critical summary thesis to make an argument The story of “The tower of the elephant” by Howard, is a land that is separated by the poor and the rich. Somewhat similar to the world we currently live in but detailed enough to separate from reality. Howard argues in “the tower of the Elephant, “the representations of heroism, villainy, masculinity, femininity.   Heroism has been represented in the “the tower of the Elephant” through the main character Conan. However, Conan was never at any time intended to be a classic hero. Howard has used Conan stories purposely to ruminate his ideas of civilization versus barbarism. Conan was an outsider who was a barbarian entering in a civilized world. The position of being a stranger offers Conan an exceptional perspective based on the lands that he travels through and to his outsider’s view and finds means of manipulating situations to his advantage. His reasons are highly immature as he runs off stealing the jewel, saying, “I will show them!” since he felt that he was ridiculed. The short stories, “the tower of…

LaDonna Reflection            Sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination have been reported in many companies in the United States, including Allied at the JFK International Airport. I believe it is unfortunate that lawsuits have been filed against Allied because some women employees have been subjected to various forms of sexual harassment. Securing an audience with Steve, the CEO of Allied, will allow me to understand the facts about these allegations and also give my opinion on the way forward for Allied. The first thing I would want to know from Steve would be his position on the previous and ongoing lawsuits against Allied. Being the CEO of Allied, he has a better understanding of the status of these cases against Allied and the specific accusations against the company. While it is unfortunate that these incidences have occurred at Allied, it is equally important to understand the facts and the measures taken by the company to punish the perpetrators. I would specifically want to know from Steve the preliminary actions taken by Allied to bring justice to the victims. This…

Thesis on Human Trafficking   Abstract   The practice of human trafficking has established itself in different parts of the world. Although human trade and trafficking started in ancient times as a normal trade activity that was used to settle debts and exchange property, the practice of human trafficking was eliminated by the United Nations after WWII. However, the practice has grown in most parts of the world and continued to establish its roots, particularly amongst the vulnerable communities where women and children are the easiest targets. In a bid to understand the practice of human trafficking, the researcher will adopt an interdisciplinary approach to appreciate the phenomenon from a wide scope. This is important since human trafficking is a social phenomenon whose growth integrates different aspects, including business, economics, security, crime, and psychology. The researcher will explain the topic from an interdisciplinary perspective that will include demographics, linguistics, economics, sociology, and psychology, among others. This is necessary since this practice can be understood through an effective unification of different forces, including goodwill, actions, and studies, such as to ensure…

Catholic Revolution The revolution of the Catholic Church in Latina America depicts a significant transition of the world from monarchical dominance into modernism of democracy (Wright-Rios 44). Latin America experienced numerous revolutionary eventualities that culminated in the change of the political structure of the countries. Chile experienced a slow but consistent change in the separation of the Roman Catholicism and influence from national politics. The reign of President Federico Errazuriz marked a new tenure of the relationship between politics and Catholic Church dominance. Federico was a conservative. However, his relationship with Archbishop Fr. Cresente Errazuriz significantly reshaped the status quo. Fr. Cresente was a renowned writer whose stance was that the church should rise above politics. The family of president Federico was among the few influential families in Chilean politics. Through the influence of Fr. Cresente, the country experienced a significant balance between liberal and conservative factions. Brazil was the most affected by the revolution. The country experienced a revolt of the public against the influence of the church on the country’s politics. The emergence of factions that advocated for…

existence of lack of fit between what people consciously believe and what people were it was officially Outline of the main thesis The articulation of moral ontology can prove difficult and controversial as the subject is debatable and can be argued in different facets. Therefore, whether one has a secular or theistic foundation rarely comes up only in certain unique controversies, for example, on abortion (Taylor, 1989). A gap has remained unexplored regarding the background. This paper seeks to argue on the existence of lack of fit between what people consciously believe and what people were it was officially including their believing and, on the other hand, the need to make sense of their moral reactions. There is a proposal by some naturalists to treat as irrelevant all moral ontologies stories without validity while they continue to argue themselves about fit objects and the appropriate reactions. Outline and explanation of the main arguments This paper argues that the whole question and idea about morality have various ontological accounts and cannot be dissected on just one side. Our deepest moral instincts…

Heresies of the Early Church and Solutions The following is a discussion of three of the biggest problems that the early church was experiencing as well as how the leading figures helped solve them. The passing on of eyewitnesses When religious gatherings were made, verbal testimonies were an invaluable element of the worship experiences. Apostles or people close to them could narrate how they heard the Lord say. Also, they could tell the actions of the Lord through healing the sick. However, when persecutions began, they saw the number of eyewitnesses nosedive, thus threatening the future of the church. Thus, the gospels came in handy as now they could replace the eyewitnesses. The stories in the gospels were legit as the apostles wrote them. Disturbances and dissensions There were many disturbances in the early church as a result of the divisions and dissensions. Many groups characterized the church with each trying to establish their independence. The gospels and letters by the apostles, for instance, Paul and James served to bring the divisions together to strengthen the early church. These letters…

Comparing our life to that of the wild children on their blue planet Comparing our life to that of the wild children on their blue planet, it is evident that human beings are the main threat to life on earth. It is unfortunate to note that if the total population continues to increase at the current rate, our children’s and grand children’s will experience the earth plunged into an extraordinary environmental crisis that will result in terrible impacts. Planet earth is home to billions of different species, but only one that dominates, which are human beings. Human beings are identified to be inventive and intelligent, and their activities have modified almost every corner of our beautiful planet. To be specific, human beings are causing an intense impact on it. The inventiveness, cleverness, and numerous activities that we undertake are the ones that are causing every global problem that we are experiencing. It is possible that we can tame our consumerism as well as having both the pleasure of stuff and the pleasure of the beautiful world. Human beings got to…

Religion and Development of Cities Christianity and Islam have significantly influenced the world. The relation between these religions and the world’s social, political, and economic institutions can be traced to the different views that each group held, especially in the early days. While technology and human development have reduced the effect of religions on society today, early civilizations were significantly shaped by the religions they followed. Damascus and Rome are examples of how instrumental religions influenced the political, social, and social pillars of early societies. Damascus is one of the oldest cities in the world, and its strategic positions as a link between Asia and Africa allowed the ancient city to borrow its early outlook from Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine civilizations (Poirson & Oprisko, 2014). The rise of the Umayyad caliphate, which made the city its capital, transformed the view of the city by allowing Islamic viewpoints on governance to influence the city’s development. Poirson and Oprisko (2014) note that the construction of the great mosque at the center of the city, coupled with utilities such as madrasas, public baths,…

Empire Comparison Essay Empire Comparison Essay Instructions: To demonstrate your understanding of world civilizations, your final essay will focus on the analysis of the rise and fall of empires/kingdoms throughout the time period in which we studied. Remember, this is NOT a summary of the events or the empire/kingdom, it is an analysis of the similarities and differences. Also, you will be making one last final connection to today′s society. For this assignment, pick an empire/kingdom from each group below and develop an essay addressing each of the following components: 1. Compare and contrast the development/creation of the empires/kingdoms. 2. Compare and contrast the decline/fall of the empires/kingdoms. 3. Explain which of the empires/kingdoms you choose had the greatest influence on our society today. Make sure to provide examples of how this civilization can be seen in our society today. Your paper must be 4-5 pages and include a minimum of 5 sources. [unique_solution]All work must be in APA format, including in-text citations and a reference list. If you have any specific questions, contact your instructor. These are the 3…

Early Interaction between European Powers and Native Americans and the Process of Colonization Introduction This research paper sets to respond to two questions related to Benjamin Franklin and then describe and interpret interactions among early European powers, Native Americans, and the process of colonization, including the development of early forms of governance. Responses to Questions Related to Benjamin Franklin Question One The intended audience of Benjamin Franklin’s writing was the British colonialists and the Native Americans, especially the various Indian tribes who were living along the east coast of North America. Franklin tried to use his work to enlighten them of a possibility of colonial expansion following the rapid increase in population in European nations as it was the case across the American continent. Such expansion is what had resulted in the invasion of the Europeans on the Native American Indians along the east coast, and there was the need for forming agreements that would help govern the relationship between these two groups. These agreements were in the form of what was known as the Indian Treaties, and the majority of…