Form of the Good

makes a good marriage is not one that Jane Austen explores in Pride and Prejudice. Certainly, there are numerous references to finding happiness in matrimony but whether or not a good marriage is necessarily a happy marriage is a notion that can be debated. Married couples and their preceding experiences of courtship are described throughout the book and Austen’s depiction of each reveals a number of aspects and considerations in determining exactly what is and what is not enough to make a…

tries to form this perfect city where everyone will follow the rules implemented. While building the city everything is done in a matter to see the good or bad of each individual. So many rules each have to follow to form a just city that is not made of good people overall but the city will implement rules where only the best can rule. Socrates says “Just man is wise and good while unjust men is unlearned and bad.” 350b. This gives of much of the intent to implement laws to people for a good…

utilitarian principle are required to be inherently good. Thus, actions are good when they aim to a higher level of general happiness and if an action is bad the level of that happiness is decreased. Experiences, events or circumstances is desirable sources of pleasure. Mill takes on the claim that the base of the source of pleasure and demeaning reduces the meaning of life to pleasure. Therefore, an action that is desired as an end and only as an end is good. Another objection about…

Christopher Hauch explores the culture surrounding Skid Row in Winnipeg and he discovers that the economy that has formed among the habitants of Skid Row was very similar to that of foraging groups, such as the Ju/’hoansi. Among Skid Row and other foraging societies, both the Ju/’hoansi and the residents of Skid Row share the characteristics of generalized reciprocation, although some of the functions of the exchanges differ; and they also share similar environments in which they survive.…

Enthymemes are a form of assumption that a rhetor may use to try and connect with an audience; they may also be considered to be nomos, which is a rhetorical concept that includes societal norms and customs. Patricia Ryan may use them to cover an area of uncertainty and…

In ‘Licensing Parents’, Hugh LaFollette argues for parents to be licensed before being granted children. LaFollette’s argument can be outlined in the form of modus ponens that is: P1. Some activities need to be regulated as they cause harm. P2. Parenting can cause harm. C. Therefore, parenting is an activity that needs to be regulated. LaFollette introduces the argument by proposing instances where regulation is a necessary condition to prevent potential harm arising, from what is referred…

formed from caves. These magnificent examples of ancient rock cut architecture portray the power of trade on the silk road perfectly because they are a shrine to Buddhism located thousands of miles away from the religion’s origin. The 492 caverns that form the Mogao Caves represent and house the greatest achievements in Buddhist art and, like the Yungang Grottoes, are located in China. In addition to Buddhist treasures, the caves also contain many murals representing Chinese culture…

merely explain the formation of man and the universe’s existence. However, the myths explain views on women and children, provide people with a sense of faith, and use symbols to convey a second meaning. Both creation myths, “Yahweh” and Iroquois, form the foundation of culture, because of the similar views on the representation of the holy tree and contrasting views concerning the appearance of humans on Earth. The Iroquois and “Yahweh” are similar in the interpretation of the significance of…

The concept of good and evil is not relevant in today’s society. We see thinks as a grey scale vs. black and white. But to suggest that we are the first era to do this is naïve. When we often look back to ancient literature and see it as derivative and only speaking about right and wrong. But I would argue the mindset of the past generations is in fact very close to our own mindset. Good and Evil are relative terms. We determine what is good and what is evil through the perspective of…

Poetry is a writing form that allows deep meaning to be summarized in just a few lines. Popular poetry topics can range from anything between love and hate, and joy and despair. Much of the time, poems are created through use of writing devices that are not always understood without deeper inspection. In Do Not Go Gentle, Dylan Thomas uses a repetitive villanelle form, nature imagery, and patterns of sound to create a message of defiance towards death of old age. The poem is organized as a…