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The Abrahamic Religions, 2006.
This paper compares the three Abrahamic religions which stem from Abraham: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
1,475 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 65.95
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This paper explains that all three Abrahamic religions--Judaism, Christianity and Islam--feature a core belief in only one God and believe that they may experience God firsthand through prayer, meditation and faith. The author points out that only Christianity suggests it is possible for God to take human form, as in Jesus Christ. The paper relates that, within Judaism but less so in Islam and Christianity, God intervenes directly in earthly human affairs such as expelling Adam and Eve, placing a mark on Cain's head and instructing Noah to build an ark before the flood.
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"Many sections of the Old Testament reaffirm monotheism. In Exodus 31-33, Moses leaves Mount Sinai with tablets containing the Ten Commandments, to find that in his absence, Aaron has allowed creation of a molten (golden) calf, a pagan idol. In response, Moses smites those who do not worship only God (only the sons of Levi are left), then returns to Mount Sinai to ask God's forgiveness of his people's sins. On Mount Sinai, God forgives all but those who have gone against Him (Exodus 32). Here, the individual worshipper (Moses) asks for personal forgiveness from God, and a chance to atone personally, and on behalf of his people, for past sins, just as Jews still do today once a year on the Day of Atonement."
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Kierkegaard's Abraham, 2002.
An analysis of "Knight of Faith" by Kierkegaard and his presentation of Abraham.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 71.95
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This paper will discuss Kierkegaard's "Knight of Faith" and the model that Abraham makes for this ideal. In Kierkegaard's three modes of being, Abraham exemplified the highest form of being. This paper will discuss the transition to the "Knight of Faith". Also discussed is how Abraham had a duty to God and his saintly side of character in Kierkegaard's model. These aspects of his philosophy will be discussed to reveal the nature of Kierkegaard' idea of a knight.
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The Life and Times of Abraham Maslow, 2002.
A biography of the American psychologist and philosopher, Abraham Maslow.
1,618 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 70.95
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This paper introduces Abraham Maslow, the American psychologist and philosopher who is best known today for his self-actualization theory of psychology, which argued that the primary goal of psychotherapy should be the integration of the self. It provides an overview of Abraham Maslow's life and his major works, followed by a discussion of the times in which he lived and practiced. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
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"Maslow's thinking was refreshingly original for his time; by contrast, most other psychologists before him had been concerned with the abnormal and the ill. Maslow, on the other hand, sought to know what constituted positive mental health. In his book, Toward a Psychology of Being (1968), Maslow says that he believes that humans are not in fact evil, but rather evil behaviors are the result of ?neutral? or even ?positively good? natures reacting out of frustration. It was from this context that humanistic psychology gave rise to several different therapies, all guided by the idea that people possess the inner resources for growth and healing and that the point of therapy is to help remove obstacles to individuals' achieving this. The most famous of these was client-centered therapy developed by Carl Rogers, who believed even more firmly in the inherent goodness of people than Maslow."
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Forced into Glory : Abraham Lincoln's White Dream, 2001.
This paper looks at the book by Lerone Bennett "Forced into Glory : Abraham Lincoln's White Dream".
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, AU$ 47.95
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In his book "Forced into Glory : Abraham Lincoln's White Dream", Lerone Bennett claims that the glorification of Lincoln by Americans is not totally justified. He claims that Lincoln himself was a racist. In making these statements, an overall study of the issue of racism vs. slavery is discussed in a historical context.
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"Lerone Bennett?s book Forced into Glory : Abraham Lincoln's White Dream is designed to make any reader rethink all of her or his preconceptions about Lincoln. American schoolchildren are taught that Lincoln was the savior of our nation, a man so motivated by the highest of ideals in terms of both guaranteeing the continuing union of our states and ending slavery that he willingly put himself into deadly peril.
Bennett suggests that this is not quite an accurate picture, and indeed in some measure he must be right. No one is perfectly self sacrificing, no one perfectly good, no one perfectly wise. Lincoln was flawed as any great man. He was not, however, perhaps as flawed as Bennett makes him out to be."
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Abraham Lincoln: Man and Myth, 2002.
Discusses the views of author Stephen Oates as expressed in his book, "Abraham Lincoln: The Man Behind The Myths"
1,326 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 59.95
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Stephen Oates, in his book "Abraham Lincoln: The Man Behind the Myths", believes the grandiose dimensions and symbol-building power of the myths people create reveal their deepest longings. The paper discusses Oates' argument that this is especially true of the myths Americans have created about Abraham Lincoln, the powerful figure who presided over the country's greatest trial, the Civil War. The paper shows that Oates' book argues that rather than reflect any actual truths about Lincoln the man and President, the American mythology surrounding Lincoln reflects the spiritual and psychological needs of America's culture. The paper looks at other portrayals of Lincoln as a mythological figure in American literature, such as in the poetry of Walt Whitman.
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"Oates argues that mythology carries a different truth than that of historical truth. In the case of Abraham Lincoln, the myth is what Americans wish the man had been rather than what he really was. The Lincoln myth has imbued him with the traits Americans consider their most noble, among them honesty, tolerance, a work ethic, forgiveness, compassion, a clear-sighted vision of right and wrong, and a dedication to God and country (Oates 16). Thus, Oates maintains, the mythological Lincoln "carries the torch of the American dream, a dream of noble idealism, of self-sacrifice and common humanity, of liberty and equality for all" (Oates 16)."
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The Abraham Legacy, 2002.
Shows the impact of the Abraham Legacy on Islam, Christianity and Judaism.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 35.95
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This paper examines the role that the Abraham Legacy could play in the Middle East. It identifies the shared elements of the Abraham Legacy in Islam, Christianity and Judaism. Then it explores the role this heritage could play in the contemporary era.
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Abraham Maslow: An Understanding of Human Nature and Motivation, 2002.
This paper examines psychologist Abraham Manslow's humanistic theory of motivation.
2,686 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 9 sources, APA, AU$ 108.95
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This paper details the psychological theory of Abraham Maslow. The paper discusses his hierarchy of needs, listing each need and providing examples, as well as showing how the hierarchy is built. There is an expanded section detailing what is meant by self-actualization as well as what Maslow called ?peak experiences?. A full listing of the B ? values are given, as well as numerous other traits and characteristics of self-actualized people. Also explained are Maslow?s other hypothesized needs, such as the cognitive, aesthetic, and neurotic needs, and how these all interact with his hierarchy of needs. The paper introduces Maslow as a visionary and pioneer of humanistic psychology who came from a world dominated by psychoanalysis and behaviorism and emerged to provide the world with a more positive, instructional, and human view of mankind and his place in nature.
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"These theories shared in common an approach to understanding human nature and behavior that were based directly outside the subjective needs, beliefs, and values of the individual. In grossly simplified terms, the individual was viewed either as a locus in the environment where current stimuli reacted with past reinforced behavior patterns to produce a response or as an almost helpless entity, where deep in the primitive recesses of the human brain a battle was fought for psychological control. Where forces of the good ?superego? were beating back the evil armies of the ?id? (sex and aggression) and whichever side was winning the battle at any given time would manifest itself in the person?s overt behavior. Abraham Maslow was a visionary who pioneered the field of ?humanistic? psychology. Aptly named because its primary goal was to center the field of psychology around the individual person ? to treat them as wanting, feeling, needing, spiritual, and unique beings and to guise psychological theory in terms that took this into account."
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Benjamin Blooms "Taxonomy" & Abraham Maslow's "Hierarchy of Needs", 2002.
Identifies both Benjamin Bloom's and Abraham Maslow's contributions to education and explains how these concepts could be applied in an elementary classroom setting.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 17 sources, AU$ 95.95
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This paper elaborates on the theories of Abraham Maslow and Benjamin Bloom and describes their application to the educational setting so as to produce the best result possible for the educational system. It is descriptive in character and provides complete theoretical information with analysis.
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Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt, 2002.
Compares and contrasts the leadership styles of President Abraham Lincoln and President Franklin D. Roosevelt in times of crises.
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This essay compares and contrasts two American presidents, Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt, who both navigated the U.S. through difficult times. We will focus on their styles of leadership in their respective political crises: the Civil war, and the Great Depression, respectively, in hopes of making some suggestions on the nature of unwavering leadership in the pursuit of national interest.
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Abraham Maslow and Third Force Psychology, 2006.
This paper examines the studies of psychologist Abraham Maslow and third force psychology also known as the humanistic approach to psychology which believes that all people are inherently good.
3,029 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 28 sources, APA, AU$ 120.95
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This in-depth paper explores Maslow's career as a trained experimental and quantitative psychologist who rebelled against the current model of abnormal psychology and began to investigate normal individuals for aspects of mental health. This paper also discusses Maslow's critical view of Sigmund Freud's theories. During his career Maslow studied great figures in history including: Abraham Lincoln, Albert Schweitzer and Mahatma Gandhi while he concentrated on the healthy aspects of the human psyche.
His theory of hierarchical needs and the concept of self-actualization arose out of this historical investigation.
Topics covered in this report include:
A Short History of Psychology
Maslow's Rebellion Against Freud, Watson and Skinner
Maslow's Emphasis on the Healthy Personality
The Hierarchy of Needs
Peak Experiences Defined
Maslow's Research on Self Actualizing Personalities
Maslow and Management - a Renaissance of Third Force Psychology
How Can Self-Actualization Assist Societal Growth in the Future?
Conclusion
Footnotes
References
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"Abraham Maslow was one of the great personality theorists to emerge from the school of Neo-Freudism. This was a period when therapists were attempting to go beyond Freudian concepts and redefine clinical psychology through other techniques. Some of the reasons they felt compelled to try new ways of communicating with their patients were multi fold. First, psychoanalysis was a very long and expensive process for the patient and it also required that the therapist become a Doctor of Medicine before studying psychoanalysis."
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Abraham Lincoln and Leo Tolstoy, 2006.
An analysis of the psychology of famous historical figures, Abraham Lincoln and Leo Tolstoy.
2,719 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 109.95
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The paper discusses how the actions, decisions, and words great men and women are intimately related to the psychology of these individuals. The paper proposes that by analyzing the lives of these individuals--their writings, biographies, actions, and what other people had to say about them--it may be possible to reconstruct some of the basic psychological underpinnings that characterize the great figures of world history. The paper firstly examines the psychology of Abraham Lincoln, president of the United States during the Civil War, and then analyzes Leo Tolstoy, the Russian author. The writer proposes that while at first we might expect that the only thing these two could share in common was a common lifespan in the 19th century, it becomes evident that the psychological natures of these men shared many character traits.
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"Interestingly enough, Abraham Lincoln is not the only important historical figure that possessed this internal conflict of self-doubt and conflict between internal psychology and action. Though he lived half a world away and was born an aristocrat in Russian society, the psychological conflict and development of Leo Tolstoy bears some striking similarities to that of Abraham Lincoln. As mentioned, Tolstoy was born an aristocrat of the highest order in Russian society. The early death of his parents combined with his social status kept him largely isolated from other people during his development as an adolescent and young man."
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Abrahamic Religions, 2005.
This paper discusses the three Abrahamic religions of Islam, Christianity and Judaism.
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This paper examines characteristics such as fundamentalism, expansionism and secularization in the three Abrahamic religions of Islam, Christianity and Judaism. The author suggests that using an anthropological perspective is the best way to analyze these religions.
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"The three so-called Abrahamic religions of the Middle East--Judaism, Christianity and Islam--share a common historical root. These three religions are monotheistic. Their fundamental message is founded on the oneness of God.
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Father Abraham's Speech, 2005.
This paper examines Benjamin Franklin's "Father Abraham's Speech."
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The paper studies how Franklin's "Father Abraham's Speech" is concerned with the ideals of liberalism in the mid-eighteenth century America. The paper discusses that taxation was not as threatening to the individual's liberty as a lack of industry and frugality. The paper explains that by being industrious, any American could acquire wealth, and by being frugal and sensible, he could keep it. By winning and keeping it, he could ensure that he became wealthy and kept his personal freedom too.
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"Benjamin Franklin's "Father Abraham's Speech:" Considering the entire essay, including the introductory and concluding paragraphs, the central unifying idea of the piece "Father Abraham's Speech, or, The Way to Wealth" is how to honorably acquire wealth and keep it. According to "Poor Richard", even an ordinary laborer can acquire wealth, if he follows common-sense rules of conduct that have been understood (although not often followed) since ancient times. The enclosing structure of the essay sets the scene. First, Poor Richard, who was known to be Benjamin Franklin, was the editor of "Poor Richard's Almanac." An almanac would be as common a book in the households of the time as a Bible; it provided everyday advice about the weather, recipes and other down-to-earth, practical information. The pseudonym "Poor Richard" combines two opposites: "poor" and "rich"."
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President Abraham Lincoln, 2004.
A biography of the life and presidency of Abraham Lincoln.
1,179 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 54.95
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This paper examines how there have been few presidents who have made such an impact on the history of the United States as Abraham Lincoln. It looks at Lincoln?s life and presidency to gain a better understanding of the man. It shows how he was a driving force in ending the Civil War, how he came from humble beginnings, and how he never forgot the importance of treating everyone the same. It shows how this attitude earned him the respect of those around him and provided him with a firm foundation for leadership. Although his life was needlessly cut short, his ideas continue to inspire Americans today.
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Introduction
Young Abe
Ambition
Military Experience
Inauguration and Succession
Gettysburg Address
Politics
Private Life
Death of a President
Conclusion
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"When Lincoln became President in 1861, he ?lacked serious military experience, especially in contrast to Jefferson Davis, a West Point graduate and Mexican War hero. Lincoln often joked about his brief Army career: four months? service with several rag-tag militia companies in the Black Hawk War (Williams).? Lincoln was known more for his humor than heroism as a captain in the war. This was evidenced when his company was marching ?toward a narrow gate, he forgot the proper command to form his troops in a single column so they could advance. ?Halt!? Lincoln finally shouted. ?This company will break ranks for two minutes and form again on the other side of the gate.? (Williams).? "
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Abraham Epstein, 2005.
A discussion on Abraham Epstein's contributions to society.
1,645 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 72.95
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This paper begins with a general discussion on social work and the social security act of 1935. It continues to explore Abraham Epstein, focusing on his early life and career. Lastly, the paper details the reforms to society that Epstein helped to achieve.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Early Life
Epstein's Career
Conclusion
References
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"Epstein was not a social worker; he was an economist, but he definitely was an influence on the development of social work. My interest in Epstein grew from the current controversy over Social Security. When I did a little research on the history of the program, it became evident how crucial his efforts were toward bringing that singularly successful social program into existence. Most people who go into social work want to help people who cannot help themselves, and Epstein, although not a social worker, did just that. He worked to remove old people from poverty and to give them some semblance of security in their old age. Epstein is an inspiration for anyone who wants to make the world a better place."
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Abraham Lincoln, 2006.
A look at the political and military career of Abraham Lincoln.
1,412 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 63.95
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This paper discusses how Abraham Lincoln, who abolished slavery once and for all with the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, was not an abolitionist and throughout his political career favored ending slavery by gradual legislative means. It explains that although he was personally against the institution, and supported legislation that prohibited the spread of slavery beyond the boundaries of the states in which it was established, he did not favor abolishing it nationwide.
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"Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in Knob Creek, Kentucky but the family moved to Indiana in 1816. The family lived in forest land on what was then the frontier. Their cabin was remote from village or city life, and Lincoln's mother, Nancy Hanks, died of disease along with two of her children in 1818. Throughout his life, Lincoln suffered from depression and moodiness that many historians believe had their roots in this early loss."
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