The Promise of the Open Society
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This 8 page paper examines both closed and open societies. Examples are provided. The concepts are discussed ideologically. Communism is the model used to discuss an example of a closed society. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Sociological Implications of Cloning
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This 4 page paper examines cloning and the sociological implications of it. What a world with cloning might be liked is imagined. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Transformation of Everyday Life and the Evolution of a "Creative Class"
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A 5 page review of Richard Florida's "The Rise of the Creative Class and How It's Transforming Work, Leisure, Community and Everyday Life". Examining the presumed experiences of two time travelers, one who travels from 1900 to 1950 and the other who travels from 1950 to the present, the contention is presented that neither has our technology been responsible for the shaping of our culture nor have the stronger members in our society imposed their values on the rest of the world in order to shape this culture. Instead we have changed because we sought change and the evolution of a Creative Class has been a critical element in this process. No additional sources are listed.
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Trouble in Paradise - Character Disillusionment in Brave New World
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A 4-page paper that examines the disillusionment of the characters of Linda, Helmholtz Watson, and John the Savage in Aldous Huxley's 1932 novel Brave New World. Discussed are reasons why Linda felt that she belonged solely to the new world, why Watson felt that he belonged to both the old world and the new world, and why John felt that he belonged to neither world. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: LCTroubl.doc

Utilitarianism: For The Greater Good
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5 pages in length. Engineer Bill, who understands the essence of greater good, is faced with the most difficult decision of his life: does he rescue a single little girl who is caught upon the railroad tracks at the expense of one hundred people who are headed for certain death, or does he spare those hundred people in exchange for one little girl's life? When adopting the utilitarian perspective in relation to this quandary, the student will find that the primary motivation is what impacts the most people and reflects an outcome for the greater good; as such, Engineer Bill will save the trainload of passengers and forfeit Sarah's life. No bibliography.
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Utopia According to Marx and Rousseau
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This 12 page paper provides an overview of utopian societies as discerned by Marx and Rousseau. The philosophers are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Utopian and Dystopian Literature Between 1500 and 2000
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the type of literature to emanate from the time period. Apocalyptic literature is touched on. Machiavelli's The Prince is one work that is explored. More's Utopia is also discussed. The paper focuses on literature in the 1500s but also goes touches on the centuries to follow. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Utopian Societies:
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This 3 page paper examines the utopian societies presented in "Brave New World" and "Walden Two". These stories are compared and contrasted in regards to how the utopian society is achieved and the means by which the governments gain their control. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: GSWaltwo.rtf

Wells & Fourier/Visions of Utopia
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A 5 page essay that contrasts and compares the theories of H.G. Wells and Charles Fourier concerning the nature of an ideal human society. The writer describes how Wells and Fourier outlined their Utopias in meticulous detail, so that their vision might inspire change in the world as they knew it. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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What Is A Perfect Society?
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4 pages in length. A perfect society is comprised of myriad components that are conspicuously absent from society as it is known in the twenty-first century and has been known for decades – even hundreds – of years. Caste systems, racial discord, economic inequity and capitalism all work as a synergistic web to form a society quite opposite of perfect; in fact, one might readily surmise that these elements reflect a society wholly immersed in self-aggrandizing and individualistic behavior that ultimately prevent the existence of a perfect society. No bibliography.
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What is a Perfect Society?
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This 4 page paper evaluates just what a perfect society is, and what can be done to move towards that. The problem of drugs in society, and war, are two issues highlighted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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What Makes a Fair Society
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This 3 page paper contemplates what makes a fair society. Democracy is applauded. Many ideas are discussed, including communism, Athenian democracy and the tension between Republicans and Democrats. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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