Smart oneness versus Descartes dualism The question of whether the mind and matter are one ore distinct has been one of the most discussed philosophical issues. This paper will discuss this question by referring to J. J. C. Smart’s theory of oneness and Rene Descartes’s theory of dualism. It will thereafter, examine the relationship between Descartes’ theory of rationalism and his theory of dualism. Smart oneness versus Descartes dualism In his article, “Sensation and Brain Processes,” Smart presents a robust philosophical argument that everything is material. He believed that every other thing, including sensations, thoughts, and other processes that are associated with the mind, are also basically physical processes. Nothing is immaterial, not even the activities that go on in mind. In the first pages of his article, “Sensation and Brain Processes,” he presents a stamen ‘I have a yellowish-orange after image.’ He discusses four different meanings that can be deduced from it. One of these statements and the one Smart believed is the right meaning is that when one makes such a statement, he may be reporting a brain…
Harappan Civilization on the Indus River/ Indus Valley Civilization c.3000-1600 BCE Before Bronze Age – Since the 6000s there have been rivers existing across India. 3000 BCE – there are already people traveling back and forth. This was already a unified empire. The two biggest city states was Mohenjo-Daro and the Harappa. They had at least 2-story buildings. They had grid roads (they planned out how and what to build). They had indoor plumbing. It reached its economic zenith between 2500-2000 BCE. They probably spoke the Dravidian Language. It was a spoken language in India. 2000-1500 BCE: The Aryan Invasion – these Aryans have been moving into India. Indus River change courses. This means something catastrophic. This is an environmental change. This causes a shortage of water supply. They were Indo-European Speakers. They were a Pastoral Nomad. Most nomads are pastoral. This means that they have cattle that they are moving around. They spoke a language that was called Sanskrit. This is going to become the holy language of India and they focus on fire in their worship.…
Music in the traditional setting Since centuries ago, music has been an art that conveyed messages, provided entertainment, and educated too. Music has come to evolve with passing times and changes in technology. Different music from different cultures varied in their delivery, as well as the type of instruments used. Some cultures do not even have musical instruments, and thus they produce sounds that have instrumental appeal. African music is identified with the ordinary drum that has a fast tempo, and this has gradually come to shape the type of music produced to date. Music in the African setting was usually directed by the kind of ceremony or occasion happening. Events like funerals brought about sad songs while weddings and other rites of passages were expected to have songs of celebration. Music in the traditional setting was transmitted orally, typically other songs could be done at homes. In the kitchen, while women were preparing meals, or at the fireplace when the elders were giving young children advice and stories. Music has since been able to be published in different devices…
Digital Music Release Introduction Technological innovations and improved internet connection contribute to e-commerce expansion. E-commerce refers to transactions that are carried over the internet. It is a shift from the brick and mortar business model. E-commerce allows for geographical expansion, better connection with customers, and lowering the cost of operation. The following project is an analysis of ways that E-commerce can be used in music distribution (Hammond, 2014, 390). Digital music can be accessed through the internet and thus easily distributed. The marketing plan feature creations of a website, distribution partners, and ways of contacting the customers. Nonetheless, the music is based on both anti-violence and anti-war themes. As such, digital music intends to leave a positive footprint in the industry (Bockstedt et al., 2006, 25). Other than generating revenues, the marketing plan focused on supporting other artists. Both cryptocurrencies and Spotify are cited as essential in music distribution. Visuals are central to any marketing approach. Compelling visuals draw many customers and generate high traffic. A marketing plan guides a business into attaining financial success. The marketing plan sought to…
music-related Peer Reviewed Journal Article Locate a music-related Peer Reviewed Journal Article The article review requires that you read and summarize an article that pertains to any musical period through modern music. In addition to the summary, you will explain how it is significant to you or how it applies to music history. Articles must come from reliable, peer reviewed sources like what you would find on jstor. Sources, such as Wikipedia, blogs and personal websites are not appropriate sources You must give a separate citation of the article that includes the name of the Journal, the name of the article, the year and month, and the author (this information is the citation). The review should be at least 400 words.(unique_solution) Locate a music-related Peer Reviewed Journal Article The article review requires that you read and summarize an article that pertains to any musical period through modern music. In addition to the summary, you will explain how it is significant to you or how it applies to music history. Articles must come from reliable, peer reviewed sources like what you…
Liberty and Order Liberty, according to the constitution of the United States, refers to the freedom or the right for individuals to practice the rights as enumerated in the structure. Liberty means the freedom to express ourselves, to practice our religion, and live accordingly as the law prescribes. Order refers to the set of rules and instructions that dictates normalcy in society. I believe that there have to be guidelines governing people for peace and prosperity to remain. People should have conflicting ideas and views over issues, practice different religions, but they should be able to co-exist in the same society. Liberty and order are two conflicting goals set in the constitution that need to be balanced. Liberty and order should be distributed in a way that there are balances. That is, people are allowed to practice the freedom to their rights while still maintaining order. For instance, the government of the United States has institutions that place checks and balances to liberty and order by having the authority to maintain order but insuring people’s liberties from being destroyed by…
LETHAL INJECTION AS A FORM OF CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The use of lethal injection as a capital punishment form was first proposed late 19th century when the New York commission overseeing capital punishment incorporated its suggestion as a method which could seem more humane as compared to hanging which had been a common method during those days. Robert M. Bohm, who was working as a professor in the University of Florida at the time and who also had extensively written on capital punishment, the proposal eventually faced a challenge as the people would associate the hypodermic needle which had just been introduced as a very important tool with the killings as it was the one being used for administering the chemicals in this category (Farber, Davis, Weiner, Jordan, Boyer & Ubel, 2013). During the World War II, this method had been used as one of Nazis’ methods to dispose those people who seemed extremely sick and the disabled prisoners, along with other methods of capital punishment like the firing squad and gas chamber (Denno, 2017). After the war, lethal injection…
Revelations of the Kennewick man The Kennewick man discovery occurred in 1996 by a couple of college students from Washington along the Colorado River. It is one of the most well preserved archeological findings ever collected. The skeletal remains raised a lot of controversy among the archeological professionals and the general public as to what the Kennewick man represents. The controversy revolved around the federal government which attempted to settle the matter out of court and the Native American Community which raised objections to such attempts. Such controversies eventually affected the analysis of the remains by the scientist and any attempts to carry out scientific studies on the skeleton have been met with an equal measure of contempt and curiosity from the general public. Carbon dating analysis carried out on the specimen estimate that the Kennewick man is about 9000 years old which according to archaeologist presents a new set of controversy since it was widely believed that there were no humans in North America during that period of time. Furthermore, the Native Americans claimed that the Kennewick man was…
The struggle for equality Hello, my name is Malik Anderson and my topic for this paper will be on the successes, failures, and conflicts of the Civil Rights Movement. The Civil Rights Movement is one of the most important starting points in our history that have created the foundation of what we are still aiming to achieve everywhere today: equality for all. Whether it be the wage gap that is still relevant, social class, gender, etc., the ideal of perfect equality is still very far out of reach. I would like to delve into why this is still such an epidemic and possibly aim for a solution as well as explain the effects the Civil Rights Movement had on society back then and now. Let us first look at the sources that support the Civil Rights Movement for what it did. It was a time of racial bigotry, bloodshed, and resentment towards those of the African American community after the first Civil War. White supremacy was practiced everywhere, especially in the south and those of the black community were not…
Breaking The Liberal Echo Chamber article review In her Huffington Post article Breaking The Liberal Echo Chamber Adrienne Klasa, explains how liberals in the west have insulated themselves from social and political reality by maintaining an intolerant circle of views on liberal platforms that don’t allow for alternative views, especially from conservatives. Julia Ebner, on the other hand, accuses conservatives and the far right of doing the same in her Guardian article titled The far right thrives on global networks. They must be fought online and off, which illustrates the extent these groups will go to in a bid to amplify their extreme views. Ms. Klasa accuses the liberals of using self-curated social media feeds and liberal media outlets to amplify only liberal stories and ideas to the exclusion of others, especially conservative ones. This exclusion also extends to family and friends as well as opinion shapers and leaders that liberals choose to listen to in public forums and other places. At the same time, Ms. Ebner highlights how far right proponents are taking their hatred for Muslims and liberals…