Yin and yang

Art of War,” shows the values of the ancient Chinese society as well as the influence that a general and philosopher such as Sun Tzu could have on political matters. Some of the things mentioned in the document are, “the proper conduct of man,” Yin and Yang, and nature which remain strong pieces of China’s…

in which actions are evaluated based on consequences”. She also defines Deontology as “the ethics of duty” (Boss, 283). The way I view Utilitarianism and Deontology is that they are two different sides of the same coin. Similar to the concept of yin and yang, they are both opposites but…

that fear makes you think irrationally and make your actions harmful. Meanwhile, faith makes you brave, courageous, and wise. The differences between them make it impossible for them to coexist. There is no neutral line between them, they are not yin and yang, they do not belong together. An unpleasant feeling you may have when you feel you are in danger or that someone is threatening, that is the definition of fear. Though, to me, there is a greater meaning to the word fear. When someone is…

Catch 22: Relations of Protagonists and Antagonists At the nucleus of any epic, or any human interaction for that matter, are protagonists and antagonists. These elements represent positive and negative forces, somewhat of a yin and yang relationship. In the Kevin Crossley-Holland translated version of Beowulf, we see the intensity of these quarrels between good and bad escalated to great heights, and the life of man, woman, or even the life of an entire country was always at stake. A catch 22,…

The aforementioned irrationality will often dictate action if one cedes their better judgment. “Yin-yang [is viewed] as the coherent fabric of nature and mind, exhibited in all existence” (Wang). Reflection in the form of meditation and isolation act as a Yin-Yang when combined with rede afforded by peers. One must not forget that their actions establish guiding principles when predicated by logic and reasoning. Upon the recognition…

Angella Brown HCA 350: Research Paper - China and Philippines Charter Oak State College China This research paper outlines the differences amongst China and the Philippines. Therefore, I will discuss the demographics in these two countries or the factors that may impact the health of the countries. The impacts affecting the health of China and Philippines are caused from environmental, political, and economic issues. Within my research I found many similarity as well as difference. We are…

and/or strange due to the fact that he likes to go off into the forest and spend time there alone away from people. This is a big contrast to the other boys on the island who are afraid to be alone. Moreover, Simon can also be seen as the yang in the yin and yang circle. Meaning he can be seen as the good in the overwhelming bad. Simon is described as having metaphorical “...eyes so bright they had deceived Ralph into thinking him delightfully gay and wicked” (Golding 55). This differs from…

They believed it was an imbalance of morality and that they were possessed by demons or other unworldly creatures. This was the same belief throughout ancient Greece and sorta like Early China, Early China believed that it was an imbalance in Yin and Yang. However, in Early China they believed it was a disease of the brain and mind.These states tried curing it by moral causes and try to balance their peace and morality. In the Middle Ages till the 1700’s, people thought of this disease as a…

beginning of the play, it can be noted of a marked difference in the diction and tone of the Macbeths’ language. Midway through, these characteristics reverse, suggesting that each is an opposite of the other much as opposites make up the whole in yin and yang. By the end of the play, their characters appear to create a whole, illuminating a sense of balance. Nonetheless, it can be argued that the Macbeths’ never switched roles at all, and this play is the tale of revealing one’s true nature.…

“It takes many good deed to build a respectable reputation, but only one bad deed to lose it”. Benjamin Franklin illuminates the idea of a good reputation as he emphasizes how fragile it can be, knowing that one’s reputation can be taken away from you just by committing one bad action. In Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, John Proctor is a truthful, respectable, and a religious man who safeguards his reputation from being tarnished. He hold one secret within him which constantly haunts his every…