HSC 2008 Question 12 – Elective 2: Into the world (20 marks) Question: What have the attitudes and actions of people in your texts revealed to you about venturing into society? In your response refer your prescribed texts and TWO texts of your own choosing. The attitudes and actions of the various characters within my chosen text shed light on the experiences individuals may encounter upon venturing into society. These characters reveal experiences of overcoming the sexual prejudices and stereotypes
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Berkeley’s and Hume’s Philosophy about God When people think about empiricists‚ they usually discuss views of great philosophers such as George Berkeley and David Hume. Empiricists believe that all knowledge comes from the senses. Rationalists‚ on the other hand‚ believe that we can gain knowledge through the inspection of innate ideas. Although Berkeley and Hume are both empiricists‚ they still have different opinions about the existence of God. Berkeley’s philosophy uses God as the central figure in
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Drama Assignment Do our Differences Define Us? 1. Do our differences define us? Write a paragraph in which you answer this question and provide at least 3 reasons to support your opinion. (20 points)Our differences define us in many ways. Physical appearances‚ such as eye and hair color‚ allow people to recognize us. People also differ in height and weight. For example‚ there may bea person who is tall and another who is short. Differences in personalities and behaviors can define us in many ways. Our
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Demi-gods and their functions Alejandro Osorio Theory of Knowledge 1st period January 23‚ 2012 Table of contents Title Page…………………………………………………………………………….1 Table of Contents…....................................................................................................2 Introduction..………………………………………………………………………...3 Investigation and Body of Paper…………………………………………………….4 Abstract Mythology is made up of creations of stories by humans according to the civilization in which
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Global warming what is it?Global Warming is the term used for the heating of the earth. It is also known as the greenhouse effect. These terms are commonly confused with climate change which is a more descriptive term. Climate change refers to the buildup of man-made gases in the atmosphere that trap the radiated heat from the earth‚ causing changes in weather patterns on a global scale. (The greenhouse gases of most concern are Carbon Dioxide (CO2)‚ Methane (CH4)‚ and nitrous oxides.) The recent
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Best Explanations Approach – Existence of God is the best explanation for certain effects we see in the universe. I can only prove what I can see‚ taste‚ hear – but electrons (we can’t see‚ taste or hear it); black holes (we can’t see‚ taste or hear) we just see the effects that we see that the best explanation is that there are electrons and black holes and god. Defeasible – Possibly could be wrong. Defeater‚ if true could defeat the argument of God’s existence. Cumulative Cases Approach
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contribution to Mesopotamian life‚ the Code of Hammurabi. The 282 laws mainly focus on responsibilities of public officials‚ standards for agriculture and commerce‚ expectations for women‚ and regulations of sexual relations. Hammurabi believed that the laws were sent by the gods‚ which explains their strict expectations. In addition‚ the laws generally follow the philosophy of "an eye for an eye‚ and a tooth for a tooth"‚ revealing the importance of a strict justice system in Mesopotamian society and
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The importance of physical strength in solving heavy tasks or defending external attack has made the men’s dominance in society over years. Today‚ women are most likely equal to men‚ and in mostly every field‚ they can do whatever men can do. The world has witnessed many heroic actions from women in the past world wars‚ but when it comes to the U.S. Congress‚ women are not allowed to join military combat units. Although there are many women who have enough ability to handle and fight in the war‚ they
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lessons. The combination of classes‚ clubs‚ and other activities has forced me to use time wisely while managing a busy schedule. As my academic life at college will continue to become increasingly difficult‚ I believe now is the time to become serious about my education. I have found that there exist ideas‚ mindsets‚ and other factors that help in the motivation and success of learning. In addition‚ there are infinite ways in which I can educate myself through diverse learning styles. Through events and
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Explain how sawm shows devotion to Allah. [25] Sawm is the fourth pillar of Islam and is an important act of ibadah. The word "Ramadan" comes from the Arabic root word for "parched thirst" and "sun-baked ground." It is expressive of the hunger and thirst felt by those who spend the month in fasting. As opposed to other holidays‚ when people often indulge‚ Ramadan is by nature a time of sacrifice.The month of Ramadan is sacred because the first revelation of the Qur’an is said to have occurred during
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