The two Chinese philosophical doctrines propose two opposite theories with regard to human nature: Mencius believes that human nature is inherently good whereas Xunzi argues that it is inherently bad. Both philosophers base their theories on the comparison they make between human beings and animals, trying to find the conditions for the superiority of man to animals. Both theories on human nature are incomplete, since they both start from the premise that human nature is either good or bad, therefore viewing the problem from a strictly moral perspective. The reason for this is presumably the fact that the two Chinese philosophers can not account differently for man's superiority to the other animal species, except by showing that man has a moral sense, or in other words, a sense of differentiating between good and evil. Thus, according to Mencius, human nature can be defined by means of two main concepts: "jen" and "yi", which have been translated as &qu

According to Bertha K. Becker, the economy of Brazil "has altered dramatically since the Great Depression of the 1930's and the close of World War II in 1945, and within the last several decades has experienced tremendous growth in numerous areas, such as the export of minerals, farm products and manufactured goods, not to mention the explosion of growth from a basic rural society into an urban giant" (56). As evidence for this drastic change, by the late 1980's, Brazil's national income related to agriculture had dropped to about 10%, while the manufacturing industry rose by about 25% and provided more than 70% of the country's entire export income (Becker, 67). Although Brazil's agricultural base did not expand as fast as its industrial base following World War II, its overall growth was quite substantial, due to an expansion in cultivated land (which continues to this very day as a result of rain forest depletion) from about sixteen million acr

Introduction If you know someone with strong, conservative political beliefs – and who attends evangelical church services and listens to Rush Limbaugh faithfully – from Nebraska or perhaps rural Idaho, who has never been to Los Angeles, ask them if they saw "Crash" and ask what they believe about L.A. now. They might just turn and run away. If they do have the grace to answer your question, compare what they say with what someone says who has actually visited South-Central, or Korea Town, or "East LA" at night, alone, in recent weeks or months. Granted, life isn't really as bad – and people couldn't possibly be as rude, hateful and unbendingly racist – as one would believe if taking the film literally. But life is bad, pretty damn bad, for a lot of people who live in greater L.A. – or in any sprawling, multicultural urban setting in 2006. Visit Dallas, Chicago, New York, Newark, Miami, and try to tell me those many and d

Abstract The scenario is one that is repeated, day after day, with alarming regularity, in every corner of the so-called civilized world: seemingly average teenagers erupt with acts of violence, and in the aftermath, those around them continue to ask themselves what went wrong. More importantly, they also ask if there is something that could have been done to stop everything before this tragic climax. With prevention and the development of violent tendencies in teenagers in mind, one factor that is frequently cited as a negative influence on teenagers is television violence. In this paper, the various effects of television violence on teenagers will be explored, and upon conclusion of the paper, a better understanding of the many facets of the topic will be gained. How and Why Teenagers Watch Television Before addressing the violence aspect of television, and exactly how this affects teenagers, it is important to first understand exactly how and why teenagers watch televisi

Shakespeare is referred to as a Renaissance writer, specifically an Elizabethan poet and playwright. Through his many works he displays the Renaissance thought and concerns, and Hamlet is no exception. Through Hamlet's contemplation of death, his character is solidly connected to the ideals of the Renaissance. The Renaissance is considered a period of rebirth for culture and learning. It is traditionally identified at the period of European history that closes the Middle Ages, spanning from the 14th to the mid-17th centuries. Considered the beginning of the modern world, the Renaissance period experienced a rebirth of ancient Greek philosophies, and a renewed interest in classical art forms and sensitivities. Many artists began to explore and expand the work done in the classical age, concentrating on the human form and the depiction of ancient mythologies. Mathematics was also of extreme importance at the time, often considered to have potential to reveal profound and universa

It is false that sociology is a science because even though it started out as a scientific discipline, it later became clear that sociology could not be studied through the scientific method. There are two reasons why sociology, unlike the natural sciences, cannot be considered a scientific discipline. The first reason is that unlike the natural sciences, the observation of human social interactions ca

This paper presents an examination of the expectations of privacy in the work place. Using court rulings and a case study the writer argues that an employee does not have the right to privacy when using company owned equipment and as such should always use professional conduct and approaches with that knowledge. In addition the writer explores approaches that can be taken by employees to protect business while at the same time not destroying employee morale. There were eight sources used to complete this paper.

Aristotle once wrote that "the probable is what usually happens." If he had been referencing either Delphi or Delta Corporation before the fall season of 2005 he would have likely said that there was a very high degree of risk that either or both of the referenced companies was going to end up in bankruptcy court, and he would have been correct in both cases. Both Delta and Delphi Corporations did declare bankruptcy, Delta in September, 2005 and Delphi following shortly thereafter in October. There were a number of risks they took in taking this action. Delphi's risk was significantly greater than Delta's because Delphi wished to continue d

CDTM: DEFINITION It involves the relationship shared between Pharmacist and Physician towards managing the drug therapy. Collaborative drug therapy management is "practiced whenever pharmacists work with physicians and other health professionals to solve patient and medication-related problems or make decisions regarding drug prescribing, monitoring and drug regimen adjustments". (Fuller, 1995; 15:15-47) Under the course of CDTM, pharmacists along with physician share mutual responsibility for the treatment and recovery of the patient. CDTM can be categorized into following activities i.e. commencing, modification, observing drug therapy, ordering and conducting lab test, assessment of response to therapy, awareness and counseling of patients, and administering medication. CDTM: AGREEMENT CDTM encourages the participation and contribution of the pharmacists towards patient welfare. It is a measure that guarantees chec

We should point out from the very beginning that both "Agamemnon" and "Beowulf", as literary works are marked throughout the text by the powerful, decisive personality of the two main characters. In this sense, deciding whether it is one or the other that is a better guide for living will need to partially relate to whether one or the other of the two characters has a better perspective of life, a better approach in finding solutions to the problems that may arise in his path and a better vision of the future actions. Aeschylus's play presents an obviously tragic setting. We are first of all confused by the extreme cautiousness that Agamemnon is walking with in his own home. Obviously, the playwright is working with all characters and all lines in order to emphasize this feeling of non-trust that is present in the palace. Starting with Clytemnestra, all characters seem to be a part of a ploy against the returning and to plot schemes in order to bring hi

Delta Airlines filed bankruptcy in 2005 shortly before Delphi Corporation did the same thing. Delta was facing many of the same issues as Delphi including a drastic under-funding of employee pension plans. "We would rather take our chances with a bankruptcy judge than submit to management's proposed terms and working conditions, said O.V. Delle-Femine, union director." (Chapter 2005) Un

I. Introduction Regional integration efforts were created in order to remove economic barriers between nearby countries and prevent conflicts. It involves the trade of good without tariffs and quotas; free movement of services, labor, and capital; removal of trade policies that provide an advantage to local businesses; and better property rights. After World War II, there has been a dramatic rise in the number of Regional Trading Agreements (RTA) submitted to the GATT (124 RTAs during 1948-1994) and more after the World Trade Organization (WTO) was created (265 RTAs) (Pengiran, 2003). The main motivation for the countries involved was to improve the economy by expanding the markets from local to regional/global. Wealthy countries almost always did the initiative, but less-developed countries also benefit from the integration. East Asia regionalization efforts followed suit, most especially after the economic crisis during 1997. The financial crises and depression became a wake-up

The so-called "flat tax" concept has made the rounds of the U.S. Congress and local, state and regional discussion panels for many years now, but as yet the flat tax has not received enough support to be implemented. Advocates say it is far fairer and healthier for the economy than the current system. What precisely is the "flat tax" and who are the leaders of the movement to institute the flat tax? Before those questions are answered, it is appropriate to briefly review how the income tax came into being in America. Most people who are informed about the history of the income tax will say it was brought into being on July 2, 1909, with the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed. All the states ratified that Amendment on February 3, 1913. However, the history of the income tax goes farther back in history than 1913, according to the Library of Congress "Business Reference Services" Web site. In fact, the Congress passed the "Revenue Act of 1861" to help pay for the Civil W

In dealing with the topic of Tower Records and the company's impending demise, the three articles have common elements such as the company's accumulated debt and the final successful buyer. Each also, however, differs regarding specific approach and focus. Karen Matthews, from the Associated Press, for example, handles the issue from the point of view of music buyers, fans and musicians. She briefly mentions the buyer and the amount of debt but focuses on the music industry itself. According to this article, the music industry will suffer, as Tower Records has always been good to artists, while concomitantly providing customers with what they need. Dale Kasler from the Mercury News, on the other hand, addresses with the direct focus on the bankruptcy auction that determined the company's fate. He describes the specific offers involved in the competitors for the label, and the ensuing court case to determine the rightful new owner, which was named as the Great American Group. The Gr

What is evident is that one of the main effects of the Depression was a change in the structure of some families. "Why do we live like this a child would wonder. Things used to be better. We're not even clean anymore" (McIlvain 381). Of course, these were not merely blue collar families now seeking some sort of relief. "Relief" of course was a sort of government subsidy bu

Freedom of speech, expression and practice give a broadened sense of human capabilities. It has been observed that science evolved from the experimentations that scientist pursued for the better learning and understanding of related phenomenon, the same logic is applicable over the social system. Individual thinks, he thinks widely, and his wide thoughts may turn his strategies develop astray. Such a situation raises challenges from different segments of society, either they curse that individual for being disobedient, fantasized or rebellious. What ever the individual is subjected to bear arouse from the fact that society is trying to resist any change that is being delivered by an internal or external authority. Fromm suggests that individuals who offered martyrdom for their quest towards propagation of religion, fight for freedom had to contradict and disbelief those forces who wanted them to compromise over the principally stand. It's wrong to depict the sacrificial act of tho

Brodsky's resigned Odysseus versus Homer's determined hero-the differences between Homer's epic and Brodsky's short poem "Odysseus to Telemachus" Homer's "Odyssey" is an epic poem that was a source of national pride to the ancient Greeks, while Joseph Brodsky's poem "Odysseus to Telemachus is a short, dramatic monologue, written in the singular, first-person voice of Homer's hero. Homer's epic defined Greek values of cleverness and strength for an entire population for centuries while Brodsky's is a personal work, an exploration of the relationship of a father to a son. Of course, both the Greek epic and the 20th century poem that inspired by the earlier work deal with the complex relationships between fathers and sons. After all, he "Odyssey" begins with Telemachus' quest to discover if his father is still alive, and to fulfill the reputation for valor and cleverness won by Odysseus during the Trojan War. But Brodsky

William Leuchtenburg's book on "The Supreme Court Reborn" contains nine different essays that talks about the constitutional crisis of the 1930s. Each of the articles focused on the various aspects of the said crisis. Leuchtenburg used these nine articles to stress out his point that whatever decision that the Supreme Court has made during those early 1930s, the decisions came, not from the members of the court, but from the smaller groups or members of Justice Department officials such as the then President Roosevelt, Homer Cummings (the president's attorney general) and Edward Corwin (the departmental consultant). The first four chapters talk about various Supreme Court decisions concerning seemingly alike cases, namely (http://www.unt.edu/lpbr/subpages/reviews/leuchten.htm, 1995): 1. The 1927 Buck vs. Bell case – the case that is closely relevant constitutional crisis of 1937 2. The 1935 Retirement Board vs. Alton R. Company – the case t

War has always been destructive, both of land and people. The war in Vietnam was no different, and the testimony of the people that lived it makes the events memorable and tragic. In later years the voice to speak for the people involved in the war changed, and so did the point of view. There is no longer just the American side of the story, the hardship that American soldiers went through or had to deal with on return home, but there is also the Vietnamese story, and in no way is these people's story less dramatic or moving. Both Bao Ninh's book, "The Sorrow of War", and Oliver Stone's film "Heaven and Earth" deal with the war in Vietnam as a story told from the perspective of the Vietnamese. In doing so they offer a unique understanding of the people that were involved in the conflict on first bases, the people that lived and fought the war. "Because of the media bias with regard to the Vietnam conflict, readers and movie goers world wide know ab

Recently Delphi Corporation announced a myriad of layoffs after a late 2005 declaration of bankruptcy in an effort to effectively realign the high operating costs incurred with negotiated union employee contracts. "We took this ac

Executive summary The group norms are defined as a set of internal ruling that need to be followed by the group members in order to increase the overall efficiency of the group's activity. These norms usually refer to the members' behavior towards themselves, their hierarchical superior and group outsiders, as well as to their approach and attitude towards the work they are expected to perform. "Norms determine the way in which groups solve problems, make decisions and do their work. They influence interactions between members and between the group and the facilitator. [...] Norms reflect the group's culture of shared values." (Knight, Group Norms) The norms differ from a group to another; however, there is a set of commonly used rules. These refer to: "taboo subjects, open expression of feelings, interrupting or challenging the tutor, volunteering one's services, avoiding conflict, length and frequency of contributions" (Oxford Brookes University). Dr. Ca

In the worlds of business and economics, estimation methods are subject to a great deal of debate. Researchers and managers are charged with difficult tasks, such as setting cost and time boundaries, or arriving at figures that others will use for major policy decisions. Therefore, it is critical that researchers and managers have a variety of estimation methods at their disposal to help them derive reliable estimates in different types of situations. Delphi and top-down estimation methods are frequently used for tasks such as cost estimation, new product development and economic research. Delphi estimation involves several stakeholders and works toward building consensus on a project estimate (Wiegers, 2000). In top-down estimation, a manager or researcher may start with an aggregate estimate and then work backwards to estimate values for the various components. Both Delphi and top-down estimation have their weaknesses and neither is a cure-all for every estimation scenario. Howev

This exceptional book looks at educating the immigrant child by making the educator more aware of the inner workings of these children. The book is sectioned into two parts. The first describes how to get inside the mind of an immigrant child to understand their feelings and special needs. This section includes case studies of real children, how they feel about moving, safety, and culture shock. The author maintains to teach immigrant children the educator must ent

THESIS: When approaching a story by Edgar Allan Poe, the reader knows full well what to expect; something grim, shocking, bloody, evil, dark, sinister, and possibly something surprising is bound to happen. It may even be hideously frightening, and that will not be a shock to the senses of an experienced reader of Poe. But the real point of reviewing a Poe short story in the context of literary criticism, the real challenge, is to learn from the master himself. Reading Poe should be more than mere entertainment; it should be a learning experience in terms of how to use irony, how to produce sardonic humor, and how to employ bold and even cold narrative. BODY OF RESEARCH PAPER: In Poe's noted short story, The Cask of Amontillado, the author, as he usually does, plants several powerful (and usually ironic) images in the beginning of the story, as both tone-setters and foreshadowing. In the very first paragraph, "revenge," "insult," and the "thousand injur

Homelessness is a serious problem in America. It is also extremely common and no matter where one goes in the country, one can see the homeless walking and loitering around the cities and parks. The problem of homeless creates a number of reactions. The first and most obvious is a desire to help those less fortunate than oneself. However as one studies the problem in greater depth another reaction also becomes evident. This is the fact that many homeless people are taking advantage of the social sympathy around them. The question therefore has to be asked; does a realistic view of homelessness not also suggest that homeless people should also help themselves and not rely totally on the help of others? The central thesis in this paper is that homeless people often take advantage of those who care and there are many who are also using the system to their own advantage, Homelessness is certainly a serious problem in the United States. Statistics show that approximately 3.5 milli