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28 Cards in this Set
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NATURALISM
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a branch of philosophy that doesn’t distinguish the supernatural from nature. It states that events result from biological and natural, non- manmade forces; emphasizes the power of Mother Nature- don’t under estimate her
Laws of Civilization vs. Nature How are civilization and nature alike and different? |
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STRUGGLE FOR MASTERY
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“kill or be killed” London influenced by German philosopher, Frederich Nietzsche
(World of masters and slaves) (The will to power and the weak) (Used animal metaphors, birds are prey, slaves are sheep) |
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SOCIAL DARWINISM
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survival of the fittest; adaptation. London influenced by Darwin- compete for few resources
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TOP TEN DANGERS
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1) Freezing temperatures
2) Starve 3) Avalanches 4) Losing Money 5) Lost 6) Blizzard 7) Rushing Water 8) Wild Animals 9) Other Men 10) Diseases |
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CHARACTERS:
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-Buck: Scotch Shepherd/ St. Bernard- Santa Clara
Sated aristocrat; becoming distrustful Free roaming Self- centered King -Perrault/Francois: French Canadian/swarthy -Dave: doesn’t like to be bothered -Curly: good-natured New Foundland -Spitz: sneaky two faced -Pike: malingerer who lived a life of deciet -Manuel: gambler, poor -Judge: working partner-ship -Charles: middle aged; mustache to seem tough Lightish-colored; droopy lip Weak, watery eyes; emotional (Husband) -Hal: 19-20; had a Colt’s revolver and knife around waist Advertised his callowness (Brother) -Mercedes: emotional& spoiled (Sister & wife) |
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sated
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satisfied to the point of excess
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progency
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offspring, children
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intimidated
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- to make known subtly to hint at
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swarthy
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dark complexioned
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primordial
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earliest stage of development, primary
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introspective
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pondering, thinking to oneself
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loathsome
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disgusting and horrid
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skulking
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lurking and sneaking around
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plaint
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an utterance of grief or sorrow
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paradox
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a seemingly contradictory statement that may none the less be true
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celerity
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swiftness of movement; speed
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Resiliency
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having the power to recover easily
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Involuntary
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not done of one’s own free will; unintentional
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Malingerer
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someone who fakes injury or sickness to avoid work
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Slovenly
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unkempt and messy
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Galvanized
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coated with steel; reinforced
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evince
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to show clearly
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convalescence
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gradual recovery of health and strength after an illness
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virility
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manly strength, masculine vigor
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wont
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custom, habit
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salient
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standing out; prominent and noticeable
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Infinitesimal
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so small as to be almost nothing
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usurp
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to seize power or position without right
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