Overall, this discussion has shown that Bryan D. Dietrich is correct when he argues that people become weak when they rely on others to solve their problems. It has been shown that relying on others to solve one's problem produces weakness in a range of ways. In every case, a person facing a problem always has the potential to face the problem and use it to become stronger. When a person ignores this potential and relies on others instead of solving the problem, they become continually weaker. In effect, a person who relies on others is choosing not to rely on themselves. In doing so, a person...
Instead, the person will only become increasingly reliant on others, which also means continually losing control over their own lives and continually becoming weaker.
Reliance on GMOs and Biotechnology and Potential Environmental and Health Consequences The modern consumer may not be aware of what it is that he or she is actually buying when they go out to the grocery store. When they pick up an apple or tomato, they might very well be purchasing a myriad of chemicals which the producers of that product have inserted into the food. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are
Another point that Emerson presents in his essay is his critique of people's conformity to social norms and rules. For him, conformity marks the death of progress in human society because it hinders individuals to explore and discover their true 'selves,' and hone their skills and knowledge that they consider necessary for their personal development. He further explains why society condones non-conformity or the pursuit of one's self-interest: "For nonconformity
Self-Reliance....Thoughts on the Frontier in American History. Reaction paper: Self-reliance The concept of self-reliance is extremely important in the discourse of politics today, as people argue that self-reliance from the federal government is a very important value. For Ralph Waldo Emerson, however, the world had a different meaning and resonance. First and foremost, self-reliance for Emerson meant the citizen was true to his or her ideals, versus conforming to the ideas
Optimizing Promotional Spending -- Reliance Baking Soda Evaluation and Budget Recommendations for 2008 Marketing Plan Marketing Plan Problem Statement. There is a need to optimize the promotional spending on brand advertising, product distribution, consumer promotion initiatives, and trade promotion programs. Faced with a 10% contribution to the Division's P&L, the Household Division of Steward Corporation will evaluate the current marketing plan and make recommendations for a 2008 marketing budget for the Division. Several
Contract Law -- Detrimental Reliance Ordinarily, a gratuitous promise does not give rise to an enforceable contract because of the absence of valuable consideration (Friedman, 2005; Halbert & Ingulli, 2008). Therefore, Gerard's promise did not create a contract, at least not at the time that he issued the promise to stage a concert for Kids Care. However, in certain circumstances, even a gratuitous promise can create an enforceable obligation to perform
This may seem cruel and ungenerous, but Emerson would argue that the most generous thing that can be done for people is to help them become individuals. That will benefit them more than tossing a dollar in the alms box. Hence, through his essay, he hopes to encourage others on their road to self-reliance. The last few lines of "Self-Reliance" call on the readers to be brave and to trust
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