brain. This paper examines history for significant cultural anomalies, people and events that have greatly influenced our understanding of human brain morphology and cognitive functions.
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"Western cultures commonly employed mythology and mysticism as the predominant reasoning for human creation, some extended their beliefs to include mankind as an extension of divinity. The concept of close association between man and the divine facilitated an elevated perception of hierarchy among natural life forms. This anthropomorphized view of life encouraged belief in pagan superstition, discouraging controversy and change. History also provides many examples of how mythology and mysticism encouraged development of ethno-centric and nationalistic divisions."
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Basic Puritan Beliefs, 2004.
This paper discusses the basic Puritan beliefs on religion, morality and justice as illustrated by Cotton Mather.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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The paper explains the basic Puritan beliefs on religion, morality and justice as illustrated by Cotton Mather. The paper explores Mather's belief that Puritans are God's chosen and those who are different are a threat to the community.
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"The Puritan society in Boston is described by Arthur Miller in his preface to "The Crucible" as one that was organized to withstand the harsh elements and lifestyle and those considered other Massachusetts tried to kill off the Puritans but they combined they set up a communal society which in the beginning was little more than an armed camp with an autocratic and devoted leadership. Such leadership came in the form of men like Cotton Mather, a devout and zealous pastor."
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Native American Religious Beliefs, 2006.
A look at the myths and beliefs of Native Americans and their respect and reverence for life that governed all aspects of their lives.
1,342 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper paper examines the background, beliefs, religion and society found in Native American culture and how their holistic culture impacted every aspect of their daily lives. In particular, the paper focuses on the the Six Nations that compose the Iroquois Confederacy: The Mohawk, Seneca, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga and Tuscarora.
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"Native American society is broken up into individual Nations, which controlled certain geological area. A Nation is a collection of Tribes, which in turn were made up of Clans that were also unique to geological locations. Typically, the Clans were named for an animal, and there could be members of the same Clan in different Tribes. Within the Iroquois Confederacy, made up of six Nations, there are similar or identical clans found in nearly every Nation."
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Justifying Beliefs by Logical Implication, 2002.
A description of the need for logical implication between a justification and a belief within a justified-true-belief theory of knowledge.
3,530 words (approx. 14.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 99.95
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An argument that for a justified true belief theory of knowledge to work, the justification component must be such that an acceptable justification logically implies the truth of the content of the belief. The paper first shows how weaker views of justification will always be susceptible to counterexamples like Gettier's and Feldman's. The paper then shows how the notion of justification defined above makes it impossible to have counterexamples and then make a case for why the strong view is appropriate, even given that it probably leads to skepticism. The nature of justification within a viable theory of knowledge needs to have the strength of logical implication, and as such may have to lead to skeptical considerations.
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"The characterization of knowledge as justified true belief is a very powerful concept, and despite the assorted difficulties that arise in definitions that equate knowledge with justified true belief, such definitions still seem the most intuitively plausible starting points for a theory of knowledge. It is fairly obvious that one cannot know that p if one does not believe that p, and it is equally indisputable that p has to be true for one to be able to know it. It is that whole "justified" bit that is the tricky part and that tends to mess things up for justified true belief (JTB) theories of knowledge. In this paper I hope to offer a characterization of justification within the framework of a JTB theory of knowledge that leads to a cohesive theory of what is required for one to have knowledge, one that is not subject to the loopholes and weaknesses that lead other JTB theories to incorrectly admit certain beliefs as knowledge. Specifically, I will claim that for one's belief that p to constitute knowledge that p, one's justification j for believing that p must be such that (i) j logically implies p, and (ii) every statement within the justification is true. I will argue that such a strong notion of justification is needed for a JTB theory to avoid being susceptible to counterexamples like those offered in Edmund Gettier's famous paper and elsewhere. Further, I will contend that for a JTB theory to work, the concept of justification must be such that in considerations of "justified beliefs," "justified" works, in the words of Peter Unger, as an absolute term. I will then use this later point to allay concerns, which are certainly valid, that the strong notion of justification I am presenting in this paper directly leads to skepticism."
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Church Beliefs on Same-Sex Marriage, 2005.
This paper argues against same-sex marriage, demonstrating the beliefs and views of the Christian Church.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses the belief of the Christian Church on same-sex marriage. Scriptures are used from the Bible and several sources are used to show that same-sex marriage is wrong. The writer uses one of the scriptures from Genesis Chapter 2 to support this view. The writer points out that the Christian Church believes strongly that same-sex marriage should not be legalized. Further, the writer notes that the marriage covenant is between a man and a woman.
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