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    Teleology‚ an explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than postulated causes‚ has found its place in the construction of many systems of morality such as John Stuart Mill’s theory of Utilitarianism. In teleological approaches to morality‚ questions of right and wrong‚ or the notion what an individual ought to do‚ are determined by the consequences of a given action. One thinker to reject this idea of consequentialism was Immanuel Kant. In his Groundwork of the Metaphysics of

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    Alaina McDonald In “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch is a man who fights for what he believes in. He is very strong willed and always the one who will stand up for what is right‚ not what the most popular thing is to do. He also is often reffered to as the wisest man in his town. Atticus believes in equality among people. In his mind all people are equal and deserve equal treatment no matter what race they are. Atticus tells Jem and Scout‚ his two children‚ not to judge people

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    retrieval of information just learned. Away to counteract proactive interference is to use extensive rehearsal‚ memorizing. Retroactive interference is information learned recently blocks the information learned previously. Another type of forgetfulness is direct forgetting it is the lack of use‚ or difficult to retrieve from your long term memory. Fading is that you are unable to recall information because of not using it. Distortion is information that has been altered from the original

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    makes Abhayamudra‚ also known as ‘the gesture that allays fear’. The dwarf like figure being trampled by his right foot represents ‘apasmara purusha’ which means forgetful and lazy demon. In addition‚ Apasmara-Purusha is a symbol of laziness‚ forgetfulness‚ bad feelings‚ and evil thoughts that all of us have within us. Lord Shiva’s front left hand‚ pointing to his raised left foot‚ indicates the danger for the troubled soul. The snake slithering around his waist is called the

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    The short story “All Summer in a Day” by Ray Bradbury is about a class of nine year old students on Venus. Most of the class does not remember what the sun looks like because it comes out shortly every seven years. One girl however‚ Margot‚ remembers the sun from when she lived on Earth five years ago. One message from the story sheds light on the tone of the story‚ further describes this key secluded girl in the class‚ and introduces a conflict between the rest of the class and her that allows for

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    therefore human. The deliberate will is‚ at least ordinary‚ preceded and conditioned by the spontaneous act of willing in which the indeliberate (not intended) attractiveness or pleasure of the good is actuated before the good is freely accepted and willed. Free activity is an essential characteristic of an intelligent being‚ and constitutes one of the most fruitful resources that God has given to man and it is‚ at the same time‚ the necessary presupposition of the morality of his acts. Not every

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    The Picture of African Women in Nervous Condition Novel Nervous Condition is a novel written by Tsitsi Dangarembga. It told a story about Tambu and Nyasha life in a family which is seeing the western culture as something that is really important in their life. This a story of Tambu Struggle against the patriarchal tradition in their family. The story starts with the picture of Tambu who is unmoved by his brother death. During her moment of solitude she starts to recall the events that leading

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    might be the least corrupt person running.” Trump was a even before running for president‚ why would he need more money? Not only is trump strong willed but he also has money so being bought out or paid to do something isn’t a possibility. If u say that trump is greedy and would be bought out just to have more money‚ you’re not thinking about how strong willed he is about getting his way. Money is not an issue for trump and he will not be bought out. Trump is a extremely strong leader and negotiator

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    despite all of these we opt to become strong-willed‚ we thwart arrogance and weaknesses‚ and we always have a zestful qualities reserved for this time of misfortune. Life would go on circle but still Filipino traits and culture will find its way to uplift every ones’ heart and faith. Filipinos have extraordinary behavior towards phenomenal catastrophe‚ we are blessed with immense spirit that lubricates our will to survive and to become strong-willed individual. No matter what happens we manage

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    When she mistakes the scarecrow for a ghost‚ when she thought the thorn bush was a green bush‚ and not knowing whether or not her grandson is alive indicate confusion. The dialogue between Phoenix and the nurse certainly indicates confusion or forgetfulness. At first she doesn’t respond to the attendant. However‚ once she realizes why she is where she is‚ her love and devotion to her grandson

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