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Philosophy can be seen like a religion. There are many beliefs and theories that people hold true. However, there is no specific evidence that one theory is more likely than the others. When it comes to the dilemma of responsibility, it is up to the individual thinker to decide what they hold righteous. By incorporating ideas from hard determinism, libertarianism, and compatibilism it can be established that all of these are applicable in certain situations. However, I believe we must hold…

“If you want to test cosmetics, why do it on some poor animal who hasn 't done anything? They should use prisoners who have been convicted of murder or rape instead. So, rather than seeing if perfume irritates a bunny rabbit 's eyes, they should throw it in Charles Manson 's eyes and ask him if it hurts,” said comedian Ellen DeGeneres in My Point... And I Do Have One, her humorous reflection on her life. Though Ellen DeGeneres makes a hyperbolic point, she questions the ethicality of animal…

Now, thanks to severe winter weather, they're starving - and leaving the park searching for food. The starvation of bison is not an accident of nature but the intended consequence of a disastrous National Park Service policy. Yellowstone's wildlife hubbub began early in this century, when overly zealous protection by park managers allowed elk and bison populations to explode. Each winter, thousands of elk fled the park to be shot by hunters at the boundary at a place known by 1910 as the…

It wasn’t until later that more more forward thinking and humane techniques were attempted. Ancient Egyptians recommended that that those who had mental and psychiatric disorders engage in recreational activities like dances, concerts, and even painting. They felt that these activities would relieve psychiatric symptoms and help the patients return to a sense of normalcy. It is believed that the ancient Egyptians had such a forward way of thinking because they had more knowledge of the human…

In Edith Wharton’s The House of Mirth, the theme of gender roles in the 19th century aristocratic culture is one of the most significant topics throughout the novel (Galens 66). The novel portrays two types of women in the 19th century: those who follow their customary expectations and married into wealth, such as Judy Trenor and Bertha Dorset; and those who attempt to live independently, such as Gerty Ferish and Nettie…

Medieval Medicine An exploration of medieval medicine and the effects of religion/superstition on medical practices. The medical learning and advancements of antiquity were suspended in their course during the middle ages (c 500 - 1500 C.E.). Knowledge of the Greco-Roman era was set aside as an intensely religious age dawned in Western Europe. As Christianity grew to prominence, disease began to be viewed as a punishment from God, caused by personal sin rather than an objective occurrence.…

Modern day scholars have long since stressed the fact that the Renaissance woman have been oppressed throughout history, which is an accusation that is to a certain degree very true. With the emergence of the Renaissance in Europe circa 1350-1650, the blooming intellect of the Renaissance woman was met with many difficulties: In the home and in public life, the male had absolute control over everything. When it came to politics, men dominated: Males served as the kingpins over the state and…

Mental Illness: Historical and Modern Approaches Annotated Bibliography Cullen, C., & McCann, E. (2015). Exploring the role of physical activity for people diagnosed with serious mental illness in Ireland. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 22(1), 58-64. In this article, individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness (SMI) were examined to determine their subjective experiences regarding physical activity. The main objective of this study was to elicit the opinions and views of…

James Alex Plunk FHS Sickness and Healing Cooper The Progression of Anatomy Anatomy is the study of the components that make up the human body. Throughout history, it has faced technological and social challenges that have hindered its growth and have resulted in various errors made by significant leaders in the world of medicine. The distinction between the eras of anatomical knowledge can be differentiated by the dominating theories of the times or their respective key medical figures. The…

Galen Vachon is a mulatto, or an individual of mixed ancestry where at least one-half of the individual's ethnic background is African American. Hester Wyatt is described as a dark-skinned, full-blooded African American. I find it interesting that Beverly Jenkins decided to include this brief, inner monologue within the text given that she also places somewhat of an emphasis on the difference between the skin of Wyatt and Vachon. I see it as an indication of how both Wyatt and Vachon challenge…