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Theory of Justice: Anarchy, State and Utopia Philosophy Essay
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The author contends that no one deserves his place in the distribution of natural endowments, any more than one deserves one’s initial starting place in society. He argues against the distribution of assets on the basis of natural assets. Natural talents, therefore, cannot be factored out of the distribution.
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Different Views On The Physicalism And Features Of Them Philosophy Essay
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If Mary knew everything, she could not have learned about her impoverishment when she saw a red tomato. She could at least have seen something that she knew about it but in this case, she was hardly aware of the existence of such a thing. Seeing a red tomato would have helped her know more about red if she had had an experience like that one.
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Creative Mind: A Domain Of Spirituality Philosophy Term Paper
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In his essay ‘Salvation,’ Langston Hughes has described his experience of the ritual of ‘salvation,’ that took place in his childhood. From the essay, it is clear that Hughes does not have faith in God and thinks that all the religious rituals are nothing but fake human drama. He has described the event that led him to lose his faith in Jesus
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Multiple Sclerosis on Different Points of Views Philosophy Annotated Bibliography
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According to the study, the author Bruce V Taylor is an associate professor at the Menzies Research Institute. The author seeks to provide evidence that supports the claim that the environment has effects on Multiple Sclerosis casualties. His target audience includes both the MS casualties as well as the medical professionals dealing with them. 
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How a Pyrrhonian Skeptic Might Respond to Academic Skepticism by Peter Klein Philosophy Article
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The author is careful to illustrate that it doesn’t matter if this reasoning is justified, true, or defeasible, only that reasoning, once employed, can be traced backward along a never-ending line of reasons leading to the conclusion. His argument is based on the concept of circular logic, in which statements are considered to be true because they contain within them the ‘proof’ of their origins. 
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Moral Virtue Is the Mean between Two Extremes Philosophy Essay
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For an individual, the satisfaction of a good life comes mostly from the relationship with society and the individuals who form it. Life becomes more fruitful if an individual applies moral principles in each particular situation, thus learning how to skillfully master some general principles and sharpen his/her sense of practicality.
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Three Variations in Moral Philosophy Philosophy Essay
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In moral philosophy, there are three general variations in considering moral and cultural relativism.  First, there is the strategy to deny that any sort of moral or cultural relativism exists, but the only way to make this claim is to appeal to some sort of knowledge beyond human existence, such as God.
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The Philosophy of Jean-Paul Sartre Philosophy Essay
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We cannot state that something is out of our control, such as war, because everybody decides how they are going to be, and thus the only reason war exists is because we have chosen to be in a war that has caused the war.  We also cannot state that we are taking place in a war because we had no other choice.
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Ascetic Idea by Nietzsche Philosophy Essay
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We can understand how they both can be synonymous, nothing and too many things, by considering how a vast amount of information can become so overwhelming that people are not able to really discern any amount of knowledge.  If nothing is really learned, then nothing can be similar to too many things. 
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The Republic Written by Plato Philosophy Book Report/Review
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The Book of Republic, comprising of ten books, is a series of dialogues by Socrates with ten other characters or followers, beginning with an elderly arms manufacturer, named Cephalus. The dialogues start at the house of Cephalus. These dialogues are recreated by Plato as his own way of philosophical inquiry into what makes an ideal State and an ideal citizen.
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Platos Republic Book Philosophy Book Report/Review
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In order for the system to work, argues Socrates, the city must be governed by philosophers. This idea of a ruler-philosopher is central to Socrates's argument and will go on to be constantly re-visited in the rest of the Republic. He, therefore, explains exactly what a philosopher is in this context.
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Book VIII of Plato's Republic Philosophy Book Report/Review
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There is a general decline in the rule as time passes and each of these types of rule is superseded by a worse one. Unfortunately, the wrong ruler will also rule the just city being discussed because humans make mistakes and they will therefore choose badly. The bad leaders will focus on wealth and power while the goodwill wants justice and fairness.
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The Genelogy of Morals by Nietzsche Philosophy Research Paper
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Nietzsche warned that morality is not unconditional.  Laws and moral rules are not set in stone.  As cultures mature and grow laws and moral rules mature and grow as well.  Not one human, even Nietzsche, is the possession of an all-knowing mind.  Each human learns and matures in different ways.
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On the Genelogy of Morals by Nietzsche Philosophy Essay
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In the introduction of a “Dionysian Drama on the ‘Fate of the Soul” the author, Keith Ansell Pearson compares the ‘genius of the heart’ to many things such as the tempter God and the Pied Piper. He beautifully enumerates how the genius of the heart smoothens out all the rough edges of daily life, making all those who come in contact with it, the richer.
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Nietzsches Thoughts on Slavery and Noble Morality Philosophy Assignment
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Today slave morality can be seen in older African Americans. Older African Americans have a dignity that Jim Crow laws, segregation, and oppression can never take away from them. The dignified way they call every woman “Miss” or man “Mister” speaks volumes of the morality they have held throughout their lives.
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The Doctrine of Mean by Aristotle Philosophy Book Report/Review
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Aristotle is one of the greatest philosophers throughout human history. He has developed a number of great works ranging from philosophy to science. One of his famous works that contributed to ethical theory is The Doctrine of Mean. And his main contribution to ethical theory is the concept of happiness.
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Impressions of Lucretius Philosophy Essay
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Titus Lucretius Carus was a disciple of the Greek philosopher Epicurus and this philosophic epic provides a wide understanding of the Epicurean world view (Lucretius (c. 99 - c. 55 BCE)) Epicurean philosophy is essentially steeped in materialistic philosophy and this is reflected in the philosophy of Lucretius.
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Utopia in Republic by Plato Philosophy Book Report/Review
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Although Plato wants to create a society in which everyone is treated equally, he recognizes that not all men or women are born with equal talents and abilities. Instead, he divides societies into three segments that correspond to the three essential elements of the individual – the worker, the protector, and the thinker or ruler.
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Plato and Utopia Philosophy Book Report/Review
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Plato points out how important it is for each individual to feel as if they are fully in control of their own decisions and challenges in life as well as the importance of shaping their education in such a way that they will choose to support the status quo.  He argues that a person will only pursue something if they are given an opportunity to be interested in it.
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Republic by Plato Philosophy Book Report/Review
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The author provides essential factors which contribute to the well-being of the citizens of an ideal state. Thus, in the Book III of the text, the author purports that the rulers of the state must be older and the ruled younger. He also maintains that the ruler must be the best of the citizens and he must be the best guardian who is best at guarding the city.
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Republic by Plato Philosophy Book Report/Review
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In the Book VII of the work, the author provides an unforgettable image, the allegory of the Cave which illustrates the effects of education on the soul and this illustration leads to an important discussion of education which maintains that the fundamental aim of education of to transform the soul by changing its desires.
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Plato: Republic Philosophy Book Report/Review
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The philosopher kings at first need to be educated in music, poetry, and physical training. Besides, they should have sound knowledge in numbers and calculations, geometry, astronomy, and dialectic. Plato holds that calculation, geometry, and other preliminary education to develop dialectic should be offered in childhood itself. 
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Synopsis of Plato's Republic Philosophy Book Report/Review
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Plato also expresses his views on concepts such as the form of good, truth, knowledge, the being, and the becoming. Plato offers utmost importance to the form of good and states that one has to pay special attention to grasp and learn the form of good. In order to learn the form of good one needs to make a distinction between what is really good and what is merely thought to be good.
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Analects of Socrates Philosophy Assignment
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According to Socrates, education should enable one to fight for the right cause and through real education, blind faith in the system should cease if it is not just. It does apply to me as the imparted education has made me rational and logical. It has enabled me to contemplate and can differentiate between right and wrong.
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Confucius Noble Teachings Philosophy Assignment
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By dint of his dignified teachings, dedication to the human cause, and devotion to spreading the splendid message of peace, equality, justice, truthfulness, chastity, kindness, and purity of heart and mind, the great personality has left indelible imprints of his wonderful thoughtfulness and unique philosophy for the future generations to come.
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Meditations on First Philosophy by Descartes Philosophy Book Report/Review
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I think, therefore I am” that is at the heart of the dualism question. Through these thoughts, Descartes also claimed to have proved the existence of God since there must be something greater than himself that either gave him the capacity to sense the truth or has engaged in efforts to keep him continuously fooled. 
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Rule Utilitarianism According to Mill Philosophy Essay
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Lack of education leaves a person in the dark so he does not recognize his true aspirations, and therefore he remains unhappy. Also, even if the person knows the higher interests that would make him happy, if he happens to be constrained or limited by social biases and prohibitions, then he will continue to be unhappy. 
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Kant's Concept of the Perception of Beauty by Different Persons Philosophy Assignment
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Kant expresses that judgments enable us to experiences beauty and grasp experiences as an ingredient of an orderly world that has a specific purpose. Ideally, the concept of judge and taste are inherently astonishing.  Just like the old age that “beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder”, Kant insinuates that we often want others to agree with us when one says something is beautiful.
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Joy by Zadie Smith Philosophy Article
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It is apparent from the presenting used by Smith that the essay "Joy " is persuasive. The narration of her experiences brings forth the understanding of joy and pleasure.  Conforming to the Aristotle elements of proofs makes smith’s essay interesting and understandable. The various examples illustrated also reinforce the way persuasion is done based on the narration used.
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Death and the Way That People Perceive It Philosophy Term Paper
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Most people are familiar with death since they have dealt with it at some particular time in their lives.  People’s view of death depends on several factors; the cause of death, gender and life orientation and acquaintance to the deceased. When dealing with death, feelings differ from person to person according to the circumstances of death.
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Epistemology of Hans Gadamer in Truth and Method Philosophy Article
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The author states that in Truth and Method, Hans Gadamer makes the critical attempt at furthering the investigation procedures into the realms of truth begotten from experiences rather than from mere scientific researches. Historical studies play an important role in this regard as history itself is a legitimate verifier of meta-scientific philosophies.
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Existentialism: The Second Sex Philosophy Dissertation
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The author states that existentialist thinkers concentrate on the issue of real and physical human existence rather than imagining the “human essence”. They assert that the preferences and choices in life are the determinants of “human essence”. Despite prioritizing the concrete human existence, existentialism renders some conditions as “endemic” to it.
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Epicurus' View at Fear of Death Philosophy Essay
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The author claims that Epicureans advocated that for humans to circumvent their fear of gods, and their fear of death humanity should adopt a rational and highly practical approach to life. Epicureans feel confident that both god and death are not exceptionally preoccupied with human beings.
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How the Works of C.S. Lewis Foster Morale Development in Children Philosophy Research Paper
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The story is about different issues such as the war between good and evil, friendship, betrayal and courage in facing different trials.  Another important issue is the capability to fight for one’s own dream and the need for taking responsibility in leadership.  The said lessons can be considered conveyed by Lewis.
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Political Philosophy of Habermas Philosophy Term Paper
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This paper discusses discourse ethics which can indeed address the dilemma of reason and relativism. In this paper will be a lot of examples to prove that the discourse ethics theory is directly responsible for the redressal. Also in this paper will tell about the theory of dilemma of reason and relativism.
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How Does the Social World Become Meaningful According to Alfred Schutz's Phenomenology Philosophy Term Paper
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The applicability of phenomenology in the explanation of the social world cannot lead to the assumption that the species concept does not suffer from weaknesses. In the literature, it has been proved that ‘both phenomenology and social constructionism have failed to acknowledge the inherently normative dimension of social and cultural life’  
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Past Present and Future of the Organization Theory and Public Administration Philosophy Term Paper
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The theoretical frameworks serve to interpret the reality as it is within the organizational structures. Theories simplify and explain the happenings around the globe and in this context, explain the organizational management. The theories as they are do not always have a direct interpretation and may at times necessitate critical thinking.
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Law and Justice Relationship Philosophy Philosophy Assignment
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Aristotle and Plato have debated about the Rule of Law. Barker writes about Aristotle's viewpoint and how being ruled by a constitution and rotation of office provides everyone with the same rights and worth, rather than being ruled by a king judging with his/her own feelings and thereby, not having a 'neutral' mind when exercising authority.  
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Rousseau's Philosophical Ideas Philosophy Case Study
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Human nature is one of the most talked about subjects in philosophy and Jean-Jacques Rousseau remains as one of the most outspoken theorists pertaining to the nature of man.  It is, therefore, no wonder that Rousseau rose to fame as a central figure in the development of philosophy in the eighteenth century and one of the best-known exponents of the French Enlightenment.
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Using Falsification in Philosophy Philosophy Assignment
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 As such, scientists are mandated with designing experiments whereby they try to obtain results to verify of disapproving a given hypothesis. On the other hand, philosophers are viewed as the driving force in the determination of the factors that will determine the validity of the scientific experiment. 
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Transcendentalism in Literature Philosophy Research Paper
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Emerson’s 1836 essay Nature is generally hailed as the “gospel” of Transcendentalism in America. Influence of Transcendental philosophy may be noted as Emerson prodded the reader to enjoy an original relation to the universe, instead of relying on past experiences and on sacred books, principles, and doctrine which is the main argument of the essay.
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A Model of Social Reality: a Comprehensive Understanding of the Origins and Central Elements Philosophy Research Paper
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Searle’s philosophy of social reality has had profound applications in the areas of law, economics, political institutions and social customs as it defines multiple layers of reality, including institutional and cultural realities that have their origins in the natural world. These contributions extend to both simple and complex realities of society.
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The Power of Logic and Emotions Philosophy Assignment
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According to the paper, The Power of Logic and Emotions, both the writers have been successful in creating awareness about the issues and also the need of the actions to be taken on the part of the government and the people living in the society. However, Shane  Mitchell’s article creates more impact on the mind of the reader.
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Significance of Kantian Imperatives to Assess Moral Acts Philosophy Term Paper
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The main area of emphasis in this paper is categorical imperative. This paper is divided into four sections including this introduction. In the second section, a discussion of hypothetical and categorical imperatives is undertaken in the light of some critical perspectives available.
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A Theory of Justice by John Rawls Philosophy Assignment
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He argues that each person should have the greatest amount of liberty that is compatible with equal levels of liberty for all people. According to Rawls, the most important commodity is liberty and if an individual lacks the freedom to pursue their idea of the good life, then no other commodities are important.
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Marxs Concept Of Alienation And Its Impact On Hegel Philosophy Case Study
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Marx goes on to expound on his belief that more and more people rely on labor to survive in a capitalist system. According to Marx, people no longer rely on nature for basic needs. He asserts that without money it is impossible to survive in the modern world, and without work, one cannot get this money (Leopold, 2007).
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Mans Search for Meaning Philosophy Essay
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Socrates was given an option: either to die or to live the rest of his life in exile or prison. However, Socrates chose the former. The reason for his choice emphasizes the importance that he placed on the quality of life and the need to think logically and critically. The unexamined life does not constitute enough logic.
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The Difference between Transcendental Realism and Kants Transcendental Idealism Philosophy Assignment
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The term appearance is used to signify that the presentation of the objects of sense does imply that upon perception the person can already understand the thing in itself. In other words, it does not deny that X appears as a form of perception but to claim that to know X as the thing in itself is to go beyond what the human mind possibly can know.  
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Greek and Turkish Tenses Philosophy Research Paper
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The author states that many scholars have undertaken the study of Modern Greek tenses. For example, they have studied its typology and representations, in comparative contexts with other tense systems, and changes in relation to Ancient Greek grammar. Many biblical scholars have also studied Greek grammar.
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Carl Jung's Concept of Individuation Philosophy Literature review
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The process of individuation is the person’s interaction of opposites, which are vigorously balanced to create a new harmony. It is Jung’s idea of the ‘self’: Individuation means becoming a single, homogeneous being, and, in so far as ‘individuality’ embraces our innermost, last, and incomparable uniqueness, it also implies becoming one’s own self.   
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