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    Plantinga expressly defines maximal excellence in such terms. Though Anselm doesn’t expressly address the issue‚ it is clear (1) that he is attempting to show the existence of the God of classical theism; and (2) that the great-making properties include those of omnipotence‚ omniscience‚ and moral perfection. There are a number of plausible arguments for thinking that even this restricted set of properties is logically inconsistent. For example‚ moral perfection is thought to entail being both perfectly

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    reflect upon them in many interesting ways. The author says of her mother: “but‚ in my lifetime‚ she never washed her hair with her own two hands” (p. 49) When we read about the perfection with which her hair was done and her weekly trips to the salon‚ we can see a woman who is conscious of her social standing‚ strives for acceptance and wants to live through the revitalization of her hair. The hair styles which resulted “bore the stamp of property”‚ were “constructed” and looked like “a museum

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    not just make mistakes in soccer‚ I am not perfect in any aspect of my life. When it comes down to it‚ my perfectionism might be disguising my lack of confidence. I am not convinced that I belong in the accomplished community that surrounds me. I strive to do well in order to get approval from others. I want outsiders to see my successes‚ not my defeats. Yet‚ a person is not purely defined by their skills‚ one’s character is far more

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    Forms teach us nothing about the physical world” It can be argued that the Forms don’t teach us anything about the physical world because Plato said that the Realm of the Forms is a world which no human has ever been to or can get to; they can only strive to be as close as they can to the Realm of the Forms‚ therefore humans cannot be taught anything about the real world from a Realm which doesn’t physically exist. Furthermore‚ contained within the Realm of the Forms is the perfect version or copy

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    Michelle Spremulli   Mrs. Petitbon  English III HAT   8 December 2014    Title:  Ordinary People  Significance of Title:  Ordinary People is named so because it tells the story  of a year in the lives of “ordinary” (normal) people.   Author:  Judith Guest   Biographical Information:  • born March 29‚ 1936  • American novelist/screenwriter  • studied English and psychology at the  University of Michigan  • graduating with a BA in education  Date Published:  1976  Historical Significance:  In

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    Alfred Adler Neo Freudian Opposition to Freud’s deterministic view of human nature and importance he placed on sex Opposition to emphasis on instincts as primary motivator for human behaviour Opposition to Freud’s negative view of human nature Was never a disciple of Freud One of Freud’s colleagues said that Adler did not have the ability to probe the unconscious mind and psychoanalyze people – interesting to speculate whether this supposed lack led Adler to base his theories around the conscious

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    from selecting the finest fish before dawn to meticulously training his staff and perfecting the presentation of each sushi piece. "I do the same thing over and over‚ improving bit by bit‚" Jiro says‚ illustrating his endless quest for culinary excellence. This quote encapsulates his unwavering commitment to improvement‚ no matter how incremental‚ highlighting the discipline and passion that drive his success. This story also delves into the complex dynamics between Jiro and his son Yoshikazu‚ whose

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    Many people like Aylmer in this story would not think they would let one idea take them over. However‚ this has happened to a lot of people. The main goals most people are trying to reach are finding love‚ being rich and living happily-ever-after. Perfection is also among these goals especially when it comes to women. The mainstream media tries to shape how people think and view the world‚ as well as themselves‚ by fabricating the idea of a fairytale and influencing society to conform to that idea through

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    have working relationship to help them feel safe and to resolve issues. Spokane values are Service‚ Pride‚ and Dedication‚ which the exact same value with all four police departments is Service. The similarity to Houston Police Department values is strive to improve the quality of community life through the provision of superior and equitable services; and to improve the working environment for the department’s employees by engaging in open and honest communication and demonstrating a genuine concern

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    Summary A. Mission Sweet Avenue aims to offer high quality and wholesome baked goodies and pastries at an affordable price. The establishment will strive for excellence and shall be one of the best pastry shops in the metro. The establishment shall pursue on having a reputable foundation and stable market. To do this‚ Sweets Avenue shall strive to build a harmonious relationship to the customers and the society as well. B. Vision In the next five years‚ Sweets Avenue envisions to grow as

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