Essay: Psychoanalytic theory
Boeree argues that the theory is just a theory that was aimed at bringing an incomprehensible subject to a point where it can be well understood by all. (more…)Essay: The way the U.S funds the Israeli economy
The way the U.S funds the Israeli economy
The way the U.S. funds the Israeli economy comes in the form of Food for Peace aid, Export-Import Bank Loans, and general economic loans. Furthermore, the military loans became accessible to Israelis as of 1967. Israel gets about $ 3 billion in economic and military grants on top of the over five hundred dollars on the off-budget. (more…)Essay: Policies of Israel in the Middle East
In consideration of the International law, the US further supports the efforts and policies of Israel in the Middle East. As observed by Mark (2002), the closely knit relationship between the US and Israel sprouts from the American policy of sympathy.
Essay: The natives Cherokees
The Supreme Court realized that the Cherokees had the right to live in Georgia. However, since the senate had already ratified the treaty, it meant that there was no going back. (more…)Essay: Indian Removal Act
The US senate passed the "Indian Removal Act" in 1830 despite the fact that many people were against it. Davy Crockett, the Tennessee congressman at that time was very outspoken against the act. A suit in the Supreme Court was ruled in favor of the Cherokee but they were eventually removed through a treaty.
Essay: Philosophy of Law
Proximate Causation
In the case, Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad Co., the court of appeal in New York found out that the plaintiff, Mrs. Helen Palsgraf was not liable to any payment from the defendant, Long Island Railroad Co. because of the circumstances that led to the injuries of the plaintiff.
Essay: Cordial relationship between Israel and the US
A closer analysis of the cordial relationship between Israel and the US reveals that the two could move along since they share the same interests. Shaoul (2009) notes that after the UN Human Rights Council endorsed the Goldstone report, claiming that the country committed war crimes between 2008 to 2009 in the Gaza, Israel retaliated by denouncing the UN and going on to seek means of modifying the existing international law.
Essay: Alexander’s Idea of Hellenization
The spreading of the Greek culture of the ancient times as well as the language to other cultures is what is referred to as Hellenization. Alexander the Great of Macedon led campaigns during the Hellenistic period that saw the spread of the culture of the Greek people. He admired the western culture a lot and he wanted it to be adopted by his country (Wilcken, 1999).
Essay: Temple of Zeus at Athens
On the other hand, Antiochus adopted the Greek culture for personal gains. He benefited a lot from the sacrifices that were offered to the Greek gods, which included in the temple of Zeus at Athens. He started to compare himself with Zeus so that he may have absolute powers. Antiochus, unlike Alexander the great did not have love for the Greek culture but he realized that he could use it to advance his political ambitions. However, during his time Jerusalem was completely Hellenized with thee help of his brother Menelaus (Cory & Holleric, 2008).