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philosophy is useless…. perhaps even a hindrance at times. In his book, Theodicy: Essays on the Goodness of God, the Freedom of Man, and the Origin of Evil, Leibniz discusses the idea that we live in the “best of all possible worlds”. Because God would have chosen to create the best of all possible universes. In his Discourse on Metaphysics, Leibniz explains that God “acts in the most perfect manner”. In Leibniz’s La Monadologie, He states that the number of possible universes in God’s…

Alright, fantasy basketball fans, it’s time for another one of my GF2 fantasy basketball team previews! Today, we’ll look at one of a young Milwaukee Bucks team who have a plethora of talented fantasy stars. Not only we’ll these players have Milwaukee in the mix in the Eastern conference, they’ll also help to guide your team to fantasy glory. From new Buck Greg Monroe to Khris Middleton, this Bucks squad is scary good! So, here’s my 2015-16 Milwaukee Bucks fantasy basketball preview: Khris…

Benjamin Banneker Rhetorical Analysis The Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776, laid the foundations of unalienable rights, stating “That all men are created equal.” Though the Declaration states that “all men” are created equal, slaves were denied many basic human rights. In Benjamin Banneker’s passionate letter arguing against slavery to Thomas Jefferson in 1791, he utilizes rhetorical strategies in order to make his argument clear and concise. His use of…

According to the declaration of independence by Thomas Jefferson, he first started that all men are created equal. Every one has the right of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. No one can be higher than others because of his background, power and money. In order to protect these rights, the people initiate governments; it is the duty of the government to protect the citizens of the country. Yet, the people have the right to change or destroy the government when it becomes destructive…

unstoppable, as he would lead the league in rushing with 783 yards and eight trips into the end zone. Receiver Alyn Beals hauled-in 44 passes and 12 scores. Playing all four years in the AAFC, Quarterback Frankie Albert was a “T-Formation wizard” and for good reason. He tossed 88 scoring strikes, a league record. In addition, he was an all-round player aka a Triple Threat. Because of this ability, Albert’s legs served him well, regardless if he was punting or his signature run, the bootleg,…

  Golden State Warriors 2014-15 Record: 67-15, 1st in Pacific Division, 1st in Western Conference Golden State Warriors 2014-15 MVP: Steph Curry - 23.8 ppg (#6), 7.7 apg (#6), 286 3ptm (NBA record), 2.0 spg (#4) Three Things I Think I Know About The Golden State Warriors: I would pay to watch the Warriors practice The Golden State Warriors currently employ the following: the NBA's single-season record holder for most made 3-pointers (286, Steph Curry); the NBA's record holder for most…

Candide by Voltaire is an incredibly captivating novel with real world influences that help establish the work’s core themes. The trail of destruction left by the earthquake in Lisbon was of cataclysmic proportions; Candide and Pangloss were in awe as they were surrounded by death and devastation. I interpret this event as essentially, one of the first of many turning points in Candide’s attitude. More specifically, the earthquake forces Candide to replace his absolute optimism with a…

All Quiet on the Western Front written by Erich Remarque is a bestselling classic that portrays a powerful anti-war message to all readers. The protagonist Paul Baumer is sent to the front line of WW1 and faces many challenges along the way. Remarque uses these challenges to warn the reader of the devastating effects of war. Paul and his comrades face the physical and psychological horrors, becoming a lost generation, and begin to question why they are there and who they are fighting. Along with…

only gotten a few steps closer to achieving the astounding country all past documents put us up to be. It is quite true that America has made some improvements, so have all other countries. I believe all citizens have their opinions about their countries and their goals to improve their countries. Our country has problems agreeing on quite a few aspects of life, such as: equal rights, equal pay, equality as a whole, fairness towards all, and so on. We lack common sense and how to treat people.…

All Quiet on the Western Front All Quiet on the Western Front has an overriding theme of the intense brutality of World War 1. The novel depicts the harsh reality of the war, focusing on the cruel deaths and senseless suffering of those who were caught up in it. The novel illustrates an anti-war mindset as it showcases the issues about the brutality of war, the change of attitude of the narrator, Paul Bäumer, and erraticness of the war and death of comrades. The anti-war theme is seen in…