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Individuality and Community, 2005.
A philosophical paper discussing the balance between individuality and community.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, £ 50.95
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The paper relates to individuality and community. The premise of the paper is that it is said that there needs to be a balance between individuality and community. The works of Kwame Gyekye, Confucius and Charles Taylor are examined in detail. These are chosen due to their diversity. The main conclusion of the paper is that many philosophers believe that there needs to be a balance between individuality and community.
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"Philosophy asks many interesting questions about individuality and community. Is the individual more important then the community? Is the community more important then the individual? Or are the individual and the community equally important? These questions have been treated differently by different philosophers and by different philosophic traditions. This essay will argue that many philosophers believe that there needs to be a balance between individuality and community. In order to prove this argument, the works of Kwame Gyekye, Confucius and Charles Taylor will be examined. These works were chosen because they are from radically different philosophical traditions."
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The Importance of Individuality & the Consequences of Conformity, 2000.
An examination of John Stuart Mill's "On Liberty", in which he stresses the importance of individuality.
1,274 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper provides discussion and analysis of John Stuart Mill?s ?On Liberty,? focusing on his conceptions of individuality and conformity and the effects of these two contrasting categories on society as a whole. Mill places great importance on a people?s ability to exercise individual choice, arguing that our very humanity is defined by our ability to make our own decisions. One of the greatest champions of the power of the individual, Mill urges people to avoid conformity, or blind, unquestioning adherence to existing norms, even if those norms are archaic, and do not make logical sense within the context of contemporary society. Conformity, he argues, causes society to stagnate ? if societal constructions are never questioned or challenged, nothing will ever change and society will cease to progress. This paper examines Mill?s theory as it applies to 19th century Britain and Western society in general (seen by Mill as in danger of succumbing to conformity), focusing on issues of censorship and the strict moral codes of the period.
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"He argues that what renders a person human is his/her ability to choose, and that by blindly adhering to custom a person rejects his/her humanity and individuality. In order to be an individual, one must understand previous customs but then interpret them and, if necessary, change them to fit one?s personal views and lifestyle. He places great value on individuality; not only is it crucial to the proper development of the human being, but to the development of society, for without it society will become stagnant and immobile. That is, if people stick to customs without questioning whether those customs are applicable to their lives and times and adjusting them appropriately, their societies will cease to progress. He applies his theories to 19th century Western society, warning that modern censorship and strict regulations hinder the development of the individual, and consequently the society. No greater responsibility, importance, and glory can be placed on individuality than are placed by Mill."
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Individuality and Conformity, 2004.
This paper analyzes the play, "Rhinoceros", by Eugene Ionesco.
1,735 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 39.95
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The paper focuses on the theme of individuality vs. conformity and how it applies in today's world. Throughout history, individuals have felt torn between conforming to established tradition and social mores and showing their individuality by rising up against conformity and tradition. The paper explains that, in "Rhinoceros," Ionesco illustrates what can happen to a society that is so eager to conform; it cannot see a balance between the individual and the whole. It discusses how, today, there is more acceptance of individuality in some areas, but in many, conformity is still the rule of the day, and individuality is seen as frightening and even unnatural.
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"Conformity is based on the thought that one must fulfill one's duty before anything else ? at all costs, while individuality is based on the good of the one ultimately affecting the good of the many. Individuality is also based on the ability to think for oneself, rather than following the conventions of the masses in an effort to conform to societal mores and pressures. Throughout history, those who have continually created the best and most lasting results have been those who are not afraid to stand up for what they believe in, rather than conforming to tradition and societal pressures."
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Individuality and Free Will in Literature, 2008.
An analysis of the theme of individual consciousness and anxiety of free will in the works of Robert Frost and Ernest Hemingway.
1,681 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 38.95
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This paper examines the theme of individuality and the anxiety of free will in the poems; "Mending Wall" and "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost, and the short story; "Hills Like White Elephants" by Ernest Hemingway. The paper describes how Frost uses the poetic images of nature to help define the individual in nature, which builds upon the anxiety of free will outside of boundaries and social norms. The paper then shows how Hemingway accounts for a dualistic account of free will that defines male issues of commitment with a girl.
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"The poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" defines the deviant sense of individualism that Frost seeks. By being an intruder on another man's property, he finds solace in his being able to stop and appreciate the quieter aspects of Nature. Frost writes on his own sense of refusal to accept laws and common notions of property in his individualistic perception of Nature:
Whose woods these are I think I know,
His house is in the village though.
He will not see me stopping here,
To watch his woods fill up with snow."
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Women, Individuality and Insanity, 2008.
This paper examines the identity of the women in "A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner and "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.
1,205 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 29.95
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The paper looks at "A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner and "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. The paper shows how these stories examine the identity of women in nineteenth-century American society, including the relationship between men and women, the repression of female individuality and the symbolism used to emphasize these issues. The paper illustrates how Emily in "A Rose for Emily" and the narrator in "The Yellow Wallpaper" sacrifice their sanity in their attempts to attain individuality.
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"Insanity becomes apparent for Miss Emily after the death of her father. This great loss causes her to distance herself from reality. She is seen by the townspeople as an individual who has sank into a deep mental depression. She locks herself away from the rest of the world and refuses to take a role in society. No one calls on her and she does not attempt to change her lifestyle. Emily continues to fall deeper into a world of insanity. The shocking discovery that she kept the body of Homer, her lover, in the house did not diminish the townspeople's feelings of obligation. They attended her funeral in numbers and buried her among the "ranked and anonymous graves of Union and Confederate Solders." (p.391)"
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The Harm Principle: Protecting Individuality., 2002.
A look at the concept of the harm principle of John Stuart Mill.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 62.95
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This paper discusses how Mill is worried about the freedom of the individual against the influence of the majority. He proposes the "harm principle" as a way to protect individuality. Is the "harm principle" sufficient? Some of the problems related to the principle are discussed.
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Language and Defining Individuality, 2005.
A discussion of the works of Eva Hoffman, Malcolm X, and Maxine Hong-Kingman.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 24.95
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This paper discusses the works of Eva Hoffman, Malcolm X, and Maxine Hong-Kingman in relation to language. The paper further focuses on the writings of these individuals that expressed how language defined them as human beings, and how it further aided them in expanding their knowledge of the world. The paper examines how, through language, these writers were capable of expressing themselves in a manner that was accepted through society; yet, each grew to fully comprehend the origins of their lives, and embrace their individual characteristics that grounded them in the world.
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"Perceptions of other people may be made through their physical appearance, their attitudes toward life, or in the manner in which they speak. Language can be considered a barrier to understanding others, or a link to stereotypes of cultures that are not universally understood. Malcolm X believed that by not fully comprehending the English language he was forcing himself to be classified as an ignorant black man. Eva Hoffman contended that through her language origins it was difficult to be accepted in a society that was supposed to be welcoming all people. Maxine Hong Kingston believed that her alternative language was distasteful to many Americans, although it was undeniably part of who she had been born to be in the world."
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"The Odyssey": Challenges of Consciousness and Individuality, 2005.
Examines the alternative lifestyles that are presented to Odysseus in this work by Homer, and why he turns them down.
2,000 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 44.95
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"The Odyssey" is a struggle between the temptations of the primitive forces of absorption and the quest for personal and emotional wholeness, which, for Odysseus, can only be obtained by returning to his home in Ithaca. This paper shows how Odysseus turns down a variety of alternative lifestyles, not because they lack appeal, but because they seem to threaten the integrity of his spiritual and intellectual existence; by persistently seeking home, Odysseus refuses to compromise his consciousness and individuality for the enjoyment of worldly gain and physical gratification.
Paper Outline:
A Few Assumptions
Land of the Lotus Eaters
Aeaea and the Magical Nymph Circe
The House of the Dead
Ogygia and the goddess Calypso
Phaeacia and Nausicaa
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"Many scholars assert that the Odyssey is "a logical progression in the moral and social education of the hero" (Taylor 87). From this perspective, Odysseus must overcome hardship and learn from his adventures in order to be fit to return to Ithaca and the challenges that lie therein. Such arguments are often engaging when examined in the context of individual events, but Odysseus nevertheless remains "a fixed personality" (Whitman 296): he is equipped from the beginning to overcome adversity; he is steadfast in his determination to return home; and, unlike Achilles, he "experiences no division of the will" (Taylor 87). Homer provides a series of spectacular adventures-not to depict the progressive development of his central character, but to reveal the nature of a protagonist that is already developed."
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Individuality of War, 2008.
A critical discussion of "All Quiet on the Western Front" by Erich Maria Remarque.
1,320 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 0 sources, £ 31.95
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This paper examines Erich Maria Remarque's "All Quiet on the Western Front", considered one of the greatest war novels of all time. The paper holds that the most compelling and real aspect of the novel is the stories of the men enlisted in the German Army during World War I. The analysis focuses particularly on Paul, the narrator of the story. The paper maintains that the novel provides a candid portrayal of life in World War I through the main characters and their relationship to the enemy. The paper concludes that "All Quiet on the Western Front" is not a novel that defines the importance of war, but rather it is simply a story of men; men who are forced to give up everything and put their lives on the line for their country.
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"In the situation the soldiers face, many would assume their hate for the enemy, the people they are trying to fight and win against, would be an outlet for their frustration and despair. Yet, any encounters that Paul describes of the enemy all seem very passive and unaggressive. A perfect example is when Paul is sent to the training camp, which is right next to a prisoner's camp for Russian captives. As Paul narrates his experience with the Russian captives, he speaks of them almost like a foreign object, people he never knew existed or he was fighting against. I believe now that Paul is able to see others like himself. He is able to view their humanity as opposed to viewing an opposing side. "It is strange to see these enemies of ours so close up. They have faces that make one think-honest peasant faces..." (ch. 8). Through this quote the reader is able to see the compassion Paul has for the enemy. The reader is able to explicate that oftentimes Paul is not fighting to win, but he is fighting for the sake of his country, not the political giants or the nobles, but the poor and middle-class families who deserve more. As the time Paul spends in the training camp increases, he begins to feel a connection to the Russians, no longer does he perceives them as the enemy, but unfortunate, hopeless souls. "...if I could know more of them, what their names are, how they live, what they are waiting for, what their burdens are, then my emotions would have an object and might become sympathy" (ch. 8). Paul even goes so far as to give away his cigarettes to the Russian prisoners towards the end of his stay at the camp."
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The Individual and Technology, 2007.
This paper explores whether the increases in technology lead to a decrease in our freedom and individuality.
923 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
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The paper relates that the problem of individuality and the threat to individual freedom has long been a concern of many artists, poets and thinkers. The paper looks at the invention of email and explains that while on the one hand email provides faster and better access to others and a new means of communication, on the other hand it can also be used as a means of reducing our sense of individuality and privacy. The paper concludes with a point to ponder: Are we exchanging our sense of personal identity and difference for faster and more effective techniques of communication?
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"Technology has increased incrementally since then and there have been huge leaps in communications technologies, such as the Internet. There are many who see the increases in our technological environment as leading to a decrease in our sense of freedom and individuality. On the other hand there are those who are of the opinion that technological innovations like the Internet and email mean more freedom for the individual and a greater ability to communicate and share information. There is much talk about the Internet breaking down the barriers between people and "...creating a one-world, one-resource communication tool ". ( Brand books)"
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The Individual versus Society in Literature, 2007.
An analysis of the themes of individuality versus society in the two literary works: "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain and "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison.
1,564 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper discusses two literary works that specifically exhibit the theme of the individual versus society. It analyzes Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and Ralph Ellison's "Invisible Man." Specifically, the paper discusses the plot and the characters of the two works and compares their portrayal of the political issue of individuality and also the ever-present relationship between art and politics.
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"Both The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Invisible Man demonstrate vibrant and interesting tensions between the individual and society. The main characters in both these books choose to disregard societal norms and embrace individual ideals, and are contrasted to lesser characters that choose not to do so--illustrating the principle that what is popular may not be right and what is right is not always popular. The theoretical ideas from Thoreau's Civil Disobedience and Mill's On Liberty are clearly seen throughout these novels. All four works bring to life the ideas of these thinkers and how they viewed the individual in comparison with society. The author artistic visions demonstrate how the political issue of individuality and show the ever-present relationship between art and politics."
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Socrates and Individualism, 2004.
A comprehensive study of individualism in ancient Athens as well as an argument to support Socrates' own individualism.
5,500 words (approx. 22.0 pages), 15 sources, APA, £ 95.95
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This paper is an examination of ancient Athens and argues that individualism, similar to the way it is understood today, was present and prevalent in that society. It also argues, through a detailed comparison of sources that include Xenophon and Plato, that Socrates was a representative of that trend, and, through the clash between the philosopher and the defeated and weakened Athenian democracy, that he was perhaps individualism's greatest martyr.
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Introduction
Individualism in Athens
Socrates as Individualist
The Clash of Socrates and Athens
Bibliography
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"In 399 BCE Socrates and a small band of his friends gathered in a prison cell to discuss philosophy for the final time. One month previous, an Athenian court had charged Socrates with three crimes: failure to acknowledge the city's gods; the creation of new ones; and corruption of the youth. A majority of the five-hundred man jury had found him guilty on all counts, and he was sentenced to death. Now, as sunset approached, it was time to carry out that sentence. When the jailer entered the cell carrying the cup of hemlock that would quench the philosopher's life, most of his comrades could not help but weep for the loss of such a friend. Socrates, however, upbraided them for their histrionics and accepted his cup. He cheerfully drank his death. Such was the end of Socrates who, as his greatest student Plato writes, "was of all those we have known the best, and also the wisest and most upright." "
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The Elimination of the Individual, 2002.
Explores two stories which showcase how individuality is unimportant.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 37.95
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This paper explores Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Minister's Black Veil" and Herman Melville's "Bartleby the Scrivener" in order to demonstrate how both Melville and Hawthorne reduce the significance of the individual within their works.
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"The Individual", 2007.
An analysis of the section, "The Individual," within Peter Drucker's "The Essential Drucker".
3,207 words (approx. 12.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 65.95
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This paper discusses the section entitled "The Individual," within "The Essential Drucker," written by Peter Drucker. The paper explains that "The Individual" focuses on how the individual "knowledge worker" can and should ensure effectiveness within the business world. The paper also explains that the section discusses issues such as ensuring effectiveness and an individual's personal well-being in the workplace throughout the lifespan.
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"However, I do not believe that the best way to incorporate individuals into society is to Westernize them. In terms of the contribution ideal above, I rather feel that each individual should be valued for everything that he or she is able to bring to the job. The truly global society can only be effective if it recognizes every culture from which it is made up. An attempt at westernization would only result in the kind of conflict hypothesized by Drucker. Instead, communication enables every person on the globe to learn from each other, even if some of what is learned is decidedly strange (Smith, 2003)."
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