The Origin of Creation
Derek Gwinn November 23, 2003 Conversations of the West: 19th Century Meyns Final Paper #3 The Origin of Creation Charles Darwin threw a wrench into the belief system when he published On the Origin of Species. This book revolutionized the way we see our origins, and spurred a type of radical thought about evolution. Darwin's theory of natural selection explained that evolution is not fixed and that there are no predefined endings. His theories were the first of their kind. Numerous works before Darwin have encompassed some aspect of what traditionalists call "metaphysics." Metaphysics, defined in a philosophical sense, is the science of being and knowing absolutely. In other words, the means are steps to the pre-existing end. Karl Marx clearly defines his pre-existing end of history in The Communist Manifesto, and The Book of Genesis, although not philosophic, was one of the first works to communicate certain metaphysical elements concerning creation. When comparing the metaphysical thought to Darwin's The Origin of Species thought, we see many opposing factions, but at the same time, many similarities. Thus, Darwin does not destroy metaphysical thinking altogether. Even today, evolution serves as a strong political topic because the absolute and entire understanding of evolution is still up in the air. Natural selection is Darwin's key concept in explaining his
Nazi Rise to Power
3. Analyse the methods used and the conditions which helped in the rise to power of one ruler (i.e. Hitler) of a single-party state. Hitler's rise to power, culminating in the establishment of his dictatorship in July 1933, were a direct result of the conditions of the period, and linked with the methods and policies he adopted as the leader of the Nazi Party, and then as Chancellor from January 1933. In terms of the economy, the Great Depression in 1929 emulated Hitler and the Nazis' rule, as voters looked to the extremes for a solution to the deteriorating Weimar Republic system. Secondly, the propaganda machine that Goebbels implemented upon the German people, both during the Depression and the months before the March 1933 election. Finally, the legal revolution that he led the Republic through once he became Chancellor until the full creation of his dictatorship was reality was the final step in Hitler's rise to power of the head of the Nazi party, and in turn, Germany. Ultimately, Hitler would not have become the ruler of Germany, had it not been for the Great Depression in 1929. The insecurity of the people, along with the instability of the system they were governed by, resulted in the rise of the Nazi Party to the largest in the Reichstag by July 1932, with 230 seats. In essence, the Depression spelt doom for the Weimar Republic. To be perfectly honest, there is not
British policy towards Palestine in the creation of Israel, one must carefully analyze British policy and also analyze, the other side of the equation, Zionism and the stand alone role they played in the creation of a Jewish state.
The Essay To evaluate the significance or importance of British policy towards Palestine in the creation of Israel, one must carefully analyze British policy and also analyze, the other side of the equation, Zionism and the stand alone role they played in the creation of a Jewish state, and other factors that were outside the control of either organization. To say that British policy was the most significant factor in the envisaging of a Jewish state, would be false, but to say it played a rather important role in a catalyst of events that lead to the creation of a Jewish homeland would be more fitting and correct. By November 1914 Britain, France and Russia were at war with Germany, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire. In February 1915 an Ottoman army from Palestine crossed the Sinai Peninsula into Egypt and attacked the Suez Canal. Britain was greatly concerned. The Suez Canal was an important waterway linking Britain with India and its empire east of the Suez. Britain urgently needed an Arab ally in its war against the Ottoman Turks. This was the beginnings of events, that created much complexity and problems in the matter concerning Palestine, the Arabs and the Jews. On the 14th of July, Britain tried to tempt Hussein, the leading figure on the Arabian peninsula, to join in the rebellion against the Turks. Sir Henry MacMahon, the High Commissioner for Egypt,
Lebensraum and autarky were the twin pillars of nazi economic policy?
Lebensraum and autarky were the twin pillars of nazi economic policy? To answer the above question I will first have to look at the nazi ideology of lebensraum and autarky. The political concept of Lebensraum "living space" was proffered by others in Germany decades before Adolf Hitler came to power. Adding living space was believed to strengthen Germany by helping solve internal problems, make it militarily stronger, and help make Germany become economically self-sufficient by adding food and other raw material sources. Hitler changed the concept of Lebensraum. Rather than adding colonies to make Germany larger, Hitler wanted to enlarge Germany within Europe. So, in Nazi ideology, Lebensraum meant the expansion of Germany to the east in search of a unity between the German Volk and the land (the Nazi concept of Blood and Soil). The Nazi modified theory of Lebensraum became Germany's foreign policy during the Third Reich. Autarky means self-sufficiency, in other words non-dependence on others. In Nazi Germany autarky was especially relevant for industries that were associated with armament production, notably iron and steel. Germany reflecting on their defeat in 1918, some Germans put much blame on the failure of economic preparation. Their conclusion was that in future war would be conflict not between armies but between economies as well. In consequence, in the 1920s, the
Nazi Germany Revision 1918-45
Transfer-Encoding: chunked Revision Notes - Germany, 1918-45 The establishment of the Weimar Republic and its early problems, 1919-23 * The German Revolution of 1918 – abdication of the Kaiser, 9 Nov 1918. Armistice, 11 Nov 1918. The role of the socialist parties (e.g. SPD). New government under Ebert was set up to oversee the political changes and the introduction of the new constitution. (Ebert was declared the first President of the Weimar Republic in 1920.) How had Germany emerged from the First World War? (economic, political and social weaknesses) * The strengths and weaknesses of the new Constitution. The Weimar Constitution, Jan 1919. Democratic aspects – universal suffrage (voting), role of President, role of Chancellor, role of Reichstag, Proportional Representation. In what ways was the Constitution positive for Germany; in what ways was it prone to weakness? How was it viewed by German people? * Reactions to the Treaty of Versailles in Germany. Hatred of treaty, especially the imposed nature (‘diktat’) and the blame for the war (‘War Guilt Clause’ – Article 231). Loss of territory, reduction of military forces, payment of reparations. The treaty gave political fuel to the forces of nationalism in Germany. Versailles blamed for Germany’s problems after 1919. * The Spartacist and Kapp Putsches; political instability. Nature of
Concepts of the universe creation
Unit 11-A01 Jack Davies The Big bang theory: There are several theories of the universe one being the "big bang", it is proposed that the big bang is what has created life today and our universe. It is an effort to explain and persuade people that "our world" was created through an enormous amount of concentrated energy and matter, this theory has many misconceptions due to how it occurred. People often misinterpret that the big bang theory suggests the world (universe) was created through an explosion which is in fact incorrect. Because the Big bang theory states that the universe in fact started from a beginning when there began to be an expansion. Our universe is thought to have begun as an infinitesimally small, infinitely hot, and infinitely dense, although scientists can predict this is what they believed happened through evidence listed below; * First of all, we are reasonably certain that the universe had a beginning. * Second, galaxies appear to be moving away from us at speeds proportional to their distance. This is called "Hubble's Law," named after Edwin Hubble (1889-1953) who discovered this phenomenon in 1929. This observation supports the expansion of the universe and suggests that the universe was once compacted. * Third, if the universe was initially very, very hot as the Big Bang suggests, we should be able to find some remnant of this heat. In 1965,
Hitler and the Nazi Regime - revision sheet.
IB G SINGLEPARTY STATES IB REVIEW SHEET IV Directions: Students should complete the following chart for each authoritarian regime (Stalin & Hitler) as it is discussed during the course. Be as complete as possible, this chart will help you review for the IB examinations. Note: Completing charts on the Perón (Argentina) and Castro (Cuba) regimes with information learned during History of the Americas I HL is also required. NOTE: CHART IS NOT TO SCALE!!!!!! REGIME: HITLER I. ORIGINS AND NATURE OF AUTHORITARIAN AND SINGLE-PARTY STATES A. Conditions that produced the regime A. Conditions that Produced the Regime . Treaty of Versailles Nazi Germany arose in the wake of national shame, embarrassment, anger, and resentment resulting from the Treaty of Versailles (1919) that dictated to the vanquished Germans, responsibility for Germany's acceptance of and admission to sole responsibility for causing the First World War. Also, Germany had to take responsibility for the permanent loss of various territories and the demilitarization of other German territory. Germany had to pay heavy reparations justified in the Allied view by the War Guilt clause. Germany also had to take responsibility for unilateral German disarmament and severe military restrictions. . National Conditions Other conditions fostering the rise of the Third Reich include the nationalism and
How successful were Nazi policies towards women?
Lizzi Middleton How successful were Nazi policies towards women? The Weimar Republic destroyed the lifetime traditions of German women. Suddenly, everything that they had once believed in vanished and life that was previously based on hierarchy and order took a very ambiguous form. The discontent of the women lay in the outcome of the First World War and its by-product, emancipation, was not welcomed by most middle class women. In addition to this the inflation worsened the outcome of the emancipation and working on the streets became a major source of income for many. At the same time, men that returned from the war demanded their work positions back, which meant that women had to go back to the kitchen. The inflation had irreversibly affected the historical and economic status of the women who were, at this time, not receiving comfort in either public or private life. Women felt torn between the reality and the past, not knowing what to do with the lives that they were being forced to lead. Hitler seemed to be a very appealing leader amidst the anarchy of the Weimar period and to women, he seemed even more charismatic because he spoke of the old tradition, and it was the loss of their traditional place in the family that made women felt as though they were now without an identity. The Nazi regime offered German women the restoration of this identity, a return to the
Nazi economic system.
The Nazi economic system developed unintentionally. The initial objective in 1932-33 of its economic policy was just to reduce the high unemployment associated with the Great Depression. This involved public works, expansion of credit, easy monetary policy and manipulation of exchange rates. Generally Centrally Administered Economies (CAE's) have little trouble eliminating unemployment because they can create large public works projects and people are put to work regardless of whether or not their productivity exceeds their wage cost. Nazi Germany was successful in solving the unemployment problem, but after a few years the expansion of the money supply was threatening to create inflation. The Nazi Government reacted to the threat of inflation by declaring a general price freeze in 1936. From that action the Nazi Government was driven to expand the role of the government in directing the economy and reducing the role played by market forces. Although private property was not nationalized, its use was more and more determined by the government rather than the owners. Germany's economy was in a mess when Hitler was elected Chancellor in January 1933. Hitler and Nazi propaganda had played on the population's fear of no hope. Unemployment peaked at 6 million during the final days of the Weimar Republic - near enough 50% of the nation's working population. Now Hitler decreed
Nazi Sourcework
B4- Nazi Germany, c 1930-39 (a) By studying Source A we have found that the Nazis believed that the German women should be committed to Germany by raising families. The Nazis believed that women should marry and cease working, as long as they have worked a minimum of six months. Source A shows that the Nazis encouraged German women to marry and to create large families by giving marriage loans of 1,000 Reichsmarks, therefore many people would marry for the much needed money. The Nazis felt that women should refrain from working because they want to give their jobs to out of work men to reduce the unemployment in Germany. (b) The evidence provided by Source C is supported by Source A, but Source B opposes this view. Source A is an official Nazi law for the Reduction of unemployment in 1933 and Source is a timetable for a girls' school in the 1930's. Both these Source are extracted form Nazi society therefore they both must support the others opinions. Source C, the girls' school's timetable, shows the ideology which the Nazis were establishing in the girls minds was that they were here to breed with Germans, raise a family and which races were acceptable. According to the timetable in source C the Nazis weren't very concerned with the girls growing up to be well educated because they did not set any subject which help them to apply for jobs. The Nazis gave the girls
