Skepticism

“One who wins without problem it is just “Victory”. But one who wins with a lot of troubles, that is “history” -Adolf Hitler (boardofwisdom.com). There is no skepticism that he made history. Without even something as tragic, and devastating as the Holocaust, our present may not be where it is today. We all recognize the story of Hitler; he led the Nazi Party, which was the result of over 6 million deaths, and he did all of that while maintaining his infamous mustache and combover. He was a truly…

These 12 set guided principles illustrate the link between moral character and remaining sober in the desired result, abstinence. Through these principles, a person could get his spiritual awakenings. He becomes able to do, to feel, and believe that which he could not do before on his unaided strength and resources alone. 12 step groups take place out side of a facility setting. 12- step groups meeting provide a source of community support from fellow recovering peers, which many people find…

Can you imagine a world where everyone believed that animals (including insects, fish, crustaceans, etc.) had minds like humans? There would be more vegetarians in world, and hopefully an increase in the general treatment and welfare of animals. I believe that other forms of life do experience a form of consciousness and shared experiences, despite what some might say. BACKGROUND INFO The philosophical question “Do animals have conscious minds and experiences” is a hotly debated topic. Do…

themselves in, such as the bubonic plague. They painted the crucifixion Jesus as something marked with stupidity and vanity. Through this style of art, inevitable and suffering was exemplified instead of the salvation that the Church taught (Sayre 546). Skepticism plagued not only the common people, but also the aristocrats. The pessimism did not contain itself to the paintings.…

The Romantic era originated in Europe during the late 18th to the mid-19th centuries. This movement regraded the enlightenment of artistic, literary, musical, cultural and intellectual achievements. This era provoked the ideals of freedom to express imagination, emotion and rebellion which was extremely influential in shaping modern views. Literature during the Romantic era contained variety in terms of content, themes, and style. Interestingly enough, Romanticism was…

awakened to a sense of divine destiny through purification from carnal appetites. The basic Christian principles his mother had taught him remained intact. He became increasingly disillusioned with Manichaean materialism and with the New Academy skepticism about certitude that was fashionable at the time. Augustine eventually decided to become a catechumen in the Catholic Church of Milan after being impressed by the sermons of Bishop Ambrose, who showed him how to appreciate the Bible in…

For most older adults, low adoption rates for home-based health IT are not necessarily related to lack of technology access, interest, or skill. In 2014 The Pew Research Institute found that 59% of seniors (age 65 and older) report going online as compared to 89% of all adults. Pew also reports that 23% of seniors do not and have not used a cell phone. Wealth and education levels also correlate to higher levels of internet use in seniors. 90% of seniors with a household income of at least…

Many Gothic literature novels or short stories show techniques of suspicion and supernatural elements. The novel And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie and the short story ¨Ghostly Rental¨ by Henry James both show characteristics of being Gothic literature. They share many similar ideas and topics, but also many different ones. In these stories, the elements help to describe the atmosphere of the main idea of each story. In the novel And Then There Were None, ten people including himself…

Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia, is becoming more popular every day (Polk, Johnston, Evers, 2015, p.92). It can give a wealth of information easily to anyone who wishes to learn about a topic. However, concerns have risen about its use in research for schools. In the article “Wikipedia Use in Research: Perceptions in Secondary Schools” by Tracy Polk of Worcester Preparatory School, Melissa Johnston of the University of Alabama, and Stephanie Evers of the University of South Alabama,…

Vaccination: There Is No Choice Disneyland: a place synonymous with clear skies, a smiling mouse, children laughing, teacups twirling, Dumbo’s ears flapping, and measles spreading. Measles, a disease that causes a deadly fever and a nasty skin rash is not something that should be associated with the happiest place on earth. After more than 1,000 people in North America were exposed to measles that originated in Disneyland, fingers were incorrectly pointed at Mickey instead of anti-vaxxers.…