GHS208-05 Fall 2019 China and the Islamic Middle East
Global and Historical Studies at Butler University
Personally, I am a very avid recycler. In the past couple years, the process of recycling and disposal of waste, has been highlighted with some major emphasis on the great Pacific garbage patch and how it affects the health of our oceans. Many of us are asking “Who is to blame? What was our role …
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I know I am incredibly talented when it comes to wasting my own time. The recent emergence and popularity surge of Tik Tok has made it even easier for me to do so. Speaking of Tik Tok, I recently read an article about how certain content on the Tik Tok platform is being censored in …
When reading about early schools of Chinese thought, I was reminded how heavily Confucius emphasized the importance of respect and virtuous relationships. One of the main values of Confucianism is filial piety: showing great respect for one’s parents and upbringing both in the home—and in the heart—but also outside the home when representing one’s name. …
I have read the Daodejing before. Three years ago my chosen (…assigned?) FYS course, titled “Yielding, Yin/Yang, and You” focused greatly on how principles from Chinese philosophy impacted ourselves, the community, and the world. Reading the Dao again I am met with difficulty, but also with great appreciation for its teachings. Learning about Chinese culture …