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    attitude and beliefs towards the environment. I am aware this is significant to note as those who are not brought up in such environments, as raw as the forests I grew up in, have a relationship with nature that is to be considered an ongoing work in progress. However, I must add the environment has changed for better and worse and has affected my outlook towards the future of places like Jackson County Forest. For instance, the environment is now considered more of a nuisance because of the amount of

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    The Enchanted Ground

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    Faithfulness was caught and was killed (Bunyan The Pilgrim’s Progress 158). Christian was able to escape and was reminded that day that we as Christ followers need to be ready for anything including death in order to make a difference in the world. As Christian moves on he meets another man named Hope. Hope was an encouragement to Christian because he stressed that now he is changed and he relies only on Christ for his strength (Bunyan The Pilgrim’s Progress 158). While they are together they talk about their

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    repression.rational for continued acceptance of domination, scarcity artificially perpetuated. Strengthened by even more efficient forms of social control: very forces that rendered society capable of pacifying struggle for existence served to repress in the individuals the need for such liberation. High standards of living reconcile people with their life and rulers + social engineering of the soul and science of human relations provide libidinal cathexis. Xii Scientific managment of instinctual needs has

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    Thackeray got the idea for his title from chapter twelve of John Bunyan’s book titled Pilgrim’s Progress, published in 1678. In his book, Bunyan describes the journey of a boy, Christian, from the City of Destruction, which symbolizes the secular world, to the Celestial City, which symbolizes Heaven. One of the obstacles that Christian must endure on

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    up this theory by painting A Rakes Progress, which illustrates the life of Tom Rakewell in the 18th century. Through Hogarth’s paintings, he releases his thoughts and uses his work to speak to society. The theme of the gain and loss of money, drinking, prostitutes, and gambling is represented for the 18th century by William Hogarth’s painting. William Hogarth is a name well known from the 18th century as one of the best artists for his work A Rake’s Progress. Despite his background that emerged

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    Social Mirror

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    Tabitha West The Social Mirror Assignment 1. What would others say about you that is generally positive? Friends would actually say I am very kind hearted, loving, and caring. I take care of my family and protect the ones that I love. I try my hardest to please everyone but I get stepped on. My sister would say I am to kind for my own good but I am a hard worker and I do not give up very easily. 2. What “constructive suggestions” would others offer to help you improve or change? My sister

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    Throughout the semester I have developed an understanding for the spiritual disciplines; silence, solitude, and Sabbath; which has taught me how to live an intention Christ-centered life. The disciplines have not only helped my personal daily life, but they have also helped me better understand Christ himself. I can, without a doubt, say that I know that God gave us the gifts of spiritual disciplines to help guide us in the crazy culture we live in. I have gained a new appreciation for the maker

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    A Comparison of Marx and Engels with Mill Regarding Social and Economic Progress To understand what these two different philosophies tell us about the nature of social and economic progress it is important to clearly establish, for the purpose of this essay, a definition of the word progress. Many philosophers see progress as being a positive, continuous advancement into the future where, if we do not gain full scientific and empirical knowledge of our surroundings one day

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    Essay on The Artwork of William Hogarth

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    The Artwork of William Hogarth The artwork of William Hogarth is influenced greatly by social factors and the culture of eighteenth century England. In many of his works, Hogarth satirizes English society, rich and poor alike. His paintings and engravings depict the society of which he lived, with the costumes and ways of life of the times all shown in his work. Much of the time he is being satirical, exaggerating some of the faults of the people, other times he is being bitingly realistic in his

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    Living in a city can make you forget the outside world. You forget about the green grass, the trees, the chirping birds, the animals, and so many other things the world has to offer. We also forget the people who came before us, who did so much for us, who built everything we have today. We’re so busy doing stuff that is unimportant, that we forget about the stuff that is. Getting a house in Connecticut, made me realize all these things. It made me more in touch with nature and history. I got my

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