Islands of the Forth

The existence of God is, and has been, a very highly debated philosophical argument that has bewildered philosophers since even before the age of ‘Enlightenment.’ Many of the different arguments put forth have not adequately proven God’s existence, although, in order to move forward, failed arguments must be studied to ensure that mistakes are not repeated. One such argument is that of Saint Anselm’s Ontological Argument. Anselm’s ontological argument is about the fact that nothing greater than…

Political Philosophy overview Why does Government exist? Government exists to regulate citizens of any given Country. The Government has certain responsibilities that they must put forth to protect and honor its citizens. Such as maintaining providing public services (schools, roads, libraries etc.), military defense,preserving order within the community, socialize the young, and collect taxes. Which controls should governments exert over individuals? Governments should have the control to…

theories and principles. The majority of these theories and principles will come from the learnings of Locke, Rousseau, and the American Documents. With this opportunity that I have been given I will greatly capitalize on the aspects that Locke put forth with equality while trying to also abide by the rules of the Social Contract created by Rousseau. Although these rules may help the society get in the ideal situation I will also establish some of the amendments from the Bill of Rights. This is…

Dracula and Once on This Island are two of many productions that have been put on by The Gainesville Theatre Alliance. The Gainesville Theatre Alliance is a widely known alliance between The University of North Georgia and Brenau University. During this year’s February festival taking place on February 9th through the 20th, the alliance produced the thrilling tale of Dracula and the inspirational musical of the love story of Once on This Island. The Gainesville Theatre Alliances stage adaption…

Over the summer I went to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina with my best friend Anne Marie and her parents. We did the normal things that people do when they go on vacation to the beach, such as going to the beach and touring around the area but we did other things that were crazy such as getting lost on bikes trying to find the beach access. I will be telling you the story of Anne and mines’ adventure that happened while we were lost on bikes with no way to contact anyone. It was the…

eventually can't take it anymore and says, “I have to say something to you right now. I have to tell you the whole truth. I lied to you and I lied to me. . . / My mourning was so thick it completely covered my shame” (Morrison 133). Going back and forth through first and third person narrations, we see a very psychological transformation in himself that helps him take one step further to being able to heal himself in the following…

There have been many events that contributed to the historical development of California since it became the 31st state in 1850. San Francisco is known for the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and many other landmarks. Many of these historical landmarks still contribute to California’s economic development today. There were several economic contributions as well including the Gold Rush and World War II. The history of San Francisco has played a major role in relation to the overall…

frequent run-ins with law enforcement. These men who encountered police officers often experienced a form of trauma. This trauma, unlike others affected their ability to view any other encounter with police as positive. Associated with this trauma these young men experienced mental decline as well as anxiety after each encounter. The men who encountered law enforcement less frequently did not gain anxiety and did not view encounter with law enforcement as negative as thee other participants.…

genius of our countrymen and their local knowledge, you would have transformed the Philippine Islands from a land of despotism, of vicious governmental methods and priestcraft, into an enlightened republic, with America as its guide.” The Philippines were looking to America to be their leading hand to govern and protect them, but were deceived by the United Sates when they took possession over the Islands. He concludes that America professes to derive its power of government from the consent and…

George R.R Martin once said, “There is a savage beast in every man, and when you hand that man a sword or spear and send him forth to war, the beast stirs” (Martin). Savagery is a common theme in literature. The novel Lord of the Flies is a good example of this. In the novel Lord of the Flies, William Golding presents the story of a group of British boys who are stranded on an island after their plane is shot down. At first, the boys attempt to build a civilization based on rules and order. They…