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Marionettes A Project In The Elementary Schools, Lucille Sohrweide

Bachelors’ Theses

For centuries the puppets and marionettes have held an important place in philosophy and the theater world. A simile comparing mankind with puppets with the gods controlling the strings has long been the favorite of the philosophers. Plato compared man with a doll and his passions to the strings which caused its movements and actions. Aristotle told man to be a puppet of wood to be controlled or guided not by men like themselves, but by the Superior Being.

Leisure And Reading, Pauline Stemmler

Bachelors’ Theses

Our pleasures are no longer those of our forefathers. With the advent of the motor car, the plane, the radio, and innumerable other modern inventions, life for us has taken on a new aspect. Ours is no longer a day of endless toil and struggle. The hardships of pioneer days have come to an end. Ours is a modern civilization, where machinery and manifold labor-saving devices have made possible shorter working hours and a greater margin for leisure, thus leaving time for play and for the pursuits of individual interests. The increased leisure may be an important contribution to a …

The Selection Of The Term "The Linacre Quarterly", Catholic Physicians' Guild

The Linacre Quarterly

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A Method Of Teaching Common Fractions In Fifth Grade, Lucy M. Williams

Bachelors’ Theses

The purpose of this thesis is to present a method of teaching common fractions to a fifth grade class, which will be adequate as determined by the results of recent investigations and studies made in this field.

The Teaching Of Geography In The Elementary School With Emphasis On The Grammar Grades, Mildred Wallick Solberg

Bachelors’ Theses

Successful work in geography means the acceptance, on the part of the teacher, of a definite concept of geography. Modern geography is the study of relationships which exist between human life and the natural environment. It is a study of the ways in which Man adjusts himself to the varied conditions of the natural environment.

Multiple Banking In The United States, Robert Emmet Smith, Robert Emmet Smith

Bachelors’ Theses

Banks exist for one purpose, and that is to take care of the needs of Industry and Commerce. When business changes, so too must our banks adapt themselves, in order to cope with the new demands, which are placed upon them.

Sensism, George Geldreich

Bachelors’ Theses

The introduction of sensistic notions in the field of philosophy marks a distinct point of departure in the history of philosophic speculation. Although it is true that efforts had been made to establish empirical systems before the seventeenth century, yet it was not until this time that certain men succeeded in setting forth complete philosophic systems based on principles which were fundamentally sensistic.

Characteristics Of Literature In The Kindergarten And Primary Grades, Ruth Shaughnessy

Bachelors’ Theses

Literature has round a place 1n the school curriculum and it holds an important place. It is included in the curriculum or the Elementary School, and continues through. the High School and University.

Cicero's Moral Philosophy, Wilberta A. Miesen

Bachelors’ Theses

The purpose of this thesis is to show the relationship of Cicero to the moral philosophy of his day and to that which preceded it; and, likewise, the parts which he Incorporated in his own philosophy,

Devices In Spelling, Corinne H. Standish

Bachelors’ Theses

To a large majority of teachers, spelling is a hopeless subject. Frank M. McMurry says in the introduction of "The Teaching of Spelling" by Henry Suzzallo; "It seems to lack the possibility of such rich subject matter as makes reading and history attractive; and to want that organization of its facts that distinguishes every worthy branch of knowledge, since the units that compose it are not thoughts, but merely individual words. In consequence, it is recognized as almost entirely a mechanical study, providing little skill from the teacher, and depending mainly on mere repetition or brute endurance for mastery."

Theories Of Knowledge, Gene H. Stemper

Bachelors’ Theses

This Thesis is intended as a statement of some of the leading Scholastic Theories of Knowledge both old and new with a short summary of their respective strong points and weaknesses. It is intended not as an exhaustive study of the entire field but only as a short outline of selected theories. The selection was made with a view to furnish food for further speculation and a final solution rather than to provide a satisfactory solution of a very interesting and important problem. The author makes no claim of originality as is well evidenced by the number and eminence of …

Inspirational Aids To Guidance In The Junior High School, Mary Beryle Williams

Bachelors’ Theses

The value of inspirational aids to guidance is no longer questioned. · This is a collection of poems, stories, quotations, etc. which can be used by the counselor or teacher in the Junior High School as aids in motivating class work; in developing and strengthening desirable character traits and attitudes; in inspiring boys and girls to strive to use their abilities and talents to the fullest extent possible; and to lead them to have a better understanding and respect for the worthwhile phases of life.

The Rationality Of Belief, Thos. G. Egan

Bachelors’ Theses

In a philosophical discussion it is necessary, before any hope of mutual understanding can be attained, to make clear the meanings in which terms are to be used. this, I believe, is especially true in any investigation concerning the mind. The modern controversies about knowledge, how it is acquired, and whether or not knowledge is really attainable are too numerous to describe. Materialistic systems of philosophy all base their arguments on the central thesis that the mind is the brain and that there is no necessity of supposing a spiritual entity. An inspection of our concepts demonstrates the folly of …

The Relation Of Faith And Reason In The Philosophy Of St. Thomas Aquinas, Leo A. Fendryk

Bachelors’ Theses

The history of philosophy is a story of few problems and many solutions. From Thales of Miletus to Jacques Maritain and Christopher Dawson, man has sought to answer for questions concerning the things of his experience. Those questions are the what, the whence, the why, and the who. Man has answered these questions in a variety of ways, and in his answers he has left behind him his philosophic systems for the ages to interpret.

A Translation Of St. Augustine's Dissertation On The Happy Life, Max L. Adamski

Bachelors’ Theses

It is the tendency of the present generation to be constantly striving for happiness and it would profit many to study the views of one, who for more than thirty years was striving in vain to find a perfectly satisfying happiness. The views of Augustine on a happy life after his conversion should be carefully analyzed by all who desire to reach their ultimate end in life -- the possession of God. In submitting a translation of this work of the Father of the est it has been the author's purpose to present the views of this interesting character on …

Tests - Old And New, Edna Miriam Weiscoff

Bachelors’ Theses

This thesis concerns itself with a comparison of traditional or subjective tests and new type or objective tests. There are various phases of teaching that must be considered in dealing with this subject of tests. First teachers' marks must be examined in order to see to what extent they are based on tests and on judgment. Types of traditional examinations should be reviewed and compared with new-type tests. The advantages of both types should be considered. I shall give types of objective examinations and list advantages and disadvantages of each. Such concepts as validity, reliability, objectivity, sampling etc. shall be …

The Function Of Play In Education (With Special Reference To Third Grade), Eileen M. Mackin

Bachelors’ Theses

What are we seeking to do in the schools today? Where are we heading in education? The effort to discover what education should accomplish in the light of the contradictory and varied demands of the world of today is the chief problem of the philosophers of education.

Motivation In Character, M. Rosita

Bachelors’ Theses

WHAT IS CHARACTER? Dr. John Dewey puts it down as a commonplace that the end of all schoolwork is the development of character, but the difficulty lies in the execution of it. He gives as the reason for this difficulty of execution, the fact that we have not a clear conception of what character means. "We know what character means in terms of the actions which proceed from it, but we have not a definite conception of it on its inner side, as a system of working forces."

To make a study of this system of inner forces has been …

Marriage And Divorce, Severin J. Wiza

Bachelors’ Theses

Marriage and divorce have of late received a great deal of attention throughout the world. The recent Encyclical Letter of Hie Holiness Pope Pius XI, on Christian Marriage, has occasioned comment and considerable thought. Anyone desiring a full treatment of marriage and divorce should consult the Encyclical on Marriage. But yet I would be glad to have the reader attend to the thought that the reading of the Encyclical has stimulated in me. Perhaps a reading of this thesis will result in a strong desire on the readers part to write a thesis on this subject which will excel my …

The Criticism Of John Locke's Theory Of Knowledge, Gerald O'Donnell

Bachelors’ Theses

After the Cartesian philosophy had given decisive expression to the tendencies of modern thought, the line of further progress consisted in two factors: Descartes' principles - one-sidedly rationalistic and abstractedly scientific as they were - were, on the one hand, to be supplemented by the addition of the empirical element which Descartes had neglected, and on the other, to be made available for general culture by approximation to the interests of practical life. Locke was right, and his intentions were good in that he wanted to show that while reason is the instrument of science, demonstration its form, and the …

The Argument From Design, Eileen Q. Coakley

Bachelors’ Theses

The object of this thesis is to prove, by the Argument from Design, that God, the First Cause of all things, is an Intelligent Being. This is done by reasoning a posteriori, i.e. from the effects of order an harmony found in the universe to an intelligent cause of the order. To substantiate the argument I have given a short resume of the views held by philosophers throughout the various ages. I have then reviewed the argument itself which is based on the philosophy of St. Augustine and St. Thomas. And finally, since the argument has been bitterly assailed, …

The Goodwill Industries Of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mildred H. Zubrensky

Bachelors’ Theses

The Goodwill Industries is one of the largest of the Private Social Agencies in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The work done by this organization is of the utmost benefit to- mankind, for it re- establishes disabled people. As yet, no complete books have been written on the Goodwill Industries. The material upon which the thesis is written was obtained from pamphlets, and visits to the Goodwill Plant.

The Life Of L. Annaeus Seneca, And His Philosophy As It Is Presented In The Epistulae Morales, Marguerite E. Riedl

Bachelors’ Theses

In view of the great number of books and articles that have been written about Seneca, it would seem at first thought somewhat presumptuous for us to add another to the list. But even a fairly extensive bibliographical search reveals the interesting fact that although the books on the Stoics in general — in which Seneca’s name is almost never forgotten to be mentioned — and the books on Seneca as a tragedian or as an influence on succeeding literature are very numerous, the works that treat of him as a philosopher are very few. Nevertheless, his philosophical works are …

The Definition Of The Idea -- John Locke, John H. Murphy

Bachelors’ Theses

The mere definition of an idea may not seem to have much bearing upon a system of philosophy. On the surface it may not appear as though it acts as a pivot upon which an epistemological theory revolves. Yet we cannot read any of the works of the English School and not see that is actually the case. Descartes, who was not of the English School, but who through his work supplied enough controversy to give rise to the School, formulated a theory of innate ideas; he used doubt as a method with the intention of doubting everything until he …

The Treatment Of Joan Of Arc In English Literature, Catherine J. Steffan

Bachelors’ Theses

The author has endeavored, in this thesis, to give a brief sketch of the life of that heroic figure of French history, Joan of Arc, and to describe and distinguish her character as portrayed in certain writings of Shakespeare, Thomas De Quincey, Mark Twain, Bernard Shaw and Hilaire Belloc.

The Gifted Child And His Education, Virginia W. Smith

Bachelors’ Theses

The ordinary child is one who is able to enter school at the age of six years and taught by a recent normal school graduate of ordinary mental ability is able with forty or more other children to do the pre¬ scribed work of the first year in not more than nine months, five days a week, attaining at the end of this period a proficiency adequate to begin the prescribed curriculum of the second grade. A child is not an ordinary child if he requires two years or more to do the prescribed work of the first grade; nor …

A Survey Of The Makeup And Typography Of Selected Wisconsin Weekly Newspapers, Rolland F. Smith

Bachelors’ Theses

The purpose of this thesis is to study the style of makeup and typography in the country weekly in order to arrive at certain conclusions, namely: (1) Do the newspapers follow a definite style of makeup or is it a merely nit-or-miss process, (2) Is the typography attractive and easy to read, (3) Does the makeup and typography give evidence that the paper is operated by a printer instead of editorially trained, (4) Is there a field for the graduate journalist in the weekly field.

The Theater Of Expressionism, Alice E. Rysticken

Bachelors’ Theses

The stage represents the most powerful and direct form of art. The most powerful because it appeals not to the individual only, but to the public in general, and because it has the power of mastering and influencing that public. Every other art presupposes that he who receives has a certain amount of knowledge, a musical ear, a well-trained eye, and so forth. Every other art, therefore, appeals chiefly to the individual, while the theater presupposes nothing and, in its best productions, addresses itself both to the most cultured individual and to the greatest masses.

A Study Aid Classification Of The Problem Content Of The Problem And Practice Arithmetics, Rose A. Ryan

Bachelors’ Theses

The problem undertaken in this study is a detailed analysis of the problem content of the three- book series of "Problem and Practice" arithmetics , as to the type of problems and the number of problems under each type.

The Necessity Of Observing The Civil Law, Edward J. Brophy

Bachelors’ Theses

Everyone is bound to fulfill God's purpose according to the nature received. man has received an intellectual nature, of which free will is an essential part. He is bound to fulfill the Creator's purpose by understanding it. God's purpose in creating man was to attain the end of creation. The necessary means to attain man's last end is to do God's will, "observe order", it is the natural obligation of man and the first principle of the Natural Law.