Net present value

of time accepts the existence of change can be applied to explain the Bella’s response to his coach. For instance, A and B series discussed by McTaggart is his philosophy can be used to evaluate the Bella’s response since they are based on past, present and future events. On the other hand, Godel and William have also shown a significant evaluation on the relationship between time and the existence of change. Through this, McTaggart is able to make a significant interpretation on the Bella’s…

Knowing the past and remembering your experiences is just as significant as being aware of what goes on in the present. George Santayana's quote, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." represents the story Animal Farm the best. Santayana's quote basically says that if the people (the animals in this case) fail to learn from their experiences, cannot reminisce the past, or cannot point out their faults of that past event, then their mistakes are bound to recur again,…

The creator has set aside time to demonstrate her emotions and associations in connection to ones young encounters and their definitive seniority. In the short story, the associations between the characters are all in view of the way that they were all companions and had associations with one another previously. The association is still there numerous years after the fact. The story rotates around expounding the lives of key characters in order to demonstrate that the creator underpins the…

Throughout history, there have been world events that have happened that we learn about in school, by watching documentaries, reading books at the library, and even flipping through a newspaper or magazine. But how do we know for a fact that the information we are learning is historically correct? Although a majority of what we read is the truth, there are people who change history from what really happened to what they want the world to believe happened. And even if there are truthful articles…

For centuries, there has been the argument on the topic of reliving the past. Some want to go back and change a mistake they made, and others want to have the chance to chase after an opportunity that they refused. This battle is actually found in the book The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, a long time running classic that so many people adore. The first view is stated by Jay Gatsby, and it runs along the lines of reliving the past is definitely possible. The other claim is by Nick…

past, present, and future are interconnected and dependent on each other. The past gives us foundation for our future, and guides us understand the…

St. Vincent Group topic: Stages of Change PO showed up on time for group and moderately participated in the group activities that include: learning the stages of change model and its characteristic of each stage; identifying which stage of change she is presently in; discussing how to progress to the next stage of change. PO stated that she is in the action stage of change, “Because I am making changes in my life to become a better person. I have made somewhat of a plan/goal for myself and I…

ASU150 has taught me that the past has no power over the present moment. The most important concepts I absorbed this semester include the power and importance of ones growth mindset, ones approach to S.T.E.P, and the significance of a balanced life. Easily one of my favorite quotes from Gina this year has to be “Do not hold onto thoughts that do not allow your mind to move forward.” I feel this quote is essential to the class because so much of our lives are created in what we think at this very…

and ‘the turning’ by Tim Winton, a diverse range of literary techniques are used to present similar ideas. Though the storylines differ both follow a single main character who is used to denote to the enormity and mysterious grandeur of life. So it is appropriate that the complex themes of human suffering, time and change and the transience of existence are used in both texts to encapsulate life. Winton presents these ideas in ‘The turning’ through vague language, contrasting and chapters.…

Prologue Unknown POV It happened so suddenly you know. My life wasn’t the best out there but it was something. I had friends even if it was just two people. I had a roof over my head, even when the people that I lived with hated me. I had food and a job as well, though the pay isn’t the best. I was thankful for the life that I had. I wasn’t bullied too much in school. In fact most people pretended that I wasn’t even in the same room as them. I was happy because my life could have been worse. I…