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• Perspectives of the death of alexander the great Essay

  ...Perspectives of the death of alexander the great On june 10th 323 bc alexander the great died . The actual cause of his death remains unknown to this day. There are many different perspectives on the death of alexander the great died. Some say he was murdered and some say he died of natural causes but from evidence from his diary entry’s there are very few perspectives that could be right. There two perspective’s that I believe are the closest too the truth is other that he died from being poisoned and the other being that he died of a flu . This source was chosen for the exhibition for the death of alexander the great because it helps implement a main perspective on his death. Alexander was seen to many as a villain, he conquered Greek city states, turkey , what is now Iran , Persia what is now Pakistan, parts of India and Afghanistan. Also Egypt, Asia Minor and Syria. Alexander made a lot of enemies during the time of this conquering so hundreds of people would have had the reason to poison and murder him. Scientist claim that alexander the great was ‘killed by toxic wine’ .The source from the medical journal clinical toxicology is pointing to that the evidence on the features alexander suffered during the time of sickness leading to his death is very similar the experiences of veratrum poisoning. Veratrum is a...

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• Death in Cross Cultural Perspectives Essay

  ...Death in cross cultural perspectives Death is inevitable part of human experience, which is often associated with fear of unknown, separation, and spiritual connection. Death is an individual experience, which is based on unique perceptions and beliefs. Fear of death and dying seems to be a universal phenomenon, which is closely associated with apprehension and uneasiness. Death is allied with permanent loss, thus personal experiences of grief are similar in many different cultures. There are different mourning ceremonies, traditions, and behaviors to express grief, but the concept of permanent loss remains unchanged in cross cultural setting. With this paper I will identify cross-cultural perspectives on death and dying, and will analyze multiple beliefs relating to death phenomenon. Furthermore I will identify different cultural mourning ceremonies and will analyze their impact on grieving process and coping mechanisms. Death is a universal phenomenon, but individual responses to death vary widely from culture to culture. In effort to explain the concept of death, many different cultures bring a significant symbolic meaning to the dying process in terms of rituals, ceremonies, and bereavement practices. Grieving and funeral rituals vary greatly across cultures and, in most cases, are associated with...

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• A Christian Perspective On The Death Pe Essay

  ...A Christian Perspective on the Death Penalty              The unbearable religion of ‘an eye for an eye’ We have been looking at Jesus’ confrontation of religious leaders who placed heavy burdens upon people already “tired and heavily laden.”  Much of what was “said to the men of old” (Matt. 5:21 RSV) was either tradition that benefitted the system or mere trivia. Some of those “old men’s sayings” had been useful at one time, but no longer so. Take, for example, the Old Testament principle of “an eye for an eye.” Originally, it was helpful; namely, when it replaced the previous practice of “one eye, plus an arm and a leg, for an eye.” That’s an exaggeration, but the point is that the original “old saying” was to match the punishment with the crime. Jesus’ rejection of that principle is clear: “You have heard it said: ‘an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth,’ but I say unto you…” (Matt.  5:38). A paraphrase might be: “You heard it then, but I tell you now…” Through a “then vs. now” contrast, Jesus established himself as interpreter and corrector of Old Testament criminal justice. Actually, “eye for eye, tooth for tooth” is shorthand for an entire verse: “…the punishment shall be life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, foot for foot, burn for burn, wound for wound, bruise for bruise” (Exod. 21:23-24). In the heat and pain of conflict, who would not want to “raise the ante” a notch when merely “getting even” (“wound for wound”) does not...

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• Death of a Salesman a Different Perspective Essay

  ...Death of a Salesman: A Different Perspective Jeanne Gordon Shawnee State University IDST Civilization and Literature November 21, 2011 In Death of a Salesman, a play written by Arthur Miller, Willie Loman is a salesman! In the introduction of the play, we can see exactly how Miller feels about a person being a salesman by the reply he made to a comment and said " he sells what a salesman has to sell, himself. As Charley insists , the only thing you got in this world is what you can sell. As a salesman he has got to get by on a smile and a shoeshine. He has to charm. He is a performer, a confidence man who must never lack confidence. His error is to confuse the role he plays with the person he wishes to be" (as cited in Death of a Salesman,1998, pp xxv). Arthur Miller understood the impact that the societal beliefs of what constitutes being a success had on the average man and how he viewed his current social status in relation to what his dreams of it were. I don't view Willie Loman as being some crazy old man, but a man who has worked hard to provide for his family. I see him as a man that had the same hopes and aspirations for his sons that every parent has. I respect Willie Loman. However, as a medical professional I am going to stick with my original assumption that in addition to being a salesman, he is a man that is suffering from Alzheimer's dementia. My goal is not to take away from the...

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• Death and Dying a Muslims Perspective Essay

  ...MEDICINE Volume 91 March 1 998 Death and dying-a Muslim perspective Aziz Sheikh MRCP MRCGP J R Soc Med 1998;91:138-140 The care of dying patients and their relatives is one of the most difficult aspects of a doctor's job. Enabling an individual to die with dignity can also be deeply rewarding. Britain today is a cosmopolitan society made up of people from numerous religious and cultural traditions. The care of patients with backgrounds different from one's own requires knowledge and skills. There are approximately 2 million Muslims in the UK1. Although most originate from the Indian subcontinent2 substantial numbers have arrived recently from Africa and to a lesser extent Central Europe. Islamic Law (Shariah) is based on the Qur'an and Hadith (the practices and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad)3. The Shariah defines certain expected behaviours at the time of death and these are generally adhered to by Muslims in Britain. In this paper I offer some guidance on caring for Muslim patients in their final illness. MUSLIM BELIEF REGARDING DEATH, ABORTION AND EUTHANASIA For a Muslim, death marks the transition from one state of existence to the next. Islam teaches that life on earth is an examination-the life to come is the eternal abode where one will reap the fruit of one's endeavours on earth. Death is therefore not to be resisted or fought against, but rather...

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• perspectives Essay

  ... Erin Lowell Perspectives Life Span & Introduction to Sociology PSYC-2314-S03 In class we have been discussing the analogy of perspectives. A perspective is a way of seeing, also thought of as a ‘point of view’. This mental view or outlook can both enhance and constrain how we view the world in our own eyes. In the field of psychology and sociology there are many ways to perceive our world in which we live. No one perspective alone can define the world. Each perspective has its own distinctive strengths and blind spots. In class we have discussed different theories and analogies to better understand the complexity of perspectives. Perspectives will both facilitate and constrain perception. A good example of this statement is the Burke Theorem. The Burke Theorem states that “A way of seeing is also a way of not seeing- a focus upon object A involves a neglect of object B”. My understanding of this theory is that if you only focus on one perspective for viewing, you end up neglecting other perspectives, which doesn’t allow you to fully see reality as you could from looking with more than one perspective. An example given in class was how each student viewed the same exact water bottle. Students sitting on different sides or directly in front of the water bottle will have different views....

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• Perspective Essay

  ...Watson & Skinner Perspective Psychological perspectives will always change as long as psychology continues to move forward. Not one perspective or approach would be considered wrong or incorrect. It just adds to our understanding of human and animal behavior. Most psychologists would agree that not one perspective is correct, although in the past, early days of psychology, the behaviorist would have said their perspective was the only truly scientific one (McLeod, 2007). Two Psychologists who are well known for their theories on behaviorism are John B. Watson and B.F. Skinner. In this paper I will discuss their own perspectives on behaviorism. Behaviorism is an approach to psychology that combines elements of philosophy, methodology, and theory. It emerged in the early twentieth century as a reaction to "mentalistic" psychology, which often had difficulty making predictions that could be tested using rigorous experimental methods. The primary tenet of behaviorism, as expressed in the writings of John B. Watson, B. F. Skinner, and others, is that psychology should concern itself with the observable behavior of people and animals, not with unobservable events that take place in their minds. The behaviorist school of thought maintains that behaviors as such can be described scientifically without recourse either to internal physiological events or to hypothetical constructs such as...

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• Essay on Death of a Salesman

  ...How is Death of a Salesman a commentary upon American society and values. Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman is a commentary upon society in relation to the painful conflicts of a working class family in New York, who throughout their life has struggled to make a decent living and fulfil the American dream. The play illustrates its critical commentary on American society through Willy’s obsession with the Dream, depiction of women and the disrespect towards the “elderly.” The main theme in Death of a salesman is without a doubt the American dream. This dream has been the basis of Willy’s life, and he has a fundamental belief in it, that almost reach religious proportions. He has passed this trust in the American dream onto his two sons, which has a dramatic consequences for them both. Willy Loman's longing to achieve his ideal dream in turn, controlled his life and ruined his family. The character Willy portrays a large piece of society. This being illustrated through the protagonist stating “America is full of beautiful towns and fine, upstanding people.. The finest people.” The repetition of “finest” emphasizes the utter idolization of Willy’s depiction of Americans. Willy's characterization of the American people as kind to anyone who is personally attractive demonstrates his utter faith in his twisted version of the American Dream. The quote emphasizes the commentary of the critical portrayal of society of those who...

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