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    Topic/prompt: Based on what you’ve read, argue whether the ideas generated from the Transcendentalist movement are still relevant to today’s world (and if so, how, and if not, why not). You may choose to focus on one of the three thematic categories we’ve discussed (Importance of Self-Reliance, Value of Simplicity, or Illusion of Progress) or you may create your own thematic category but I recommend you narrow your focus. American Transcendentalism was an important philosophical and literary

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    universal and applicable today. Finally, all of his work can be found online for free. For a work to be relevant today, it must first be easily accessible. If a work is not easily accessible, then it causes disparities in who can and cannot read it. Relevance relies on the fact that the text applies to modern times, however, if not everyone has access to the material in order to determine

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    author and communicator has largely focused his work in the areas of myth and mythology. Devdutt Pattnaik has written over 600 articles and 30 books on the relevance of sacred stories, symbols and rituals in modern times. He has studied and understood Indian mythology well enough to be able to guide and suggest modern society on the relevance of the mythical stories we blindly believe without acknowledging the real essence of it and how it gains so much of value in the Indian culture. In his books

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    Position Paper on Relevance of Information Technology Information technology has undoubtedly become an indispensable part of our day to day lives. Both the articles considered for analysis projects the role of IT, from being the back-bone of commerce to handling huge volumes of data, as being highly significant in the modern world. Even though both Nicholas Carr and Erik Brynjolfsson are in agreement to the omnipresence of IT, their perception of the future of IT differs vastly. I am in accordance

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    The purpose of this essay is to discuss the rule and law of the nasciturus fiction, with reference to legal subjectivity. It aims to investigate the relevance of the nascaturus fiction within South African law, and with reference to cited cases, demonstrate the reality of this law within current times. Many meaning exist for the term “birth” within South African law. South African law is based on Roman Dutch law, and analysing the structure of Roman Dutch law may aid in the interpretation of the

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    Critique of Clinical Relevance The critique of clinical relevance is a necessary part of the appraisal process. It allows the reader to gain insight into the application of the research that has been conducted. The discoveries from this section provide direction to future health care providers in order to improve outcomes for patients in the clinical setting. Levels of Evidence The research conducted in this study was through a quasi experimental design, and therefore has a Level III evidence

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    up in a positive Christian environment or have had negative experiences related to Christianity. How are they persuaded to belief in God? Rick Wade (1998) in his article “The Relevance of Christianity: An Apologetic,” offers one dimension to persuading non-Christians to believe. Wade’s perspective, however, had little relevance to my own conversion. I was not raised in a Christian environment and did not become a Christian until age 20 or so. Therefore, I cannot say that the four sources mentioned

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    NUMBER………………………0772395822/0716801047 ASSIGNMENT TOPIC/QUESTION……………… DISCUSS THE RELEVANCE OF BOURDIEU’S CULTURAL CAPITAL CONCEPT IN EXPLAINING EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN ZIMBABWE. EMAIL ADDRESS……………………jasbro66@gmail.com MARK……………………………………………………………………………………….... COMMENT…………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………….... ………………………………………………………………………………………………… DISCUSS THE RELEVANCE OF BOURDIEU’S CULTURAL CAPITAL CONCEPT IN EXPLAINING EDUCATIONAL

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    The Relevance Of Photosynthesis To Nature The natural light that shines onto the Earth is said to be the driving force behind all life. It’s fascinating to find out that the green matter around us that we tend to take for granted is mankind’s source of energy - which is a necessity for every living being even in its lowest form. We can literally define photosynthesis as ‘synthesis with the help of light’. It is also defined as the basic process of life whereby plants absorb energy from sunlight

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    Labor Unions and Relevance In the United States, labor unions are seeing an increased amount of controversy surrounding their helpfulness to the U.S. economy. Recently, comparisons between the successes of a company such as Toyota versus Ford have brought the issue of unions to the forefront. Many cite the cost Ford has due to the fact that the employees are unionized and receive more benefits at a higher cost to the company. On the other hand, many people see great benefit for Americans who are

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