Romanticism A revolution in art‚ philosophy‚ politics and social issues Influential philosophers • • • • Emmanuel Swedenborg (Heaven and Hell -1758) Voltaire (man in control of his own destiny) Montesquieu (division of powers) Locke (limited‚ liberal gov)‚ Bentham (liberty & rights ) • Rousseau (The Social Contract – 1762-) and Diderot (Manifesto of Pure Reason -1760) • Immanuel Kant (Critique of Pure Reason -1781- and Critique of Judgement -1790-) • Thomas Paine and Jefferson Major historic
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Greek Mythology Mythology was an integral part of the lives of all ancient peoples. The myths of Ancient Greece are the most familiar to us‚ for they are deeply entrenched in the consciousness of Western civilization. The myths were accounts of the lives of the deities whom the Greeks worshipped. The Greeks had many deities‚ including 12 principal ones‚ who lived on Mt. Olympus. The myths are all things to all people a rollicking good yarn‚ expressions of deep psychological insights‚ words of
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My favourite place in the U.S. The best place in the World is New York. It is a place where you can see magnificent things. It is the biggest city in the world and the capital of world’s economy. There isn’t something you can’t find in NYC. Manhattan is the wealthiest area of the city‚ actually it is a group of islands in Hudson River. In this area there are stores of the most famous brands in the world‚ there is everything from clothes and restaurants to electronics and luxurious hotels. The
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John Emerich Edward Dalberg said‚ "power tends to corrupt‚ and absolute power corrupts absolutely." In the novels Anthem and Brave New World‚ Ayn Rand and Aldous Huxley explain what life in a dystopian society is like through the eyes of two outcasts; Equality 7-2521 and Bernard Marx. Neither agree with the action of their councils and try to do something about it but cannot because they are the only ones that actually notice the corruption. Which causes them to create a new society. Through the
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states that human history can change forever by just an act of disobedience. Fromm starts off by stating how people in power have always professed that those below them should obey rather than disobey. Fromm writes about how key ancient figures like Prometheus and Adam and Eve acted out in disobedience. Fromm also states that these figures didn’t regret their decisions nor did they ask for forgiveness. Fromm further claims that man has continuously changed due to the way man has continued to say no to
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to return to the ordinary world with this boon. If the hero does decide to return‚ he or she often faces challenges on the return journey. If the hero returns successfully‚ the boon or gift may be used to improve the world. The stories of Osiris‚ Prometheus‚ Moses‚ Gautama Buddha‚ and Jesus‚ for example‚ follow this structure closely.[1] Campbell describes 17 stages or steps along this journey. Very few myths contain all 17 stages—some myths contain many of the stages‚ while others contain only
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The institutions of law and order slip away or are ignored; human beings revert to a more primitive part of their nature. In this book‚ this common idea made me consider more about the human mental structure. One of the most important quotes regarding this idea is‚ “They’re the only thing we have.” This refers to the rules that Ralph has set and Jack challenges them. As soon as Jack and the rest of the boys begin to disregard these rules‚ a more primitive side starts to show. An Important part
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“flame‚” it alludes to ancient knowledge. The Greek legend of Prometheus details the story of the titular Prometheus and the way he steals fire from the gods to give to humans‚ with images of “flame[s]” to emphasize the importance of individual curiosity. Without such curiosity‚ humans cannot truly find future success. Nevertheless‚ Rilke insists that the created “make big shadows I can move in‚” I being the creator. Whereas Prometheus steals the fire alone‚ Rilke argues that this is not necessary
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One could say that Prometheus’ pursuit to give power to humankind and be seen as a god was the same as Victor’s pursuit to surpass human limitation. It is known that Victor and his obsession to “play God” led to the creation of the monster that would later wreak havoc in Victor’s life. Victor then warns Walton of the dangers of thriving to become more than he is and urges him not to continue in his search into the unknown. So‚ Did Victor’s destructive thirst for knowledge lead him and those he loved
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In Works and Days‚ Hesiod depicts a mystical story of punishment when Zeus decides to create a beautiful woman named Pandora to punish Prometheus for stealing fire. He then gave Pandora a jar containing misery and turmoil and sends her to Epimetheus who is Prometheus’s cousin where he accepts her and she swiftly releases evil upon man. Yet Elpis the spirit of hope stays in the jar. Elpis was in the jar of turmoil which leads the audience to the suggestion that Elpis is also an evil “for earth is
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