Symposium

problem. For society, this insight has often been provided in the form of fantasy. The disconnect between fantasy and reality has the potential to explore our society in ways otherwise unavailable. In China Mieville’s editorial introduction to the symposium on “Marxism and Fantasy”, he describes how “fantasy is a mode that, in constructing an internally coherent but actually impossible totality … mimics the ‘absurdity’ of capitalist modernity (Mieville 4). Works of fantasy can be designed with…

is sexual,common or consensual. You see, everybody shows their love and affection different from each other, nobody is the same. However the question that keeps getting brought up is, what exactly is this thing we call love? At the start of the symposium each of the philosophers and poets start to explain what the concept of love is to each one of them. As we get into their speeches, we are able to see that they each have different beliefs and views on the concept of love. The way in which they…

Third Gender: An Enigma Third gender or third sex describes individuals who are considered to be neither man nor woman. This could be either because of any genetic abnormality, self-will or by social accord. Third gender is usually referred to mean ‘other’ gender as well. Some sociologists and anthropologists have described fourth, fifth and even some gender. Genetically, a human’s biological sex can be male, female or intersex. However, a person is identified by himself/herself or the society…

“People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) demonstrate characteristics of impaired social interaction and communication abilities. These clients are unable to initiate conversations and fail to understand or observe nonverbal behaviors. Another identifier for someone with ASD is their use of repetitive and restrictive behaviors. A client with ASD will repeat the question being asked rather than answer it. The client will parrot or repeat one word or phrase that is spoken to them, also known as…

I respectfully request consideration for admission into Officer Candidate School. A commission in the U.S. Coast Guard represents the highest standards of leadership, of which it is my aim to achieve. As the smallest, most versatile branch of the military, it demands flexibility, a well-rounded perspective, and an understanding of diverse personalities and backgrounds. Above all, it demands discipline rooted in a sense of service. 2. From the day I decided to join the Coast Guard, I have…

Many profitable companies avoid adopting technology because it is trendy and does not represent the professional strategy that companies should use. What motivates great companies’ strategies in technology are relative to their prospective industries. Collins (2001) discussed “Those who turn good into great are motivated by a deep creative urge and need for excellence for its own sake” (2001, p.123). When Collins (2001) discusses technology as an accelerator, he defines how the growth and…

What is love? It pervades human history and our cultures, yet defining it can be difficult as the word love is used in a myriad of fashions. Love is used as a universal moniker for kindness and compassion, or to denote seemingly differing levels of feelings toward something or someone; “I love you mom.” or “I love that reality show.” Merriam-Webster defines Love as “a strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties.” Consequently this broad definition means love does not…

There you go, son! The pink liquid I had just swallowed tasted like rotten sweet candy. Born and raised in Taiwan, I remember the different flavors of cough syrup I have taken as a kid. If I were coughing continuously from a cold, my parent would immediately run to the pharmacy to purchase some medications. The medications cabinet in our home eventually was stock with a variety of medications that I have taken or my parents have taken. The next time when one of us catches a cold, my parents…

students in his lab, I initiated a novel research question on anxiety’s role in the interaction between music and language. I created experiment materials, recruited and scheduled participants, analyzed the data, presented my findings at two research symposiums, composed a full manuscript, and received the honor of high distinction upon graduation. My experience as a research assistant and as a primary investigator solidified my love of research, a passion I intend to carry into…

University of Pennsylvania and from Harvard Law School, Brennan was well versed in governmental studies and without a doubt spent many hours pondering the correct interpretation of the constitution. In Brennan’s “Speech to the Text and Teaching Symposium”, the Associate Justice not only responded to Meese’s argument with his own view but also rebuked the originalist view of the constitution. The truth about strict interpretation is, “in truth it is little more than arrogance cloaked as humility”…