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Idealists are people that who have goals and that are noble, but often impractical while realists are people who only think about things practically. Having said the definition, it becomes clear that idealist and realist contradict each other. However, both seem to deny the basic property of human, to be human is to be flawed, in which idealism cannot apply. However to accept life and reality literally only results in average, which deny a human of his potential. Choosing which one is more contributive to the world is a hard decision but idealist can go beyond what realists think and believe which makes idealists better to the world.
Many people could say that idealists think outside the box. They go for more than what is given to them. This makes it easier for them to contribute more ideas to society and ...
One of the most difficult trials I face in my life are ethical and moral dilemmas. They can be soul-wrenching and searching experiences that tax my character and cause me to really "put my money where my mouth is." Sometimes I'm quick to see ethical faults in others, but slow to see them in myself. Other times I see all to clearly my mistakes and...
Nowadays, there is a growing trend that NPOs try to make the world better by sending volunteers to developing countries and other places in need. They certainly make a lot of contributions and have changed the world. For example, one of the famous banks in Taiwan held a painting contest among elementary students from remote areas from 2009. They...
Media Paper In the news today, especially on the internet, issues written that are written about are going to have a certain bias. One of the reasons is because anyone can have website if they have a computer and the proper software. Therefore instead of getting one opinion, or one outlook on stories, news, debates etc., you can ge...
Today it seems as if everyone has a theory about fighting poverty, now it is not necessary to be moving in the theoretical plane. Our country has had successful anti-poverty programs that were effective back a century ago, effective because they were based on these seven points: affiliation, bonding, categorization, discernment, employment, freedo...
Drug use is the increasing problem among teenagers in today?s high schools. Most drug use begins in the preteen and teenage years, these years most crucial in the maturation process. During these years adolescents are faced with difficult tasks of discovering their self identity, clarifying their sexual roles, assenting independenc...
in today?s world has become more gruesome with the times. With the crimes comes jail, so more jails are being built for the prisoners. More people are being criminals are being sent to jail and getting the death penalty. Some feel that the death penalty is also a gruesome act of murder. People who commit crimes get what they deser...
I feel that alcohol causes problems not only to the user/drinker but also to their spouses, children, and other family members. Problem drinking can change the roles played by family members in relation to one another and the relationships that surround them. As a family member develops this problem, the drinker may fail to perf...
Nature vs. Nurture; The Great Debate One of the most controversial debates of modern society is the idea that our ?natures? and how we are nurtured are in conflict with each other to determine what defines who we are. When one attempts to define sex and gender, he/she often finds him/herself stumped as to what the definitions are....
Introduction Women have come a long way in the area of the workforce in the past one hundred years. If you were to look back one hundred years ago, you would never see a woman working outside of the home. Society had the idea that a woman?s place was in the home cooking, cleaning, reproducing and care giving. They had the idea...
Recently, at yet another baby shower within my circle of friends, I began to notice a subtle change in our relationships. After all of my girlfriends arrived and were seated, I observed that we were divided into two distinctive groups. One group clustered, rather uncomfortably, around the couch. They discussed parties and current boyfriends, while...
Psychology is defined as the science that studies behavior and mental processes. Although psychology is explained in one simple definition, there are six different influential perspectives which psychologists may choose to use to study behavior. Each of the six perspectives tend to concentrate on different areas of study as well as deal with each...
Marijuana is illegal because of its classification as an illicit drug, but there are some issues that have been established saying that this ?illicit drug? has improved the treatment for suffering patients. Marijuana has lots of beneficial effects when used in medicinal settings for the treatment of pain; but it should be an admini...
The main gases that cause the greenhouse effect are water vapor, carbon dioxide (CO2), and methane, which comes mainly from animal manure. Other gases like nitrogen oxide and chloroflurocarbons, man made gases, get caught in the atmosphere as well. The decay of animals and respiration are two main natural sources of carbon dioxid...
Mrs. Chuska A large concern today is whether or not foreign aid in any form is rational or erroneous. Garrett Hardin and Peter Singer have one thing in common upon their response to this - the responsibility of the rich to the poor - it is a major obstacle of the world. Is it right for the rich people to stay afloat and watch while the poor peopl...
