Western world

In Kwame Anthony Appiah’s book Cosmopolitanism: Ethics in a World of Strangers, he begins his chapter on globalization with the statement “people who complain about the homogeneity produced by globalization often fail to notice that globalization is, equally, a threat to homogeneity” (101). Here, Appiah explains that globalization, which is the expansion of cultures around the world, does not result in a world where all is the same. Globalization is thought to make society homogeneous, but…

the world. Furthering our understanding of how behavior and actions are influenced by material and non-material components. For example, In American culture pigs are viewed as farm animals that can be consumed or kept as pets. Nonetheless, cultures influenced by religions such as Judaism interprets pigs, quite differently, as unclean and forbids its consumption. A well-versed understanding of other cultures facilitates Transcultural interactions, preventing the notion that other…

Since Aziz’s nose is regarded as his dominant feature, it is thought that the hole in him needs to be what he tussles most with, meaning his own identity is markedly “holed”. Additionally, it is thought to be a place where the external world meets a person’s inside world (1138). Critically, it signifies that the nose is mostly the threshold that excellently filters reality and it controls a person instinct. Tai and Aziz share a story of how an officer who had a big nose just like Aziz’s which…

Introduction Throughout the course of this class, we have learned about numerous individuals and topics, which have had an immense influence on molding western civilization. It has been built upon the achievements of history’s greatest leaders, ideas and documents. The most important, however, was that of Greek mythology, the philosophies of Socrates, and Augustine’s, Confessions. From the beginning of the belief in higher powers, to the philosophical advances and growth of religion, it is…

The world is advancing very rapidly towards an unknown end. States strive for power while others seek to maintain it, horrible acts against the rights of individuals begs action against them, poverty remains a pertinent issue in the world, the acts of terrorism against the western world seek to bring destabilization (Kelleher, 172), and the degradation of the environment issues much concern among the peoples of the world. However, amongst the many issues of the world, potential solutions remain…

In addition, there were major revolutions that were occurring throughout the world. According to the textbook, “Enlightenment ideals had a profound effect on eighteenth-century America… a source of inspiration that spurred the colonists philosophically and politically to revolt against England” (145). However, these ideas came from…

Iconic emblems recognizable from any part of the world on every corner, local street vendors in every cranny and a question on everyone’s mind; Where to eat? One individual would be drawn too the McDonald’s because the food is reliable while another would want to experience the culture and try the food at an intriguing food stall. The effect of globalized food is both highly supported and heavily rejected. Advocates emphasize sanitation, reliability, and amenities while opponents point out the…

society. In the case of Western civilization these structures are explored historically by Michel Foucault and dissected, asking why they are the way they are, what station they occupy in our society and how this affects those of us who live within this civilization. Foucault leads us on a journey fraught with insights to the mystery, terrors and trials of the treatment of madness and how this acts as a kind of case study for the general perspective and health of Western society. It is in the…

Portrayal of Bengali Renaissance in Satyajit Ray’s films Western education / Modern ideas (Mahanagar, Devi) The liberal ideas of the West played a crucial role in the awakening of Bengal. Modern ideas substituted the age old customs and it began with the establishment of Brahmo Samaj and spread of English education. The concepts and ideas from the West forced the educated youth to think in a rational manner and they started despising everything that is traditional. In this concern, the historian…

Horses are not just animals. They are healers and teachers to kids and adults who interact with them at The City Ranch in Windsor Mill, MD just five minutes away from Baltimore city. City Ranch’s purpose is to provide horsemanship and horseback experiences to inner-city kids in the greater Baltimore metropolitan area. The non-profit organization has been operating since 2007. The ranch offers a variety of lessons such as horseback riding and therapy riding. Pony parties and workshops in…