Category: Religious Studies (Page 21 of 27)

What Causes Rowlandson’s Insomnia?

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Rowlandson: at the end of her narrative in Journey in New Worlds by William L. Andress she reflects: “…I can remember the time when I used to sleep quietly without workings in my thoughts, whole nights together, but now it is other ways with me. When all are fast about me, and no eye open, but His whoever waketh, my thoughts are ….” What causes her insomnia?
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Lost Opportunities (What If…)

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Historians sometimes talk about lost opportunities. They see bad things that happened in history and say, “This could have been avoided if …” Or, they see good things that did not happen or were delayed for much too long and say, “This could have happened if …” Look for a lost opportunity. Your job is to persuade us that a particular lost opportunity could have been embraced at a particular point in history if only someone or something could have been different. Tell us what happened or failed to happen and why. Continue reading

The Ideal Woman for Adidas

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Adidas is the second largest sneaker manufacturer in the US, second only to Nike. The brand operates in 118 markets with global annual revenue of $19.2 billion and a brand value of $7.5 billion. Adidas believes that, through sport, it has the power to change lives. As a result, the brand is obsessed with helping athletes make a difference in their game, in life, and in the world. Within its women’s training efforts, the brand wants to partner with innovative female leaders to further demonstrate its brand commitment. Adidas is looking for a progressive thinker who sits at the intersection of culture and sport. Continue reading

Jurors in the Movie 12 Angry Men

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Watch the movie 12 Angry Men and write a reflection essay explaining how the jurors’ experiences do or do not relate to the concepts presented in the text. Please provide specific examples. Also, discuss how, based on your assessment of the jurors’ experience, decision-making in juries can be improved. Be specific with your recommendations and explore if they are realistic based on your knowledge of the judicial system. Continue reading

Living Life Virtuously for Happiness

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Delve into Aristotle’s views about how to live life virtuously. Why does he insist that living virtuously is necessary for happiness? Unpack how intellectual and moral virtues can work by focusing upon a few key virtues and explain why they would count as virtues in Aristotle’s estimation. What advice does Aristotle offer in trying to help people lead virtuous lives? Can you think of any examples of humans who would fit Aristotle’s depiction of living virtuously ? who and why? Continue reading

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