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.
Filename: TLCUtilt.rtf

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.
Filename: SA147MaR.rtf

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.
Filename: SA246Uto.rtf

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

Walden Two, A Behaviorist Utopia
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A 12 page research paper/essay that, first of all, discusses behaviorism, what it is and how it started and then moves on to discussing B.F. Skinner’s 1948 novel Walden Two. With this material as introduction and background, the writer then offers a detailed discussion of a personal vision for what constitutes a utopian society. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khutowa2

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.
Filename: khwefo.wps

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.
Filename: TLCPerfSoc.rtf

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.
Filename: SA609prf.rtf

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.
Filename: SA309fr.rtf

Why Communism Failed
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This 12 page paper examines Marxism and why it has failed in practice. Several examples are used, inclusive of Communist China. An overview of communism is provided. Historical materialism and other concepts are discussed. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: SA510com.rtf

Why Utopia?
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A 5 page paper which examines the elements of a utopian and examines why people would be interested in joining such a society. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAutopia.rtf

“Magical Death” -- An Ethnographic Film about the Yanomami of South America
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This 5 page report discusses the film “Magical Death,” produced by anthropologist Napoleon Chagnon and ethnographic filmmaker Timothy Asch. Magical Death, made in 1973, portrays Yanomami shamans causing a trance through taking psycho-active drug “ebene.” They do this in order to be able to contact their spirit helpers or “hekura” for assistance and guidance in times of sickness or adversity. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWmdeath.rtf

“Utopia” by Thomas More
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A 7 page paper which examines Thomas More, his book “Utopia,” and the impact the work made on society during More’s time. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAutop.rtf

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