Philosophy Essay Examples

I Shall Paint my Nails Red, by Carole Satyamurti, is another poem that, to me, shows insecurity and unknown identity. The poem is describing how she shall paint her nails Red, and why. She writes in every line a different reason for why it should be done. Red being the key word, as it is […]

In response to the claim that all outsiders in fiction are oppressed victims rather than strong non-conformists I have compared two novels, featuring one or more outsider, ‘Silas Marner’ by George Eliot and ‘To Kill a Mocking Bird’ by Harper Lee. The claim has some measure of truth in that, at the beginning of the […]

Part I This passage is the first chapter of the first book of the Tao-te Ching of Lao Tse (604 – 531 BCE). The word Lao means “teacher” and Tse means “old man.” Some say that Lao Tse was a man named Li Erh, born in the state of Ch’u, employed as a curator in […]

The study aimed to examine the impact of mindfulness and mental depletion on inattentional blindness. A total of 808 participants were randomly assigned to one of four conditions and given instructions to write an essay (either easy or hard) and then engage in either listening to a tape recording on sultana’s or contemplating eating a […]

This is a term paper I wrote during the final year of my BA, for a course entitled “Constructions of the Self”. It basically gives an exposition of Butler’s work within Gender Trouble, with emphasis being placed upon her critique of Lacan ; Foucault. “Girls who like boys like their girls like their boys, and […]

Beyond its literal meaning, a particular word may have a multitude of differing underlying meanings, and this is what Stuart Hall refers to as ‘Semiotics’, except that he calls the actual word in question the ‘denotation’, and the series of meanings which that word can represent the ‘connotations’. In this essay, I will critically analyse […]

The selected titles demonstrate a shift in the syntax of love and marriage. Initially, the authors present different meanings, but ultimately converge on similar ideas. By utilizing literary devices and variations in structure and theme, they depict characters initially immersed in fantasies, gradually facing the realities of life, along with different forms of love. Both […]

‘Captain Corelli’s Mandolin’ is ultimately a love story involving three people. Pelagia finds herself torn between two men, Dr. Iannis and Captain Corelli. Although they have different experiences during the war, both characters undergo significant transformations as a result. One could argue that either of them could be considered the hero of the novel, with […]

First, it should be noted that every film is political, at least inasmuch as it is determined by the ideology that produces it (or within which it is produced, which stems from the same thing). The cinema is all the more thoroughly and completely determined, according to critics, because unlike other arts or ideological systems […]

To destroy a man is difficult, almost as difficult as to create one:’ pg 156 ch. 16(The last one). Evaluate this quote in terms of language of the text and importance to the novel ‘If this is a man’ by Primo Levi.Primo levi’s book “If this is a Man” is a novel based on the […]

According to my interpretation of Hasker (1983), the perspective on the mind and body problem demonstrated by Piccard in the synopsis from Star Trek: The Next Generation was Dualism. Picard affirms that, “Data has rights among them the right to refuse to undergo an experimental procedure such as this.” In this statement, Picard attributes both […]

Fitzgerald’s depiction of the Valley of Ashes in Chapter Two The Valley of Ashes, a landfill site solely for ashes, is painted by Fitzgerald to greaten our appreciation of American Society and the themes it generates such as social decline, moral ambiguity, the loss of hope and faith and the dominance of shallow materialism. Nick […]

Val Plumwood, an Australian feminist and environmental activist describes a nearly fatal attack by a crocodile in her article “Being Prey”. In 1985, Plumwood was canoeing in Australia’s Kakadu National Park when she noticed what appeared to be a “floating stick” however as she approached the ‘stick” she realized it was a crocodile. She tried […]

Dead Poets’ Society is an inspiring movie, with truly memorable quotes, and great acting. John Keating is a teacher who believes in more then just teaching about what is in the book, he believes in teaching about life, to live each day to your fullest and to follow your dreams. The English teacher stretches his […]

Conversational Implicature Introduction During the time doing this assignment, I accidentally brought back a memory when I was a student. My roommate was a very charming girl, who made many boys’ hearts beat. One day, a boy came to see her and said, “Would you like to go to the cinema with me tonight? ” […]

Mairi Turner 2nd Reflection Introduction The following reflection is exploring some of the models that can facilitate the reflective process. The use of reflective practice has enabled me to gain experiential knowledge of teaching and learning. According to Jenny Moon (2005) Reflection is a form of mental processing that we use to fulfill a purpose […]

Keating vs. Mersault Rousseau’s quotation, “Man is born free yet, everywhere he is in chains” implies that a person is gifted with great possibilities and potential. Unfortunately, the society surrounding that person is responsible for crushing that individual’s essence. Those who refuse to conform to such a society are judged negatively and consequently, feel alienated. […]

Theme of The Devil and Tom Walker In Washington Irving’s short story The Devil and Tom Walker, greed is shown to be a terrible trait that comes with many negative affects. Revealed by Irving when he introduced the setting, Tom Walker lived a miserable life isolated with his untrustworthy wife due to his miserly personality, […]

Within the pages of Ayn Rand’s novel, Anthem, a government which resembles a dictatorship is exhibited. Both the leaders and the society itself seek to control mans body and mind as they follow ideals similar to that of a communist party. The leaders and society in Anthem seek to control mans mind using tactics such […]

2011-2012 DBQ The Renaissance was a period in history where European life changed drastically. It revolutionized lifestyle from that of the Middle Ages in the areas of art, science, and ideology. The Renaissance revolutionized ideology the most because in the Middle Ages humanism was almost non-existent and ideas were based more on religion, and human […]

Homework Social pedagogy Social pedagogy is an approach to caring for children which combines education and care, emphasising that bringing up children is the shared responsibility of parents and society. A key principle is that the child is in charge of his or her own life, and the social pedagogue works alongside them rather than dictating […]

In chapter six, Gatsby’s desire to reunite with Daisy becomes a reality, following the events of the previous chapter. The previous chapter represents the climax of Gatsby’s dream and initiates its unraveling. This chapter holds importance as it reveals the false nature of Gatsby’s dream and offers glimpses into his history. It is crucial for […]