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The Reality of Atlantis, 2006.
A look at the argument for the existence of the lost continent of Atlantis.
1,937 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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This paper attempts to prove that indeed there was (or is) an eighth continent and discusses how expeditions and new underwater search equipment should be utilized to prove that the theories are accurate.
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"Of course, Berlitz and Hapgood are not the only ones who believe there actually is an Atlantis, this eighth continent somehow lost under the seas. While Hapgood claims that the maps clearly indicate the southern Atlantic as the location, other theories abound. For example, on the internet, one can find a theory from a Russian, Viatchislav Koudriavtsev, who claims that there is an Atlantis, but that it is not located where most people think it is, but that is actual location is on what is now known as the Celtic shelf, north of the British Isles. There is also an Atlantis web site which claims that Atlantis was lost during the flood, exactly 11,600 years ago. This web site claims that Atlantis is really under the South China sea."
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"Atlantis", 1991.
This paper examines several recent investigations into the mystery of Atlantis and focuses on Berlitz' account "Atlantis: The Eighth Continent".
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 6 sources, $ 95.95
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The story of Atlantis has been examined from a variety of perspectives, with some viewing the story as myth and some as history waiting to be proven true. For those who are going to try to prove the truth of Atlantis, though, the evidence they offer must be of a compelling nature to overcome skepticism and to demonstrate that what appears to be only an ancient morality tale has a basis in reality. Many of those who believe most strongly in the story of Atlantis as fact, however, do so as a matter of faith rather than because of any stringent historical or scientific analysis. They also may begin their investigation not by asking whether the story is true or not but by assuming that it is true and then shaping the evidence to fit this preconception. One instance of this sort of presumptive analysis ... "
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Atlantis, 2007.
This paper discusses the concept of Atlantis, as described in two of Plato's works.
834 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 29.95
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In this article, the writer points out that the concept of Atlantis originally came from Plato's two books, 'Timaeus' and 'Critias' written in approximately 370 B.C.. The writer explains that according to Plato, Atlantis was first founded by a mix of gods and mortals. In 'Timaeus', Plato describes Atlantis as a prosperous nation out to expand its domain. The writer concludes that Plato's 'Timaeus' and 'Critias' are the only written records that describe Atlantis in detail. The writer notes that they are written in two dialogues of conversations between Socrates, Hermocrates, Timeaus, and Critias as a result of an earlier talk by Socrates about perfect civilizations.
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"The residents lived in buildings and plantations, where separate accommodations, with baths, were provided for royalty and commoners, women, horses, and other beasts of burden."
"This sounds very feasible and could very likely be a nation state that existed at that time. It is very indicative of other cultures at that period. However, this is not the whole story. According to Plato, Atlantis was first founded by a mix of gods and mortals. Poseidon wed the mortal woman Cleito. As a god, Poseidon easily created the
centre island and brought up the two springs of water as well as every variety of food to grow from the rich soil."
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Atlantis - Dream or Destiny?, 2006.
A paper discussing the long-assumed fictional island of Atlantis and whether or not the island actually existed at one time.
1,660 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper explores evidence suggesting that the island of Atlantis, long thought to be a fictional island paradise, may actually have existed at one time. The paper discusses the discoveries of famous explorers of the past and more recent archaeological discoveries in Egypt that all support the idea that the island of Atlantis did indeed once exist.
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"Deep in thought, the man leans back in the klismo, shifting his weight and rubbing the small of his back. Although cushioned with fleece and animal skins, the heavy wooden chair is still hard on old bones. At a slight movement to his right, sensed more than seen, he reaches out his hand to steady the tall, thin vase his motions have disturbed. He absently pushes the fragile blue pottery closer to the window and away from the small table and chair. Shafts of late afternoon sunshine stream through the open window, bathing the piece in gold. On any other day, the man might pause to ponder and appreciate the exquisite beauty of this mixture of nature and man's handiwork. This day, however, the moment passes unnoticed. This day the man's thoughts are still at the noisy afternoon agora. The need for basic necessities had drawn him to the market, but it was the conversation which had kept him on the square most of the day. Through the years he had witnessed much strife and conflict as his city and his country fell into disorder and decay. But never had he seen such a cloak of dark despair as the one presently falling over his beloved Athens."
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The Search for Historical Atlantis, 2001.
A discussion of the historical basis in the Atlantis myth and in what ways it has been researched.
1,546 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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This paper examines the archaeological search for the historical Atlantis, the theories that have been suggested over the years and the techniques which have been used to investigate them. It looks at how the myth has been captured by many authors over the years such as Ignatius Donnelly. It also considers whether K.T. Frost's hypothesis attempting to prove that the lost city of Atlantis was in fact in the Aegean is the solution to the problem of its location.
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"However, if we are equating the destruction of Minoan Crete to that of Atlantis, we run into problems. The most obvious of these is that Atlantis was supposed to have sunk under the sea after experiencing ?earthquakes and floods of extraordinary violence? . While Crete probably did experience earthquakes as a result of Santorini, it is quite plainly still there, not sunk under the waves at all. Supporters of the Crete/Thera theory have two arguments to this. The first is that the eruption of Santorini could have caused a tsunami that would have hit Crete. This would certainly be a watery end for the Minoans, but even stretching the imagination one cannot say that it 'sank' the island."
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Theories about "Atlantis", 2001.
This paper discusses various theories surrounding the myth of Atlantis written by the Greek scholar Plato in 400 B.C., even today captivating the minds of archaeologists and philosophers.
2,160 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper explains that the most "extreme" theories say that either Atlantis was no more than a figment of Plato's vast imagination or that the "lost city" was real in every respect. The author points out that the lost city has been rumored to have existed in the Caribbean Sea, in the Mediterranean Sea, in the Atlantic Ocean, in the Aegean Sea and even in the Arctic Ocean. The paper supports another theory, which seems more than likely, states that Plato's epic story was little more than an exaggeration of an historic event: the sinking of Thera, a small island in the Aegean Sea, after a series of massive earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
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"Thera is again likened to Atlantis through its technological level, which was supposedly much more advanced than other civilizations of the era. According to Plato's Critias (which was actually named after his grandfather), Atlantis was "set apart from other [civilizations] with their countless new contrivances and concepts." This technological power made Atlantis a ruling class, and closely resembles the Minoan culture. The Minoans were a supposedly advanced people who were some of the first to make many uses of the wheel and keystone concepts."
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Sir Francis Bacon's "The New Atlantis", 2005.
An analysis of the beginning text of Sir Francis Bacon's "The New Atlantis".
4,451 words (approx. 17.8 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 116.95
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This paper focuses on the opening pages of "The New Atlantis", explaining that it is an account of a long voyage across the Pacific as well as a brief introduction to two different peoples - the sailors on the one hand and the Bensalemites on the other. Additionally, the paper is a textual analysis of the work that examines the devices employed to generate doubt and uncertainty, and therefore, suspense.
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"The beginning of the New Atlantis is, on the first place, an account of a long voyage across the Pacific, undertaken by a crew of 51 sailors. At the same time, it serves as a brief introduction to two different peoples - the sailors on the one hand and the Bensalemites on the other. The passage also presents the narrator's first impressions of the newly discovered island of Bensalem. In addition, the opening passage of the New Atlantis is more than a simple description of an adventure which begins at sea and is triggered by a tempest. The phrase "We sailed from Peru" not only establishes the nature of the story one is about to read but also plunges the reader into a hasty and unexpected departure. "We" are caught unprepared for an adventure that tosses both reader and characters into a peculiar setting, where complete loss of orientation, purpose and identity melt together to form the basis of a questioning about the real purpose of the text."
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The Mystery of Atlantis, 2001.
This paper explores the myth of the city of Atlantis.
1,555 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, $ 51.95
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This paper examines the story of Atlantis, its myths, history, legends and literature. The paper focuses heavily on Plato and his account.
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"The story of Atlantis has captivated the minds of humans for thousands of years. People from all walks of life have debated weather Atlantis really existed or weather it was just a story, nothing more. The myths and legends concerning Atlantis have come down through the centuries as one of the most enduring legends of all time. Thousands upon thousands of books have been written about weather Atlantis actually existed and there are even more secularization as to where Atlantis actually is. Some stories say that Atlantis was really the ancient land of Thera and the Minoan civilization, others insist that Atlantis was a gigantic island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean that sunk 9,000 years ago, and still others even believe that Atlantis flew off from the Earth and become the moon. It is no doubt that Atlantis actually existed. Almost every civilization has a myth that tells of an ancient, corrupt civilization that was punished and was swallowed by the sea."
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"New Atlantis", 2002.
An analysis of the utopian society in "New Atlantis" by Francis Bacon.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper will seek to understand the utopian society of the "New Atlantis" by Francis Bacon. By understanding the complex notions of government in Bensalem, w can learn how Bacon presents a society that can be criticized for its lack of moral integrity.
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The Search For Atlantis, 2003.
Examines the location of Atlantis, how far it extended, and theories regarding its fate.
3,046 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 89.95
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This paper discusses various theories based on literature, science, archaeology, oceanography, and religion to provide an interdisciplinary look at the legend of Atlantis. Using the ideas of Brazilian scientist, Arysio Nunes dos Santos, R. Cedric Leonard, and several other thinkers, a hypothesis is formed about the vestiges of this ancient society.
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"The Mediterranean Sea has been also looked at as a possibility, and on the surface, it might seem quite believable that an advanced civilization did exist in that area. Plato believed that the island of Atlantis flourished approximately 9,000 years before his time. However, it is believed that the philosopher might have miscalculated, for about 900 years before Plato?s time, there was a civilized people known as the Minoans, who inhabited what is now the Island of Crete. They were a very advanced nation with many parallels to Atlantis, including their peacefulness, their love of bullfighting (common in Spain, another Mediterranean country), their advanced irrigation system, and equal rights for women."
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Plato's "Atlantis", 1999.
An analysis of Plato's "Atlantis" and what it might have been like.
2,266 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 7 sources, $ 70.95
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"The story of Atlantis is one that has fascinated man kind for thousands of years, leaving many speculations as to if it really existed and what it was like. It is a remarkable tale of discovery, technology, power, and destruction that the world has forgotten and now struggles to remember. Though many people turn there heads in opposition at the mere suggestion of such a place, there is actually an immense amount of factual evidence that supports the existence of a great lost continent. Such evidence is present in ancient stories, underwater ruins, and maps that have only recently been discovered. There is also compelling evidence that an advanced race was connected to the constructions the Sphinx and the pyramids of ancient Egypt. Atlantis has become a legacy that will not die until the mystery is finally solved, and when this happens man kind will begin to respect the great continent that was swallowed by the sea."
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"The Lost Continent: The Story of Atlantis", 2005.
Discusses this classic book by C.J. Cutcliffe Hyne.
1,550 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 1 source, $ 50.95
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In his book ,"The Lost Continent: The Story of Atlantis," C.J. Cutcliffe Hyne presents a fantastic world where mammoths and dinosaurs roam free alongside ancient Atlantians, whose empire stretches from Egypt's Nile Valley to Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. This paper discusses the story and summarizes the plot.
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"Nais secretly gives Deucelion shelter among the rebels. Shortly after he awakes, Zaemon comes to speak to the rebels. They tell him that they no longer wish to be ruled by priests or tyrants, that they are their own rulers. However, Zaemon tells them that the gods have punished them for this sort of hubris. According to him, it is because the people of Atlantis no longer venerated the gods that Phorenice rose to power and now tormented them. Soon, the crowd realizes that Deucelion is a stranger among them and take him for a spy."
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?The City in the Sea?, 2006.
An examination of the poem "The City in the Sea" by Edgar Allan Poe.
1,425 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 47.95
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"The City in the Sea", written by Edgar Allan Poe, tells the tale of the legendary Fall of Atlantis. The poem, divided into four stanzas comprising an introduction, two bodies and a conclusion is a wonderful representation of many poetic elements. This paper examines how, in the poem, Poe uses several of these elements of poetry to strengthen the integrity of his work and convey the story and tone of the poem. The paper also points out that through his use of key poetic elements, particularly through the use of repetition, allusions, figurative language, alliteration and assonance, Poe manages to create a wonderful poem which recreates the ancient legend of Atlantis in vivid and formal detail, a strong poem of extreme clarity and integrity.
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"Edgar Allan Poe particularly utilizes the repetition of key words and phrases to achieve great clarity in "The City in the Sea". Through the use of repetition, Poe highlights the importance of the phrases which become central to the poem. "Lo!" (line 1) appears not only as the very first word of the poem, but also at the beginning of the last stanza. By repeating the word "Lo", Poe introduces not only the suddenness of the first portion of the poem, but also introduces the conclusion. The two stanzas are, in fact, tied together by the common word, and thus readers are encouraged to use their imaginations by comparing and contrasting the sad reverence of the introduction with the fiery inferno which becomes the end of the city. Such an encouragement ties the poem in its entirety into the reader's mind and allows easier, clearer recollections of the events depicted in the poem."
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The Philosophy of Francis Bacon, 2005.
A look at the purpose of science according to Francis Bacon.
3,888 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 106.95
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This paper discusses Bacon's view that science and its potential should be used to amplify a nation's relationship with and understanding of God. The paper describes two of Bacon's works, "The New Atlantis" and "Novum Organum," and how they reflect his philosophy that the purpose of science is to follow the workings of God as closely as possible.
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"Although the late sixteenth century had been witness to much scientific advancement, Bacon attributed this primarily to accidental discovery rather than any systematic scientific method. He writes, "Even the effects already discovered are due to chance and experiment, rather than to the sciences; for our present sciences are nothing more than peculiar arrangements of matters already discovered, and not methods for discovery or plans for new operations." (Bacon 107). This is the major error he sees within his society: scientific achievements are heralded and used extensively but not logically understood or looked into in any efficient ways."
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Economics--Supply and Demand, 2005.
A discussion on supply and demand in the apartment industry.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the supply and demand simulation for an Economics for Business course. The simulation utilizes the example of the apartment industry in the fictional city of Atlantis. Chiefly, the supply, demand, and equilibrium within the 2 bedroom housing market are examined in relation to the market. The simulation is further complicated by the introduction of a price ceiling to demonstrate how market forces can be artificially manipulated.
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"The simulation uses the example of a fictional city, Atlantis, to demonstrate the impact of market forces in the 2 bedroom housing market. In the housing market there are many forces that affect supply and demand; some natural, some artificial. The supply and demand of 2 bedroom units in Atlantis is affected by both natural and artificial forces. The natural forces affecting supply and demand in the simulation were the natural influx of people into the city which, those people needing affordable housing caused a greater demand of 2 bedroom units and a temporary shortage until supply caught up with demand. Another natural force affecting supply and demand is housing preference. In Atlantis the example was given that the local population, regardless of price of 2 bedroom units, began to prefer single-unit, free-standing houses."
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