Pollution is a big issue that affects humans on a daily basis and it is not really noticed. But pollution does not only affect humans it also affects plants and both land and sea creatures. The main three types of pollution are land, water, and air pollution. Pollution is considered a social issue because it […]
Always is a brand that has been selling feminine products since 1983. This specific commercial is designed for both men and women and intends to lift women up by tearing down a major stereotype. It was aired during the 2015 Super Bowl to a wide range of viewers. The commercial is based around creating gender […]
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Get startedAll the pressure was on him to lead the army that could be the biggest impact on the independence of the country. Washington was born on his father’s Pope Creek tobacco farm on February 22, 1732 (George Washington Birthplace National Monument 1). Parents were Mary Ball Washington and Augustine Washington (George Washington Birthplace National Monument […]
The world is ever changing. Social Media for example, is making an impact in the lives of everyone since the late 90’s. Some view this as a positive change while others have a very different view of the way it is being utilized. Here we investigate the social media pros and cons and figure out […]
Introduction In this essay I will be setting up a self-contract with my personal fitness goals. This essay will also include the importance of physical fitness and exercising with regard to mental health. Physical fitness helps one’s mental well-being in a lot of ways that will be discussed in this essay. Body According to the […]
I understand that soccer isn’t everyone’s favorite sport but for me it’s my favorite sport due to its fast paced and the passion the players put in the field. I was interested on soccer since I was a little kid due that it was easy to understand and mostly everyone in my family is a […]
The use of public shaming is not a new one, but with the increased use of social media public shaming has been on the rise. A positive thing about social media is that it gives people a voice and a way to be heard and voice their opinions. Unfortunately when it comes to online shaming […]
“At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice he is the worst.” (Aristotle). Animals are affected by their own environment in many ways, whether it is of their own doing, or from outside their way of living, such as mankind’s impact on the overall environment. Our way of […]
Chronicle of a Death Foretold by Gabriel Garcia Marquez tells the story where the narrator returns to his hometown to investigate the murder of Santiago Nasar that changed the town forever. The entire town is aware of the fact that Santiago might be murdered yet none of them do anything. Even those who are in […]
Jean Piaget is a Swiss developmental psychologist and genetic epistemology who is known as one of the most influential researchers during the 20th century. Piaget was interested in the intellectual development of children and how they come to know the world around them. It was through various observations that led to his Theory of Cognitive […]
Cognition is defined as a high level carried out by the human brain, including comprehension and use of speech, visual perception and construction, calculation ability, attention (information processing), memory, and executive functions such as planning, problem-solving, and self-monitoring. Jean Piaget’s viewed cognitive development as an essential prerequisite for the development of all symbolic functions (thinking, […]
In this era of information abundance, scientists have discovered a relatively new form of science of the mind known as cognitive psychology, which has revolutionized the realms of psychology. Cognitive psychology is essentially the study of mental processes such as attention, language use, memory, perception, problem solving, creativity, and thinking. (‘Cognitive psychology’, 2018) Needless to […]
Today, various theories are developed and utilized in counseling children. There has been extensive development in modern science and progress in the field of Psychology, following ingenuity of several new practical methods and approaches for psychoanalysis and psychotherapy by theorists. ‘CBT or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is known as one of them. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is […]
Leadership practices are taught around the world, largely influenced by psychology, business management, and social sciences, while moral and ethical approaches are left by the wayside. The main ideas and concepts for servant leadership are; Honesty, integrity, trust, empowerment of others, modeling, and service. This is an examination of servant leadership and how it applies […]
During the Zhou Dynasty, Ancient Chinese history developed four philosophies whose central focus were the practical concern with man and society, how to live an ideal life, and how to best organize society. Chinese philosophies had reflections of nature and the self, which resulted in the development of themes like unity between man and heaven, […]
Religion and philosophy are, arguably, one in the same in that both are usually established during a time in which there is either no social order or the order that does exist is fundamentally weak. Philosophy and religion could be viewed as the necessary response to cultural change and the innate human desire for answers […]
During the Classical Era, many ideas revealed how societies beliefs differed regarding important issues that confront humanity in this world. Two specific contrasting ideas that were both significant throughout Eurasia were Confucianism and Legalism. Both of these ideas reflect opposing beliefs about human nature and how the societies should run. Philosopher, Marcus Tullius Cicero, demonstrated […]
Ancestor worship is a part of the Chinese traditional religion that revolves around the habitual celebration of deified ancestors as well as tutelary deities of the people with a similar surname. They are organized into lineage societies in shrines for the ancestors. To the living people, ancestors are living and present among their lives through […]
I have always wondered how science and religion are related. As the course progresses, I have come to the understanding that God is the main source of the existence of science and religion. Chinese religion and science see God in all things. Every religion and its science have an influencer or teacher that gains followers. […]
China is the world’s oldest civilization. It’s roots trace back as far as the fifth millennium B.C.E. The Shang kings ruled until about the eleventh century B.C.E, when the Zhou people came from the northwest and conquered them. This is when the new Zhou Dynasty began and ruled for some eight centuries making it the […]
What are the two philosophies and religions influenced in ancient China? Confucianism and Daoism are two influential schools of thoughts that have existed in ancient China around the 6th century BCE. The former is led by the politician and philosopher Confucius. Confucius proposed that human beings live in society according to a set of predetermined […]
For years, society has been shaped by the influence of religion. In China, the two dominant religious and philosophical belief systems are Daoism and Confucianism. While both religions teach good behavior, respect, discipline, and morality, their approaches are different. Founded by Lao Tzu in the sixth century BCE, Daoism rose to popularity quickly. Lao Tzu, […]
Confucianism and Daoism are two of the major traditions in China. Separately, the different principals promoted by different authors in these religions have had a great influence on the Chinese people and other east Asian nations. It is difficult to analyze the behavior and political view of Confucianism and Daoism before comprehending the similarities and […]
For the longest time, most people have contributed their thoughts and ideas on the topic of ideal societies. But only few have had their ideas widely publicized and accepted. For example, the ideas of communism or democracy largely impact our society today. A long time ago around 1027 – 256 BCE, this was still the […]
Women are like silk. Extremely valuable and lustrous, silk represented as comfort and opulence from the 4th millennium BCE in the Han Dynasty (3rd century BCE). Sericulture played a significant role in Ancient China by becoming a staple of the country’s trade and economy where it was used for clothing, fishing-lines, bowstrings, paper, furnishings, etc. […]
“Confucianism, the way of life propagated by Confucius in the 6th–5th century BCE and followed by the Chinese people for more than two millennia. Although transformed over time, it is still the substance of learning, the source of values, and the social code of the Chinese. Its influence has also extended to other countries, particularly […]
After reading Michael Puett’s book, I would like to compare Kong zi and Lao zi by reading Chapter 3 and Chapter 5 in the book. First, let’s talk about Kong zi. Kong zi as a creator of Confucianism, established the image of a master of morality (in an ethical sense) with a perfect moral personality […]
What arose in China is now considered to be a “world religion,” with support in Europe, America, and East Asia. Taoism, which is the English spelling of Daoism, was focused on the literary and philosophical tradition of the Zhou Dynasty until recently. The name “Taoism” refers to a system that is both religious and philosophical. […]
The study done by Jamie Cage and Sarah Font was meant to examine how physical punishment, corporal and physical abuse influence how a child does in school and self-isolation. Corporal punishment is a physical punishment of any sort. In the study, the researchers examined children from ages of 3-14 over a span of 3 years […]
Are you a parent ? Have you ever been driven crazy by the actions of your children? How do you deal with the way you discipline them? Do you believe in punishment or do you repeat the same tactics your parents would use on you? Punishment is to discipline someone for doing wrong. When being […]
