Extrasensory perception

The theory of deindividuation is complicated, and different researchers in the field have very diverse definitions of deindividuation. A few believed the deindividuated state is achieved when a person becomes anonymous and realises that he or she will not suffer the consequences of his or her anti-social behaviour. However, Diener and others believed that deindividuation is caused by the loss of self-awareness and self-regulation in a person. Gustave Le Bon (1960) created the theory of how a…

The process of discovery can limit or enhance an individual based on discovering something for the first time or rediscovering something that has been lost, forgotten or concealed. An individual's sense of discovery can be unexpected when evoked by curiosity, necessity or wonder, however, it can also be confronting or provocative which in turn allows us to stimulate new ideas leading us to new worlds and values. Such notions are illustrated through "away by Michael Gow and the related text "my…

The Paradox of consciousness “The state of being awake and aware of one’s surrounding”. Is a pretty lackadaisical term for such a fruitful word. In a world where simple and basic is better than the extravagant and lavishness of life is somewhat of a paradox. To completely understand the term consciousness you have to dig into the roots of the term and by your own experiences to best comprehend this paradox. Consciousness is best understood by each individual's interpretations of the word. The…

At this point he has (presumably) already dealt with Ahab’s relation to the white whale. We are reminded of Ahab comparing Moby Dick to the wall, the mask that exists between the perceived world and whatever lies beneath the surface. Something is “pressing the pulse of the life that has seldom exhibited itself” (Whitman 3) into this surface. Yet Ahab expresses the fear that there might, after all, be nothing behind. That “there’s naught beyond” is exactly what Ishmael discovers in this chapter…

Comparative Study "Physiognomy" refers to to the study of a person's character or personality from his or her outer appearance; mainly using the face. The word comes from the Greek “physis” meaning "nature" and “gnomon” meaning "judge" or "interpreter”. Studies into the science reveal that human kind have evolved an impulsive ability to make judgements of people based on their appearance. What began as a survival skill, assessing efficiently if the person before us friend or foe, has…

Many studies that have been conducted show that different colors have the ability to pass meanings to an individual and also potential to influence individual’s perception through the color priming effect. This usually occurs when exposure to a single color stimulus affect the way individuals respond to other stimuli. This is to say that exposure to a particular color can influence the way we react emotionally either positively or negatively. Numerous attempts have been done for years to…

This paper will talk about a theory known as Divine Command and the problem that hampers it which is known as the Euthypro Problem. To start off the paper, I will explain what the Divine Command Theory is and the main idea behind it. Next, I will talk about why this theory is so enticing to many people. After, I will reveal the problem with the theory called the Euthypro Problem, why it is titled Euthypro, and why it causes a problem within the theory. Later in the paper, I will discuss how the…

One action does not reveal the whole story. Often actions are only judged based on the result of such events, however, the context in which they derive often reveal much more about the character they are made from. While some actions are hastened, done out of spite or anger, other actions are done with rationality. This is precisely the case in Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein, as the monster was not an abomination, but rather a neglected creature that acted justly in response to the…

There are moments in life that can be overwhelming. Sometimes it feels like a bad dream that we cannot escape. It is like no matter what we do, we cannot see the light at the end of the tunnel. When we encounter these types of situations, the best thing to do is take a deep breathe, take a step back, and look at the bigger picture. That is exactly what the narrator in Langston Hughes’ “Life is Fine” had to do. In the beginning, the narrator experienced a hard time and felt like he could not move…

First of all, let’s start with the definition of Dream Hypothesis. “The dream hypothesis is to claim or demand that it provides some basic evidence and the senses we trust to differentiate reality from illusion cannot be trusted completely, and therefore, any thought that we think or feel or have senses should at the very least be carefully examined and rigorously tested to determine whether it is, in fact, a reality” (From the abstract). Basically, we have to revise rigorously before we make…