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The Computational View of the Human Mind, 2004.
A look at some of the philosophy behind the computational view of the human mind.
868 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 44.95
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This paper examines how the computational view of the human mind is a philosophical and biological approach to the human mental processes, whereby the mind is likened, quite literally, to a digital computer. In particular, it looks at how philosophers of language and learning theory, such as Jerry Fodor, have since developed its central philosophical and biological assumption and how the attraction of CTM for philosophers and scientists may initially have been because of the seductive simplicity of the digital computer model for explaining cognitive phenomena. It discusses how working out the epistemological difficulties of the linguistic component of CTM has proved problematic since the early, heady days of its origins and has since been contrasted with the ?neural net? model of connectivist philosophy.
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"The attraction of the computational model for students of linguists rests in its connections with Chomskian linguistics. Noam Chomsky argued that rather than children simply being ?conditioned? to learn language, the mind of a child?s ability to latch on to grammatical rules, and to be able to apply them in indefinitely many novel contexts, required an ?inner language of thought.? Chomskian linguistics was thus viewed as requiring, according to computationalists that the human mind must have a computational element, or a kind of hard-wiring for the ability to receive language that transcended any Skinner-like ideal of conditioning. (Chomsky, 1959)"
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Business and the Human Mind, 2006.
A review of how business exploits the psychological human mind.
1,829 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 85.95
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This paper discusses and shows how businesses use the innate and psychological human thought process to exploit, as well as help, their customers. According to the paper, identity and the question of who and what we are, is largely determined by two main factors. These two factor are our genetic and innate psychological makeup and the influence of our environment, society, family and peers.
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Introduction
Consumerism
Business and Marketing
Negative and Positive Influences
Conclusion
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"Advertising and business today is often critically associated with having a negative impact on society. It should also be remembered however that businesses also sell products based on positive as well as negative selling points. For example the Audi car is promoted and sold to the public on the basis of its design quality and good customer communication. Not only does this make us more are of the positive aspects of good design but Audi has also based their marketing on establishing communications and trust with their client base using the idea of quality and innovation. The company developed a 'communications platform' which was centered on the theme of expert and sophisticated design. (Audi.) This therefore promotes the value and importance of good communication and cordial business ethics."
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The Human Mind, 2006.
This paper considers if human beings are consciously aware of the activity of the V1 brain cells.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 38.95
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The paper discusses how the question of whether or not human beings are consciously aware of the perceptual processing which unfolds in section V1 of the human brain is one that has dogged researchers for a number of years. With this in mind, the paper briefly explores a number of scholarly articles which seem split on whether or not humans are aware of the activities taking place in the V1 area of the human mind.
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Shunryu Suzuki's "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind", 2008.
A review of Shunryu Suzuki's 1997 book "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind" plus a creative dialogue based on insights from this book.
2,060 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 0 sources, APA, AU$ 94.95
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The author of this paper explains that, once he learned that the beginner's mind is so important for Zen, he began to be excited about Shunryu Suzuki's book, "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind". The author describes what he learned about the book by studying its jacket cover and the illustrations on the tittle page and then relates how he was surprised to find out that the first thing the book discusses is how to sit. The paper concludes by presenting a creative dialogue, based on the book, situated at the middle class home of a Zen Buddhist named Zooey and a Jehovah's Witness evangelist named David.
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Book Review
Creative Dialogue Based on the Book
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"I decided not to worry, but to keep reading with an open beginner's mind. Perhaps if I try every day, I will become flexible enough to get into the full lotus position. I was interested to learn that Zen seems to be a religion that is focused on the body. For example, breathing is also very important. Also, Suzuki (1997) recommends that we must own our own bodies (p. 27). I think I understand what this means. I think this means to really pay attention to our own bodies. This is quite easy to do when one is in pain from trying to get into the lotus position."
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Shunryu Suzuki's "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind", 2008.
Reviews "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind" by Shunryu Suzuki and then applies these teaching to a creative dialogue.
2,255 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 101.95
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This paper explains that Shunryu Suzuki's book, "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind" is divided into three parts: right practice; right attitude; and right understanding.. The author of the paper then relates that a lot of Zen Buddhism is non-intellectual and hard to grasp. Therefore, she set out clinging to these basic concepts like a drowning person clinging to a life jacket. The author also claims that the book is challenging and resulted in the biggest, most significant shift in her thinking. The paper concludes with a creative dialogue, based on the book, which is a debate about the different religions of an American, Republican, born-again Christian (Andy) and an American Zen Buddhist (Mike).
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Book Review
Creative Dialogue
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"This all sounds very attractive - and makes more sense to me than suchness, thusness, or emptiness! The condition of being a roshi sounds so attractive that I can understand why people would pursue it. It offers, it seems, the possibility of living happily in the reality of the present. I therefore set out to learn the mysteries of Zen, through the answers of the great teacher Suzuki.
"In the first part of the book, I learned that according to Suzuki (1997), posture and breathing are essential in order to practice Zen. Suzuki believes that these are vital for right practice."
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The Naked Mind, 2004.
An analysis of Theodore's Roszak's philosophy of computers and the human mind through a review of his book, "In Defense of the Naked Mind".
1,262 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 62.95
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This paper discusses what Theodore Roszak refers to as the naked mind in his book, "In Defense of the Naked Mind", ascertaining that he means to speak about the capacity and ability of the human mind as compared to the capabilities that the computers can do. The paper presents Roszak's beliefs regarding the detrimental effects computers and technology can have on the economy, on the work force, and even in the area of literacy.
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"When Roszak refers to the ?naked mind?, he means to speak about the capacity and ability of the human mind as compared to the capabilities that the computer machines can do. According to Roszak, how the human mind works has vital differences from how computers process information. Roszak praises the human mind because according to him, the human mind is more dynamic and more independent than the computer machines. That is, humans can achieve their goals without having to depend on machines. The machines, on the other hand, cannot do the same independence to reach achievements."
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The Human Person and Truth, 2008.
This paper explores Socrates and Friedrich Nietzsche's differing beliefs on the concept of truth, what constitutes true knowledge, and the human ability to understand it.
3,155 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 133.95
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This paper looks at the ideas of Socrates as passed on to his student Plato and then to Aristotle and compares these ideas to Frederich Nietzsche's beliefs. The paper explains that Aristotle sees truth as an interaction between our soul and the observable world while to Nietzsche, truth is a creation of the human mind.
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Socrates and Plato
Aristotle
Nietzsche
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"One of the most important discussions of the nature of truth, knowledge and the human ability to understand it, comes from The Apology of Socrates, by his student Plato. The Apology is an account of Socrates trial in 399 B.C. Along with Plato's description of Socrates' debate with Meno, The Apology helps us understand both the Socratic method of inquiry and the world view which justifies this type of learning by discussion.
"Socrates was charged with corrupting the youth of Athens and of not believing in the Gods of Athens. Plato sets the scene with Socrates opening statements in which he asks to be allowed to speak to the judge and jury. Socrates explains that he is an old man and that this is how he teaches. He asks, "...think only of the justice of my cause, and give heed to that: let the judge decide justly and the speaker speak truly. (Jowett, 1)"
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Human Nature, 2002.
A paper which compares the theories relating to human nature, as put forth by traditional and liberal philosophers.
1,429 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 69.95
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The paper shows that traditional philosophers believed that the community should be given preference over the individual while the liberal philosophers suggested that the individual rights were more integral to human life. It describes how the logic behind their beliefs was based on their conceptions of human nature and the political values they put forth came from this same understanding. The paper shows that although philosophers and political theorists like Aristotle and Hobbes seem to epitomize the creative potential of the human mind, the history of ideas can be understood as the exploration of a conceptual space rather than as a sequence of more-or-less unique works. The paper seeks answers for questions such as: are humans naturally selfish or sociable? and, What is the basis of human nature?
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"While Aristotle understood politics and humans through a rational belief and logic Hobbes had a different perspective. Hobbes argued that human beings are fundamentally equal and endowed with certain natural and inalienable rights;[Morgan, chp 12] defended the idea of a state based on the role of law;[ch 13] maintained a basic distinction between the public and private;[ch 14] held that a primary task of good government was to secure a minimum welfare for all citizens;[ch 14] affirmed that civil laws govern actions, not thoughts or conscience;[ch 15] insisted on the utility of toleration;[chp 16] and advanced a form of representative government based on the idea that subjects' obligation to obey the civil law stems from the fact that each subject, in obeying the sovereign's command, is obeying a power that the subject himself could be seen as having consented to and authorized.[ch 13]"
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Computational Theory, 2002.
This paper describes Computational Theories of the human mind.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 77.95
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This paper discusses the development and role of this theory in explaining how the human mind works. The author provides a strict cognitive analysis. The paper considers the role of day-dreaming in human mind activity as a source of creative potential for computer programming.
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Human Nature Through the Eyes of Brooding Romantics, 2002.
Shows how 19th Century Romantic authors, Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville depicted human nature through their works.
1,345 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 66.95
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Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville speak to the modern age through the psychological insight they bring to their characters. The paper shows that these 19th Century Romantics wrote in an era before the science of psychology had been created, but they show the ability to develop ideas about the workings of the human mind and to express these through characters who are realistic in psychological terms even in the most fantastic of situations. The paper discusses their ability to show the contrast between the bizarre nature of the story and the psychological reality of the characters that says something to us about the human condition. Works discussed in the paper, among others, are "The Tell-Tale Heart" (Poe), "Young Goodman Brown" (Hawthorne) and "Billy Budd" (Melville).
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"In his short story "Young Goodman Brown," Nathaniel Hawthorne creates an image of innocence compromised in the face of the evil of the world, an evil that is always hidden and that masquerades at times as the height of probity. The way the story is presented leaves a question open as to whether Young Goodman Brown's experience was real or a vision. Hawthorne in this story does what he often does in his fiction -- he juxtaposes light and dark, good and evil, innocence and experience, and fashions a moral fable out of the interaction of opposites, doing so in a way that leaves issues unresolved and that hints at the moral struggle in the world without truly resolving it or issues it raises about human behavior."
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Romantic Poets and the Representation of Memory, 2002.
A paper on how poets from the Romantic era sought to convey the complexities of the human mind through the representation of memory in their poetry.
2,255 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 101.95
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The paper shows how Romanticism was a period in human history where structure and form were abandoned for unrestricted thought and movement. It discusses its influence on poetry and how, through their representation of memory in their poetry, poets sought to illustrate the complexities of the human mind as well as explore Descartes? supposition of ?I think, therefore I am.? This paper specifically looks at two poems from the Romantic Era: ?The Nightingale? by Coleridge and ?The Idiot Boy? by Wordsworth. By conducting a thorough analysis of these two poems, the paper shows how many poets believed memory to be more than just observation to the past. Memories are loaded with the reminiscer?s interpretation of previous events and are therefore subject to the reminiscer?s culture, character and rationalising process. The paper discusses how, by representing memory in this way, poets provide their own interpretation of how the human mind operates and what it really means to be fully aware as a member of the human race.
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"From the onset, the descriptions of the natural surroundings given by the narrator demonstrates the thought processes of the mind in capturing images from the outside. When the narrator talks of ?No cloud, no relique of the sunken day distinguishes the West, no long thin slip of sullen Light, no obscure trembling hues,? they are not merely observations because the narrator talks of images that are not there. Instead, the narrator implies more about his expectations at seeing a cloud and a relique of the sunken day, and his surprise at finding neither in sight. This is an example of the mind interpreting more than just the surroundings but taking into account time and circumstance in evaluating what is going on outside the mind. This can also be gleaned from the choice of adjectives the narrator employs in describing his surroundings. The narrator observes the ?soft bed of verdure? and ?vernal showers.? "
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?Human Sexuality and Its Problems?, 2004.
A review of the book, ?Human Sexuality and its Problems?, by John Bancroft.
894 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 46.95
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This paper examines the book, ?Human Sexuality and its Problems?, by John Bancroft and looks at how the author sought to accomplish two purposes. It explores how the book was intended to aid health professionals working with sexual problems and how the ?wider purpose? of the book, however, was to help readers understand how a variety of factors and human interactions actually affect human sexuality. It shows how Bancroft argues that understanding human sexuality is contingent upon the ability of people to grasp the complex relationship between mind and body interaction.
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"Interestingly, Bancroft also delves into the realm of medical practice as related to Human Sexuality. He breaks the notion of Human Sexuality down into a scientific experiment of sorts, describing both the direct physical and indirect psychological effect of human sexuality. Related to the direct physical effects of human sexuality, Bancroft discusses genital and vascular responses, and potential ?side effects? of sexuality including pain, general malaise, fatigue and lack of desire. On the opposite side of the spectrum, Bancroft describes psychological effects often associated with Human Sexuality, including effects on the individual and the effects of an individual in a relationship."
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Human Resources Management, 2005.
This paper discusses in detail the various activities of human resources management such as recruitment, training, performance, job analysis and work environment.
5,730 words (approx. 22.9 pages), 18 sources, MLA, AU$ 202.95
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This paper explains that the first step in a human resources management policy is that of the recruitment of the company's employees and details this procedure. The author stresses that certain legally approved policies have to be kept in mind by the human resources department while selecting and hiring candidates for any post within the organization. The paper relates that a proper job analysis reveals the real reason for the job, the functions the employee must perform in this job, the setting in which the employee must work, and the qualifications that the employee must possess in order to carry out his duties efficiently.
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"The purpose behind the entire process of recruitment and selection is to hire as well as to maintain a good workforce within the company that would bring immense benefit for the company in its working. The various core values of trust and co-operation and teamwork discipline and the staff of a company will maintain the maintenance of integrity and professionalism if the recruitment process has indeed been carried out well. Recruitment can also be of another method that of promotion of a person within the company to a higher rank than that he was in before. This decision ill have to be taken by the management of the company well in advance so that time will not be wasted on unnecessary recruitment processes. Another method would be that of 'lateral transfer' from within the company. Candidates can also be selected from a currently eligible list of people maintained on the company's database, and an eligible person can be chosen from among the persons on this list."
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Human Cloning, 2004.
An overview of the ethical factors surrounding the issue of human cloning.
2,838 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, AU$ 123.95
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As with most ethical debates, the argument regarding cloning stems from the fact that it is not completely bad, nor is it completely good. In fact, for many scientists, the cloning of human beings was not a motivating factor. It was the possibility of good things that cloning could bring that was foremost in most scientists? minds. This paper examines the arguments for and against human cloning, using several sources as references for these views, including Bill McKibben's "Enough" and Gilbert Meilaender's essay, ?Human Cloning Would Violate the Dignity of Children?.
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"Many individuals have considered what cloning would mean to society as a whole. Cardinal John O?Connor believes that cloning also risks changing society in ways we cannot imagine. What we think and how we feel about one another hinges on the results of cloning. O?Connor has clear objections to human cloning, noting it is a ?drastic invasion of human parenthood? (O?Connor 10). He feels that cloning is a deliberate act that creates children without parents and is therefore disrespectful not only to human dignity but to marriage as well. O?Connor demonstrates that during history, the ?Judeo-Christian tradition has respected the divine design of life-giving love.? In his view, cloning replaces the ?personal, unitive, two-in-one flesh dimension of life-giving material love? (10) with ?technological replication? (10)."
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The Human in Philosophy, 2002.
Questions through which form the human person should be correctly identified, drawing on several philosophical sources.
1,368 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 66.95
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This paper considers the question whether the human person is more correctly identified with the body, the mind, the soul (or spirit), the self, or some combination thereof. The paper analyzes several philosophical viewpoints on the subject, including Homer, Heroclitus and Plato, as well as Jewish and Christian tradition. It concludes that a person is best identified with a combination of all four, on the grounds that none of these concepts are independent: without all four of these, a human person cannot exist.
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"Heraclitus? concept of process and the original Jewish tradition about the resurrection of the dead reinforce one another. It is very difficult for us to conceive of an immortal soul as an immaterial consciousness, a mind without a brain. But it is not hard at all to think of each person?s pattern being stored in God?s memory, and of God printing out a new hardcopy at the appropriate time. In that sense the original Jewish concept seems far more sensible, far easier to believe, to a modern mind; if one can believe in God?s power to do it, then such resurrection does not present any logical paradoxes."
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Existence and Human Freedom According to Jean-Paul Sartre, 2002.
Explores Jean-Paul Sartre's theory of existence and its significance to his concept of human freedom.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 64.95
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The concepts of existence and human freedom have been presented by Jean-Paul Sartre in his book entitled "Being and Nothingness", and they represent essential parts of his theory. However, Sartre also presents other related concepts, such as bad faith which as been referred to as a device that protects us from the anguish of realising that we are freer than we like to think we are. With this in mind, the purpose of this paper will be to examine why Sartre thought that existence is absurd, as well as the significance of this idea to his view of human freedom.
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