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Seyyed Hossein Nasr: His Life and Ideas, 2006.
A review of the life and history of Seyyed Hossein Nasr.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the life and history of Seyyed Hossein Nasr, born in 1933 in Tehran to a relatively wealthy family that was able to provide him with a premier education. According to this paper, Nasr used that education well. He was sent to the United States to study at the age of twelve in 1945, where he would spend the next thirteen years. During his time in the United States Nasr expanded his working knowledge into many fields. He did undergraduate work in physics and graduate work in geology geophysics and the history and philosophy of science. The paper further discusses how the sciences proved too limiting for Nasr. Using his extensive knowledge of the Western scientific process and its consequent secularism, Nasr made a career out of challenging these fundamental Western ideologies.
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Comparison of Kant's Ideas and the Buddhist Idea, 2002.
A discussion of Kant's concept of the empty universe and universal reason and the Buddhist idea of the universal mind.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 39.95
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Discusses Kan't concept of the empty universe & universal reason and the Buddhist idea of the universal mind. Examines parallels and differences between the two philosophies. Similarities in Kant's premise that the universe is empty or neutral and the Buddhist desire to empty the mind. Differences in their thought.
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"Universal Reason, Universal Mind: Some Parallels and Diffferences
in Kantian and Buddhist Assumptions
There is a marked similarity between Kant's ideas of the empty universe and universal reason and the Buddhist idea of the universal mind. It is fruitful to explore these parallels, while also being mindful of the difference that exists between Kantian and Buddhist thought.
In his Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals, Kant argues that self-awareness is not possible without awareness of objects external to one's mind. And unless a being is aware of the self and of external objects as different from self, that being cannot grasp that its mental states are representations..."
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Economics of New Ideas and Innovations, 2004.
A discussion of how new ideas and initiatives keep the economy going.
6,987 words (approx. 27.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 157.95
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This research paper discusses the economics of a new idea. It explains that, without new ideas and inventions, the economy might very well become stagnant or decline, as predicted by many early economists, who did not understand that impact that ideas and innovative technology had on global markets. It discusses how technology is endogenous in the new growth theory, which holds that technology is a function of the capital and labor used to develop technology, the technology used in that process, and the economic environment. For the purpose of this paper, technology refers to the methods and tools that are used to generate new ideas and more efficient ways of producing goods and services. It also explains how ideas and technical innovations are crucial to the economy. If a country wants to grow, it must create an environment that encourages entrepreneurs and innovators to generate new ideas. This paper discusses these topics in an effort to determine how new ideas stimulate the economy and how poorer countries can use ideas and technical innovations to converge.
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"In recent years, researchers have shifted their focus to one of most important questions in economics: why are some nations richer than others (The Economist, 1996)? Poverty is seen as a global concern and the surest remedy for poverty is economic growth. While growth has created problems of its own (including pollution), these problems pale in comparison with the harm caused by the economic stagnancy of poor nations, which leads to wasted lives and suffering."
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Key Ideas in Buddhist Studies, 2005.
Focuses on key ideas of Buddhism in terms of the four noble truths, the understanding of suffering in life through the Buddhist perspective and ethical ideas in Buddhism.
2,665 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 80.95
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The realm of the four noble truths in Buddhism is the first major focus of the paper by explaining how the life of the Buddha impacts Buddhist teachings (Dharma). The second point of analysis explains why people suffer from life and why it is a reality. The final section analyzes how the ethical ideas are applied in Buddhism and how they are oriented in Buddhist disciplines.
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"Another important aspect of the life of Buddha that impacts Buddhist teachings is that Buddha himself has implemented all the ethical principles that he found out. He has renounced a luxurious life as well as earthly attachment and turned into an ascetic. This point proves a truth that Buddha himself renounced his desire of luxuries, sensual pleasures and all. Meanwhile, Buddha devoted his life to find a way to enlighten humankind's life. He learned, was enlightened and then preached to the people. In terms of this, Buddha becomes an ethical symbol which people should follow."
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Important Philosophical Ideas, 2005.
Discusses three important ideas in philosophy.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses three ideas that the author believes are important in philosophy: The problem of evil; the inductive method of reasoning; and Thomas Hobbes' ideas on the nature of man. The paper shows the significance of these three ideas, and also explains the influence they have had on the author.
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"I chose the problem of evil because it is a key problem for all religions. The problem of evil points out that if God is all-powerful and all-good, then evil should not exist in the world. But evil does exist, and this could cause us to conclude that God does not exist, or God is not all-good, or God is not all-powerful."
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"Capital Ideas", 2002.
An analysis of the book "Capital Ideas: The Improbable Origins of Modern Wall Street" by Peter L. Bernstein in the context of the modern economy.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 1 source, $ 71.95
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This paper assesses the book "Capital Ideas: The Improbable Origins of Modern Wall Street by Peter L. Bernstein." This book presents the perspective that the modern theories corresponding to business have fundamentally altered the economic system, both in terms of the economic system itself and the strategies that are used to assess that system. This paper investigates the theories that Bernstein provides to the reader in terms of those that first worked to create a new economic strategy, and how these ideas have impacted the modern economic system. This paper also investigates how economic theories can impact the student working in modern business theory.
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Relationship between American Films and American Ideas, 2000.
Examines the relationship between the establishment of American films and American Ideas.
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This essay examines the relationship between the establishment of American films and American Ideas. It features the works of John Ford ("Birth of a Nation") and "The Iron Horse". In addition, the writer tackles the issue of the promotion of the American ideal in Europe and how this influenced immigration.
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"This new and exciting medium offered a new method of presenting ideas. While there were many movies concentrated around melodrama and the vaudeville tradition, the opportunity was there for film-makers to present their own vision of America. This relationship between film-makers and American history was compounded by the similarity of their development. As with America, film making began in the east. The major studios were to be found in New York with Chicago and its suburbs also being colonised by production companies. At first locating in the east had advantages. It was the centre of American civilisation and had access to labour and supplies and as such was perfect for studio based film making. However, at this time all but the most affluent studios were without adequate lighting systems and relied upon good light to film. This was a problem in the north and east due to seasonal changes in light conditions."
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?Three Seductive Ideas?, 2002.
A critical review of the book ?Three Seductive Ideas? by Jerome Kagan which gives an unprecedented glimpse into the foundation of human thought.
1,320 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 0 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper analyses section by section ?Three Seductive Ideas? by Jerome Kagan. The book, a blend of philosophy and psychology, focuses on three specific issues that potentially mar the accuracy of empirical studies:The tendency towards over-generalization, the belief in infant determinism and a bias towards a pleasure principle that guides human behavior.
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"Three Seductive Ideas is divided into three sections, plus the Prologue and Epilogue. The first section, ?A Passion for Abstraction,? deals with overgeneralization, what he calls ?loose thinking,? (p. 1). Kagan believes that the general public remains particularly vulnerable to the passion for abstraction because of the basic human need to apply specific knowledge to the world at large. However, social scientists perpetuate this problem by resting on species-wide assumptions and context-wide assumptions. What a laboratory rat can do, we assume so can we; what an eight-year old boy thinks and feels we assume will apply to all others in his age group, regardless of gender or upbringing. These assumptions are particularly harmful when studying psychology because of its prevalence today in popular culture. Kagan hones in on four specific areas where generalization is evident: fear, consciousness, intelligence, and temperament. Entitled ?The Allure of Infant Determinism,? the second section of the book confronts the prevalent myth that the first few years of life leave an indelible mark on our psyches, either scarring or blessing us for life. Kagan refutes this widespread fallacy and supports his theories with ample evidence as he does throughout Three Seductive Ideas. Finally, the third section broaches the notion of the pleasure principle, which is deeply rooted in Western philosophy. In the most philosophical section of the book, ?The Pleasure Principle,? Kagan questions morality and ethics and attempts to formulate a new understanding of what motivates human beings to act altruistically. Current scientific knowledge, Kagan claims, is sorely lacking in all three of these areas, impeding honest insights into human nature."
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Exploring Ideas in Autism, 2005.
Explores the ideas of a "core deficit" in autistic people (the main thing that impairs autistic people).
2,518 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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A disorder as behaviorally pervasive as autism calls for a search for a core deficit or the root of the difficulties that autistic individuals experience. The paper reviews three of the proposed core deficits--attachment impairment, theory of mind deficits and the "extreme male brain" theory. It also explores the existing evidence for heritability of autism and the current media attention the "autism epidemic".
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"The most current model of autism holds that the core deficit in autism is a lack of "theory of mind". Theory of mind is conceptualized as the ability to understand the mental states of other individuals, including but not limited to the understanding that others think differently than oneself, an awareness of social norms, and a sense of social evaluation (Heery, Keltner, & Capps, 2003). According to Yirmiya, Erel, Shaked, and Solomonica-Levi (1998), theory of mind deficits would be manifested in a child with autism such that the child would have a poor understanding of mental states, and how mental states can affect behavior. As a result, the child would have difficulty interpreting social situations and act inappropriately."
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Karl Marx and Ideas in History, 1994.
The arguement that Marx believed ideas to be powerless unless derived from forces of historical materialism, social relations and concrete human action.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, $ 63.95
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"This study will discuss the position of Karl Marx with respect to the role of ideas in history. The study will make the fundamental argument that Marx believed ideas to be powerless as a force in history unless they are connected with materialism. In other words, ideas are not imposed on history, but emerge from the forces of historical materialism which control human affairs and human thought:
The production of ideas, of conceptions, of consciousness, is at first directly interwoven with the material activity and the material intercourse of men, the language of real life. . . . Men are the producers of their . . . ideas . . . as they are conditioned by a definite development of their productive forces. . . . [Ideas] have no history, no development; but men, developing their material production..."
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Analysis of Machiavelli's Ideas of "Fortuna" and "Virtu", 2001.
An examination of Machiavelli's Ideas of "Fortuna" and "Virtu", with reference to several of his works.
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This is a paper comparing Machiavelli?s uses of "Fortuna" and "Virtu". It draws upon his uses from various works such as "The Prince", "The Discourses", "The Florentine Histories", "Clizia", and "The Mandrake Root".
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George Herbert Mead's Ideas, 1994.
The American social psychologist's ideas on pragmatism, identity, social relations and role-taking compared to Charles Horton Cooley.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 6 sources, $ 71.95
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"The work of George Herbert Mead, one of the leading figures in pragmatism, profoundly influenced the development of American social science. Mead published no books in his lifetime, and many of the articles he wrote dealt with education, psychology, and sociology. He communicated most effectively in oral discourse, and he developed his ideas in extemporaneous lectures at the University of Chicago, where he taught from 1893 until his death. His style was involved and labored, and even his admirers stated that there were difficulties in deciphering his sentences. Still, his classes were well-attended, and he had considerable influence on his colleagues and his students, especially in sociology and social psychology. His students put together four posthumous volumes of his work based on stenographic notes of his lectures, fragmentary manuscripts, and tentative drafts..."
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The Ideas of John Locke, 2006.
A discussion regarding the ideas and philosophies of John Locke.
4,100 words (approx. 16.4 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 110.95
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This paper takes a look at the philosophies of John Locke focusing primarily on the political concepts of the roles of religion and state. The paper examines Locke's personal religious beliefs based primarily on his 'Letter on Toleration'.
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"To borrow from Locke's famous passage: The law in this case was "not made about a religious, but a political matter," nor was the sacrament of the Native American Church, but the criminal possession of a controlled substance, thereby prohibited. Of course, religious adherents, who are denied unemployment benefits because they practice their religion, will find little solace or comfort in the government's secular justification for such a burden. To use Locke's phrase, the regulation's justification lies in "the interest of the commonwealth." It is not by accident that at this stage of the argument the Court found support for its position in an old case concerning criminalization of the practice of polygamy. The Smith Court cited to the Reynolds Court for the proposition that to allow religious adherents a presumption in favor of their right to free exercise when secular government regulation invades that right is "in effect to permit every citizen to become a law unto himself."
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Quranic Ideas of Women and Benighted Men, 2008.
This paper discusses the Qur'anic ideas of the relationship between women and men as opposed to the fundamentalist Muslim restraint of women.
1,070 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper explains that the tendency to view Islam as intrinsically constraining women owes a great deal to fundamentalist movements that rest on interpretations of the Qur'an that do not hold up to scrutiny. The author points out that these fundamentalist overlook the Islamic project of building the Ummah, which the Prophet meant for women and their status vis-a-vis men. The paper relates that the Qur'an states what men must do to support and protect women and to give them liberty. The author stresses that effort must be devoted to encouraging re-education of Muslim males to understand that their attitudes and practices expecting female subservience and confinement to the domestic sphere are not signs of Muslim adherence and respectability. The paper states that the same poles of mysticism versus fundamentalism in the treatment of women may be said for fundamentalist Christianity in Western countries.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Islam, Women and Environment
The Qur'an
Strengthening Men's Obligations
Concluding Remarks
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"Again and again, one sees efforts to clarify what the Qur'an does say concerning the sexes and women's status. Fundamentalist Muslim males do violate what was intended. For instance, Allah is said to hold women in the same position of men, rules working both for and against them, according to conduct. (2:228) Women are not to be passed from one household to another against their will, are not to be treated harshly and deserve kindness and equity. (4:19) Both men and women are to display their obedience to Allah, the righteous woman one who makes this adherence plain, as does the righteous man. (4:34) The Qur'an stresses how Allah created men and women to live in a complementary peace and tranquility. (30:21)"
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