Essays on Unity

Unity banks face enormous challenges both internally as well as externally. Internal challenges include issues related to the ownership. Unity banks lack autonomy, which shapes their destiny. Furthermore, union banks reflect politics rather than economic obsessions. Unity banks cannot hire employees at market salaries, which impose constraints on the banks in terms of their nature of oversight . The nature of oversight of unity banks prevents them from operating in a manner that values the concept of time as a competitive factor. On the other hand, the external challenges are severe. The business model implemented by unity banks is under ...

The paper argues about the human mind exhibits unity; that it can perceive various activities occurring at the same time together as elements of a single conscious state. The unity of consciousness is fundamental to human cognitive functions. It is the basis in which we merge our senses and our minds to recognise, act and react. The unified consciousness is responsible for our ability to make comparisons based on our senses weaving it into one experience.

The notion of the unity of consciousness is the basis of cognitive research stemming from notable work by Descartes, Leibniz and Kant. Descartes’ ...

Introduction

The doctrine of Heraclitus is not only one of the earliest specimens of Greek materialism, but also a wonderful example of Greek dialectics. He was a contemporary of the failed uprising of the Greek cities conquered by the Persians against the conquerors.
Heraclitus's contemporaries often considered him brash, arrogant man, who did not bother to explain his ideas, puzzles, mind-ciphers to others. Greeks called him the Dark. It remains unclear whether he was called the Dark, because he wrote in a poetic, is not very clear language, or because he was prone to aphorisms, sounding paradoxical, sometimes defiant. Maybe ...

WALTER RODNEY (1975), LIMITATIONS of the African petty bourgeoisie, Toronto: Afro-carrib publishers

For a long time now since the so called independence which was attained from the imperial powers, the African, Asian and Latin America working and the majority masses have continually experienced deprivation and untold suffering. This is rather ironical considering that it is the same masses under the ‘guidance’ of some indigenous political leaders who struggled to attain this independence. It was expected that the working classes who form the majority of the population would after gaining independence enjoy both political, social and economic freedom. That every person would now have a chance to share the national wealth which was initially a preserve for the colonial masters.

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Introduction

Religion is an organized collection of cultural systems, belief systems and world views that relate humanity to spirituality and at times moral values. Religions are characterised by symbols, traditions, narratives, sacred places, people, beings that are intended to explain the origin of life, meaning of life and the universe. Religions have over the years helped define human nature and the known and the unknown world. They have also defined and set standards on ethics, morality and general human lifestyle.
It is estimated that there are about 4,200 religions in the world. The most dominant religions in the world ...

- THE OCENTRIC PERIOD:
- 500BCE – 0
- Middle Age – Byzantium
- ARISTOCRATIC PERIOD:
- Renaissance (1450-1550)
- The Age of Enlightenment (1550-1789)

IDEAS AND THOUGHT

RESEARCH JOURNAL
I. OCENTRIC PERIOD:
1. 500BCE – 0:

Ancient and modern have the following characteristics:
- Art was not the beauty residence: it is not the definition of beauty with art.
- Reasoning about art theory and beauty developed independently of each other.

Socrates

Socrates was born in Athens in 470 BC. His father, Sofroniks, was a stonemason and his mother a midwife. From his father, Socrates learned the craft of sculptor. Socrates used to say that he ...

Amongst the catalogue of powerful Twentieth Century speeches lie two that were delivered within three years of each other in the 1960s. President John F. Kennedy’s inaugural speech, from which comes the famous line, “ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country” (1961), and Martine Luther King’s ‘I have a dream’ speech (1963) are commonly regarded as benchmarks in American history and politics. Although first appearances seem to show that these speeches are completely different – the former addresses a new era in American politics, and the latter focuses ...

International arbitration allows international business persons from different legal backgrounds to amicably solve their grievances. Parties to a contractual agreement or in an international relationship seek an impartial party who carries out the adjudicatory process. The resolution by the arbitrators is usually binding and carries a provision of arbitration in future contractual disputes. International Arbitration has over the last half century gained popularity because of the expeditious nature of the method. Businesses and international traders prefer international arbitration to the domestic legal process. A dispute would usually be handled under the judicial system under which the dispute occurred. Resolving ...

Part 1

1. Why was control of the region important to the British and French?
The original purpose of the British in controlling the Persian Gulf coast was to protect its strategic sea route to its empire in India. The safety of the region and the coast from piracy and other forms of conflicts, including conflicts between and among sheikdoms, jeopardized the free flow of trade in the region. To ensure the free flow of trade by freeing vital sea routes from piracy and conflicts, the British entered into a treaty with the sheikdoms in the Persian Gulf outlawing war within ...

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Joint tenancy is a method of co-ownership that gives the holder a potential right to the property. Joint tenancy does not vest in the holder until all the other joint tenants have died. This implies that this method of co-ownership does not form part of the estate of a deceased holder because of the right of survivorship. For a joint tenancy to exist, these conditions must apply:
- The “four unities” unities must be present. These are unity of possession, unity of interest, unity of title and unity of time. the unity of possession that ensure ...

Abstract

This paper discusses Black History Month, and the reasoning behind why the United States should celebrate Black History Month. The paper further discusses racism, education, equality, and unity, and explains how these topics would be affected by not celebrating Black History Month. This paper discusses prominent figures associated with black history, and how memories of them would be lost, if Black History Month was lost as well.
Why would anyone want to put an end to Black History Month in the United States? How could this type of thought process possibly be justified? The idea of discouraging these types ...

Introduction

Contemporary studies view parties as alliances of politicians whose ultimate objective is to win electoral office. Parties make promises on behalf of their candidates about what they will do if elected, and help improve chances of reelection for incumbents through their records of implementing their programs (Bawn et al. 571). It is plain to see how these parties might serve democracy. Citizens can give more effective direction to government by voting for a party instead of an individual. They create an incentive for responsible governance by holding an entire party rather than a single politician accountable for government actions ( ...

Part II

Question 2
Democratization has been very rampant in Africa. Democratization can be defined as a transition or change in the political regimes from non-democratic to more democratic states. The transition often involves a change from an authoritarian regime to a semi-democratic or a full democratic system. It may also involve a change from the semi-authoritarian political regime to democratic and transparent political system. In Africa different workshops and meetings were convened to discuss how the issue of the authoritarian regime could be eliminated. Some scholars described such discussion as a ‘second wave and policy of liberation in Africa’. Numerous ...

INTERNSHIP AT UNITY PRODUCTION COMPANY

The internship attended and conducted at Unity Production Inc. was much skillful. The company is located at Kissimmee, Florida. Interactive performance is primarily the aim of Unity Production Company. It is a leading company in the entertainment industry owing to its establishment more than thirty years ago. They create design and produce highly artistic and sensational live entertainment, which is suitable for any event. The internship was under the mentorship of Serge Dulac, who has prolific knowledge in the latest innovations on art. Dulac approached work with a focused spirit of creativity and dedication. His work began from humble ...

Introduction

Family businesses are an important part of economic development and prosperity. Many people have established family enterprises in order to experience economic growth. However, the management of family businesses is not easy. Businesses owned by members who share family relations are very challenging to manage. Apart from the business issues that arise from time to time, there are family issues as well. Some of the most striking challenges in running family businesses include succession disputes, family conflicts, gender disputes in the management position, financial weaknesses, mismanagement, work relationship among others (Davis). It is important to keep i9n mind that ...

Introduction

Over the years, Catholic Church has undergone several changes, although the most significant being the changes brought by Vatican II. Arguably, Vatican II changes brought forth doctrines that the Catholic Church initially believed and taught its members. Worth noting, the changes brought forth “new Catholic Church”. This change is mostly attributed to the Vatican Council II that represented Vatican II, which was dogmatic as compared to other Vatican councils that were pastoral (Lopez & Julian, 2013). This changes not only affected Catholic Church members, but also the Protestants, and was led by Pope John XXIII.
First, the mode of mass ...

In the many developments that are taking place in the religious world, ecumenism is one of the most significant of them all. Church leaders are coming together with common goals that enable them to best serve and worship God, among other many activities. The main goal of contemporary ecumenism has been for all the Christians in the world to be brought together into unity amidst diverse and pluralistic expressions of the faith. This interdenominational union is rooted in the belief that all Christians are bound together by Christ and His existence should not be the cause of division and ...

Introduction

Marcus Aurelius is one of the most influential philosophers. Ideally, he has substantial reasons why he came up with his philosophical works including the “Meditations”. Stoic Aristo’s readings and reports influenced Aurelius’ efforts to come up with his philosophical piece of work. These readings initiated a sense of self-acceptance and confidence in Aurelius’ philosophical works. The “Meditations” is a very different from the text from the other philosophical texts. Most of the elements that are significant in the book elevate towards Aurelius’ personal experiences. Some of these experiences such as death and livelihood irritations manifest in the entire ...

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Religious rhetoric has been very influential in the contemporary world in different aspects. We acknowledge religion uses both the spoken and written words to convey the intended message. We also observe religion relies on language to enable people converse with God or gods, talk about the sacred, show divine intervention and understanding. All these are in rhetoric form for they aim at convincing people to adore the sacred power in their life undertakings. According to Liguori in the book Uniformity with God’s Will, he appreciates that,
“Perfection is founded entirely on the ...

Introduction

As the world gradually moves forward from an age that celebrates the independence of each nationality to an age of interdependence and collaborative efforts, then so does education. Joining the bandwagon of change for the better, education itself is changing with the changing times. Migration from the birthplace to another country, interracial marriages and other such circumstances have all made possible the convergence of diverse cultures and languages in a single place. In a classroom setting, no longer is it possible to see a concentration of just one race. Today’s society is full of individuals who come from ...

Introduction

Canada’s society, originally formed of French and British population has known a considerable flux of immigrants in the late 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, when the two World Wars have stopped the immigration waves; immigration continued after this period and it is still very consistent nowadays (Burayidi, 1997). This immigration waves have led to various changes and transformation in the Canadian society, meant to include and integrate the various racial or ethnical groups, by offering cultural recognition to these groups, equal opportunities to employment and the limitation or elimination of racism and ethnic conflicts. ...

Triumph des Willens (1935)

Introduction:

This paper seeks to examine the film Triumph des Willens (1935) which was a Nazi propaganda film produced by Leni Riefenstahl. This paper seeks to show that the film portrays Hitler and Nazi’s as strong movements that would unify Germany and help Germany redeem the power that Germany had lost after its loss in World War 1. The film also seeks to portray Hitler as a leader who is loved by Germans.
The film portrayed the Nazi and Hitler as the heroes and revolutionists in Germany. It depicts them as individuals who sought to ...

Introduction

The existence of classes in the society has a long history dating back to the 19th century in the Western Europe after the industrial revolution (Abrutyn, 2013). As such, because of the industrial revolution, classes emerged. In this regard, the classes that emerged comprised of those of the rich and those people who worked for them. However, since then different forms of stratification emerged in the society. Examples of such stratifications or classes are the ones based on gender, race, age, and religion (Bartos & Wehr, 2002). Consequently, various arguments exist concerning these new forms of stratification with some people ...

In “The Welcome Table,” walker introduces the readers to racial and sexist themes in the modern society. Walker examines the inter-racial conflicts from a moral point of view to emphasize the need to curb the racial issues in the modern society. The plot and literary forms used in the story help the author to develop the theme in the story and build it to a clear understanding by the readers. Colorful words and prose narrations also help the author to develop a theme and increase the understanding of readers. The author demonstrates that the racial discrimination does not have ...

Introduction

One of the approaches in literary analysis involves a closet reading of texts. Essentially, a close reading involves a thorough analysis of texts towards the goal of scrutinizing all details that relate the connotative and denotative meaning of various literary works. As an approach, a close of reading of text is called formalism or new criticism. Formalism as an approach in literary analysis focuses on the intrinsic nature of texts. Texts become independent in that its significance and value lay in the content or more specifically the choice of words and the arrangement of these words in literature. Since ...

In the federalist 70, Hamilton argues that pluralism is detrimental to union of Americans i.e. it is better for Americans to remain in one united government than to have multiple sovereign governments in the America. Hamilton claims that, the executive power is very critical in running of the government. He states that “energy in the executive is a leading character in the definition of a good government” (Alexander Hamilton, March 18, 1788). For this reason, therefore, the quality of executives determines whether the government is good or not. If the executive is feeble, it shall lead to bad executions ...

Very often people ask themselves why we think, how we think, what is the proper way and concepts of right thinking. These and many other important questions about human ability of thinking discussed philosophers from the moment of appearance of philosophy in VII century B.C. It is fascinating for all the creatures how humans can think, moreover how human mind can reach and find such unbelievable and logical ideas. Nevertheless, to have ability to analyze properly everything that is happening around us people must use laws of thinking. In other words, to eliminate all the ambiguous ideas that appear ...

Confucianism is a belief that is greatly valued and taken to be as more of a religion in Asian countries. These ethical beliefs were developed by the Chinese philosopher called Confucius. The founder of the Confucianism did not intend to create a new religion as he developed these moral virtues, but he rather wanted to expand on the dying Zhou religion. These ethical beliefs were developed during the spring and autumn period. Confucianism was later incorporated into the state as an ideology. Despite the impact Confucianism had on the regions where it was exposed, the founder Confucius was not ...

Introduction

The idea of European unification are rooted in the deep past, contemporary same integration trends originate in the events of the first post-war years, and the emergence of a united Europe is by far the most ambitious social process of the second half of the twentieth century. Study of its history, revealing its laws and assessing the possible effects of the subject of hundreds of scientific papers, but these topics are still relevant, as today one can hardly argue that the contradictions at all stages of development accompanying the European Union overcome and difficulties encountered on his way, leaving ...

Buddhism is a religion for more than 250 million around the world. Buddha means awaken; it is more than religion as it is a way of life to the believers (Shengyan & Gildow, 2007). The Buddhists are mostly vegetarian, in Christianity it is recommended mostly to prefer vegetables as they help a lot on health matters. Some prefer one day meal that they take at midday. Christianity prefers proper diet and eating that is better for good health. Helping others out in Buddhism is purely good out of heart behavior that is acceptable and encouraged Buddhist will always take any ...

Introduction

Breaking the Chains of Psychological Slavery is a compilation of three essays by psychologist Dr. Na’im Akbar, earlier it was called ‘Chains and Images of Psychological Slavery’. Breaking the Chains of Psychological Slavery includes specific sections that address to the process to eliminating mental slavery or the ghosts of plantation. Through these essays Dr. Akbar has attempted to develop two ideas; firstly, the psychological impact of slavery. Secondly, the influence that Caucasian images for worship has on the African-American psychology. Dr. Akbar presented a behavioural determinant that according to him doesn’t have great legitimacy in the Western ...

Critical Review

I would like to begin by agreeing with Ronald for reporting that women have not been given an equal recognition in the church. Unlike their male counterparts, the womenfolk ‘have had to struggle to liberate themselves from religious oppression’ Reddie, 2001). Although they have now attained religious progress, they have been discriminated in these male-dominated Christian churches for a very long time. As the author acclaims, no woman could initially be given a leadership position especially in the mainline churches. However, I would like to point out that they are now liberated. Today, many of them have been ordained ...

When Lilacs Last In The Dooryard Bloom’d

The Poem entitled “When Lilacs Last In The Dooryard Bloom’d” is Walt Whitman’s romanticized story of an American leader during a trying time. In his poem, he shows the audience his own meaning of democracy as well as racial equality. His poem speaks of Abraham Lincoln as the one who brought about racial equality in a land that was being tried. This was during the time of national disagreement, when their great leader fought for equality and abolitionism. This was the most prominent theme seen in Whitman’s work here.
He speaks to the deceased president about ...

Book VII - On Shadows and Realities in Education

SOCRATES - GLAUCON
AND now, I said, let me show in a figure how far our nature is enlightened or unenlightened: --Behold! human beings living in a underground den, which has a mouth open towards the light and reaching all along the den; here they have been from their childhood, and have their legs and necks chained so that they cannot move, and can only see before them, being prevented by the chains from turning round their heads. Above and behind them a fire is blazing at a distance, and between the fire and the prisoners there is a ...

Introduction

The modern age has brought forth a series of innovations that have enabled people to organize themselves better through the formation of various structures. Modernism, as it stands, focuses on the presence of structures that provides for the organization of human actions. Verily, the concept of nationalism is a crucial aspect of modernist thought, standing as a prevalent status quo starting from the 19th century.
This study explores nationalism under the lens of modernism. How is nationalism a uniquely modern concept? What preceded nationalism in terms of organizing people politically? How did the modern period feature the emancipation of ...

China on Screen: Chinese Identity

China on Screen: Chinese Identity
The majority of classic popular Chinese cinemas are filmed and published by the fifth generation directors. The fifth generation directors focus on three key aspects to their production, in which are the social framework of the countryside, the past-aesthetics, and the global film distribution. These aspects have been well illustrated through the films of Yellow Earth and Hero directed by two well-known fifth generation directors, Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou. Both directors believe in the power of aesthetic matter to convey the issue of Chinese identity. Despite the fact that both films appeared to ...

The inaugural addresses by both Kennedy and Lincoln have over the years been considered as being masterpieces in America’s history. Lincoln’s speech came about 50th anniversary while Kennedy speech came at the 150th anniversary. Scholars have argued that the timing of the two inaugurals might have been a coincidence. This paper seeks to compare and contrast the two inaugural addressed. This paper also argues that unity and constitutionalism were the overarching themes in the both Kennedy and Lincoln’s inaugural addresses.
First of all, it is important to note that both Kennedy and Lincoln assumed office at ...

Arguably, interreligious dialogue is one of the important aspects in society today. As a matter of fact, in the globalized world interreligious dialogue plays a tremendous role. The world today has become very complex and challenging. Interreligious dialogue refers to positive interaction between individuals from various religious, cultural, and spiritual traditions. It entails formal discussions that are focused on developing a mutual understanding between different religions backgrounds and traditions. This is one of respecting religious diversities in Australia society. In Australian society, interreligious dialogue is important since it brings people from diverse religious background into a common ground where ...

- Introduction
- Introduction/ Opening Statement
- Thesis Statement: Having students wear student uniforms promotes unity, distinction, safety, self-confidence, and affordability that could improve a student’s overall performance in school.
- Benefits of School Uniforms
- Uniforms are good as they are cheaper to purchase instead of purchasing expensive casual clothing for school.
- Uniforms promote school unity and community, allowing students to mingle and identify themselves within the school.
- Uniforms could also be used to emphasize distinction, especially in cases when a student does a crime.
- Uniforms keep students safe against possible outsiders and gangs.
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The Ottoman Empire emerged between the early fourteenth century and the late sixteenth century after a series of ten successive conquests. We, therefore, seek to answer the question, 'what were the reasons behind the Ottoman Turks military success in creating a third (but non-Arab) Islamic empire re-uniting the Greater Middle-East/Gulf region?'
The Ottoman Empire emerged in the 13th century and expanded its area coverage through a series of conquests against the Christians and non-Turks minority. These successful conquests were significantly attributed to the extemporary organization of the Ottoman army.
First, the success of any military conquest depends on its ...