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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inspired by the Bible: 4 of 51
I attempted a piece of blank verse, it's a lot harder than it looks! Also, it quickly became apparent to me why Shakespeare and writers of that ilk used made up words'. My iambic pentameter is imperfect in places, but I hope you will forgive me since it is my first attempt.From nothing heaven was creadeBy God, and also earth ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Middle Ages History of the Crusades in Europe and the Middle East: 4 of 16
On Tuesday 27 November 1095, Pope Urban II addressed a vast crowd gathered outside Clermont cathedral. Telling of atrocities in eastern Christendom, Byzantium from where the Emperor Alexius had appealed for aid. The Turks, he told them, were advancing into the very heart of the Christian lands; Christian inhabitants were suff... More..
Arts & Humanities > The World Wars Biography: Winston Churchill: 2 of 5
After the Second World War, Winston Churchill was greeted by the British public on VE day as a great hero. However, although he was a great war leader that did not mean that he would necessarily be a very good peacetime Prime Minister. The main problem was policy making; Churchill assumed that because he was so popular he wou... More..
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Harry Potter: Unresolved plot elements from previous books: 4 of 9
The character of Dumbledore is particularly confusing, partly because he seems to have powers and strengths beyond those of an ordinary wizard; although, Percy does say, in The Philosopher's Stone', that [Dumbledore is the] "Best wizard in the world!" In The Philosopher Stone', Dumbledore makes food appear out of nowhere, and... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Literary analysis: A soldier's declaration, and the rearguard, by Siegried Sassoon: 1 of 2
The texts 'A Soldier's Declaration' and 'The Rearguard' were both written by Siegfried Sassoon in 1917 about the First World War. However 'A Soldier's Declaration' is a rhetorical declaration, a letter of protest with the intention of being published. It is also non-fiction, whereas, although it draws on some of Sassoon's own... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Poetry analysis: Willam Blake and religion: 1 of 1
William Blake was a Christian, although he did not conform to any denomination within the Christian faith. He was born and brought up a Baptist. When he was married, he took on board some ideas of the Swedish scientist philosopher and theologian, Swedenbourg, who believed in the idea of God as man. This idea is illustrated in... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values The issue of ethics versus morality: 12 of 18
Kant's objective theory of ethics is grounded in human reason; he says that human beings are rational beings, while animals simply follow their instincts and desires. The fundamental principles of this theory are his two Categorical Imperatives' the Formula of Universal Law and the Formula of the End in Itself. A hypothetical... More..
Arts & Humanities > William Shakespeare Play reviews: Much Ado About Nothing, by William Shakespeare: 2 of 3
"Man is a giddy thing, and this is my conclusion." This is Benedick's conclusion, but I think it is a view we all must share when reading Much Ado About Nothing'. When harmony is restored, it is because the play is a comedy and comedies follow a structure where the world appears to be turned upside-down but all is set right i... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Evolutionary versus revolutionary socialism.: 2 of 3
Socialism may be divided into two main, distinct groupings; evolutionary or parliamentary socialism, that is "democratic socialism", which is gradual and reformist, such as the British Labour Party. And revolutionary, utopian, "ethical socialism" (and Marxism or "scientific socialism". Broadly, socialism is a collectivist ide... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Does the war on terror threaten civil liberties in the US?: 25 of 34
The War on Terror' does restrict civil liberties and personal freedoms, however, this is not necessarily a bad thing. Blair's Labour government introduced Anti-Terror' laws, invoking Bentham's utilitarianism; that the government should protect the freedom of the greatest number in order to insure their happiness. ie. the righ... More..