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Socrates' recollection theory and the problem of the soul in Plato's Phaedo

Phaedo, Plato relates Socrates' final teachings before he goes to his death, including Socrates' arguments for the existence of an eternal, immortal human soul.

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Gender stereotypes in Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper"

Rational: This is an introduction to the gender issues which were so prevalent in the Victorian era, and a backdrop to show why they still exist today and the harm they can inflict.

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Elizabeth Cady Stanton's advocacy for women's suffrage and equal rights

Elizabeth Cady Stanton's speech before the United States Senate in 1892 was the first major awakening of women receiving the right to vote, thus validating the equal rights for all people as written in the United States Constitution.

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The medical profession's role in cosmetic surgery and medical necessity

Plastic surgery is often described by proponents of its use as "medical enhancement" but it should be viewed more properly as whether or not it is medically necessary (Miller). The question should be asked whether or not such surgery is needed for the maintenance or restoration of health.

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Accidental falls in hospital settings: patient safety and prevention

At some point, anyone who had learned how to walk has had the experience of falling down -- it is a universal experience for infants as they gain ambulatory ability.

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Alcohol dependence disorder: clinical presentation and risk factors

Alcohol abuse is a condition that is characterized by a pattern of excessive drinking in spite of negative effects resulting from the use of alcohol on an individual's occupational, legal, educational, medical, and/or social life.

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Daniel Goleman's emotional intelligence framework for effective leaders

In the recent past, the issue of emotional intelligence has gained significant prominence in leadership circles. This is more so the case after Daniel Goleman authored a book, Emotional Intelligence, which extensively explored the topic and its relevance to leadership.

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The Bush administration's hard-to-easy coalition strategy for the Gulf War

Iraqi President Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait and the Bush administration assembled a "winning" coalition of domestic and international supporters, and prevented opposing or "blocking" coalitions from forming.

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Violence and misinterpretation in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar

Juluis Caesar-Shakespheare -- A parallel text, Third edition- Perfection Learning-2004 copyright the concept violence Write a definition concept violence focused. Sum essence idea. The definition violence lens examine events play, Juluis Caesar.

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Family conflict and dysfunction in "Secrets and Lies"

There are a number of different themes that are at work in the 1996 film "Secrets and Lies." The movie deals with such social issues as miscegenation, marriage difficulties, death, and a whole host of issues that produce an emotionally wrenching effect on the viewer.

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