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Bacon soğukta kışın ortasında tavukla ilgili bir deney yaparken zatureye kapılır ve vefat eder bilim uğruna diyebiliriz ;)
1. "Чем люди живы" (What Men Live By) by Leo Tolstoy
This short story revolves around Simon, a poor shoemaker, who encounters a mysterious stranger, Michael, outside a church. Simon takes Michael home, showing compassion despite his own poverty. Over time, Michael reveals himself as an angel sent to learn three lessons: what dwells in man, what is not given to man, and what men live by. Through human experiences of love, suffering, and kindness, Michael realizes the answers: love dwells in man, man is not given knowledge of his own needs, and men live by love. After fulfilling his task, Michael ascends back to heaven.
Tolstoy emphasizes Christian virtues such as love, compassion, and humility. The story critiques materialism and underscores spiritual wealth over worldly possessions. The transformative power of human kindness is central, presenting love as the ultimate force that sustains humanity.
2. "Упустишь огонь – не потушишь свечка" (Neglect the Fire – You Can’t Put Out the Candle) by Leo Tolstoy
This parable warns about the consequences of neglecting one’s moral duties or small transgressions. The metaphor of fire represents sin or destructive behavior, while the candle signifies a seemingly minor problem that can grow uncontrollably if ignored.
Tolstoy uses a simple yet powerful analogy to convey a moral lesson about vigilance and responsibility. The story reflects his belief in self-discipline and attentiveness to the moral and spiritual aspects of life. It encourages readers to address issues early rather than letting them escalate.
3. "Девчонки умнее стариков" / "Little Girls Wiser Than Men" by Leo Tolstoy
Two little girls, Akulya and Malasha, play near a puddle during Easter. Despite cautioning each other, Malasha accidentally splashes water onto
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Spirit of CapitalismSosyoloji
> "It was the power of religious influence, not alone, but more than anything else, which created the differences of which we are conscious to-day”
Max Weber saw reformation as a new form of religion control, not elimination of Church’s ones. His aim focused on finding intimate relationship between asceticism and capitalism.
He emphasized that commercial and social interests determine opinions and altitudes of people. In today's world, person should make adapted his manner of life to conditions of capitalistic success.
“The capitalistic economy of the present day is an immense cosmos into which the individual is born, and which presents itself to him, at least as an individual, as an unalterable order of things in which he must live”
As he said: “Spirit of capitalism might be understandable, as has been said, purely as a result of adaptation”
For to discover ideal type of person who owns spirit of capitalism use Franklin.
He gets nothing out of his wealth for himself, except the irrational sense of having done his job well
One major principle of Capitalism is Labor must be performed as if it were an absolute end in itself, a calling. For providing this, Human must be able to cover some characteristics. Such as: cool self-control and frugality which enormously increase performance, being free from continual calculations of how the customary wage may be earned with a maximum of comfort and a minimum of exertion
To achieve its goal(increasing the productivity of human labor by increasing its intensity), modern capitalism was faced traditional worker’s character who did not ask how much can I earn in a day if I do as much work as possible? but how much must I work in order to earn the wage for take care of my traditional needs?”
And even to describe ideal type of
The book consists of 13 stories in total. I have commented on all the stories below.
1) MS. Found in a Bottle:
"MS. Found in a Bottle" by Edgar Allan Poe is a classic example of his mastery in the Gothic and macabre. The story is presented as a narrative from an unnamed protagonist who, along with others, finds himself aboard a mysterious ship caught in a relentless, enigmatic whirlpool.
Poe's writing in this story is marked by its atmospheric and suspenseful qualities. The reader is drawn into the eerie and claustrophobic world of the ship, which seems to defy the laws of nature and logic. As the narrative unfolds, the tension escalates, leaving the reader with a sense of impending doom.
What stands out in "MS. Found in a Bottle" is Poe's ability to create an atmosphere of dread and the unknown. The narrative keeps you on edge, wondering about the fate of the protagonist and the true nature of the ship. It's a fine example of Poe's ability to blur the line between reality and the supernatural, making it a compelling and unsettling read.
Overall, "MS. Found in a Bottle" is a must-read for fans of Edgar Allan Poe's work and those who appreciate tales of mystery and the uncanny. It showcases Poe's skill in weaving a chilling narrative that leaves a lasting impression, making it a significant contribution to the world of Gothic literature.
2) The Gold Bug:
"The Gold-Bug" by Edgar Allan Poe is a captivating and enigmatic short story that combines elements of adventure, cryptography, and treasure hunting. The narrative follows the unnamed protagonist, William Legrand, who becomes obsessed with deciphering a cryptic message he believes will lead to a hidden treasure.
Poe's writing in "The Gold-Bug" is both intricate and mysterious, creating an atmosphere of intrigue that
THE ROLE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN FRANKENSTEINEdebiyat
Mary Shelley, who wrote Frankenstein, was the daughter of Mary Wollstonecraft, a famous women's rights activist, and William Godwin, a philosopher and political writer. The author wrote the book in 1818 when she was twenty-one years old. The book is still relevant, still being read and remade into films. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a classic novel that can be classified as both Romantic and Gothic. The Romantic movement in English literature began in the late 1700s, and during this period writers generally focused on the power of nature and the importance of the individual. They moved away from technology and city life. The book Frankenstein reflects all this. It also has some of the characteristics of science fiction. Science and technology are important elements in the book.
Mary Shelley had no formal education, she was educated at home. Her father educated her along with other children. Nevertheless, it is a great achievement that she was able to write such a good book at such a young age. Mary Shelley's father had a large library and the poet grew up reading English literature. The poet's intelligence was praised by her father and others from an early age. Mary Shelley met Percy Shelley, a fan of her father's, when she was fifteen. Percy Shelley was twenty years old at the time and had already married. A forbidden love affair began and they had to run away because Mary Shelley's father did not approve of it. They settled in Geneva, Switzerland. Mary Shelley and her husband joined a literary club. The members were famous writers and thinkers. They decided to compete to see who could write the best horror story. Under the influence of a nightmare she had seen, Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein as part of this competition. When Frankenstein was first published, Mary
Crime Monastery
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"The Name of the Rose” which is a post-modern work was written by Umberto Eco in 1980. It is a historical murder mystery. Umberto Eco is a medieval expert. The author deals with the Middle Ages in a fictional structure, while at the same time providing real information about the state - church-sects, along with his deep historical research. I will write some of my impressions about the work in a few paragraphs and in some parts I will make comparisons with today.
First of all, when a reader decides to read a book, rather than the content of the work, the title and cover of the work influence the reader, and then, the reader establish a connection between the name of the work and the content of the work. So, why is the title of the work called "The Name of the Rose"? Yes, the first thing the reader will think about after finishing the work will be why “The Name of the Rose”. Originally the name of the book was “Crime Monastery” but the author changed it to “Adso of Melk” because he did not want to direct the reader. But then, the writer started using the “rose” because of a line he had read somewhere. Umberto Eco said for the rose, the rose is such a symbol that it has so much meaning and also has no meaning. Therefore, the author put this name to book for the attention of the reader. In Greek mythology, the story of the rose is as follows; Aphrodite gives Eros a Rose, and Eros gives it to the Goddess of silence. His goal is to keep the depravity of all women hidden, even his mother. Thus, we realized that Umberto Eco was also inspired by mythology because we are witnessing many hidden events while reading the book.
My one impression is that information is stored and so difficult to access. The monastery has the largest library in the world, but no one is allowed