The Discovery of Heaven

through the discovery of the human potential for reason, somewhat through ethics discussion. Milton addresses how, “all is not lost, the unconquerable will, and study of revenge, immortal hate, and the courage never to submit or yield” (Milton 214). Milton is introducing how much potential humans have for becoming more equitable and how we will never give up in the fight against evil. Milton also discusses how, “the mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of…

Transcendentalism Unit Assessment 1. In Emerson’s Nature, he uses figurative language to personify Nature and make comparisons between his view of nature and society’s view of nature. Emerson uses vivid language: “I am not solitary whilst I read and write, though nobody is with me” (1), to explain that he is among nature in his solitude. The effect of this statement develops a point that even though he is alone, Nature surrounds him with its beauty. Comparisons such as “the stars…though always…

there was no heaven or earth. The story is about the reign of Tiamat, the Great Mother of the primeval waters. A hero-god and the offspring of Wisdom, Marduk, destroyed the Great Mother of primeval waters and changes order. Marduk takes over the reign and finds the holy city of Babylon. Along with the discovery of this holy city, Marduk created people that would serve heavens divinities. The myth shows the transition from life coming from water to it being created by a God and having a heaven.…

the blueprint of all life, and how DNA is passed on from generation to generation. Francis Crick and an american scientist James Watson will be in the race for discovery of the century, along with 31 year old British scientist Rosalind Franklin. She was responsible for the findings that will pave the way of Watson and Crick in the discovery of the structure of DNA. In 1962, the Nobel Prize is awarded to James Watson, Francis Crick, and Maurice Wilkins for their ground…

There have been many incredible and important discoveries and records made throughout history, and those in the 20th century is no exception. While there have been many important contributions to advance science in the 20th century, the most important contributions have come from Stephen Hawking through his discovery of the idea of the Theory of Everything, his use of the quantum theory, and the creation of Hawking Radiation. Hawking contributed greatly to the scientific field by coming up with…

Mercury is a deadly liquid that causes damage to the nervous system. If that doesn’t interest you, i'm not really sure what will. Mercury has been the interest of people for over a millennia, as a heavy liquid metal. Due to the toxicity of the element it is slowly being used less and less. Now it is mostly used in the industry as a stimulus, also used in electrical switches, thermometers, barometers and the other scientific instruments. On a biological role mercury has no role but is present in…

Proof of Heaven by Eben Alexander is based on his account of his journey thought afterlife while he was in a coma. Eben discusses the scientific views on what he experienced while also giving an as detailed as possible account of what he sees, hears, and does while being in heaven. Since Dr. Eben Alexander is a neurosurgeon, before his coma he did not believe during near-death experiences (NDE) people could really go to heaven and that it was just the brain making up these illusions that people…

however, when discovered that the source of renewal and everlasting joy comes not from the temple-esque observatory, but instead from worldly and rational radium, it becomes not a place of serenity and human development, but instead, one of scientific discovery. The battle between a spiritual awakening or a stimulant inducing elation forces a question about the existence of divine encounters, which in turn restricts human experience and invalidates emotion. The short story provides a scientific…

There is without a doubt a correlation between astronomy and the ancient Greeks. This correlation became more prominent as the curiosity of the idea of not being alone in the universe and scientifically explaining what's out there became stronger. The idea that the Greeks relied on their religion to explain the things they did not understand is a great one. It is clear and easily proven that astronomy played a huge role in the religion, even in the beginning of it. "The nocturnal character of…

called, was the epitome of a Renaissance man. He was not only an expert in the fields of astronomy, physics, and philosophy, he was a talented author, lute player, and painter as well. He played a major role in the scientific revolution, making many discoveries including the phases of Venus, Jupiter’s moons, as well as observing sunspots. Additionally, he was an advocate of heliocentrism, or the view that the Sun is the center of the Universe, which was very controversial at the time and got him…