Thought Dr. Rodgers Biographical Paper 12/3/14 Adam Smith Adam Smith was a Scottish social philosopher‚ political economist‚ educator‚ scholar‚ author and journalist. As such‚ he was one of the most influential figures of the 18th century Scottish Enlightenment. His two most notable works are the Theory of Moral Sentiments‚ and An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations which is often shortened to simply Wealth of Nations. Smith was known as an Ethicist‚ and Wealth of Nations was
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Elizabeth Smith (Bessie Smith) Elizabeth Smith was born on April 15‚ 1894 in Chattanooga‚ Tennessee. Her parents were Laura and William Smith. She was one of the second children. She was born into a poverty stricken black family in the segregated south. Her father was a Baptist minister he died soon after her birth leaving her mother to raise her and her siblings. She was about nine when she lost her mother and two brothers. Bessie and the remaining siblings were raised by their
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ICLR: Appeal Cases/1974/HOWARD SMITH LTD. APPELLANT AND AMPOL PETROLEUM LTD. AND OTHERS RESPONDENTS [ON APPEAL FROM THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES] - [1974] A.C. 821 [1974] A.C. 821 [PRIVY COUNCIL] HOWARD SMITH LTD. APPELLANT AND AMPOL PETROLEUM LTD. AND OTH-ERS RESPONDENTS [ON APPEAL FROM THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES] 1973 Nov. 26‚ 27‚ 28‚ 29; Dec. 3; Lord Wilberforce‚ Lord Diplock‚ 1974 Feb. 14 Lord Simon of Glaisdale‚ Lord Cross of Chelsea and
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Johnson Kown as the “Empress Of Blues”‚ Bessie Smith was said to have revolutionized the vocal end of Blues Music. She showed a lot of pride as an independent African-American woman. Her style in performance and lyrics often reflected her lifestyle. Bessie Smith was one of the first female jazz artists‚ and she paved the way for many musicians who followed. Bessie was born April 15‚ 1894 in Chattanooga‚ Tennessee to a part time Baptist preacher‚ William Smith‚ and his wife Laura. The family was large
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The world of Economics would not be the same with Adam Smith. Smith is considered to be the “Father of Economics.” Every person that has studied some form of Economics‚ whether it is Micro or Macro‚ knows why Smith is so important. However‚ few know the person behind the theory. Adam Smith was not just an Economic guru; prior to his discovery‚ he was man ordinary man. His life’s work was dedicated to Economics‚ but behind closed doors he was more than just the “Wealth of Nations.” In order to understand
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Patti Smith: Poet and Trailblazer Among her many monikers‚ Patti Smith has most often been called the “godmother of punk.” Despite resisting the label‚ she has had a wide-ranging influence on punk‚ post-punk‚ alternative‚ and mainstream rock artists including U2‚ The Smiths‚ REM‚ Garbage‚ Sleater-Kinney‚ Bruce Springsteen‚ and Madonna. Her seminal first album‚ Horses‚ was released in 1975 and began a career that would lead to her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Patti Smith group up
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to do is make a strong communication” (Stevie Smith) Florence Margaret Smith also known as Stevie Smith was a famous English poet and novelist that lived form 1902 to her tragic death in 1971. Throughout her life Smith went through a lot of heartache with her family and especially within herself. When Stevie Smith became acquainted with the face of death‚ she was fascinated by the melancholy emotions of depression she began to feel. As a result‚ Smith utilized her emotions relating to neglect‚ death
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To the Student: John Smith is a character of some legend in American history. He is a controversial early leader of the near failed settlement at Jamestown‚ Virginia. There are a lot of theories and arguments about Smith’s credibility as an author. Considering the early failure of Jamestown and the Virginia Company’s desire to cover up the disaster‚ Smith was first hailed as a hero by the Company only later to be used as their scapegoat. Wikipedia has an excellent short explanation on the doubtful
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for those agents to X (Smith‚ 2007‚ p. 232). In arguing in support of externalism‚ my main focus will be on Smith’s first internalist claim which he names ‘the practicality requirement on moral judgment.’ I take this approach because Smith insists that externalists who deny his second internalist claim‚ ‘rationalism‚’ are still able to accept his practicality requirement claim; however‚ the reverse does not hold because rationalism entails the practicality requirement (Smith‚ 2007‚ p.
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Emmitt Smith & His Annual Rushing Yards Emmit Smith announced his retirement February 3‚ 2005. It was a very emotional moment for Smith‚ who has played running back in the NFL for fifteen years (thirteen of those years for the Dallas Cowboys). As Smith announced his retirement tears began to flow down his face stating "It’s been a tremendous ride." Over his career in the NFL‚ Smith has racked up many impressive statistics and awards. Smith has played on three Super Bowl championship teams (including
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