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Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Questioning whether the concept of God can be disproved

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The Cosmological argument is not used to prove the existence of God beyond all doubt, it is an argument used to confirm a theist's belief and demonstrate to an atheist that religious belief can be rational and reasonable. Despite this however, there seems to be no truly convincing form of this argument. By this I mean that a ... More..

Arts & Humanities > Ethics Doing wrong for the right reasons is still wrong

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There are certain human rights that each person has which should never be violated. The argument for deontology supports this and the utilitarian theory objects to this. However, I can go no further without explaining in more detail what is meant by human rights' and how they can be violated.Rights have the potential to creat... More..

Arts & Humanities > Playwrights & Plays Play reviews: Dr. Faustus, by Christopher Marlowe

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Far from merely having a Christian message and a moral warning, this play continuously challenges organised religion. Christianity is at various points in the play mocked and deemed illogical or mythical by the play's protagonist, Faustus. It does not however, condemn religion, instead its commentary and conclusion is ambiguo... More..

Travel > Greece Travel destinations: Kefalonia

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Kefalonia, Jewel of the Ionian.Such a seductive combination of weather, friendly locals, stunning scenery and tranquility as is found in Kefalonia is difficult to find anywhere else in Greece.The Ionian Islands, of which Kefalonia is the largest, are the wettest in Greece, producing a strikingly beautiful, green landscape. Ou... More..

Arts & Humanities > American Literature History of the Beat movement

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Allan Ginsburg, an important part of the beat movement wrote the poem Howl' in two parts. It gradually develops from the prophetic viewpoint of a beaten, angry generation, destroyed by madness,' into an emotionally powerful, personal vision.Part one is, in content at least, the epitome of the Beat movement. It is an angry lam... More..

Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Best ways to minimize stress

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In a world of Hollywood drama and extensive media advertising, we are all in the serious business of making the most of our lives. This can put an enormous amount of pressure on us, as we try to look after loved ones, hold down jobs and create a little me-time. Everyone wishes there was another hour in the day, but the truth ... More..

Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Most famous English poets

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Does William Wordsworth really use language all men can understand? In explanations of his writing, Wordsworth claims that he does not use many complex poetic conventions, for example metaphors, similes and the like, and that he writes in the kind of language that all men can understand. In 'The Convict', he does not use many... More..

Arts & Humanities > Playwrights & Plays Gender relations in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, by Tennessee Williams

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Gender Relations in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.Written in the 1950s, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof was first performed for a generation in which the differences between the two genders were even more pronounced than they are today. It was a distinctly patriarchal society, and very traditional in many aspects. For example, as a general rul... More..

Arts & Humanities > Literary Themes & Ideas The role of women in classical literature

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Women poets in the Restoration and 18th century period often, intentionally or unintentionally, articulate a distinctly feminine voice. There are two aspects of femininity to be discussed here. The first is the voice of the feminist, a strong voice campaigning for equal rights, or at least an improvement in women's prospects ... More..

Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Poetry analysis: In Memoriam, by Alfred, Lord Tennyson

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Tennyson is one of the best known poets of the Victorian era, and indeed his stylistic features and subjects epitomise the period. In Memoriam is one of his major works, and in this elegy he mourns the death of his best friend Arthur Hallam. I shall be discussing section LV specifically; first analysing how Tennyson structure... More..

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