In Avi’s book, Nothing But the Truth, Brutus says,”No Cassius; for the eye sees not itself/But by reflection, by some other things.” I think that what this quote means is that a person cannot see how they act unless someone else either acts in the same way or describes it to them. A teacher cannot … Read more
First and foremost, in “How to mark a book,” Mortimer Adler claims that writing within the lines of a book, ideally one with ideas, is likely to help one improve their reading skills. Adler backs up his claim by providing three main points. The first point being that when you write in the margins of … Read more
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” This famous quote by Mahatma Gandhi has been inspiring people for generations. But what does it really mean? In essence, it means that if you want to see change in the world, you need to be the one to make it happen. It’s a simple … Read more
It is no secret that the traditional Chinese family places a great deal of emphasis on academic achievement. In her essay “Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior,” Amy Chua describes the tough love parenting style she used to raise her children. According to Chua, the key to successful parenting is to instill a strong work ethic … Read more
If I could change the world, I would start by making sure that everyone had access to basic life necessities. This includes food, shelter, and clean water. I would also work to end abuse in all forms. No one deserves to be treated poorly, and no one should have to live in fear. Lastly, I … Read more
Immanuel Kant’s philosophical views of human nature and the ethical systems that govern human actions are primarily summed up in his composition of the “Categorical Imperative. ” By his own logic, Kant attempted to describe the mechanics of nature and the morality of mankind. As Mitchell states: Indeed, as Kant showed us, the world appears … Read more
Every so often we come face to face with an obstacle that seems even greater than the last. We fall into a deep physiological pithole where we fear our efforts to climb to the top will not be sufficient enough to actually reach it. First, we try to rationalize the situation. We tell ourselves that … Read more
By definition, fear is “an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat”. However it should be perceived as a motivation to accomplish new challenges. In fact, students should be encouraged to let fear of failure become an opportunity to succeed. Such is the … Read more
It’s so easy to create a professional website these days, one that looks trustworthy and reliable. Of course, that does not mean that the information contained within it is also reliable. You would think that would be obvious, we would all like to think that we’ve impervious to bullshit. Alas, that is not the case. … Read more
Fear saturated my very being, with the doctors’ orders echoing in my head, tainting my thoughts for the worse as my eyes reinforced my fear. The tumultuous waves resembled the arm of a violinist, vigorously delivering a musical piece with precision and aggression while still maintaining the tragically beautiful sound the music was predestined to … Read more
Art is a language. Art is a contradiction. It universally speaks for us and goes against two conflicting ideas people come up with. Art has its bad and good effects. This so happens to create various meanings towards art and how significant it turns out to be. The logic behind art’s opposing sides is introduced … Read more
Ralph Waldo Emerson once stated, “Between stimulus and response is our greatest power- the freedom to choose”. Often, an individual’s reaction to a situation is automatic and intuitive. The ability to chose and modify ones behavior is not a common occurrence, as humans tend to take action subconsciously. Sigmund Freud developed a theory in order … Read more
The Tao Te Ching is a book that is very well known in the scholarly community. The text itself appears to have a myriad on self-contradictions, not to mention the debate many scholars have over the various translations available. One of the more interesting contradictions on the Tao Te Ching is over learning. In the … Read more
A mind is a masterpiece where a lot of ideas are flowing like a crowded traffic on a street. Some of us might have the ambition to put that idea into a scripture that will live long. But the question is, do we know how to address clearly our ideas in a way most people … Read more
Can images and literature impact individuals? Most individuals spend little time considering the weight bestowed upon them as they age into adulthood. With the heavy weight of newly realized responsibilities, the mind forges itself into a miserable version of what it once was. One enjoys themselves as a child, but as they age into adulthood, … Read more
Not neutral/invisible- no type can be invisible all caryy connotations, Helvetica example. Mian idea is to deliver a message. what if the message is non-verbal? Semiotics- the message is more then what the words say. The idea of modularity gave rise to the letterpress technology and also influenced the shape of graphic design, establishing principles … Read more
In Ian Bremmer’s essay, “Democracy in Cyberspace,” he elaborates on the usage of technology in the modern era and how the internet has progressively impacted the world on a global stage. He states how countries have adopted the internet to further influence their political policies and expend the reach of their ideology and how technology … Read more
Pain is a harsh reminder that one is still very much connected to the collective rapture called existence; a belonging which often resonates radially as it does its utmost best to alert one that to continue with the chosen action, to continue along the chosen path, is not without harsh yet definitely quantifiable inauspicious consequences. … Read more
