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Oedipus: The Search For Truth, 2005.
An analysis of the play, "Oedipus Rex," by Sophocles.
1,282 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper examines how Sophocles's portrayal of the character, Oedipus, in his drama, "Oedipus Rex," is an excellent example of one character's unrelenting search for the truth. It looks at how the truth as Oedipus knows it and the truth as it is differ greatly and how Oedipus's actions bring about his own demise. It explores how the reality of his situation is slowly realized as the play progresses and how we see a transformation from Oedipus as the brave and arrogant leader to Oedipus as the disheartened and disgraced man.
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"When Creon returns to Thebes with his message from Delphi he reports
that the gods have ordered Thebes to dispel the murderer of King Laios.
The murder was not freshly committed and few clues have been left behind by the perpetrator. Still, Oedipus is ambitious and quickly sets about asking questions to better understand the circumstances of Laios's death. He learns that the late king and a band of followers were killed on the highway and the only witness to the event was so badly frightened that he remembered next to nothing. Oedipus knows that he needs to do as the oracle commands, however because Thebe's problems cannot be resolved otherwise."
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The Search for Truth and Justice, 2002.
A look at Plato's "Euthyphro".
1,020 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 25.95
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This essay analyzes the different personalities of Socrates and Euthyphro in Plato's Euthyphro" and draws conclusions based on the development of the plot. The author explains that it is Socrates who constantly asks questions, tries to grasp a complex reality, and pursue greater understanding of the truths; Euthyphro, on his part, is satisfied with the reality that he invented for himself. The essay concludes that the moral of the dialogue seems to be that we should always maintain a certain degree of skepticism and self-criticism; individuals should free themselves from the prevailing dogmas of society and engage in a continuous exploration for divine truths and social justice.
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"After hearing about Euthyphro's indictment against his father, Socrates is truly flabbergasted, as suing a member of one's own family was not a common act in Greek society of that time. Gradually, we find out that this indictment is a result of Euthyphro's deep conviction, or belief, that there is something fundamentally wrong with the way in which society conducts itself. He feels that he knows what is right and he is acting upon it. "I say, then, that the pious is just what I am doing now: to proceed against whoever does injustice whether he happens to be a father or a mother or anyone else at all." (5e) The oddity of this act at that time, Euthyphro feels, is a result of an opportunistic state of mind: People cared about their own welfare and that of their family; and justice, or equality before the law, was not their primary concern. This bothers Euthyphro since he believes that the gods, who may disagree on other issues, are all in agreement that killing anyone unjustly is a punishable offense. And due to their selfishness, people choose to avoid this simple and logical conclusion, since "they will do and say anything at all to escape the penalty." (7c)"
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The Search for Truth in "The Catcher in the Rye", 1998.
A look at the themes of innocence and authenticity in J.D. Salinger's novel, "The Catcher in the Rye" and how it affects the life of the protagonist, Holden Caulfield.
1,062 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 1 source, £ 25.95
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"Through Holden?s description of his actions, feelings, and opinions to the readers, we begin to see that he holds a very strong contempt for most people and things that exist in the adult world, or ?phonies? as he refers to them. Wherever Holden goes, he is in search of truth and innocence, but always ultimately becomes frustrated by all the ?phoniness? of the world, and no matter how hard he tries, he also can not protect other children from eventually being exposed to the same reality."
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Absolute Truth and the Relativity of Truth, 2005.
Are there absolute truths or is truth relative? A review of the philosophical concept of truth and an extended discussion of the movie, "Rashomon", to see if the question is even understandable.
5,145 words (approx. 20.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 88.95
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This paper investigates the intelligibility of the philosophical understanding of truth as appearance and reality. After reviewing the nature of the philosophical picture of what constitutes truth, there is an extended discussion of an often-cited example of truth?s relativity in the movie, "Rashomon". There is then a discussion of some other examples, which attempt to clarify the philosophical picture, only to conclude that the philosophical posing of truth and appearance is actually not yet understandable.
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"In Theaetetus Socrates quotes Protagoras with what is possibly the first clear statement of the relativist: that ?man is the measure of all things? and that anything ?is to me such as it appears to me, and is to you such as it appears to you?? (856, 152a) On the other hand, there is Plato?s well-known allegory of the cave in the Seventh Book of the Republic, (747- 750, 514a-518b) in which he advances the notion that there is an ultimate truth that lies beyond our interpretations or appearances of that truth. But how understandable are both the notions of relativism and of an absolute truth?"
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Truth and Identity in "A Doll's House" and "Oedipus the King"., 2002.
This paper compares and contrasts the concept of "truth" in Ibsen's "A Dollhouse" and in Sophocles' "Oedipus the King."
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper discusses the characters of Noraand Oedipus as two people who seek a truth about themselves; however, Nora's search for the truth about her identity results in her freedom and Oedipus' search for the truth results in tragedy. The author points out that, in the end, Nora is free from society's rules, but can still live in society; whereas, Oedipus discovers he is not free at all, but is in fact condemned to a fate determined by a truth he has no control over.
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The Truth About Truth, 2006.
A philosophical look at the meaning of truth.
1,401 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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In this paper the author looks at all the aspects of truth as we understand it. He identifies truth as something which could be universal and eternal and if it is, he examines whether it should be considered eternal or absolute. The author elaborates on these points and enters a deep discussion of how absolute truth can be assessed and defined. The author concludes the paper with his belief that truth is relative and therefore it cannot be absolute as absolute truth is eternal.
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"One common mistake made by men is to allow ourselves to be led by our senses alone. I believe our senses do not always lead to truth. Senses can be deceiving, especially when relating dreams. In a dream one may feel things or see things, and when that person wakes up has to ponder for a second whether those things were real. Of course, those things experienced in a dream were not real, but for an instant that dreamer believed those things to be true. He was fooled by his senses. Although many will agree that in this case the senses do deceive us, still some will rely solely on their senses to guide them through life."
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Concepts of Relativity and Truth: Finding Your Own Truth, 2000.
A discussion of Nietzsche's belief on deconstructing truth and the concept of relativism in terms of other thinkers.
793 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 0 sources, £ 19.95
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"The concept of relativism makes many ideas and concepts impossible to argue. The idea that every person and group acts and is entitled to live by their own perception of the truth allows such a difference in opinions that consilience among them seems to be impossible. Friedrich Nietszche wrote that we had to ?deconstruct? truth because we can?t allow ourselves to rely on truths that we think are absolute. To rely on an absolute truth is to put your trust into something that may prove false. John Stuart Mill wrote that an individual should be able to seek happiness and liberty, as long as that search does not encroach upon the happiness and liberty of another. In a sense, he speculated that each man has to search for his own truth. In finding his own truth, Nietszche would urge us to question those truths constantly, to make sure in ourselves that what we are believing in is true. "
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"Hamlet" and "Oedipus the King", 1994.
A comparison in the search for knowledge and truth in Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and Sophocles's "Oedipus the King".
1,792 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 39.95
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This paper deals with the protagonists' search for knowledge and truth in Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and Sophocles's "Oedipus" the King. Examples from each play are given to reveal how the protagonists' motivations and personal traits play a key factor in the outcomes of their journeys.
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"In Hamlet by William Shakespeare and Oedipus the King by Sophocles, the protagonists? tragic falls are caused by their unrelenting search for knowledge and truth. Regardless of the outcome, each protagonist is compelled to discover the meaningful aspects that make their lives important. The reader can only comprehend the necessity of the searches through an understanding of the protagonist?s motivation, personal traits, and the relevance of the outcomes to the overall quest."
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Economics and the Quest for Truth, 2008.
An inquiry into the search for truth and its relevance in the science of economics.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 27.95
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This paper discusses the question of whether one should focus on the idea of ultimate truth in a science like economics or whether one should merely try to understand and investigate truth as a revelation about how the world works. The paper also addresses the ontological issue of what reality actually is. It holds that the science of economics involves trying to solve problems as rationally and logically consistent as possible, while being aware of the possibility of being wrong. The paper concludes that, in order to understand how the world works, one has to find a practical hermeneutical approach to get as close to ultimate truth as feasible.
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Introduction
Truth and the Role of Epistemology
Truth and Its Recognizability
The Truth Alone
Truth and the Study of Economics
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"One may argue that truth is what is observable, as favoured by the philosopher Bacon (Klamer, 2006). At first hand this approach sounds logically consistent. It relies on induction. According to the positivist approach, what is empirically proven and thus observable is true (Klamer, 2006). As already Socrates figured out there is no direct knowledge of reality and we can only observe indirectly. Thus, what we see is biased and represents only a slice of reality (Klamer, 2006). Hence, induction alone is troublesome as no scientist is omniscient. Consequently, the claim to have seen and thus observed everything is illusory."
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Pilate as the Antithesis of Truth in Bacon?s ?Of Truth?, 2002.
This paper discusses the essay "Of Truth" by Francis Bacon, looking primarily at the character of Pilate.
536 words (approx. 2.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 13.95
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The writer argues that from the opening line of the essay Pilate reveals himself as the antithesis, or opposite, of truth. The paper discusses the moral stance of Bacon in 1625 when he wrote essays requiring readers to look more deeply into history.
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"Considering the opening line itself, it should be no surprise that Pilate is jesting when he asks, ?what is Truth?? Having asked this question of Jesus, disregarded truth, and chosen instead ?the wickedness of falsehood and breach of faith? (6), Pilate must be facetious because his embracing a lie has resulted in the pleasure of a ?corrupt love of the lie itself? (6). More than that, however, Pilate?s fickleness in approaching the subject of truth and then leaving reflects the delight of Skeptics in intellectual fickleness. Of course Pilate does not stay for an answer; to listen to Bacon?s (or anyone?s) thoughts on truth would point out Pilate?s failing as a man of God as well as a citizen, for ?clear and round dealing is the honour of man?s nature? (7)."
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Truth and Belonging: The Necessity of a Psychological Home, 2002.
The essay compares "Oedipus Rex" and "The Ecstasy of Rita Joe", looking at the tragedy of being without a home.
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This paper discusses the psychological stress placed upon the main characters in both Sophocles' "Oedipus Rex" and George Ryga's "The Ecstacy of Rita Joe". The author examines the root of their stress: having no true place to call home, and no true sense of belonging.
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"Humans need a place where they are comfortable and where they know they belong. The absence of this sanctuary causes severe psychological stress. For Rita and
Oedipus, the tragedy of their lives is this absence. Unable to find their sanctuary, they lead lives beset with confusion. In an attempt to find their home, they searched endlessly for the truth. The real tragedy is that there was no home to find. They were isolated wanderers. Wherever they went, their feet hurt."
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Oedipus, 2005.
An analysis of the character of Oedipus in Sophocles "Oedipus the King".
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 32.95
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This paper examines how in Sophocles "Oedipus the King", Oedipus endures a dramatic transformation in character. It details the fall of Oedipus's character from a confident king to an ashamed person of exile. It also follows Oedipus's change in his self-perception and his change in identity.
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"When Oedipus first addresses the city of Thebes, he confidently states, ?Here I am myself-- you all know me, the world knows my fame: I am Oedipus? (ll. 7-9.) This statement affirms his self-assured nature. At this point in the play, by claiming ?I am Oedipus,? he is emphasizing his self-knowledge, or at least what he believes to be this. He feels proud of his past accomplishments and believes that he has nothing to hide. He appears confident, open, and trustworthy; these characteristics have brought Oedipus respect and admiration within the community, and they have helped him to achieve such a prestige position as king."
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Sophocles's "Oedipus the King", 2005.
Character analysis of Oedipus in Sophocles's "Oedipus the King".
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This paper describes the plot of "Oedipus the King" and analyzes the main character of the tragedy, Oedipus. The paper looks at the effect that Oedipus's pride had on his life and whether it was ultimately the cause of the tragedies in his life.
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"In Sophocles' tragedy Oedipus the King (Barnet et al. 986-1027), the title character Oedipus, cannot seem to catch a break in life. As the play opens, the kingdom he has married into and rules, Thebes, is ravaged by a terrible plague, and Oedipus despairs of being able to help his people. Later Oedipus receives the unwelcome knowledge from the blind prophet Tiresias that as a baby he was abandoned by his parents and left to die, since his father, Laius, had heard prophesy that his son would otherwise kill him (lines 508-26). When the baby Oedipus is handed over to a kindly shepherd, to do with him as he pleases, the infant's ankles have been bound so tightly that he develops swollen feet (the literal Greek meaning of the word "Oedipus"), and walks, forever after, with a limp."
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"Oedipus the King", 2002.
A literary review of the character of Oedipus in Sophocles' "Oedipus the King".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 24.95
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A paper on the character of Oedipus in Sophocles "Oedipus the King".
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