The Thinker

forced to believe everything that was told to them, follow under the rule of a king and the wealthy, and shelter their own opinions while being spoon fed every judgement that they are told to call their own. With the help of intellectual Enlightenment thinkers, the world view was altered to “…science, statistics, history, literature” (93), which helped paved the way to the views we know today. Taking a look at the Constitution, we see the outlines of basic human rights, including an individuals…

understand the why is one of the most difficult things for individuals to understand, but yet one of the simplest things to do, when it is done correctly. It often takes a deep breath and some situational awareness to make the process work. A critical thinker aspires to become one that thinks open-mindedly and communicates effectively with others in figuring out complex problems. As an Army leader, we are charged with winning in a complex world and that is impossible to do unless you have…

Whereas the great thinkers of the Enlightenment strived for a world of compassion and a world in which people voice their separate opinions and not follow the “blind and noisy multitude” as said philosopher d’Alembert the first World War was the opposite of that. It was a…

The methods of controlling a society and maintaining political order differ from person to person. Thinkers Machiavelli and Hobbes both discovered their own political theory where they discuss how to generate rules and structures towards the civil war like situation. In both Machiavelli and Hobbes’ writings, they consider the topic of political power and share agreements and disagreements in their methods and approaches. Machiavelli in The Prince demonstrates how he observed and practiced normal…

The Theory of Evolution, conducted by Charles Darwin brought a grateful amount of controversy in the science and education fields today. Debates between is Darwin’s evolution theory correct and if it should be taught in schools. Many disagree that Darwin’s theory should be taught in public schools because it is not proven and it’s a religious belief. Yet Darwin’s theory has all the characteristics of applying to science education. Teaching evolution in public schools wouldn’t change one’s morals…

Samuel Maverick is a man of business, land stewarding, with a heavy coat of honor. Samuel Maverick’s birth was in Pendleton, South Carolina, on July 23, 1803. Being that Samuel had the occupation of a land baron, he tended his land well, moreover showing great care for his purchases. By building up his land, he was able to gather a large sum of money to become successful. A cherished, complete, accomplished Texan, Samuel Augustus Maverick led a successful business as a landlord over his 67…

comfortable country club? When did the seam of our credal hems loosen which left us tripping over formless inklings? Why would we throw out the religious tonic and keep the persuasive gin? Such questions are arduous if answerable at all. In fact, each thinker considered in this study offer different answers to one or more of the above questions. Let us wait for them to parse the geography leading up to the fissure between lex orandi, lex credendi which caused the “post” and “re” avalanche. For…

that is currently perceived in the organization. The Profession of Arms explains the role that each individual Soldier and the military as a whole plays in society. The word being “open” in the article means opening up discussion and being critical thinkers.. The American people’s trust is what makes the military’s never-pursuit of excellence thru Professionalism. Service members are indoctrinated ethos, values and personal courage that one didn’t knew they had.. We serve the people, the people…

One paragraph summary: 1. Within introduction of They Say, I Say, "Entering the Conversation,” there is a huge emphasis on using one’s own writing to respond to others. Writing should be a conversation. Without this conversation, there is no meaning. the authors discuss how bringing up counter-arguments is a great way to make your point stronger, it shows that you have considered the other side and still chose to keep your position on a certain topic. Throughout the chapter, there are many…

According to Nash, “There seems to be many evils in the world that can be eliminated only by producing situations containing more evil or costing us some greater good…Suppose that many evils result from human free will or from the fact that our universe operates under natural laws or from the fact that humans exist in a setting that fosters soul-making.” (Nash, 186.) Nash explores the possibilities of free will, human beings are more inclined to natural law in which produces more good will for…