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The Human Imagination »

Number of pages 15

This 15 page paper examines the concept of imagination. The paper delves into both the disciplines of psychology and philosophy. The concept of imagination is defined and explored historically. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page exploration of the ideological basis of this organization. Two specific questions are addressed: What does the NAEYC say about DAP that fits in with the philosophy of education? and What does the NAEYC mention in its code of ethical conduct that will help to frame someone's professional behavior? View Full Description
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A Critique of Education According to Plato and Aristotle »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines the current American education system using Aristotle and Plato's ideas as a springboard for discussion. The philosophy of education is discussed in general. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Nursing Values and Philosophy »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper discussing the values and philosophy of nursing, as well as nursing as a profession. Much of the focus of development of nursing over the past century has been on professionalism that has been based on theory and practice, while education, licensing and standards of care have addressed technical expertise requirements. ... View Full Description
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Tennis/Children's Participation »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that discusses the risk of repetitive stress fractures in children, with a focus on playing tennis. The writer discusses stress fractures, stress fractures as they occur in tennis, and coaching philosophy to ensure that the sport is safe for children's participation. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Teaching Science to Children »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper consisting of personal reflection on personal attitudes toward science and how they developed, followed by an assessment of personal learning style and ideas of how science should be taught to children. As warning not to operate under preconceptions, the paper includes mention of Dr. Ben Carson, largely ignored by his ... View Full Description
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Questions on Aztec Culture »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page research paper that answers ten questions concerning scholarship on Aztec civilization and culture. The writer draws on the scholarship of Miguel Leon-Portilla and James Maffie. Topics addressed primarily concern Aztec metaphysical philosophy. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Concepts and Insights from Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper examines Nietzsche's classic work. Concepts such as transvaluation and will to power are explored and defined. Some quotes are included. The philosophy of Karl Marx is compared and contrasted to the philosopher's. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Educational Philosophy: A Personal Educational Statement »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper provides an overview of a personal educational philosophy. As a Special Education teacher, one of the most significant issues that must be addressed to improve special education is in the way educators view students. Children in Special Education should not be viewed as a product of their designation, as ... View Full Description
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Shiatsu »

Number of pages 19

A 19 page research paper that explores the topic of shiatsu, which means literally "finger" (shi) and "pressure" (atsu) and is rather like acupuncture, but without the needles (Klein 46). It is a Japanese word that describes a contemporary therapy that has its roots in Oriental traditional medicine. The writer explores what shiatsu is; its ... View Full Description
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Aristotle And Buddhism: Comparing Philosophies »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. Eastern and Aristotelian philosophy have long contradicted each other when it comes to many of the foundations of mankind's existence. One area in which they both share a common denominator, however, is with regard to leading a peaceful, benevolent and principled life. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Death of a Salesman Questions »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that gives brief answers to 7 questions on Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. Topics covered include Willy's philosophy, Biff's motivation and Willy's death as compared to Dave Singleman's. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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Marx And Freud: Their Approaches To Philosophy, Civilization And Human Existence »

Number of pages 8

8 pages in length. The writer compares/contrasts Marx and Freud approaches to philosophy, civilization and human existence. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Life and Philosophical Contributions of Socrates »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper which examines the Greek philosopher’s life, discusses how his work and ideas have contributed to international philosophical thought and knowledge, and considers how his approach to philosophy provides greater understanding of critical thinking. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Aesthetic Experiences And The Role Of Eastern Philosophical Traditions »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the concept of aesthetic experience, as well as how it relates to Eastern philosophy. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Moral Code and Kinship Obligations: A Comparison of Islam and Confucianism »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page discussion of the relationships that exist between moral code and kinship obligation for these two philosophies. This paper addresses four specific questions regarding moral code’s basis of legitimacy, the way that kinship obligations are subordinated to the transcending moral code, the way kinship obligations are incorporated into the transcending moral code, ... View Full Description
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Conservatism Verses Liberalism »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page comparison of these two political philosophies. The author defines each and gives examples of the divergence in viewpoints on issues such as gun control and criminal justice. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Critics of Descartes' Rationalism »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper examines concepts in philosophy with a focus on Descartes' ideas. Various critics are discussed including Hume and Feyerabend. The film Mindwalk is noted as being in conflict with Descartes' concepts. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Osborne and MacCormick »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper describes the lives and philosophies of Thomas Mott Osborne and Austin H. MacCormick, prison reformers who took the unusual course of spending time in jail to see what it was really like. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Kincheloe/Critical Pedagogy Primer »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page book review. Joe Kincheloe's Critical Pedagogy Primer (2005) is a comprehensive, intelligent overview of a theoretical approach to teaching that is vital in the context of the current socio-economic-political environment. Critical pedagogy, as Kincheloe demonstrates, encompasses a long and distinguished history of teaching philosophy but also addresses issues of our time, such ... View Full Description
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A Personal Philosophical System »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page outline of the factors that go into shaping a personal philosophical system. Outlining her own philosophical system, the author contends that our attempts to carefully group individuals of similar philosophies and to apply labels to those groups is inadequate. No sources are listed. View Full Description
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Dewey's Ideas »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page essay that summarizes the educational philosophy of John Dewey. The writer discusses Dewey's basic concepts and how they influenced education. Also, the writer relates Dewey's ideas to the present educational environment and political atmosphere. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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TQM in Manufacturing, Retail and Nonprofit Organizations »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper differences in assessing customer satisfaction in different sectors of operation. Total Quality Management (TQM) as a philosophy still is alive and well, although its components – such as continuous improvement and customer satisfaction – receive direct and intense attention. The purpose here is to assess components of customer satisfaction ... View Full Description
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Nursing Philosophy: Personal Influences »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. The writer discusses various components that can influence nursing philosophies. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The Debate Over Animal Rights »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper uses the novel Elizabeth Costello as a springboard for discussion. Animal rights are discussed and ethics to come from Greek philosophy is used in the analysis. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Hobbes, Locke And Montesquieu: Responding To And Building Upon Machiavellian Foundations »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. Hobbes, Locke and Montesquieu are each in their own way responding to, but also building upon, the foundations laid by Machiavelli. To determine what sense, if any, these three theorists can be called Machiavellians is to first gain a greater insight to their respective philosophies. Bibliography lists 4 ... View Full Description
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Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Theories »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper discusses different issues related to Erikson's psychosocial theories. The paper does not explain the 8 stages of development. Instead, the writer explores Erikson's philosophy, themes found in his stages, testing or validating the accuracy of the theoretical assumptions, how the theory, i.e., psychosocial stages might be used professionally and a report ... View Full Description
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Political Frame & A Non-Profit Organization »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper-- Bolman and Deal (1991) consolidate the philosophies major schools on organizational theory into four perspectives: the structural frame; the human resource frame; the political frame; and the symbolic frame. Each of these "frames" describe a particular way of looking at organizations and how they function. This examination of frame theory ... View Full Description
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Postmodern School of Thought: A Critical Overview »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page paper which defines the term ‘postmodernism,’ examines its origins, evolution into a distinctive school of thought, and considers how it differs from other major philosophies. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Hobbes and Locke's Views on Freedom »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper examines the views of these theorists in political philosophy. The paper supports the notion that Hobbes does not value freedom like Locke. Some quotes are included from the theorists' original works. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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What is Philosophy? »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper defines the concept of philosophy and then goes on to look at various theories and philosophers. Descartes and Aristotle are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Personal Learning Theory »

Number of pages 7

7 pages in length. The need for personal learning theories may appear to some as an unnecessary approach to instilling the principles of knowledge, understanding and cognitive skills, however, this approach to effective learning is not arbitrary; rather, the need for more than one way to learn speaks to the many ways in which ... View Full Description
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Helping Canines Through Volunteerism »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper begins by looking at the philosophy of volunteerism and quickly turns to the specifics of helping dogs. Problems with shelters are carefully examined and recommendations made. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Teaching Principles & Strategies »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper/ essay that examines Chickering and Gamson's "seven principles of good practice" and Thomas Angelo's fourteen teaching strategies. The writer argues that these educators, with these recommendations, provide a solid foundation for teaching practice and personal philosophy. This examination explores how these principles and strategies might relate to middle school English ... View Full Description
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International Security Protection »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page proposal of International Security Protection to a multinational business anticipating the need to create and maintain an expatriate workforce in developing countries. The company offers its mission statement, its philosophy and a list of services it will provide for the multinational organization. Services include cultural awareness training, physical protection and ... View Full Description
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Paul Tillich's Christology »

Number of pages 14

A 14 page research paper that examines this topic. Paul Johannes Tillich (1886-1965), renowned German-American scholar and Christian existentialist philosophy, is considered to be--along with contemporary Karl Barth--one of the most influential Protestant theologians of the twentieth century (Paul Tillich). A prevalent theme throughout Tillich's writing is his focus on the person and work of ... View Full Description
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Rousseau's Educational Philosophy »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper examines Rousseau's educational philosophy through an examination of his book Emile. Emile is discussed in depth and applied to modern education. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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Hume and Berkeley: Two Views of Reality »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper explores the works of David Hume and George Berkeley, and argues that Hume adheres quite strictly to the philosophy of empiricism while Berkeley does not. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Readings/Educational Philosophy »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that briefly discusses 2 assigned readings: chapter 1 from a text by Gutek (1997) on educational philosophy and an article by Stanley (2001) on portfolios in regards to teacher professional development. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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Plato's Philosophy and Criticisms »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper makes a declarative statement of Plato's philosophy; gives two opinions of the statement; analyzes the opinions; and argues in favor of one. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Third Grade Inclusion Classroom Management And Math Lessons »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page paper that presents a classroom management plan, including rules and policies and how they will be established, reinforcement and contracts, routines. The paper then provides two math lessons and finally discusses the inner discipline philosophy. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Hacker’s models of terrorism applied to Bin Laden and al Qaeda »

Number of pages 13

A paper which looks critically at Hacker's categorisation of terrorists as crusaders, criminals and crazies, in relation to other theories of terrorism and with specific reference to the philosophy and activities of Bin Laden and al-Qaeda. Bibliography lists 19 sources. View Full Description
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Realism As the Best Model to Explain the Modern World »

Number of pages 20

This 20 page paper examines the concept of realism. The paper starts by considering what it means and the way it contrasts to other models and then looks at realism in philosophy, science and the arts. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Philosophy, Metaphysics And Religion »

Number of pages 11

11 pages in length. The philosophy of life incorporates myriad elements that serve to guide humanity down a principled path of existence, not the least of which includes the building blocks of metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and religion. The extent to which these four factors comprise a complete understanding of what it means to ... View Full Description
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Ethics And Business Decisions »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper that begins with this statement: Management decisions involve considerations of economic realism and the demands of business. They are not exercises in ethics or moral philosophy. The writer discusses that premise, citing Friedman and Smith and others. The writer concludes ethical companies are always more successful in the long run. ... View Full Description
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Existentialism & Phenomenology/Response to Hegel »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that discusses the development of existentialism and phenomenology as a reaction to the philosophy of Hegel. The writer defines both terms and offers a brief introduction to their historical development and tenets. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Skepticism: Hume and Peirce »

Number of pages 7

A paper which compares the philosophies of Hume and Peirce, with specific reference to the scientific method, empiricism, determinism, and human enquiry into natural phenomena. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Social Work and Poverty: »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts the Charity Organization Society with the Settlement House Movement. This paper identifies key leaders and philosophies regarding poverty to illustrate the similarities and differences. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Management at Three Companies »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper discussing management changes and philosophy of DaimlerChrysler; Sunbeam under “Chainsaw Al” Dunlap; and Harley-Davidson under Rich Teerlink. The ultimate point seen is that more people-oriented management is the better choice. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Biography as Personal Exploration »

Number of pages 5

The philosophies of three biographers, James Strassmaier, Catherine N. Parke, and Jean Edward Smith, lend themselves to the creation of biography. It is the observance of shared lessons learned by others that appeals to the contemporary mind, but also the art of storytelling, that maintains the age-old desire for exploring biography. Exploration includes Plutarch and ... View Full Description
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