Pacifism

approach for each of the four cases chosen for the test. The independent variables are DPT and realism and the dependent variable is behavior of state in international arena or what he calls “international outcomes”. Indicators of DPT: 1) a strong pacifism of public opinion, 2) policymakers avoid making threats against other democracies, and 3) democracies accommodate one another during crises. Indicators of realism: 1) national interests vs democratic respect. Realism factors shape foreign…

In what ways is the reader challenged or alienated by the ideas in the works studied? Refer to the two literary works you have studied. Literary works have often come under criticism from audiences and critics alike as they often challenge commonly held societal beliefs that support the perception of how a ‘proper’ society should function. A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen in 1879 and A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams in 1947 are two examples of two such literary works written by…

This too shows that the upper echelon had reservations about the killing Christians. Trajan’s persecution of the Christians was implemented as a means of social control to ensure that the pagan population did not rebel against the emperor. However, Trajan’s quest for social control did not deter pagans from converting to Christianity, courageous martyrdom in the circus actually promoted the faith. The act of martyrdom is Christianity embracing their ideological differences and exaggerating the…

To be a strong leader in the past, a person had to have a support group behind him. Without such a group, the rise to power was a very difficult task to complete. Popularity could make or break anyone that campaigned for or who already held positions of power. While there were other factors that contributed to the growth of power, including wealth, military force, and family history, a person’s authority prominently depended on the supporters. If a person in power was not favored,…

Hayao Miyazaki is not your typical contemporary artist. He doesn’t focus his art in creating paintings nor sculptures, he does something else in a way where he can capture the eye of people from different demographics. Miyazaki is the kind of artist who’s not afraid to speak up his mind when creating his works. He’s certainly known for his boldness when it comes to tackling grave issues in our society. In his movies, he had referred to issues like war, environmental depletion, the inequities…

America’s main public scholars or intellectuals, in the twentieth century, for many decades. In the 1920s, Niebuhr started off as a minister with working class compassion and sharing and connecting with many other ministers who have a dedication towards pacifism. Furthermore, in the 1930s, Niebuhr’s thinking on the neo-orthodox realist theology had evolved as he developed the philosophical point of view called the Christian realism. After the year 1945, the realism that Niebuhr had created…

nationality, religion, and stance on war resulted in a protracted, yet futile, struggle with himself. Was he Jewish or gentile? German or Czech? Militarist or pacifist? World War I found him surrounded by civilians who fell neatly into the categories of pacifism and militarism, but he himself was neither. The decision was made for him, however, when he developed tuberculosis. Consequently, he could neither enjoy a long life, nor sacrifice it for his nation. Likewise, Gregor Samsa is in a state…

Curbing Gang Violence The first portion of the assignment must address your personal observations of the issue with examples. Discuss the topic in reference to how society and the church each address the issue and how each provides or does not provide support. Your observations of society and the church must be very detailed. Gang violence is one of the issues the current society is facing. The issue of gang violence has become rampant and a prominent issue in the society. Gangs involved in…

7.1 How do societies rank people in social hierarchies? The ranking of people into various “classes” is a common practice in many of the world’s cultures. While these social rankings are practiced throughout the world, they can vary widely depending on each society’s cultural values. The text provides a familiar example in the form of the American social class system. On the surface, it is plain to see that much of American society is focused on income and material possessions. Additional…

Although they both, Søren and Camus, touch similar topics and diverse topics, there is one thing I have read from Camus’s philosophy that I can very much relate to the movie. Albert Camus, speaking of both pacifism and dualism, also speaks of finding satisfaction and happiness in life despite its meaninglessness. Camus, being a pacifist, does not see the use of suicide as an escape to life’s meaninglessness. We see this being contradicted in Brooks’s suicide…