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What does it mean to be human? This is a question that has been asked throughout history, and one that continues to perplex us today. There is no easy answer, but perhaps part of the answer lies in our ability to imagine a better future. In a world where so much seems to be going … Read more
What is the meaning of life? This is a question that has been asked throughout history, and one that still plagues us today. There are many different philosophies out there about what the meaning of life is, and what our purpose is. But I believe that each person’s philosophy is unique to them. We all … Read more
What if you were living happily minding your own self living life, and then suddenly, different roles were forced upon you, and in a short time span your whole world would be thrown upside down? Well that is a brief insight into what Marji’s life, as described in the graphic novel and autobiography, Persepolis. The … Read more
Epicurus (c. 341-271 BCE) was born on the island of Samos where his parents were also born and this made him an Athenian citizen. At the age of fourteen, Epicurus studied philosophy, because he was inspired by the stories that his teacher told him. Epicurus started to his studies in Athens and then ended up … Read more
Many people are fascinated by the literature era of Absurdism. It combined so many different traits that one can only describe as absurd. And what does Absurdism consist of? The absurd, of course. Absurdist texts are filled with themes, character, and a plot that are very absurd and almost uncomprehendable. One could ask “What is … Read more
Compared to the immortal world, an individual is insignificant. However, when faced with the triviality of their lives, people often wish to deny this fact. They begin to desire a comprehensible unity in the world and seek knowledge in order to diminish the size of the universe and increase their own importance. Yet, this all-encompassing … Read more
Some people may believe that artwork is strictly just religious or just for entertainment in function due to the common subject matter. Martha Rebuking Mary for her Vanity by Guido Cagnacci (1601-1663) and Cindy Sherman’s Untitled Film Stills Series (1970s) have hidden meanings. These meanings allude to how people should act and should be portrayed. … Read more
Epicurus, the founder of this happiness believed that pleasure is a great good but that we can find much more goods if we search for them. Pleasure does not ultimately come our way meaning it isn’t something we need every day. We can have the pleasure of fame and you think that those people who … Read more
Using two different languages in a dialogue can make it difficult for the audience to understand the message. However, if the audience understands both languages, it allows them to connect and perceive the intend of the meaning at a deeper level. Such as in Real Women Have Curves, by Josefina Lopez, the playwright focuses on … Read more
Chaining him to his bed, this event feels more like a prison warden than it should. Ultimately, what Ivan’s illness does is set him free from the bondage of his utilitarian routine. “A domestic tragedy, a deliberately trivialized punishment for his hubris, is now set earnestly in motion, for this innocent fall from the stepladder … Read more
Flannery O’Connor is a brilliant writer who constructs stories that most readers can easily relate to. O’Connor is known mostly for the religious views used throughout her short stories, but she routinely uses an abundance of other themes to convey messages and lessons to readers. Although her short stories consist of diverse characters who have … Read more
A women was built to be strong to endure the most dangerous task of giving birth. Holding such an important job a women hold here head up high while having to put up on a strong face in front of the world. A woman with emotions that must hide it all because she knows that … Read more
Play It As It Lays: Life Unscripted (DRAFT) Maria Wyeth is an actress, a beaut, a dimming star, a schizophrenic, and beyond that a untraditional loving mother to Kate, her daughter. The way Joan Didion writes “Play It As It Lays” in satirical way upon Hollywood lifestyle is tantalizing the mind to think that Hollywood … Read more
Epictetus’ handbook, Enchiridion, was compiled by his disciple Arrian and first published in 125 AD. In this writing, Epictetus offers Stoic advice on how one can live well given the circumstances within one’s world. Epictetus firmly believes in the strategy of detachment as a means to survive; to not project any intrinsic value onto things … Read more
When one thinks of meaningful work, generally, they think of labor that accomplishes a certain goal. One thinks of a prestigious job or occupation that has meaning to it, but meaningful work can mean a lot more than just a prestigious job or having meaning to something you do. Meaningful work can be defined as … Read more
Nearly everything in life involves making a choice, either big or small. According to Albert Camus, an existentialist, life is considered absurd because the meaning of life has no answer, yet one continually searches for meaning while knowing death is inevitable. One is responsible and free to determine the meaning of life for oneself. People … Read more
Does free will exist? Its our destiny predetermines? Do we have a choice? Did we ever have a choice? According to Thomas nagel on his book “what does it all mean? ” There is a specific chapter dedicated to “Free will” in which nagel himself lays out a situation about the choice of a peach … Read more
Most people measure success monetarily. We spend the majority of our lives working towards success (“Defining success”). The word “success” is defined in the Merriam Webster dictionary as the attainment of wealth, favor, or eminence. Individuals who would be considered successful in this generation are Kim Kardashian or even Justin Bieber. These celebrities simply live … Read more
“Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do. “- Pope John XXIII. Everybody has dreams or goals that they want to achieve … Read more
What is a problem without a solution? An unanswerable question? One is open to believe they have found a question so complex that it requires no actual answer. And I believe I have found something similar. I ask myself along with many of my friends and family all the time what happiness is. What it … Read more
People wish to make their lives better. In generally people only wish for things that they might want or need. Some wishes can be selfish because they only think about themselves and when they do that then they would not think about the other things that could affect it. “The Monkey’s Paw” “Goldfish” and “The … Read more
Along Siddhartha and Santiago’s quests, they achieve their Personal Legends through experience, an ideal form of learning, that is essential to gain wisdom. From listening to their dreams, Santiago and Siddhartha realize their personal Legends and embark on their journeys to pursue enlightenment. Both characters need experience to help them understand what they desire from … Read more
I. Biographical Insights A. The culture this great author was a part of was the time in American history where inspiring works of literature began to emerge. It was also a time when American writers had not completely separated its literary heritage from Europe, partly because there were successful literary genius flourishing there. B. Herman … Read more
Melville was born in a time of American history where inspiring works of American literature began to emerge. It was also a time when America had not completely separated its literary heritage from Europe, partly because there were successful literary genius’ flourishing there. Melville proved to be a genius of his own, with his many … Read more
Life is a struggle to defy the inevitable. Since the beginning of time man has contemplated his own death, labored over the meaning of life, and created religion to explain all that he can not understand. Death at some point will catch up with all of society and at some point the entire world as … Read more
Blood becomes the river. The human race dies and only the she-goats and the he-goats (109) remain. The lake cracked with laughter of madness and the ghosts stood and walked upon the shore.(109) Who dares dream such gruesome images? Antonio Marez. He questions God, he communicates with the dead, the dead ask him for blessings. … Read more
