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College Essays related to 'Idealism'

We have 11 term papers and college essays on Idealism. Page 1 of 1.

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Idealism in Eliot's "Silas Marner" A five page paper tracing the various levels of idealism in George Eliot's novel. The paper concludes that Silas' original idealism is warped into materialism when he is falsely accused of a crime, but then his faith in humanity returns through the help of a child. Bibliography lists two sources.

2.	Idealism And Realism: 5 Contemporary Articles 8 pages in length. The writer discusses idealism and realism as they relate to five contemporary articles. No additional sources cited.

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Idealism and Realism: Ariel Sharon and Ehud Barak 8 pages. The international relations between Ariel Sharon and Ehud Barak are the main topic of this paper. One is a realist while one is an idealist. This paper discusses which one is which and why. The numerous subjects included are not only the past events each of these men has contributed to but also mentions Camp David, the Mitchell Plan, and more. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Idealism This is a 6 page paper discussing the philosophical concept of "idealism". The concept of "idealism" has changed greatly over the course of the last several centuries but the most basic premises were on those proposed by George Berkeley in the early 18th century. Basically idealism is the theory that physical things are sensations of the mind and no idea, physical thing or sensation exists outside of the mind. This being said, philosophers had difficulty with the complete acceptance of all things only existing through sensations and ideas. Because of this idealism was not necessarily adopted wholly but its concepts were adopted partially and included in several other conceptual theories including "critical idealism" advocated by Immanuel Kant, Hopkins theories which combined idealism with materialism, and the more recent applications such as political idealism and realistic idealism. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

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Idealism/The Awakening & The Great Gatsby A 5 page essay that argues that Kate Chopin in The Awakening and F. Scott Fitzgerald in The Great Gatsby each create protagonists who are tragically doomed due to their idealism. Chopin's female protagonist Edna Pontellier's idealism concerns her expectations concerning her role as a woman in nineteenth century patriarchal culture. Edna cannot reconcile the reality of her life with her idealized vision of what she thinks life should be. Likewise, Jay Gatsby has an idealized perspective on reality. Putting his faith in the American Dream, which turns out to be an illusion, Gatsby can never fully achieves his vision of idealized love. No additional sources cited.

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Accepting Either Realism or Idealism as a Philosophy of Life This 6 page report discusses the philosophies of realism and idealism. What is the basis of each and what are the main philosophical reasons for accepting one over the other? The writer argues from the premise that realism is the more valid philosophy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Liberalism, Idealism & Realism / Bridging The Gap A 5 page paper that considers the different perceptions of liberalism, idealism and realism as they relate to government. This paper contends that there are elements of all three that must be considered in any construct that governs for the good of all men. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Symbolic Anthropology And Materialistic Anthropology: How They Relate To Idealism And Materialism 6 pages in length. Within the fundamental framework of human culture exists a dichotomy of anthropological applications that ultimately form man's behavior and outlook. These divergent elements, as espoused by Marshall David Sahlins and Clifford Geertz, help bring to light the very essence of what it means to be part of a particular society based solely upon one's cultural understanding. Sahlins' "Stone Age Economics" and Geertz's "The Interpretation of Cultures" present extremely opposite explication of what prompts humanity to seek certain materialistic commodities, as well as act in certain ways, with Sahlins supporting the view of materialistic anthropology and Geertz, symbolic anthropology. However, even though each author has his own interpretation of how mankind is ultimately compelled into action, they both come to the same conclusion with regard to the axiomatic foundation of such motivation: cultural influence of idealism and materialism. No additional sources cited.

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The Idealism of Machiavelli A 7 page examination of Niccolo Machiavelli's contention that he was free of idealism. in Bibliography lists 6 sources. Although he is said to have claimed to have freed himself of all idealism, it is contended by many that his commitment to power itself was a form of idealism. The author uses Machiavelli's own writings, as well as the insight of other authors to support this contention. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

10.	The Idealism of William Godwin This 8 page paper considers the beliefs of William Godwin and how in his philosophical ideals the position of government and the role of contracts would be seen as interfering with the natural development of man. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

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Analysis of Sandro Botticelli's Shift From Beautiful Idealism to Somber Reality A 12 page paper which examines how Botticelli's life influenced his canvases by transforming the idealism of his earlier paintings into somber later works. Also considered is how this transformation is reflected in aesthetic changes and considers the impact of radical Dominican monk Girolamo Savonarola. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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