Philosophy Essays

Confucianism teachings focus on three socially critical topics. These aspects are woven into the Confucian teachings called The Analects. The Analects can be broken down into the four main parts of focus, humanity, or Jen, word-deed, propriety and the superior man. These Analects are primarily concerned with the personal, and …

I believe that all of the Franciscan values should be important. All though, I feel that showing compassion for one another is by far the most meaningful value that one should practice throughout life. I feel that this one value encompasses all of the other values in one way or …

This is a poem about going into a dream. The speaker wants to sleep with a loved one and go into their dream and protect them from the subconscious fears. The speaker also wants to bring the loved one back from the dream safely and shelter that person. The speaker …

The transcendental period of American writing was a very important time for American literature. It produced many of the most famous authors in America’s history. Webster’s dictionary defines transcendentalism as a philosophy that asserts the primacy of the spiritual and transcendental over the material. What that means is that spirituality …

Separation of powers is the act of separating of responsibilities of the three branches of the government. The idea of this separation is not a new one either. John Locke originally talked about it. He stated that the legislative power should be divided between the King and Parliament in England. …

John Donne was renowned for his use of metaphysical conceit in his poems to convey thoughts through imagery and alternate objects. This article focuses on the numerous aspects of conceits in the poem “A Valediction Forbidding Mourning”, and how they help to communicate meanings using the poignant metaphors. When it …

Benchmark Assignment: Implementation of the IOM Future of Nursing Report In a formal paper of 1,000-1,250 words discuss the work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative on the Future of Nursing and the Institute of Medicine research that led to the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, …

I plan to continue studying at CPIT to complete the Diploma in Hospitality Management at the end of 2015. From this point I see my life heading towards a career in the food and beverage industry in New Zealand and around the world. My ultimate goal is for a career …

A virtual community is a network of people who interact through various forms of media, and allow users to obtain support, advice, friendship and sometimes merely just interaction with others. In a world where the internet is becoming ever more important, and social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter …

Aristotle’s “Golden Mean” Aristotle considered ethics to be a “practical rather than theoretical study” (Aristotle on Virtue). He taught that virtue has to do with looking for the balance between extremes- the mean between excess and deficiency. The Golden Mean, as it was coined, is intended to help people identify …