The Relationship Between Certainty & Doubt Phelps’ view that “certainty” enables one to “accomplish virtually anything” seems in conflict with Russell’s belief that opinions should be measured with “some sense of doubt”. Upon closer examination what is best when making life decisions is a matter of perspective. When weighing certainty versus doubt in the construct of important choices‚ it is irrefutable that they are different sides of the same coin; without one there cannot be the other. Absolute
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Alfred Hitchcock’s Shadow of a Doubt is no less than a perfect example of film noir. Low-key lighting‚ dramatic shadow patterning‚ and camera angles are all expertly used to foreshadow and portray the emotions and psyche of the characters. Hitchcock uses sets and props to mirror scenes‚ creates characters that are remarkably similar but simultaneously conflicting‚ and emphasizes emotions that offer contradictions. The sense of duality and contradiction in the film demonstrates how darkness can take
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The Parable of the Sadhu On a mountain climbing expedition to the Himalayas‚ Bowen McCoy‚ a managing director of the Morgan Stanley Company‚ and his party found a pilgrim‚ or Sadhu‚ dying of cold. Although the climbers helped the holy man‚ Mr. McCoy and his team ultimately pressed on with their trek‚ determined to reach the summit. This unexpected ethical dilemma left them questioning their values--and the values of business‚ which often places goal achievement ahead of other considerations. In
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simply don’t crack under pressure and are “action-oriented people.” Sometimes‚ people do not dedicate any of their time to the decision in front of them‚ and make decisions based on their situation. This is one of the many issues that arise in The Parable of the Sadhu. Buzz McCoy went on an adventurous six-month sabbatical program with his friend‚ Stephen‚ and when they were hiking in Nepal‚ they came across a serious ethical dilemma. As him‚ Stephen‚ and a few other hikers were hiking up the treacherous
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subject of academic exploration‚ but it has been a heart warming story enjoyed by many since its publication. By far the most favourable theory of both myself and most others‚ is the Populist theory‚ publicised by Henry Littlefield in 1964. In‚ "A Parable on Populism‚" Littlefield explained the theory that Baum wrote a story which was a social commentary of the time‚ but a story for the masses first and foremost. The theory is summed up in Littlefield’s own words towards the end of his argument. "Led
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Analyse the theme of doubt in Hamlet. In Shakespeare’s play Hamlet‚ doubt is one of the most important themes. In fact‚ the whole play is based on the story of a ghost who claims to be Hamlet’s father‚ and nobody can be sure if what he says is the truth. In this essay‚ I am going to focus on the theme of doubt throughout the play. I will first speak about the opening scene‚ and then I will talk about the ghost‚ which is a supernatural element used by Shakespeare to create doubt in the play. I will
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Flynn’s Parables Father Flynn has a talent for telling a parable. He is forcefully open to specific events that he recently encounters. As the play opens he expresses main points in the theme using a parable‚ to teach a lesson of doubt‚ and to not fear doubt. This sermon foreshadows the dramatic ending to the conclusion of the play but throughout sets a tone for questioning each character and their opinion. As Father Flynn opens his first sermon with a question that insinuates doubt‚ by asking
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Doubt in Macbeth The play Macbeth contains doubt in many different ways. In the beginning of the play‚ we are struck by a very insecure Macbeth. He is indeed curious about what would happen if he were to take Duncan’s place and become the king of Scotland. If it were done when ’tis done‚ then ’twere well It were done quickly. If th’assassination Could trammel up the consequence‚ and catch With his surcease success: that but this blow Might be the be-all and the end-all‚ here‚ But
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Design‚ Who will dominate. All struggles Are essentially power struggles‚ And most Are no more intellectual Than two rams Knocking their heads together. “All struggles / are essentially power struggles.” This is how the ninth chapter of Parable of the Sower begins. The main protagonist‚ Lauren Olamina‚ wrote many poems at the beginning of the chapters‚ but this one stood out to me the most. In the seventeen short lines‚ this poem can be applied to all of the struggles faced by the different
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some sort of doubt. This conflict between optimism and doubt is most importantly meant to be kept balanced. This balance of doubt and optimism can be seen in the real world in many ways such as in sports or school. When Phelps said that we need to have an “absolute sense of certainty‚” he meant a setting your mind to it mentality. If you can imagine it then you can do it. This however‚ is not healthy and must be counteracted by Russell’s statement by always having “some measure of doubt.” When the
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