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"The Instinct for Bliss", 2004.
This paper analyzes ?The Instinct for Bliss? by Melissa Pritchard.
1,702 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 39.95
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The paper discusses the relationship between Frances Waythorn and her daughter, Athena as they head out for a retreat at a Navajo reservation. The imagery and occurences on the trip that define and strain their relationship are examined, along with cultural elements of their constant misunderstanding of one another. It was written for a women in literature class and has a feminine bias.
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"Frances Waythorn would have less trouble finding her bliss if reality would just stop butting in. As Frances tries to reorganize her life after divorce, the rebellion of her daughter drags her back into the truth of her situation. While Frances sees her daughter Athena?s attire and behavior as a result of her bad parenting, Athena?s reasoning for her actions and clothing are primarily to grab her mother?s attention. A sharp contrast to their familial uncommunicative relationship is life on the Navajo reservation. As Frances and Athena attempt to reconnect at a retreat while learning to dye fabric, their differences and quarrels are offset by the serene, organic lifestyle of the Navajo women. Through a series of physical and emotional battles and a contrived absence of men, Frances comes to term with her situation and accepts her daughter, not as the cause of her divorce, but as her child."
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'Language Is Not an Instinct', 2006.
A look at how Michael Tomasello proves that language is not an instinct in his article, "Language is Not an Instinct".
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, £ 18.95
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Is language an instinct? This paper examines Michael Tomasello article, "Language Is Not an Instinct" in which he disagrees with Chomsky's theory of generative grammar. The paper explains Tomasello's argument that language is not an instinct because it has not been studied scientifically and many of the main points required for something to be an instinct do not apply to language.
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"Michael Tomasello proves that language is not an instinct and he offers alternate explanations concerning language. Language is not an instinct because it does not have a set of behavior competencies (Tomasello 1995, 132). It does not have specific expressions nor does it have species-typical sets of expression (Tomasello 1995, 133). Language has thousands of different types of expressions depending on the country, gender, ethnicity, race, etc. "
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James and Lorenz on Instinct, 2002.
Compares ideas by William James and Konrad Lorenz on instinct in behavioral determinism.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 37.95
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This paper will compare and contrast the theories of William James and Konrad Lorenz that determine the role of instinct in determining behavior. By understanding the inner nature of instinct within the human being, we can see how these two men agreed and disagreed on the nature of mankind to create a source of behavior. By revealing these theories, we can see the real part that instinct plays within the complex notions of behavior as determined by these men.
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Theory of a Language Instinct, 2002.
Explains Steven Pinker's theory of a language instinct, partially derived from Noam Chomsky's work with generative/universal grammar.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 24.95
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The paper discusses Pinker's ideas expressed in his book "The Language Instinct", and explains the position of those who oppose his theory of language instinct and advocate a more or less behaviorist position in which nothing is "innate" in the mind.
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'Death Instinct', 2006.
A discussion regarding Freud's theory of the death instinct.
1,679 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 38.95
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This paper presents a discussion about Freud's theory of the death instinct in humans. The paper examines and summarizes Freud's theory. The paper concludes with the argument that the death instinct theory makes sense.
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Introduction
What It Is
Holding It Against Life
Conclusion
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"This idea was rejected at the time by many of the students who followed his teachings. They could not grasp that someone would have a desire to die and would move their life in small steps that could be perceived as a subtle death wish, however, if one closely examines the theory and applies it to scenarios of modern life one can see that the theory seems to have some merit."
"Freud's basis for the theory was that it is almost a primal instinct to wish to die. Before birth one is in the womb, safe, sound, warm and it is peaceful(Strachey, 2002). There are no worries or cares and they do not have to make decisions, hurt or be hurt. They can just exist. On an unconscious level, according to the theory, people want to go back to that time and the one thing that will offer that type of peace is death. "
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Innovatory Devices of Style in Katherine Mansfield's "Bliss", 2000.
An evaluation of the importance of innovatory devices of style observable in Katherine Mansfield’s "Bliss" as an example of Modernist literature.
1,470 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 2 sources, £ 34.95
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This essay explores and evaluates Katherine Mansfield?s literary style with reference to her short story Bliss. It discusses the ways in which Bliss demonstrates her desire to break with the past and experiment with new methods of writing. The paper evaluates the story as an example of Modernist literature and reviews Mansfield ?s importance in the Modernist movement. The paper also provides a detailed analysis of Mansfield?s original and distinctive delivery of the short story.
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"An important figure in the modernist movement, Katherine Mansfield was a highly experiential writer who sought to find new ways of representing the world. The beginning of the twentieth century was a time of terrific change due to technological advances, scientific theories and capitalism. The First World War compounded this disturbance and literally shattered the universal values which held society together. Society was left fragmented and disillusioned and the Modernists felt that the traditional mode of representing the world in literature, specifically realism, was outdated and no longer appropriate. Mansfield ?s short story Bliss, 1918, demonstrates the desire to break with the past and experiment with new methods of writing which would express this transformed society more aptly."
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Pure Bliss Day Spa: A Business Plan, 2008.
A business plan for the Pure Bliss Day Spa company.
2,976 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 13 sources, APA, £ 61.95
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The paper provides a competitive and SWOT analysis of the Pure Bliss Day Spa company and discusses the marketing and financial objectives, strategies and target population. The paper looks at the use of the marketing mix (pricing, distribution, advertising and promotion) to achieve the company's marketing and financial objectives. The paper also provides a financing and situational timetable and discusses the evaluation procedures to be used. The paper includes a graph and several tables, some as appendices to the paper.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Situational Analysis
Objectives
Strategies
Tactics
Financing and Situational Timetable
Evaluation Procedures
Appendices
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"Pure Bliss Day Spa is a full-range service day spa offering relaxing and pampering services in the most exotic environment to the target customers like travelers, business women, men, and youth through a variety of membership packages and programs. Since its located in downtown Orlando of Florida, the SPA attracts many visitors from the tourism sector, corporate sector and the working men and women. In order to successfully compete in the market, Pure Bliss planned to start up 35 therapy rooms, in a 7,000 square foot facility with contemporary equipment at a total cost of $180,000. Pure Bliss follows a penetration pricing strategy making their prices very low, starting from $35 which is far below the competitors that offer quality services and products, and high customer satisfaction for continuous value relationship. "
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"Basic Instinct", 2002.
An examination of Sharon Stone's character in the movie "Basic Instinct."
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 94.95
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This paper is an in-depth analysis of Sharon Stone's character in the movie "Basic Instinct." It draws on both feminist and neo-noir genre criticism in its support of the theory that her character transcends the traditional "femme fatale" to become an active agent in her own narrative. It also discusses the use of sexual power by Stone's character, citing many key texts in contemporary film theory.
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Asceticism and the Instinct of Workmanship Within Capitalism, 2001.
An analysis and comparison of the theories of Max Weber and Thorstein Veblen.
3,355 words (approx. 13.4 pages), 7 sources, £ 67.95
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This paper begins with Weber?s account of the existence and persistence of asceticism within the development of capitalism in the west, thus providing a backdrop for the elucidation of Veblen?s instinct of workmanship. The two concepts converge when one?s ?industry and frugality? meets the other?s ?bias toward serviceability and not waste.? The paper uses this juncture to compare asceticism and the instinct of workmanship and follow Weber and Veblen?s separate paths on the road toward a modern capitalism. While there are some similarities along the way, they arrive at somewhat different conclusions.
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"Within Economy and Society and The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism Weber explicitly discusses the crucial role of a specific type of asceticism in the development of modern occidental capitalism. Within a religious context he characterizes (he admits, particularly and narrowly) the ?ascetic? as one with a ?methodical procedure for achieving religious salvation? (Weber 1978: 541). Given this portrayal, with its emphasis on salvation, the world in which the ascetic exists, and subsequently moves beyond, assumes a distinct centrality. The world from a religious perspective is the social sphere of mankind that is intrinsically saturated with temptation?those ?ethically irrational? sensual pleasures and the concomitant proclivities toward ?complacent self-sufficiency and self-righteousness? that are counterproductive to the divine accomplishments necessary for salvation (1978: 542). As a Weberian ascetic, one?s ?methodical procedure? of living may emphatically engage this world of temptation or resolutely reject it."
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Theories on Instinct and Free Will, 2007.
A creative writing piece discussing the notions of free will.
2,479 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 53.95
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This paper discusses the notions of free will. It is written in the narrative form and contains elements of creative writing. The paper looks at the philosophies and ideas of Descarte, Berkeley and Maharshi, as well as quotes Frank Zappa's lyrics. It also cites unique personal experiences. The paper briefly looks at notions of dualism, notions of mind versus body, soul and wholeness, thought and the absence of thought and instinct. It then relates these notions to free will.
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"I want to be the author of my actions. It's my story; I want to be able to look back on my life and tell the tale I wanted to tell, because it goes the way I wanted it to go. Sure, I've made my mistakes, but I still make my own choices, carve my own path. By assuming the role of autobiographer, I give myself credit, assume responsibility for my actions. I have and can choose to take a reactive attitude to my thoughts and therefore see everyone else as reacting the same way. I control my life. I can even control the way I look at things."
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Connubial Bliss in the Shakespearean Comedy, 2001.
This paper is about marriage and relationships in the Shakespearean comedy.
5,970 words (approx. 23.9 pages), 16 sources, MLA, £ 100.95
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This paper compares and contrasts Shakespeare's portrayal of connubial bliss in his comedies "Much Ado About Nothing," "Measure for Measure," and "Twelfth Night." The institution of marriage during Shakespeare's time is examined in detail, including how one decided when one should marry, and to whom, and contrasted to today's notion of marriage. Some of the topics examined include finances, a person's reputation, family involvement, love and honor.
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"However, despite the fact that in early modern England, ?Most people got married, and most people had children,? (McDonald 265), Beatrice and Benedick seem hell-bent against marriage. It is therefore probable that, while it wouldn?t strike modern audiences as particularly odd, Elizabethan theatergoers found both Beatrice and Benedick?s adamancy against marriage a source of humor and eccentricity in social behavior. When Claudio makes light of his intention to marry Hero, Benedick?s immediate reaction is, ?Is?t come to this? In faith, hath not the world one man but he will wear his cap with suspicion? Shall I never see a bachelor of threescore again? Go to, I? faith, and thou wilt needs thrust thy neck into a yoke, wear print of it, and sigh away Sundays,? (Sundays were the day a man was expected to be with his wife), (Shakespeare, MAAN, I, i, 197-202). Likewise, the Prince, Don Pedro, says of Beatrice, ?She cannot endure to hear tell of a husband,? (Shakespeare, MAAN, II, i, 347-8)."
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Conditions, Instincts and Egos, 2002.
This paper investigates human nature from a psychological and philosophical perspective.
2,795 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 58.95
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This essay discusses whether it is possible for a person to be truly free or whether we are bound to some external force that we can not yet explain. The human mind is very complex and thus is unpredictable. It has qualities that can not be analyzed by looking at nerve cells or doing psychological profiling. The author discusses some of the popular psychological and philisophical theories to date which try to explain who and what we are.
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"Freud came to the conclusion that included the now widely known ?super ego?. The superego consists of two parts, the conscience and the ego-ideal. The conscience is the familiar metaphor of angel and devil on each shoulder. The conscience decides what course of action one should take. The ego-ideal is an idealized view of one's self. Comparisons are made between the ego-ideal and one's actual behavior. Both parts of the super-ego mature with experience with others, or via social interactions. According to Freud, a strong super-ego serves to inhibit the biological instincts of the id, while a weak super-ego gives in to the id's urgings. Further, the levels of guilt in the two cases above will be high and low, respectively."
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Oedipus: Blind But Not Blissful., 2002.
An examination of the theme of sight in "Oedipus Rex"
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 43.95
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An essay that argues that Oedipus did "see" after he was blind but he gained nothing but bitterness from his knowledge.
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Ignorance is Bliss -"1984", 2007.
An examination of George Orwell's use of literary techniques throughout "1984" to advocate changes in social and political attitudes and traditions.
2,978 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 0 sources, £ 61.95
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This paper discusses how George Orwell uses different attitudes towards different topics including morals, love and sex, religion, God and propaganda, to express his feelings towards different things. It examines how in his novel, "1984", all of these things have one thing in common; they are regulated and controlled by the government. The paper also looks at how Orwell uses all these attitudes and traditions to show his disapproval of the totalitarian government.
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"In addition to acknowledgment of beliefs, Orwell uses certain literary techniques to express a similar idea of people possessing the power to recognize their true feelings regarding love and sex. Many instances throughout the novel insinuate Orwell's desire to change the way sex is viewed by society. One technique Orwell uses to express these ideas is satire. Orwell mocks the uptight attitude people seem to have towards sexual relations through Winston's wife, Katherine. Katherine seems to "wince and stiffen" at the slightest sexual innuendo made by Winston (67). Katherine views sex as having one purpose: for "making a baby" (67). Katherine believes it is her and Winston's "duty to the party" to engage in sexual activity only for the purpose of procreation and not because they have feelings of love for each other (67). "
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