Is it intelligence that determines the animal’s self-worth and right to live, or is it that animals may possess the same if not identical Neuroanatomy of humans? Suzuki’s primary question examines if the rational behind animal testing is that these animals are dissimilar to human beings; therefore, pain can be inflicted upon these animals without guilt. Suzuki purposes, whether or not the animals need be so close to the human species for the results to be meaningful; Suzuki furthers this inquiry, through his demonstration of logos and ethos. When Suzuki explains the research he has conducted on fruit flies as an alternative to the more commonly used mammals;
How does the concept of “tradition” stand in Hermeneutics? Discuss in relation to the Gadamer-Habermas debate. This essay will aim to explore the contemporary views on the questions surrounding that of the definition and role of “tradition” and “language” in hermeneutics, discussed through the influential views of Heidegger on Gadamer’s philosophical thought, Gadamer’s theory on the speculative dimension of language, and the well-known debate between Habermas and Gadamer. The dispute largely concerns the judgment of tradition and the position language holds within it; comparing Gadamer’s arguably more conservative hermeneutical view to the ideological criticisms demonstrated by Habermas. Habermas critiques Gadamer’s thought by questioning the overall concept and the central role of tradition, arguing the possibilities of certain sub-conscious interests and specific authorial forces that distort tradition.
New religions changed the social norms from only Hinduism to Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. Jainism was a new religion promoted by Vardhamana Mahavira. Jainists practiced ahimsa, or total nonviolence, because they thought that everything had a soul. Buddhism is religion made popular by Siddhartha Guatama. It instructed its followers to follow the Dharma, or the Buddha Doctrine.
How does the author manipulate, or attempt to manipulate, the reader’s emotions? Consider: What is the writer trying to make the reader believe? Who is the intended reader? What emotions does the writer attempt to appeal to, and how does emotion encourage the reader to agree with the writer? 2.
2. Discuss the differences and continuities between Homer’s Odyssey and Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad. Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad gives a contemporary insight into Homer’s ancient epic poem Odyssey. Atwood challenges and criticizes this epic story by transforming this classical myth “by means of demythologizing devices and burlesque conventions of the Greek satyr play and the Menippean satire” to expose the vast double standards that Homer instills amongst class difference and gender (Staels 2009, 100). This “metafictional parody is… used to seriously rework a literary model… to call attention to its conventions and limitations by putting it in a new, contemporary context” (Staels 2009, 101) that is achieved “through the technique of self-conscious mythologizing and demythologizing” through the use of a contemporary Penelope (Staels 2009, 103).
Describe the project/argument * I will explain Ricard and Thuans conversation about Buddhism and science and how they both relate to interdependence. * I will use quotes to state they answer each other’s question related to the two topics. * The authors explain their purpose to explain the importance of interdependence * Their argument is about how our universe is interconnected. * I will compare the argument to Mencius’s text and how they are related
Clay Q. American School- The Namesake- Monkey- Theme: Identity fixed or definable Though the various cultures studied thus far are undoubtedly separated, be it through imaginary boundaries, the construct of multiple religions, or perhaps, through physical differences and the natural circumstance of existence, each story and individual author present certain patterns and themes which correlate with one another when taking a macro approach to interpreting the text. That being said, I selected three stories of which the authors arguably employ, or at least share the theme of “Identity beingFixed or Definable.” While comparing authors from Japanese, Chinese, and Indian cultures may seem difficult because of historical diversity and varying timescales attached to each, the selected stories (American School, Monkey, & The Namesake) both question and construct Identity using a variety of characters who interact internally as a means of connecting the reader to the emotions of the protagonist. The “American School” was Kojima Nobuo’s snapshot of post WWII in the eyes of struggling Japanese citizens, specifically the Japanese “English” teacher Isa and his companions. In this story, the author uses irony and symbolism to construct “Identity” and Isa’s actions determine the fixity of cultural identifiers such as language and communication. As the “anti-hero” Isa is symbolically struggling with a choice, and in light of the occupying force, he embodies the essence of what many Japanese citizens probably faced in post WWII japan.
This essay will criticise negative and positive freedom, outlining the concepts of them and their relevance to the concept of democracy. The argument as to whether negative freedom is functional can be motivated by looking at the ideological movement’s, namely freedom, sub- section’s strengths and weaknesses. Limitations on negative freedom are imposed by a person and not by the interference/ decisions made by the government. Coercive law manages to reduce the degree of people’s freedom (Pettit, 1989:1). These restrictions are seen in this case as external and limitations are brought forward by the actions and decisions made by other people.
In the question being analyzed, we are meant to find out how to determine the “knowledge that we value”. But what does it mean to value knowledge? Does something have to be true for us to value it? Knowledge is defined as acquaintance or familiarity gained by sight, experience or report. But is this necessarily the same as truth?
And I will analyze the character using Character and Characterization, and also Point of View Theory to support the analysis. II. Theoretical Framework A. Character Analysis in Short Stories To analyze the story of Monkey’s Paw, I will use the theory of characterization from Jane Bachman Gordon “Fiction: The Elements of the Short Story” book. In this book, character defined into three kinds: Round character is a three-dimensional character complex enough to be able to surprise the reader without losing credibility.