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King Lear, Act I: Feelings of Nothingness
Analysis of the character, King Lear, based on the events of Act I.
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So Who's Nothing?
The author is overwhelmed and perplexed by nothing.
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Dogs of Nothingness
In his first novel, young Italian writer explores thought-provoking issues about human existence and modern life in such an intriguing way that the reader is captivated.
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Sartre's Being and Nothingness
Notes for students on two of the key concepts of Sartre's main philosophical work, Being and Nothingness.
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Phlogiston and Aether
Phlogiston and aether are the corpses of physical theories that didn't survive the onslaught of scientific scrutiny.
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Keats: Ode on Indolence
Keats explores ambition and poetry in the context of discussing laziness. While poetry emerges as a powerful impulse for Keats, he finally wishes it away.
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Jean-Paul Sartre, Existentialist
Sartre's philosophy on existentialism states that a person always has a choice, whether to comply or defy, and that even a belief in God is a matter of choice.
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The Number Zero
As far as numbers go, zero has throughout history caused mathematicians no end of grief and discomfort, yet it remains an important chapter in mathematical history.
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Agi Mishol’s ‘Woman Martyr’
Israeli poet, Agi Mishol, dramatizes the unspeakable act of a woman faking pregnancy to hide a bomb, then entering a bakery to explode herself into a supposed martyrdom.
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Levinas's Concept of "Il y a"
Brief introduction to one of the key concepts of contemporary philosopher, Emmanuel Levinas. Il y a as the basis of his ontology.
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Seven Keys to Master Meditation Problems
Though meditation offers many health benefits, the novice often abandons meditating because of difficulty in quieting the mind. Succeed with these tips.
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The Beginning - Part 2
Before time and an orderly, harmonious, systematic universe, there was chaos. Perhaps there was even less , or more, than chaos--there was nothingness...
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Midnight Gardens: Black Plants in the Landscape
How to identify the underlying color of black plants and use them in garden designs.
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Spectral Wild Hunts and a Cruel Huntsman
The wild hunt is a ghostly procession of huntsman, their horses and dogs. Its roots are in ancient Germanic/Norse mythology. It has different leaders, Odin, Holda, Bertha, Frigga and Herne, depending on the country where the hunt takes place. After the Reformation, when the belief in Purgatory was abolished, the Wild Hunt was the lot of the unbaptized dead. These people could not be buried on sacred ground and were interred in unconsecrated earth. The belief was that their spirits remained earthbound. These unfortunate souls were game for the Wild Hunt and were chased into hell by them. There have been reported sighting of this spectral phenomena with its people and ghostly animals.
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FAQs: creation,desruction,heaven
The cyclic Creation and destruction of the universe in philosophical and mythological terms as described in the Vedas and Puranas.
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Final Fantasy: a History
Squaresoft (now Square Enix) redefined gaming with its Final Fantasy series. The 12th edition has just been released. But where did it all begin?
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Ghosts of the Haunted Queen Mary
The Queen Mary is one of the most paranormally active places in the world, with more than 150 ghosts haunting the luxury hotel's decks and hallways.
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Not Much Happens in Ridiculous 'Happening'
'The Happening' is another misfire added to writer-producer-director M. Night Shymalan's increasingly spotty track record. What happened after 'The Sixth Sense'?
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The Showman Bird
What is a "showman" bird? How can their owners cope with them?
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Charming Bay St. Louis Mississippi
It doesn't seem ready for spring break crowds but a new bridge and busy casino indicate Bay St. Louis, a Gulf Coast haven for artists,is recovering from Hurricane Katrina
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Cormac McCarthy's The Road
No Country for Old Men author Cormac McCarthy's vision of a devastated world bears all the hallmarks of an instant classic.
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Dana Gioia’s 'Words'
Dana Gioia's poem, "Words," delightfully describes the necessity as well as the unnecessary nature of the poet's most important tool--a fascinating paradox.
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German Composer Hans Otte
The German avant garde composer Hans Otte died on Christmas Day, 2007. His minimalistic work explored music through its most basic elements of sound.
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Great Victorian Writers on the Isle of Wight
During the 19th century poets, writers, artists, philosophers and statesmen jouneyed to the Isle in the Solent, thanks to the presence of Queen Victoria who lived there.
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Review: 'The First Man-Made Man'
Author Pagan Kennedy recounts Dillon's F-to-M sex reassignment surgery and complicated search for happiness as a transgender man, from WWI Britain to the Himalayas.
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Saint Tanka Shijyun
The transmission of the deep underlying truth of Zen has been compared to a jade running through a golden needle.
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Somnath Jyotirlinga
Soma appeases Shiva in order to have a curse put on him removed and then builds a temple to his benefactor in gratitude.
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Taoism vs. Buddhism and Shinto
Understanding Buddhism and Shinto is important for Taoists, because many people across Asia practice Shinto, Taoism and Buddhism side by side.
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The Big Time
Fritz Leiber's The Big Time is his Hugo award winning epic of the Change war, that has influenced series as diverse as Star Trek: Enterprise and Doctor Who
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The Hurtigruten - The North Cape & Midnight Sun
On the 6th day the Hurtigruten (Norwegian Coastal Ship) arrives at Honningsvag, from where one can take a coach trip to the North Cape. The Midnight Sun may also be seen
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The Nullabor by train, Australia
Crossing the Nullarbor Plain is one of Australia's great journeys. The best way to do it is by rail on the Indian Pacific train from Adelaide to Perth.
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The Yaksha and Yudhishthir
The next two sets of questions illustrate what can be learnt from nature and also what directly constitutes good conduct. Yudhishthir answers both sets adeptly.
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Ghosts on the Levee
A ghostly tragedy that cursed a mansion
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How Many Haunted Houses?
Is it really possible to know the number of haunted houses?
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Mystic Tendencies in Christanity
This article explores the concept of mysticism prevailing in Christanity
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Sink Into The Blue Hole
Dive into the abyss of Belize's Blue Hole
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Spiral Dance
A look at the reasons we preform the Spiral dance in Ritual and at Festivals
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The Atomic Universe - Part II
A discussion on the role of atoms in entity creation - matter & energy - and in the formation of cells that make up the human body.
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Well worth a listen...
I heard a song recently, and I'd like to tell you about it.... as well as a few other songs related to eating disorders and/or recovery.
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Maya’s Delusion
Even though the power of mayic shadows is very strong, the power to transcend them is even stronger when we understand their value in educating and entertaining us.
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Religious Metaphors Misinterpreted
According to Paramahansa Yogananda, all religions serve the same purpose: to reunite one's soul with the Supreme Soul or God.
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Serial Killer Novels
Hannibal Rising is the latest Thomas Harris novel about the psychopath psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter. If you like your characters well-done, try Dexter or Patrick.
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Space junk poses real threat
Canadian astronaut Steve MacLean is hovering on the outer truss of the International Space Station. Concentrating on the work before as the Earth lies 200 km below.
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Banishing the Bogeyman: A Writer's Visualization
A simple, three-step visualization technique to help free your muse from the paralyzing grip of writer's block.
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Creation
The creation of the universe is an essential and interesting part of every mythology. This article describes how Brahma, the supreme god of creation, forms the universe and the first man, Manu.
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Day-trip to Island Life
Have you ever visited someplace where the air feels different? the sky a deeper shade of blue? the tree rustling in song like you've never heard before? Welcome to Monhegan!
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Injuries (part 2 of 2)
The second part of how to deal with training-related injuries.
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Journeying
A brief introduction to shamanic journeys, working up to a series of articles on how to do it yourself.
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