Distinction

this time period. The two greatest distinctions of Cabeza de Vaca were his understanding of cultural relativism and his approach towards bringing the natives to Christianity. Many of the first encounters with Native Americans created a great divide between the two groups, mostly due to outward appearance. The lavish clothing worn by Europeans created a sense of superiority, while the white skin brought fear and distrust. While many explorers used this distinction to their advantage, Cabeza de…

Philip K. Dicks novel, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, is the perfect example of going against what people perceive to be normal. Humans and androids question the true meaning of humanity and the way one should act. We see this when humans rather than feeling true ‘empathy’ for animals act this way to raise their social status in society. Androids likewise question the meaning of humanity when they begin to develop feelings, something androids are not supposed to feel. So, what is meant by…

zero-tolerance stance also means that there is no room for harm-reduction measures and also no distinction between hard drugs such as ecstasy and heroin, and soft drugs such as cannabis and hash. This means that all drug use is criminalized to the same degree regardless of the…

She believed that women were sensible and rational, and they did not need a husband for identity. Wollstonecraft wrote her A Vindication of the Rights of Woman in 1972 on the pernicious effects that arise, specifically for women, when unnatural distinctions are established in society. Wollstonecraft outlines several of these effects that are the most tragic and dangerous for eighteenth-century women. These effects are, beauty is emphasized more in women then intellect, virtue, and happiness,…

What is personal identity? My definition of personal identity is the act of knowing who you truly are without letting anyone or anything show or tell you otherwise. It includes the personality, morals, and value you uphold. There are various philosophers who had their own definition of personal identity as well. John Lock and David Hume are two of many philosophers who pushed their meanings of personal identity. Here is what they elaborated on pertaining to personal identity. Locke stated…

Christian worldview such as the Bible, the followers believe in only in God (Lawall, 2006, p.2). On the other hand, the Hellenistic worldview believes in more than one god, with one god being the more potent (Lawall, 2006, p. 4). This significant distinction creates a vast amount of differences between the two worldviews. As an example, in Genesis from The Hebrew Bible Lawall (2006) states "And God created the human in his image, in the image of God he created him, male and female He created…

the same distinctions apparent in the colonial ‘civilizing mission,’ in which culture is posed against the idea of rights. Minority cultures are ways in submission to their culture or tradition – versus choice in which western individuals are seen as free thinking agents, who hold the power of choice . This coincides with the assumption that minority cultures are static and frozen entitles without choice . As western women construct themselves as different and re-invigorate said distinctions in…

provides an enjoyable plot, but also weaves historical significance throughout all five seasons. These tidbits allow the audience to leave the 21st century and venture back to the time of their grandparents. Although some may contest that class distinction…

Distinction means that combatants must distinguish between combatants and civilians. Any use of lethal force must be primarily directed against combatants. Civilians casualties must be minimized through careful and pragmatic planning. In the movie, Colonel…

It builds upon distinction in that the military action must be an attack on a military objective (Geneva Conventions A.52§2) and that the collateral damage to civilians must not be “excessive in relation to the concrete direct overall military advantage anticipated” (Rome…