Living Essays

Section One: Historical Context and Biographical Sketch Theodor W. Adorno was an individual with the most significant social critics in Germany after World War II. The possibility of Adorno’s influence stems from the cross-disciplinary character of his research that is the Frankfurt School that he belonged to. However, it also …

Johnson & Johnson is one of the largest and most vastly recognizable companies in America. Their products, as well as those of their over 200 subsidiary companies, can be found in nearly every home in the United States. Whereas the Johnson & Johnson name in the past was associated closely …

Every aspect of beauty from cosmetology, to cosmetics even wardrobe was thought out carefully with beauty involved. What is beauty you may ask. Beauty is what you make of it. However, to the specialist, it is a combination of several qualities including all shapes, sizes, shades and also the opportunity …

This remains true rather it be in life, love, or relationships. Love is often discussed in varied aspects including Shakespeare’s sonnet 80, Sidney’s sonnet 20, and Sidney’s sonnet 34. The emotional journey each poet exhibits is amplified with figurative language, metaphors, and imagery. Each poem portrays love but only their …

The research article by William J. Chopik and Ed O’Brien explores whether one’s health is influenced by whether those they surround themself with are happy- specifically if having a happy partner promotes better health in oneself. The authors drew on past research and evidence which explains positive affect states, where …

At the very core of leadership is the ability to use motivational patterns to inspire others; to encourage individuals and teams to voluntarily do things that they would not otherwise do. Sometimes, even the most well-laid plans and strategies fail miserably and at other times, leadership comes from the most …

The intermingling of innate human senses with the encounter of built environment is highly redolent. Often referred to as ‘Semiotics’ of architecture, the ability of buildings to communicate meaning either through form, function, color or their intrinsic aura, is highly eclectic. Several theorists including De Saussure and Charles pierce’s epistemological …

In the short story “The Red Tree” by Shaun Tan, the progression of a girl’s day along with her fears and worries are displayed in comic form. The feelings behind the girl’s struggles are first seen in her bedroom where she pushes to open her bedroom door while there are …

“‘I [Richard Wilbur] feel that the universe is full of glorious energy, that the energy tends to take pattern and shape, and that the ultimate character of things is comely and good’”(Lewis, Daniel). Richard Wilbur had a positive viewpoint on life during most of his career. He would convey the …

While walking through Acer Tech Center, it appears to be well developed and a generally healthy community. The people of Acer Tech Center are comfortably walking, jogging, riding their bikes and eating lunch outside with their families all throughout the district. However, there are economic differences in Acer Tech Center …