By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition “I believe in God in order to be an atheist. It’s not comfortable to be a believer, it’s a hard and perpetual battle, like an ongoing toothache. Believe me, since man is born he’s been lying.” Fyodor Dostoyevsky, the Devils In the ritzy […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Miguel Diaz had once been the chess prodigy of George Mason University and even earned an “expert” title at a local tournament. Do not assume that I am at all impressed by such a title, but it meant the world to Miguel. He […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition In both Great Britain and the United States, cultural orientations and societal values significantly influence the behavior and perception of politicians. Great Britain is often regarded as a class-oriented society, with distinct social strata, and individuals from different classes may have limited interaction […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition The United States has long been celebrated as a land of diverse perspectives, where individuals with varied backgrounds and beliefs come together to form a rich tapestry of society. However, a growing body of literature, including works by Max Weber, Bill Bishop, Kai […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Once upon a time, in the midst of the postmodern haze that had descended upon society, lived Don Smith, a frail and terminally ill octogenarian who bore an uncanny resemblance to Joe Biden in stature, eye color, gait, and even style of dress. […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Marvin sat at a dimly lit bar near the Galeao airport in Rio de Janeiro, engaged in conversation with a potential client. He leaned in, his crouchy posture giving an air of confidentiality to their discussion. With every word, he weaved his signature […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Max Weber’s concept of the Protestant Ethic has had a significant impact on how American cities are planned and developed. This idea promotes the belief that hard work, wealth, and worldly success are signs of God’s favor and salvation. As a result, American […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition The evolution of campus activism in American universities has witnessed a shift from fervent support for freedom of speech during the Free Speech Movement to staunch opposition among Millennials. This transformation is influenced by generational differences, cultural shifts, and the significant impact of […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Once upon a time, in the land of the “Affluent Society,” there lived a young man named Stephen Martinson. He was no stranger to accolades, having once held the title of Candidate Master in chess and boasting the prestigious title of George Mason […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition When one thinks of the setting of Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s “100 years of solitude”, Macondo, the first thing that comes to mind is a remote village in the tropics, far removed from the modern world and has been ruled by a military dictatorship […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Herman’s life took another profound turn when he delved into the writings of Leslie Feinberg, guided by his transgender English professor. Immersed in Feinberg’s words, he gained a deep understanding of the struggles faced by gender-fluid individuals, and this knowledge opened his eyes […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Herman was a young man whose soul carried the weight of a thousand unspoken words. He navigated the world with a deep sense of introspection, constantly questioning the societal norms that surrounded him. But it was his contemplation of transgender issues that consumed […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Ukraine’s transition from a former member of the USSR with a command economy to a chaotic market economy has been a challenging and transformative journey. Under President Leonid Kravchuk’s leadership, Ukraine embarked on the path toward a market-oriented system. However, the 1990s proved […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition General George S. Patton’s speech to the Third Army during World War II not only resonated with his troops at that time but also reflects certain aspects of American culture that endure today. His message, particularly when he stated, “America loves a winner […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition In the realm of global politics, one figure who has left an indelible mark is Henry Kissinger. Renowned for his involvement in numerous US interventions across the world, Kissinger’s vast experience has led some to turn to him for insights on avoiding […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Socrates had an interesting discussion about the ring of Gyges, which allows someone to do bad things without facing any consequences. This concept has been portrayed in popular culture as an invisibility cloak, like the one in “Lord of the Rings.” The […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition The Calvinist religion has had a profound impact on shaping the American identity. Despite being known for its individualistic society, Americans have always valued the importance of family, which is deeply rooted in their religious beliefs. Calvinists in America believed it was […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Calvinism’s influence on the American education system is evident in various ways. The Calvinists believed in the moral duty to engage in productive activities, as they often quoted the phrase “idle mind is the devil’s playground” to defend their lifestyle choice. This ideology […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition In “The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism,” Max Weber explores the connection between the American work ethic and the religious beliefs of Calvinism. Calvinists held the belief that only a select few were chosen for salvation, while the rest were […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition America is currently grappling with an epidemic of loneliness, a phenomenon that resonates with the themes explored in Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s masterpiece, “One Hundred Years of Solitude.” In Marquez’s novel, the Buendía family experiences profound solitude and isolation, and these themes bear a […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Herman’s life was filled with contradictions and inner turmoil. Growing up in a suburban town, he was raised in a family that celebrated traditional American values. But as he became more aware of the world around him, he started to question those […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Vladimir Putin’s long and controversial tenure as the President of Russia has sparked countless comparisons to the thought-provoking themes explored in Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s masterpiece, “Autumn of the Patriarch.” In this essay, we will delve into the remarkable similarities between Putin’s 24-year reign […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Herman gazed out of his bedroom window, his thoughts consumed by the conflicts that raged within him. His life had become a series of silent battles, waged within the depths of his mind. The weight of societal expectations, the dissonance between his own […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Herman gazed out of his bedroom window, his thoughts consumed by the conflicts that raged within him. His life had become a series of silent battles, waged within the depths of his mind. The weight of societal expectations, the dissonance between his own […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Herman’s life began in a well-to-do family in Arlington, Virginia. His father, a successful lobbyist, and his mother, a devoted attorney, held strong beliefs about racial justice in America. Despite their privileged lifestyle, they were determined to ensure their son’s success. However, from […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Herman’s life began in a well-to-do family in Arlington, Virginia. His father, a successful lobbyist, and his mother, a devoted attorney, held strong beliefs about racial justice in America. Despite their privileged lifestyle, they were determined to ensure their son’s success. However, from […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Herman’s life began in a well-to-do family in Arlington, Virginia. His father, a successful lobbyist, and his mother, a devoted attorney, held strong beliefs about racial justice in America. Despite their privileged lifestyle, they were determined to ensure their son’s success. However, from […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Herman’s life began in a well-to-do family in Arlington, Virginia. His father, a successful lobbyist, and his mother, a devoted attorney, held strong beliefs about racial justice in America. Despite their privileged lifestyle, they were determined to ensure their son’s success. However, from […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition When Sigmund Freud first came to the US, he noticed something interesting about the country – he said it was filled with “Puritans and savages.” Surprisingly, this observation is even more relevant today than it was almost a century ago when he visited […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition The World Cup has always been a stage for thrilling football matches, but it is also a platform where cultural differences and national pride collide. The feud that erupted between the teams of Argentina and the Netherlands during the tournament is a prime […]
Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Reflecting on Japan’s technological progress reveals significant social implications that warrant careful consideration. Japan’s aging population, with millions of elderly individuals dying alone, and the presence of specialized cleaning companies that handle their apartments after their passing, highlight the potential consequences of social isolation. […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition In his book “The Right to Heresy,” Stefan Zweig delves into an investigation of John Calvin’s establishment of a theocracy in Geneva. Zweig explores how Calvin propagated an austere way of life and imposed rigid religious restrictions, which came to define the Calvinist […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Once upon a time in the colorful neighborhood of La Boca, Buenos Aires, there lived a man named Juan Pablo Ramirez. Juan was a middle-aged chess player with a peculiar obsession – he deeply admired the Soviet Union and reveled in memories of […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Once a typical American expat named Steven, now a resident of Brazil, found solace and a sense of belonging in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro. At the age of 65, Steven stood tall at 6’2″, his thin frame accentuated by […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition The connection between Robert Putnam’s thesis on the impact of technology and the phenomenon of Hikkikomori in Japan provides insight into the potential future implications for American society, particularly for the younger generation. Putnam’s thesis, as discussed in his book “Bowling Alone,” suggests […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Once upon a time, in the early 1970s, there was a young Vietnamese emigre named Huy who set foot on the shores of the United States. Huy was a conflicted soul, torn between his resentment towards the American invasion of his homeland […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition In the quaint town of Villa Perdida, nestled in the heart of Andalusia, there lived a man named Angel. It was the year 1590, during the height of the Eighty Years’ War between Spain and Holland. Angel found himself working as a […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition In the quaint town of Villa Perdida, nestled in the heart of Andalusia, there lived a man named Angel. With his rotund figure, glasses perched on his nose, and a voice that carried the weight of centuries, Angel was a peculiar figure. He […]
In the quaint town of Villa Perdida, nestled in the heart of Andalusia, there lived a man named Angel. With his rotund figure, glasses perched on his nose, and a voice that carried the weight of centuries, Angel was a peculiar figure. He was, in fact, an immortal […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Max Weber’s concept of the Protestant Ethic, particularly the Calvinist belief in predestination, provides a framework for understanding how Americans have historically embraced segregation and continue to experience voluntary separation along ethnic lines. While Weber’s analysis primarily focused on the spiritual and economic […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Very few students of history have ever heard of William Jennings Bryan, and that shows a lot about why the American identity is in crisis. Americans tend to put practicality over idealism, profits over people, and above all efficiency over values. Today, it […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition The American mentality is unabashedly elitist. Indeed, mediocrity is anathema to the American way of life. Much of the Americans’ ire toward communism has nothing to do with its tyranny, but with their animus toward equality. John Steinback had it right: Americans see […]
Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition The majority of Millennials are overwhelming in favor of a broad variety of “progressive” policies, most of which involve the expansion of government. They are more likely than Generation X to support government policies that penalize people who make seemingly offensive comments, […]
Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it” Aristotle At Academic Composition, we offer a variety of academic services and it is our mission to support you throughout all of your classes, regardless […]
Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Thomas Hobbes famously declared that even the worst despot is better than anarchy, this is the antithesis to the ATS position. No true anarchist is a Hobbesian or vice-versa. Yet, the emergence of anarchy entails a de-facto government and that came to light in […]
Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Comosition This was quite a captivating performance. Regardless of whether you support Brexit or decry it, it’s hard not to identify with the mobilizing passions Nigel Farage appeals to. While it remains an open question whether the UK is better off with the EU or without […]
Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition I have arrived in Mexico last March, at a time when I had previously lived in Denver. The state of Colorado is known for its brutal cold and mercurial weather, where the climate may change nearly a half a dozen times per day. I […]
Robert Stark interviews Aleksey Bashtavenko about Education Aleksey Bashtavenko is the owner and principal writer for Academic Composition Topics include: The History of Education How education was originally reserved for the elites Voltaire’s statement that the masses should be guided and not educated How Senator Horace Mann modeled the American […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition From Kindergarten to High School, America’s youngsters are taught that education is the key to success in life. The underlying explanation is simple and straight-forward. In order to land a high-paying job, you must be able to think critically and display a good […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Republicans and Democrats disagree about the role that the government should play in providing social services. The former insists that it should be smaller and intervene less in the economy. In contradistinction, the latter maintains that the public interest would be better served […]
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