Purpose

and killed thousands at the guillotine. Robespierre’s followers were called the Jacobins which were the most powerful and radical political faction during the time and he was a spokesman for urban workers, who became known as the sans-culottes. The purpose of the terror was to crush the resistance to the revolution, protect the republic and protect the country from foreign invaders, and the violence also gave voice to the fury of the public. As a result, people who were suspected of supporting…

Have you ever felt so lost in your life’s journey? Have you ever doubted yourself, wondering if you are doing what you should be doing? Have you ever pondered about your life’s purpose? These maybe some of the questions you have asked yourself at some point in life. Others may still be asking such questions. For those who are still asking, you are not alone in your quest for clarity. For those whose path is clouded with doubt, put your worries aside and let the light in. Because, for sure, it…

In the book, A Dog’s Purpose, by W. Bruce Cameron. The main character, Bailey, changes greatly throughout the story due to the fact that he is going through a lot of challenges physically and mentally to get back home. In the beginning of the book, A Dog’s Purpose, when little Bailey was born, he was just a newborn puppy lost in the world but he didn’t have a clue of what the great challenges he would have to face in his upcoming. Born with a protective mother and three other annoying siblings…

Snap! The sound of bones and cartilage tearing and ripping comes from a man suspected of treason. But should such a torturous method be used and is it a good way to get answers they want? “The purpose of torture is not getting information. It's spreading fear.” As said by Eduardo Galeano. The use of the rack as most other torture devices is to stop others from wanting to as the one in pain has done. In most cases the information gathered from torture is generally unreliable. Such is true…

The purpose of the self-reflection journal is looking back at something that happened to you; how did you analyze the event or idea; what is the consequence or what it means to you and your ongoing progress as a learner. Self-reflection is exclusive component in life that helps us to understanding better of whom we are as individual, and what makes us to be what we are. In the relation to the Kim’s game exercise, I was quiet and contemplative in the beginning. As it was demonstrated visually I…

Purposes of Education Suppose we did not have education and therefore, no need for teachers. Where would society be? My personal opinion is that we would not be able to accomplish the things that we have in society such as computers and electronics in general, the tall building we see in cities, and we never would have made it to the moon. The purpose of education as we know it is to learn as much as we can, then we pass it on to the willing persons of the next generation for them to…

and maintain public order. The institution of Police is tasked with making a number of decisions, and it is their duty to address actions that were not supposed to be taken (Klamh and Tillyer, 2010). The aim of this paper is to discuss the social purpose of the police, the reasons why we need them, and what they represent, what we expect from them and how to handle duties assigned to them. Finally, what they do and how different they do them from other government institutions. These factors…

What is the purpose of law for the individual and for society? The purpose of law has been discussed for a long time. Whole books have been written on the subject and different conclusions have been reached. Laws enable governments to exist and it is the responsibility of governments to uphold the law. Many believe that law is connected to morality but is law distinct from morality? Different philosophers have different ideas on this. Thomas Hobbes believed that men are naturally corrupt and…

Creation myths are written to serve the following functions: to show us the wonder and mystery of creation, to explain the world, to pass down morals and ethics, and to help guide people through life (Phillips). The purpose of a creation myth is to help the reader accept the existence of something, not necessarily explain why it exists. Writers do this through composing eccentric stories about creation, usually with a moral lesson learned, that inspires the reader to believe. For example, my…

idea for many more. The purpose and function of the internet is also debated regarding how it is used. The internet is seen by some as merely a tool for use. While others see as their livelihood as demonstrated by e-businesses they trade solely through the internet. This essay will examine a question that encompasses the purpose and function. The idea of whether or not the internet is a new medium is both broad and intriguing. Merriam Webster defines medium (for the purpose of this essay) as “a…