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Perfection and Seeking One's Soul, 2002.
Discusses perfection and the soul's search to find a higher sense of self, using an analysis of "Hamlet", Cicero, and Wolf.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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What is perfection when it comes to age, sex, politics, love, fiction, and life? Does aging alter the perfection of one's self? Do men perfect more than women? Do those in politics have a higher sense of who they are? When it comes to searching for perfection, how do you know that you have reached a higher perception of the perfection of who you are?
Examines "Hamlet", Cicero, and Wolf for answers.
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John Wesley: "Christian Perfection", 2008.
An analysis of John Wesley's sermon "Christian Perfection."
1,012 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the sermon "Christian Perfection," by John Wesley. The author examines how Wesley defines perfection and Christian perfection in his sermon, and shows how Wesley believed that perfection for a Christian was something to be pursued in this life but only attainable in the life to come.
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"In this world therefore there is no achievable perfection, though one must strive to do so. In the after life one can presume through faith that the summit of perfection will be achieved, but one cannot assume such of this world. This does not negate the need to seek perfection in action and knowledge, it just means that in our state of living and seeking we are perfect in the eyes of the lord, as he has only given us the knowledge he deems us to need and not all the knowledge of heaven and earth."
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Benjamin Franklin and Perfection, 2002.
Examines the virtues set out by American inventor, Benjamin Franklin, in his desire to become a perfect human being.
947 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 33.95
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Through his words and actions presented in "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin", Franklin exemplified the ideal man he strove to be in his journey towards success and prosperity. The paper shows that by devoting himself continuously to improving himself, Franklin embarked on a project to arrive at "moral Perfection". Although he eventually gave up his objective to be perfect, he made tremendous progress in mending his faults and changing himself for the better. In this paper the virtues Franklin enumerated in his project are explored, because they constituted key elements of Franklin?s character, which enabled him to succeed in his life.
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"In his work, he considered "Industry as a Means of obtaining Wealth and Distinction" (Franklin 88). Indeed, Franklin exhibited this quality throughout his struggle to establish himself as a printer and afterwards in all his endeavors. When he first acquired his business, he devoted his entire existence to working hard without any distractions: "I was seen at no Places of idle Diversion; I never went out a-fishing or shooting" (Franklin 73). During this period, he also demonstrated his sincerity in his dealings with other businessmen by "paying duly for what [he] bought" (Franklin 73). Even in his young age, Franklin had already understood that "Truth, Sincerity & Integrity in Dealings between Man & Man, were of the utmost Importance to the Felicity of Life" (63). Through his exemplary conduct towards other business people, he attracted business from them so that his business throve (Franklin 73). In his endeavor to achieve success as a printer, he demonstrated tremendous resolve and commitment, never deviating from his path, unlike the other printers he described in the book, such as Keimer, who fell by the wayside."
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Genetic Engineering: In Search of Perfection, 2002.
An overview of genetic engineering and its future prospects in creating the 'perfect baby'.
1,958 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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In recent years, medicine has been so greatly affected by technological advances that it has gone beyond therapy and towards the limits of our imagination. Unlike a few years ago, when conceiving a baby girl or a baby boy was a matter of chance, today?s prospective parents can choose to alter the genetic make-up of their children in order to enhance their offspring's well-being in the future. This paper shows, however, that it is not clear if modern society is ready to face the consequences of genetic engineering. On one hand, scientists agree that, from a medical standpoint, genetic technologies do, in fact, hold promising potential. The paper shows that, on the other hand, genetic engineering focused on improvement of the human species involves profound ethical and political risks that are to be taken into serious consideration. The paper argues that not until we become fully aware of the issues surrounding genetic technologies should we pursue the illusion of creating a ?perfect baby? and intrude upon our children?s lives by intervening with their genes.
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"What does modern germline engineering have to do with eugenics of the past? Obviously, contemporary genetic technologies are nowhere near encouraging or discouraging certain groups of people from reproduction. However, the science seems to be turning away from its primary purpose of bringing human beings to life free of diseases towards enhancing otherwise normal human beings. This trend looks like a resurrection of eugenics at a more advanced scientific level. Daniel Wikler confirms that people are clearly worried about genetic engineering moving ?from ?medical? concern for the individual to ?eugenic? ambitions for improving the gene pool in general?(because) this move was accompanied, early this (last) century, by great wrongs, harms justified by the greater good?? (14). Is germline engineering simply a new name for eugenics? "
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The Perfection Of God, 2003.
Discusses the concepts of Leibniz.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 47.95
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Examines Leibniz's philosophical system, the principles of non-contradiction and sufficient reason, his argument for God's perfection in "Discourse on Metaphysics" (1686), and his major thesis that God's creations must be perfect in order for God to be perfect.
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"Leibniz's philosophical system relied on the foundational principles of noncontradiction and sufficient reason. In his Discourse on Metaphysics (1686), Leibniz argued that the perfection of God was demonstrable through the principle of noncontradiction ..."
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Bulimia: Purging for Perfection, 1998.
An examination of the disease Bulimia and the psychological states the individual undergoes experiencing the disease.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, $ 41.95
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This paper looks at the sickness, bulimia. The author shows how bulimia reflects the afflicted's need to feel in control. It is an ongoing battle they encounter with perfection. The characteristics of a bulimic and the disease itself are looked at in-depth.
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"Everybody eats. We do so both because we need to and because we enjoy it. However, as with all human behavior, there are huge differences between people. Some eat more, some eat less, some put on weight easily, others do not. And some people go to such extremes that they harm themselves, by eating too much or too little. As a result, they may harm their health and come to the attention of doctors. Here, we will discuss the issue of bulimia."
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Aylmer: A Man Of Science, Not A Man Of Perfection, 2002.
This is a critical analysis of Nathaniel Hawthorne's story "The Birthmark".
1,205 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper is about the main character in Hawthorne's story "The Birthmark." The paper deals with Aylmer's quest to perfect nature through science. It includes an explanation of the significance of the allusion to Pygmalion in the story. The essay concludes with a look at the irony of Aylmer's wife being the one to realize the "truth" of the futility of the quest while her husband was the one who wanted to acquire the wisdom of the gods.
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"Aylmer, in Hawthorne's 'The Birthmark,' is described as a 'man of science' who wishes to 'lay his hand on the secret of creative force and perhaps make new worlds for himself' (359). The latter phrase drives Aylmer's ambitions and demonstrates his obsession with garnering power of the gods for himself. Convinced of the imperfection and the limitations of Nature, Aylmer shudders at the very thought of another 'hand' being pressed upon his precious wife's cheek. Aylmer, like Pygmalion, Prometheus, and Shelley's Victor Frankenstein, is interested in stealing the art of creating perfection; however, his perfection, unlike Pygmalion's statue brought to life, signifies death to an already living, breathing, and perfect creation of Nature. Georgiana's 'corruption' is not due to a birthmark, nor is it solely physical in nature by the story's end; she was neither doomed nor damned at conception, but rather by the expectations of her obsessive, imperfect husband of science."
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Power And Perfection, 2002.
Discusses pacts made by two literary characters.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 47.95
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Discusses pacts made by two literary characters. Faustus in Christopher Marlowe's play "Dr. Faustus," and Alymer in Nathaniel Hawthorne's story "The Birthmark." Summary of both plots. Motivating forces of both characters. Comparison of Faustus and Alymer; their need to control their lives and world. Their pursuit of abolute knowledge. Their ultimate loss.
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"Introduction
The deals or pacts that are made to obtain the ultimate happiness are as new and recent as miracle creams sold on television to enhance beauty and health and as old as the Garden of Eden itself. This is a story retold in many forms about the price that is paid for what one considers may be the ultimate happiness. However, after one has paid that price, one suddenly realizes that the prize was not as great as what one gave up to obtain it. This is how it turns out when one makes bargains with the devil. This is also what happens to Dr. Faustus in Christopher Marlowe's play, as well as to Aylmer in Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Birthmark". This paper will compare the two bargains made by the gentlemen in question, paying particular attention to the nature of the pacts made by the two of them."
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Why I am Not The Perfect Kid, 2002.
Personal perspective on what makes the perfect kid.
1,332 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This is a personal essay that explores the concept of the perfect kid. The paper attempts to define perfection by looking at what does and what does not qualify as perfect. It looks at what factors may contribute to creating the perfect person and puts forth several possible definitions of human perfection.
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"I suppose I blushed because in my head I am not the perfect kid. Besides, what is perfection and why do I feel I have not achieved it? Do I even want to achieve it? When I think of perfection I always think of the story of John Humphrey Noyes who died in 1886. Noyes was an outspoken religious and communal leader who in the 1860?s helped found Oneida Community in central New York. Noyes had some crazy ideas and wrote some outrageous doctrines regarding alternative forms of marriage, but more important to this discussion is that he felt that he had reached perfection. ?Born in Brattleboro, Vermont, Noyes was educated at Dartmouth and the Andover Seminary. While at Yale Divinity School, he announced that he had achieved human perfection and was promptly expelled.? (Author not available, Noyes, John Humphrey (1811-1886)) Will I be expelled if I reach the realm of human perfection and become the perfect kid?"
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Alternative Power, 2001.
An outline of the responsibilities and research of the renewable energy source ESEP group. In addition to describing the roles and each member of the group, the proposal explains the urgency and significance of perfecting non fossil fuel energy sources.
5,415 words (approx. 21.7 pages), 23 sources, $ 133.95
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This research discusses the world?s current energy crisis. Fossil energy comprises the majority of the world?s energy source; however, these fuels pose threats to the environment and do not provide a renewable source of energy. Analysts predict that the world will run out of fossil fuels in forty to fifty years. Due to this impending crisis, experts research and attempt to determine renewable energy sources that meet the world?s growing energy needs while considering the technical, environmental, financial, and social impact of these alternatives. This report summarizes four of the most developed renewable energy options that could feasibly replace fossil fuels as a source of energy, including fuel cells, solar power, wind power, and hydroelectric power. Fuel cells use substances such as methanol and oxygen to react and provide energy; however, obtaining a clean, reliable hydrogen source and lowering the cost must precede implementation. Solar power harnesses the sun?s thermal with photovoltaic cells to produce electricity; the paper focuses on concentrating solar technologies and the addition research required to employ this alternative fuel source. Wind power uses turbines situated in a field to capture the kinetic energy of the wind; as one of the most frequently used renewable energy resources, this solution may become feasible as prices decrease. Hydropower uses flowing water through a system of turbines and generators to produce vast amounts of clean energy, but its environmental impacts are serious and widespread. All of these renewable energy sources have advantages and disadvantages when it comes to producing energy on a large scale. Some of these factors include cost, efficiency, environmental factors, and political and social factors. The report recommends an increase in research for each of these fields, and concludes that these renewable energy sources will only develop if society as a whole accepts the financial burden that accompanies them. Overall, the financial burden of renewable resources does not compare to the devastating effects that continued fossil energy usage will leave on the environment.
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"As the global energy crisis worsens, scientists and researchers internationally race to refine and implement renewable energy resources to provide societies basic power needs that do not depend upon the consumption of natural resources. Within the next century, if energy consumers continue to rely on resources such as coal, petroleum, and other fossil fuels at the current rate, society will deplete its fuel reserves, specifically petroleum, to the extent that alternate power sources become necessary to maintain current standards of living based on power sources. Environmentalists, scientists, and the general public target fossil fuel usage as the primary cause for the environment?s poor condition; renewable resources will offer an opportunity to prevent and possibly improve damage caused by pollution from power procurement. Globally, consumers are ill-prepared for our inevitable reliance upon renewable energy resources; moreover, developing countries in the process of electrifying their citizens will not have the means to progress in the same energy-technology development cycle and cannot base their tenuous energy dependence on a rapidly waning fuel source. In the absence of fossil fuels, people must rely on new forms of transportation and energy to power our increasingly
technology-based society. Renewable resources, such as fuel cells, solar power, wind power, and hydro power offers an environmentally-savvy alternative to fossil fuels, yet many of these technologies require further research, refinement, and optimization before we can rely upon them as a substitute for fossil fuels in basic power needs (SolarPACES 1). The problem involves ensuring global preparedness when low energy reserves mandate the use of renewable energy resources through proper allocation of renewable energy technology, ethical support from the public and the government, financial flexibility, and environmental sustainability."
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The Concept of Power in British Literature, 2004.
This paper discusses the different ways power is depicted in William Shakespeare's "King Lear", Book I of John Milton's "Paradise Lost", and Francis Bacon's "Of Plantations" and "The Idols" from his "Novum Organum".
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This paper explains that, whereas Shakespeare sought to depict power struggles in terms of personal conflicts and the differing methodologies of self-interested individuals who held conflicting principles, Bacon saw man as a perfectible creature that was capable of shedding dogmatic hindrances and becoming the progenitor of a utopian community. The author points out that Milton dealt not with men at all, but portrayed divine characters in a human manner that illustrated a political context for the power struggle that was, in his time, internalized by many Christians. The paper stresses the one thing that all these writers share is that they were seldom out of favor with the political apparatus of Britain; Shakespeare and Bacon were often apologists for the monarchy, and Milton was a favorite of Cromwell?s Puritan regime.
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"Here Shakespeare illustrates a contradiction between well-meaning, honest people and manipulative, power-hungry people. One of the themes of King Lear is that honest people, who we might desire as leaders, behave in a way that is limited by the parameters of their integrity. As with the case of Cordelia, this leads them to say some things that are met with reproach. On the other hand, the actions of power-hungry people are not limited, but rather they are structured in a way so as to achieve an optimal outcome, and to get power at any cost."
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The Perfect Student, 2002.
An examination of what creates the perfect student according to educational theories by Howard Gardner and Evelyn Sowell.
1,378 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This opinion paper written in the first person, discusses what the writer considers to be the "perfect student" graduate of a "perfect school". By basing his opinion on Howard Gardner theory of Multiple Intelligences and Evelyn Sowell's educational theory, the writer examines personal experiences in various school systems. Different social and economic factors are examined in order to decide what educational climate is necessary to create the "perfect student."
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"The ideal student coming out of the perfect school would not necessarily be the person who has performed the best on multiple choice tests or has had the best attendance record. My ideal student is someone who has learned how to enhance and develop his or her innate intelligences and the perfect school is an institution that helps the student achieve that goal."
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A Perfect Success, 2007.
This paper is an essay exploring the writer's concept of what it means to be a perfect success.
1,670 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper explains that a perfect success is based on appreciating the full meaning of education. The author points out that, although nowadays people define education simply as academic success, that's not all there is about education. The paper suggests that persons being themselves, valuing their own cultures and remaining in their own families are the most significant issues, especially for immigrant families, in being a perfect success. The author stresses that being a success doesn't mean that a person has to leave who he or she is behind. The paper explores the ideas of two writers Richard Rodriguez and Jimmy Santiago Baca, who---like the author of this paper---are children of immigrants, and compares their beliefs to that of the author.
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"Despite the fact that education socially and politically improves people and helps them succeed, it does make us question our cultural values. While education is very important to everybody, the ways people educate themselves have enormous effects on their cultural lives. Once you educate yourself academically, cultural values and your background don't seem that important to you as you consider yourself in high society. Let's take a close look at the immigrant kids who came from other countries. They learn new things from school as well as outside environment."
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Plato and the Perfect Society, 2002.
Explains how Plato justifies his theory of how to create a perfect society.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 1 source, $ 62.95
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This essay discusses how Plato justifies his vision of a perfect society. He assumes that it is possible for humans to live free from the ills that plague life. In his "Republic", he argues that in order to create the perfect society, the state has to establish a tyrannical set of regulations upon the guardians. In other words, the state separates the guardians from the rest of the citizens. In this way, it is the wise and noble people that control society.
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Universal Perfect Competition, 2002.
Argues against universal perfect competition as the ultimate form of capitalism.
3,400 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 124.95
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This paper presents arguments against the proposal that universal perfect competition is capitalism at its best. Universal perfect competition is theoretically flawed. In practice it has tremendous social costs and neglects common pool resources.
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