An essay on Charles Hartshorne's mnemonic metaphysics
Dissertation - 4 pages - Philosophy
Our ancestors of the ‘pre-philosophical' era - much too often called Ionian thinkers - engaged themselves in an admirable quest to make sense of everything that struck their awe. As a consequence, the concept of deity, as well as the supernatural forces attributed to nearly all types of...
On the Map: Why the World Looks the Way It Does - Simon Garfield (2012) - «Maps began as a challenge of the imagination, and they still perform that role»
Text analysis - 2 pages - World geography
« That map was a marvel. (...) It was late '67 now, even the most detailed maps didn't reveal much anymore; reading them was like trying to read the faces of the Vietnamese, and that was like trying to read the wind », here is how Michael Herr in Dispatches published in 2009, perfectly...
The Scene of Encounter in City Lights: Setting Up the Plot and Themes
Artwork analysis - 2 pages - Film studies
Explore how the scene of the encounter between the tramp and the flower girl in City Lights sets up the plot and main themes of the film, including the dialectic between love and appearances, and the use of visual contrast to convey social status.
Understanding the Concept of Residential Economy by Laurent Davezies
Summary report - 1 pages - Economy general
Discover the concept of residential economy and its significance in local economies, as presented by Professor Laurent Davezies in his 2009 article. Learn how the residential economy is structured around local demand and supply, and how it differs from other forms of local economies.
Towards a European Confederation? From de Gaulle's Return to Power to the Milan European Summit (1958-1985)
Course material - 6 pages - Modern history
After the failure of the federal concept and the more prudent approach of the Rome Treaties, for about 30 years, the European Economic Community (EEC) seemed to develop more along the concept of a European Confederation, not a Federation, as envisioned by the Founding Fathers, Robert Schuman or...
Charles Sanders Peirce, the fundamental hypothesis
Essay - 6 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Peirce's presentation of the fundamental hypothesis centers around his notion of doubt. The hypothesis is fundamentally a scientific one and supports the fact that things exist and have ascertainable causes and consequences. Doubt, for example, arises in the face of uncertainty, and the...
Political Participation in Authoritarian Regimes
Essay - 6 pages - Political life and election
This document discusses the concept of political participation in authoritarian regimes, highlighting the dynamics between the dominated and the dominant, and the role of hidden and public texts in shaping political conflict.
Evolution of Princess Stereotype in Children's Literature
Essay - 4 pages - Literature
This document explores the transformation of the princess character in children's literature over time, from classic fairy tales to modern stories.
Legitimizing Monarchical Power: The Coronation of French Kings as Described by Jean Golein in 1372
Text analysis - 2 pages - Law's history and philosophy
Unlock the secrets of France's monarchic past with the Treatise on the Coronation of the Kings of France by Jean Golein (1372). This seminal work reveals how the coronation ceremony legitimized royal power, asserted independence from external authorities, and symbolized institutional...
Semiology: Understanding Image and Language
Course material - 4 pages - Communication
Semiology is a European discipline that studies the interaction between image and language, particularly in advertisements, to understand the meaning and interpretation of signs.
Poetry Beyond Verses
Text analysis - 2 pages - Literature
This document explores the concept of poetry, discussing its relation to verses, rhymes, and literary figures, and how it can be present in both verse and prose texts.
Understanding the Constitution's Role and Value
Text analysis - 2 pages - Constitutional law
The constitution is a foundational legal document that organizes societal life, limits power, and protects individual rights and freedoms.
Victor Hugo Against Napoleon III
Thesis - 22 pages - Literature
Victor Hugo's criticism of Napoleon III's actions and decisions, including his wars of expansion and suppression of individual freedoms.
Living in France in Democracy since 1945
Course material - 4 pages - Educational studies
A course sequence in Terminal Bac Pro History exploring the evolution of the Fifth Republic and significant historical events in France from 1945 to 1975.
Isabelle de Lorraine, Duchess of Lorraine and Queen of Naples
Biography - 2 pages - Medieval history
Discover the life of Isabelle de Lorraine, Duchess of Lorraine and Queen of Naples, her struggles and achievements during her reign.
Louis III of Provence, Emperor of the West
Biography - 1 pages - Medieval history
Discover the life and reign of Louis III of Provence, also known as Louis the Blind, Emperor of the West from 901 to 905 and King of Provence, Arles, and Burgundy.
Marie I of Anjou, Queen of Hungary
Biography - 1 pages - Medieval history
Marie I of Anjou was a queen of Hungary and the eldest daughter of Louis I, king of Hungary and Poland. She became queen at a young age and faced numerous challenges to her throne.
Terrorism Impact on French Politics
Thesis - 11 pages - Political science
This document analyzes the impact of terrorism on the organization of French political life, exploring its effects on political reactions and the rise of the far right.
Rebalancing Executive and Legislative Powers: France's 2008 Constitutional Revision and its Departure from Gaullist Conception
Essay - 6 pages - Constitutional law
The 2008 constitutional revision in France aimed to limit the executive powers and enhance the role of Parliament, deviating from the Gaullist conception of the Fifth Republic.
History of Liechtenstein
Case study - 2 pages - Ancient history
Discover the rich history of Liechtenstein, from prehistoric times to its current status as a financial hub.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - Lewis Carroll (1865) - Reality x Dream
Text analysis - 2 pages - Literature
In this novel, imaginary takes the initiative of the whole narrative course. By falling into a rabbit's hole, Alice starts a fantastic journey into an incredible and nonsensical world. It is revealed by the discussions she has then with the animals, which all can speak. The many short...
Sale of Offices by the King: Repercussions on Monarchic State
Text analysis - 2 pages - Law's history and philosophy
Cardin Le Bret's commentary on the venality of offices and its impact on the monarchic state in 17th century France.
Discipline in Special Education - Case of a Child in Need
Case study - 2 pages - Educational studies
After Charlie's 13-day suspension, the special education teacher should first and foremost focus on delivering his services to the child in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). As 20 USC § 1415(k)(1)(D) states, students with disabilities are entitled to...
TV Shows in France
Essay - 5 pages - Television
The term ?serial' has achieved a different meaning in today's world. It is now being used as a base issued from the novels which were written in the 19th century by Flaubert and Dickens. Flaubert and Dickens published their novels chapter by chapter in newspapers. The...
Intercultural Management - example of the Intel companyin China - publié le 29/09/2010
Case study - 10 pages - Management
A culture must have several characteristics: it must be adaptive, transgenerational, symbolic, shared, learned, and patterned. Culture influences relationships and interactions between people. Thus, each culture has specific habits and behaviors. In consequence, the interaction between two...
Intercultural Management - example of the Intel companyin China
Case study - 10 pages - Management
A culture must have several characteristics: it must be adaptive, transgenerational, symbolic, shared, learned, and patterned. Culture influences relationships and interactions between people. Thus, each culture has specific habits and behaviors. In consequence, the interaction between two...
Examining Brain Myths and Folk Psychology in Flowers for Algernon
Dissertation - 3 pages - Psychology
In today's world, an individual's IQ (intelligence quotient) is a common measure of their cognitive ability. This cognitive ability can make them successful in education and in the workplace. In the United States, individuals in prestigious positions have a generally higher IQ (Sternberg, 1996)....
"A tale so plausible, so boldly uttered": Reading the Popish Plot in Nahum Tate's The History of King Lear
Case study - 9 pages - Literature
On March 21, 1681, King Charles II appeared before the British House of Lords to deliver a speech regarding allegations of a Catholic plot against him, which had enveloped England in yet another storm of religious furor. An Anglican clergyman named Titus Oates had initially brought the...
Film analysis: Mean Streets
Case study - 5 pages - Film studies
The famous American filmmaker, Martin Scorsese spent his childhood obsessing over missionaries and gangsters. These two themes remain dominant even in his films. He is the man behind the autobiographical, Who's That Knocking at My Door (1968) and the feature film Boxcar Bertha (1972). Mean...
Absalom, Absalom by William Faulkner
Case study - 2 pages - Philosophy
Epistemology is the science of how we know. It strives to draw connections in order to clarify abstract concepts such as “meaning” and “reality”. These are broad subjects and each has many of its own sub-divisions. “Meaning” and “reality”, however, are...
