Browsing Honors College by Author "Philosophy"
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A Bioethical Consideration of End of Life Care
Williams, Ellen (2015)This project is a thesis on the bioethical considerations involved in moving a terminally ill patient to End of Life Care, commonly known as comfort care. Literature reviews have been carefully integrated, as well as a ... -
Challenges, Negotiations, and Feminism in the Tijaniyya Order in Senegal and Nigeria
Potter, Hannah, M. (2014)Sufism, which is a mystical form of Islam, serves as the main form of religion followed by people living in West Africa. The prominence of Sufism throughout West Africa has provided leadership roles for women not usually ... -
THE GLOBALIZATION OF MEDICINE: A LOOK AT AYURVEDA’S INCREASING PRESCENCE IN BIOMEDICINE
Trivedi, Mansi (2015)This thesis examines the rich history, principles, and methodology of the traditional Indian medical system called Ayurvedic medicine, how it is being adapted through its contact with biomedicine, and how it is presently ... -
The Philosophy of Happiness: A State of Being
Spencer, Cody (2014-12)Depression is a mental condition of dejection and can limit one’s energy and motivation to engage in life. The purpose of this Senior Honors Project is to develop a concept of happiness so that a better understanding of ...