Plotinus' account of matter in Ennead III 6[26] 11-15 serves two purposes. The terms, evil and ugly, present the negative side of matter's causality, providing for the change characteristic of the sensible world and...Plotinus' account of matter in Ennead III 6[26] 11-15 serves two purposes. The terms, evil and ugly, present the negative side of matter's causality, providing for the change characteristic of the sensible world and the possibility of ontological evil and privation as well as of moral evil among human beings. The receptacle and other images from Plato's Timaeus present the positive side of this causality, matter as allowing for the presence of forms in the bodies of the sensible world. Plotinus explicitly articulates the linguistic problem surrounding the nature of matter, since language is derived from the corporeal and thus needs constant correction when applied to matter as incorporeal. His use of language, thus, always has two phases, first, capturing the nature of matter as aptly as possible, and second, highlighting the difference between matter and the image, analogy, or metaphor used to help explain it.展开更多
The beautiful Swan Queen under the spell of the evil Magician is performed with passion and power in an exciting new version of the classic ballet Swan Lake. The performance is presented in a unique collaboration betw...The beautiful Swan Queen under the spell of the evil Magician is performed with passion and power in an exciting new version of the classic ballet Swan Lake. The performance is presented in a unique collaboration between Joburg Ballet of South Africa and the Liaoning Ballet of China. Swan Lake is part of the celebrations for the Year of China in South Africa taking place during 2015, that showcase the growing cooperation in China-South Africa cooperation.展开更多
This essay studies how tragedy works in William Shakespeare’sKing Lear.It presents the argnments througt,the illustration of a paradox of the play.It concludes that,it is the powerful presentation of the worst side o...This essay studies how tragedy works in William Shakespeare’sKing Lear.It presents the argnments througt,the illustration of a paradox of the play.It concludes that,it is the powerful presentation of the worst side of human nature thatachieves the play’s greatness.展开更多
Human nature is one of the most thoroughly studied topics in human history.Even today the argument continues in all different social contexts,and by studying Conrad's two stories:Heart of Darkness and The Secret S...Human nature is one of the most thoroughly studied topics in human history.Even today the argument continues in all different social contexts,and by studying Conrad's two stories:Heart of Darkness and The Secret Sharer,the author tries to analyze the two sides of the nature,both good and evil,which are inherent in us humans.In the essay the author explores the two heroes in the stories and tries to prove that only when we realize and admit our capability for the evil,can we make the good and kind side of nature to flourish.展开更多
This thesis aims to analyze the representative characters and symbols in Lord of the Flies in detail. It first gives a conciseintroduction of William Golding and the background information of the novel. Then, in order...This thesis aims to analyze the representative characters and symbols in Lord of the Flies in detail. It first gives a conciseintroduction of William Golding and the background information of the novel. Then, in order to disclose the implied meaning of thesymbols used in this book, it classifies the symbolic characters and objects into three categories, namely good, evil and the neutralones. After the analysis, the author of this thesis makes an attempt to further explore the theme behind these symbols.展开更多
文摘Plotinus' account of matter in Ennead III 6[26] 11-15 serves two purposes. The terms, evil and ugly, present the negative side of matter's causality, providing for the change characteristic of the sensible world and the possibility of ontological evil and privation as well as of moral evil among human beings. The receptacle and other images from Plato's Timaeus present the positive side of this causality, matter as allowing for the presence of forms in the bodies of the sensible world. Plotinus explicitly articulates the linguistic problem surrounding the nature of matter, since language is derived from the corporeal and thus needs constant correction when applied to matter as incorporeal. His use of language, thus, always has two phases, first, capturing the nature of matter as aptly as possible, and second, highlighting the difference between matter and the image, analogy, or metaphor used to help explain it.
文摘The beautiful Swan Queen under the spell of the evil Magician is performed with passion and power in an exciting new version of the classic ballet Swan Lake. The performance is presented in a unique collaboration between Joburg Ballet of South Africa and the Liaoning Ballet of China. Swan Lake is part of the celebrations for the Year of China in South Africa taking place during 2015, that showcase the growing cooperation in China-South Africa cooperation.
文摘This essay studies how tragedy works in William Shakespeare’sKing Lear.It presents the argnments througt,the illustration of a paradox of the play.It concludes that,it is the powerful presentation of the worst side of human nature thatachieves the play’s greatness.
文摘Human nature is one of the most thoroughly studied topics in human history.Even today the argument continues in all different social contexts,and by studying Conrad's two stories:Heart of Darkness and The Secret Sharer,the author tries to analyze the two sides of the nature,both good and evil,which are inherent in us humans.In the essay the author explores the two heroes in the stories and tries to prove that only when we realize and admit our capability for the evil,can we make the good and kind side of nature to flourish.
文摘This thesis aims to analyze the representative characters and symbols in Lord of the Flies in detail. It first gives a conciseintroduction of William Golding and the background information of the novel. Then, in order to disclose the implied meaning of thesymbols used in this book, it classifies the symbolic characters and objects into three categories, namely good, evil and the neutralones. After the analysis, the author of this thesis makes an attempt to further explore the theme behind these symbols.