Bennett explores the fine line between wisdom and foolishness in ‘The History Boys’. Discuss with reference to this comedic drama. The fine line between wisdom and foolery has often been explored and blurred in dramatic comedies throughout the ages. Often‚ in Shakespeare’s plays especially‚ the fool figure turns out to be the wisest figure out of all of the other characters‚ and is used as a way to make a comment on the social context of the time. This theme is present in ‘The History Boys’‚ as
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Freakonomics By Steven D. Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner is based on these fundamental ideas: Incentives‚ conventional wisdom‚ “Experts”-use their informational advantage Incentives are the cornerstone of modern life. And understanding them or‚ often‚ ferreting them out—is the key to solving just about any riddle‚ from violent crime to sports cheating to online dating.There are three basic incentives economic‚ moral and social. How do we profit and what incentives drive us to act unethical? The
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Cover design by Mehak Zarak Bari COVER STORY: “Naya Pakistan = NeoLiberal Pakistan” by Sania Sufi…………………………..3 OPINION: “Honesty is the First Chapter in the Book of Wisdom” by Bilal Mohsin.………….6 POET’S CORNER: “MY Mind Says” by Abu Bakar Attique……………………………………………..6 HUMANITY: “Memoirs of a Palestinian Kid Under Israeli Occupation” by Mehrunisa Ijaz…7 MOVIE REVIEW: “V for Vendetta” by Taimoor Vakil……………………………………………………8 ART WORK: “Reading Each Day Keeps Illiteracy Away” by Adiba Ashraf ………………………8
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“How are Native traditions and Taoism similar and how are they different? What common wisdom do these traditions bring to daily contemporary life that is relevant in our practice with clients?” Taoism is similar to native tradition through it’s’ emphasis on man-nature harmony. The concept of human kind co existing with nature‚ hence with the divine‚ is shaped by both Native American traditions and Taoism. Both philosophies have the same message: the binding unity of humankind with the earth; the
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"Good people...are good because they come to wisdom through failure." According to William Saroyan‚ this means that a person can learn from mistakes and become a better person. This statement is confirmed in J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye and William Golding’s The Lord of the Flies. J.D. Salinger’s Holden is constantly trying to preserve the innocence in children throughout the novel. In addition Holden also attempts to keep his brother Allie‚ alive in his thoughts and actions. William Golding’s
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"Moral wisdom seems to be as little connected to knowledge of ethical theory as playing good tennis is to knowledge of physics" (Emrys Westacott). To what extent should our actions be guided by our theories in ethics and elsewhere? The question is with regards to whether moral reasoning is more accurate compared to the -theory-based knowledge of science. I think that ethical theory should be used for our moral conduct while the sciences should be used in other areas of knowledge instead. Thus
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long adventures to find answers that will better his city. He is also respectful to those he meets along his journeys and asks God for strength during his battles. Gilgamesh is a religious character that posseses super human strength‚ bravery‚ selflessness‚ and intelligence making him a model hero. Gilgameshs’ strength and tremendous skill as a warrior is clearly demonstrated all the way through this epic story. He takes his people into battle and fearlessly dominates everyone that he and his
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Gilbert’s “Immune to Reality‚” Gilbert discusses how the brain acquires happiness. Furthermore‚ he demonstrates how the brain will keep one from achieving his or her true happiness. According to Robert Thurman’s “Wisdom‚” the alternative method of obtaining happiness is through selflessness. There is a famous quote that states‚ “you learn something new everyday.” However‚ a person is the sole controller of the amount of knowledge he or she obtains. Thurman states “’knowing’ something is a way of
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will lead us to connect with the ultimate source. Being born as a creature with wisdom‚ we should always show our outmost garditude towards God and its mercy. The heart of Bhagavad Gita- Chapter 9‚ talks about God being everywhere and in everyone. Wisdom is contended in the Self by the Self. We‚ as humans‚ should possess selflessness instead of selfishness. Selfishness leads to animality and whereas selflessness leads to divinity. What goes around comes around; so‚ we should always be watchful
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Virtues. These included: being beautiful in spirit‚ charity‚ good cheer‚ chivalry‚ courage‚ courtesy‚ determination‚ selflessness‚ endurance‚ faithfulness‚ forgiveness‚ friendliness‚ happiness‚ helpfulness‚ honor‚ hopefulness‚ humility‚ justice‚ kindness‚ loyalty‚ mercy‚ morality‚ nobility‚ obedience‚ patience‚ perseverance‚ prudence sincerity‚ sympathy‚ tenderness‚ truthfulness‚ wisdom. Many knights were of course not perfect but in the Song Of Roland Roland‚ Oliver‚ Thierry are perfect examples what
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