Activism by method

1983:26). Schon explains that by using these reflective times, ‘knowing in action’ becomes useful as users begin to consider knowledge that you have gained in other/similar. This can involve the disregard of methods that are known to be inappropriate/not useful, and more-so to apply methods and practices that are deemed to be successful for that particular event. Identify key differences and similarities between…

The Correspondence Theory of Truth by Lauren E Munroe The correspondence theory of truth is the understanding that when we analyze a statement, we determine whether the statement is true or false when we compare statement(s) to objects within their corresponding world using knowledge of this world, and if those objects are performing and or visually reflecting what the statement is stating they are doing. For example, person 1 states that they are a platypus. Person 2 analyzes the truth or…

This investigation aims to answer the research question: How did John Muir’s opposition to the Hetch Hetchy Valley Dam influence the American Environmental movement? To allow for an analysis of both the short and long-term effects of Muir’s protest the scope of this research is 1908- 1956. A thematic account of these effects is achieved by utilizing primary, secondary, and reflective sources, such as autobiographies. The first source which will be evaluated is an article written by John Muir…

Methodological review Addocks and Collier’s article “Measurement Validity: A Shared Standard for Qualitative and Quantitative Research attempts to solve a number of theoretical and methodological problems concerning variable viability. In doing so they seek to address four distinct problems within the realms of political science research. They are: how we understand the different types of validity, the debate between content validity and conceptual disputes, provided an alternate solution to…

“All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better” (Ralph Waldo Emerson). In other words, when Emerson says “experiments,” this can be referred to McCandless as his adventure across the U.S. From meeting many new people, to canoeing in the Colorado River. McCandless went on a crazy, risky trip and it can be compared to the words of Emerson. In Into the Wild, by Jon Krakauer, Chris McCandless displays his view on life, just as Ralph Waldo Emerson did, by being self reliant,…

Reflective Statement In my opinion, Oedipus was not going to be a simple task. The idea of going deep into this topic caused hesitations and doubts since Oedipus is more than far fetched. To deal with the Greek world of that time is something risky. You need precise information and clear understanding Athenian tragedy. Oedipus Rex by Sophocles is the first in the dramatic historical chronology. It deals with the story of Oedipus, a man who becomes King of Thebes. In the process of the play he…

Symbolism hiding behind words The deeper people searches in the ocean the more things are found. Each word has a mystery story behind but in order to find it first take a look a little bit closer. In this case every word symbolizes something in order to represent specific ideas or give qualities to those words. In ¨The Fairy¨, by Robert Louis Stevenson uses the words poor, diamonds and gift to symbolize nobility. Symbols are also used for a purpose. Generally, it is an object representing…

Thesis Proposal and Directional Statement Siddhartha Hesse, Hermann, and Kathleen Helal. Siddhartha. New York, NY: Pocket, 2008. Print. The protagonist in the novel Siddhartha is a man named Siddhartha in Ancient India who is on a journey to attain spiritual enlightenment. Siddhartha has many good characteristics which are displayed throughout the novel such as his intelligence, willpower, curiosity and independence. From the beginning of the novel, Siddhartha is seen as a very intelligent…

Never Cry Wolf By: Farley Mowat 1. “Never cry Wolf” by Farley Mowat was a novel about his scientific studies. At a young age Farley is captivated my nature, and finds himself becoming part of it. Farley in college finds himself interested in the scientific study of lupines, aka wolves. Mowat is soon employed to the artic in the summer, where he is assigned to study species of wolves, and the effect they have on caribou. Shortly after arriving he friends a local Eskimo named Mike, who is…

Introduction A moved used by Dostoevsky would be to justify your position- one would have to weigh in on topics with no obvious answer and form an opinion. Once the opinion is formed the individual has to break down reasons, causing the individual to take a position. “When you take a position, you privilege one way of thinking above others” (Mauk, Stayer & Mauk 112). Once the writer adopts a position there has to be a purpose, referred to as the sub-move adopt a positon and purpose. “The…