The Smiths still hold credence as pioneers of indie music and are considered one of the best British bands of the 80's If not all time.
15. Pretty girls make graves
14. Shakespeare's sister
13. Hand in glove
12. William, it was really nothing
11. I started something I couldn't finish
10. Girlfriend in an comma
9. Heaven knows I'm miserable now
8. Boy with a thorn in his side
7. Please let me get what I want
6. Panic
5. What difference does it make?
4. How soon is now?
3. Stop me if you think that you heard this one before
2. This charming man
1. There is a light that never goes out
Thursday, 17 January 2013
Wednesday, 16 January 2013
Countries of philosophy
Only several nations have produced such an abundant list of philosophers, influencing the world in both ancient and modern times. Each have had significance in the development of the modern world, the most important however is your decision.
Germany - Hegel, Kant, Marx, Weber, Durkheim, Engels, von Clausewitz, Strauss
Kant was crucial in his rejection of skepticism. Looking to unite reason with experience, and further our understanding of cognitive perceptions. Aiming to resolve disputes between empiricism and rationalism. Socialism is largely a product of German philosophy, the works of Marx and Engels on the communist manifesto, and the subsequent work of Weber and Durkheim had influenced one of the largest and most significant political movements.
France - Descartes, Rousseau, Voltaire, Montesquieu, Tocqueville, Foucault
We live in a Cartesian world. The father of modern philosophy has influenced almost all aspects of western philosophy. French philosophy has also proved pivotal in the formation of most western liberal
Democracies. The ideological brunt of the French civil war (and other consequential revolutions) lay in the inalienable rights of man proclaimed by Rousseau and Voltaire. The separation of powers theorised by Montesquieu is used in many states to protect against tyranny.
Britain - Locke, Hobbes, Hume, Mill Bentham, Berlin, Bacon, Smith
Furthering ideas on the social contract, empiricism and economics, from the enlightenment onwards British philosophy has become largely influential on western culture. The wealth of nations is still a primary source of modern economics.
The stress on utilitarianism by Bentham and Mill can be considered the natural ethics behind democracy.
USA - franklin, Jefferson Payne, Adams, Hamilton, Dewey, pierce, James, Chomsky.
The American revolution, and the works of the founding fathers can be considered one of the greatest steps forward in the western world. It was a rejection of the old order, against the tyranny of governments and monarchs. A statement that the people had rights which could not be taken away at any cost. (Where they went wrong from there is a long story)
Philosophy in the US after the revolution is centred around pragmatism, influenced also from transcendentalism, the works of Peirce, James, and Dewey have had an influence in US culture and politics. The US has also provided the world with perhaps the greatest philosopher of our generation in linguist and political commentator Noam Chomsky
China - Confucius Mozi laozi, han fei Ze
Confucian philosophy centres around personal and governmental morality, the correctness of social relationships, traditions and sincerity. Along with legalism (the philosophy of Han fei Ze) it is responsible for creating the worlds first meritocracy. Despite the communist rule in china, historical philosophy still holds a great deal of respect and honour in china,
Greece - Aristotle, Plato, Socrates, homer Xenophon Antisthemes
Where would we be without Greek philosophy? It has influenced much of western thought since its inception. Subsequent ideas such as stoicism have been studied and furthered through the enlightenment era. Plato's work on the republic is the basis of western political structure.
Germany - Hegel, Kant, Marx, Weber, Durkheim, Engels, von Clausewitz, Strauss
Kant was crucial in his rejection of skepticism. Looking to unite reason with experience, and further our understanding of cognitive perceptions. Aiming to resolve disputes between empiricism and rationalism. Socialism is largely a product of German philosophy, the works of Marx and Engels on the communist manifesto, and the subsequent work of Weber and Durkheim had influenced one of the largest and most significant political movements.
France - Descartes, Rousseau, Voltaire, Montesquieu, Tocqueville, Foucault
We live in a Cartesian world. The father of modern philosophy has influenced almost all aspects of western philosophy. French philosophy has also proved pivotal in the formation of most western liberal
Democracies. The ideological brunt of the French civil war (and other consequential revolutions) lay in the inalienable rights of man proclaimed by Rousseau and Voltaire. The separation of powers theorised by Montesquieu is used in many states to protect against tyranny.
Britain - Locke, Hobbes, Hume, Mill Bentham, Berlin, Bacon, Smith
Furthering ideas on the social contract, empiricism and economics, from the enlightenment onwards British philosophy has become largely influential on western culture. The wealth of nations is still a primary source of modern economics.
The stress on utilitarianism by Bentham and Mill can be considered the natural ethics behind democracy.
USA - franklin, Jefferson Payne, Adams, Hamilton, Dewey, pierce, James, Chomsky.
The American revolution, and the works of the founding fathers can be considered one of the greatest steps forward in the western world. It was a rejection of the old order, against the tyranny of governments and monarchs. A statement that the people had rights which could not be taken away at any cost. (Where they went wrong from there is a long story)
Philosophy in the US after the revolution is centred around pragmatism, influenced also from transcendentalism, the works of Peirce, James, and Dewey have had an influence in US culture and politics. The US has also provided the world with perhaps the greatest philosopher of our generation in linguist and political commentator Noam Chomsky
China - Confucius Mozi laozi, han fei Ze
Confucian philosophy centres around personal and governmental morality, the correctness of social relationships, traditions and sincerity. Along with legalism (the philosophy of Han fei Ze) it is responsible for creating the worlds first meritocracy. Despite the communist rule in china, historical philosophy still holds a great deal of respect and honour in china,
Greece - Aristotle, Plato, Socrates, homer Xenophon Antisthemes
Where would we be without Greek philosophy? It has influenced much of western thought since its inception. Subsequent ideas such as stoicism have been studied and furthered through the enlightenment era. Plato's work on the republic is the basis of western political structure.
Saturday, 12 January 2013
World XV Rugby Team
Here is my top rugby players of the current era, I will include substitutes as it is hard to leave some players out,
1. Cian Healy
2. Rory Best
3. Adam Jones
4. Sam Whitelock
5. Richie Gray
6. Dan Lydiate
7. Richie McCaw
8. Sergio Parrise
9. Ruan Pienar
10. Dan Carter
11. Tommy Bowe
12. Brian O'Driscal
13. Manu Tuilagi
14. George North
15. Israel Dagg
Subs
Bismarck du Plesiss
Dan Cole
Geoff Parling
Kieran Reed
Fernandez Lobbe
Piri Weepu
Jonnie Sexton
Jonathan Davies
Cory Jane
Rob Kearny
1. Cian Healy
2. Rory Best
3. Adam Jones
4. Sam Whitelock
5. Richie Gray
6. Dan Lydiate
7. Richie McCaw
8. Sergio Parrise
9. Ruan Pienar
10. Dan Carter
11. Tommy Bowe
12. Brian O'Driscal
13. Manu Tuilagi
14. George North
15. Israel Dagg
Subs
Bismarck du Plesiss
Dan Cole
Geoff Parling
Kieran Reed
Fernandez Lobbe
Piri Weepu
Jonnie Sexton
Jonathan Davies
Cory Jane
Rob Kearny
Wednesday, 2 January 2013
Top 20 united players of the Premiership years
20. Darren Fletcher
19. Andre Kinchelskis
18. Steve Bruce
17. Paul Ince
16. Patrice Evra
15. Ronnie Johnson
14. Dennis Irwin
13. Dwight Yorke
12. Nemanja Vidic
11. Andy Cole
10. Van Nistelrooy
9. David Beckham
8. Ole Solskajaer
7. Ryan Giggs
6. Wayne Rooney
5. Paul Scholes
4. Cristiano Ronaldo
3. Peter Schemichel
2. Roy Keane
1. Eric Cantona
19. Andre Kinchelskis
18. Steve Bruce
17. Paul Ince
16. Patrice Evra
15. Ronnie Johnson
14. Dennis Irwin
13. Dwight Yorke
12. Nemanja Vidic
11. Andy Cole
10. Van Nistelrooy
9. David Beckham
8. Ole Solskajaer
7. Ryan Giggs
6. Wayne Rooney
5. Paul Scholes
4. Cristiano Ronaldo
3. Peter Schemichel
2. Roy Keane
1. Eric Cantona
The increasingly bad decisions of arsenal and Arsene Wenger
Theo Walcott was banging in the goals over the weekend and with his ongoing contract negotiations looking to send him looking for a new club in the summer. If he is the next in line to exodus, and Arsenal suffer another trophy less season, surely it would spell the end for Wenger, we can see the journey here in the........
Defencive Changes - Since i have known football Arsenal have always had an awesome defence. Yet they have failed to emulate the class that they had during the invincible era. Such players as Cole, Campbell, Lauren and even the likes of Keown from years previous played with their hearts on their sleeves in every game. Only know through Vermealan and Sanga has some of that class returned, yet it has not been at the standard it was for a long while.
Darren Dein - Although it can't be helped who a player has as their agent, it may be a blessing for arsenal that they have seen the back of Dein but perhaps not the players he represented.
Current squad not good enough - You don't necessarily have to have the superstars, however there are certain players that are 100% not good enough for Arsenal to challenge at the calibre they should be.
Stubborn business style - It's understandable that Arsenal don't have the access to the same funds as Chelsea or City, however there is money there. It was shown last season when Wenger did his panic buys after the 8-2 thumping to Man United. I like the style of buying young and cheap, however is it not better to at least buy one or two superstars? especially when tow of the best player in the world have recently left the club.
Beautiful football not enough - It is great to watch beautiful football, but if it doesn't bring trophies is it not in vein? Arsenal fans are notoriously stubborn, however the desire for success and trophies is what drives football fans. For some success may be promotion or staying up, yet for a team of Arsenal's quality, success is trophies.
Expectations of Henry - Henry was a phenomenal player. but every player Wenger buys is not the next Henry.
Failure to keep big players - this is ultimately the key reason why Arsenal are not the team they once were. A lot of the reasons aforementioned do play a factor in why Arsenal cant keep players, and it is not necessarily always Arsene's fault. Despite this, excuses now seem to be falling on deaf ears. Arsene's 10 year plan to build another winning squad of young talented players has failed. The players bought in this first phase of building a new squad do not want to sacrifice their careers for the promise of future success. It is no wonder the likes of Nasri, Fabregas, Song, Adebayour, Van Perise, Cliche and now maybe Wallcott have left. It may be hard to keep a player that does want to go, however should it have been that easy for players to go? It was reported that their was difficulties at training sessions with players that wanted out of Arsenal, but this is where the manager plays one of their most crucial roles. Wenger has failed to keep the moral of his team high at crucial points. (Most notably their drop in form after the 2-2 draw with Birmingham in 2008 which saw Eduardo break his leg.) Looking at the players listed above, filter in some of the current Arsenal squad and you would have probably the best team in England, if not Europe and the World.
Increasingly bad decisions of Arsenal and Arsene Wenger
Defencive Changes - Since i have known football Arsenal have always had an awesome defence. Yet they have failed to emulate the class that they had during the invincible era. Such players as Cole, Campbell, Lauren and even the likes of Keown from years previous played with their hearts on their sleeves in every game. Only know through Vermealan and Sanga has some of that class returned, yet it has not been at the standard it was for a long while.
Darren Dein - Although it can't be helped who a player has as their agent, it may be a blessing for arsenal that they have seen the back of Dein but perhaps not the players he represented.
Current squad not good enough - You don't necessarily have to have the superstars, however there are certain players that are 100% not good enough for Arsenal to challenge at the calibre they should be.
Stubborn business style - It's understandable that Arsenal don't have the access to the same funds as Chelsea or City, however there is money there. It was shown last season when Wenger did his panic buys after the 8-2 thumping to Man United. I like the style of buying young and cheap, however is it not better to at least buy one or two superstars? especially when tow of the best player in the world have recently left the club.
Beautiful football not enough - It is great to watch beautiful football, but if it doesn't bring trophies is it not in vein? Arsenal fans are notoriously stubborn, however the desire for success and trophies is what drives football fans. For some success may be promotion or staying up, yet for a team of Arsenal's quality, success is trophies.
Expectations of Henry - Henry was a phenomenal player. but every player Wenger buys is not the next Henry.
Failure to keep big players - this is ultimately the key reason why Arsenal are not the team they once were. A lot of the reasons aforementioned do play a factor in why Arsenal cant keep players, and it is not necessarily always Arsene's fault. Despite this, excuses now seem to be falling on deaf ears. Arsene's 10 year plan to build another winning squad of young talented players has failed. The players bought in this first phase of building a new squad do not want to sacrifice their careers for the promise of future success. It is no wonder the likes of Nasri, Fabregas, Song, Adebayour, Van Perise, Cliche and now maybe Wallcott have left. It may be hard to keep a player that does want to go, however should it have been that easy for players to go? It was reported that their was difficulties at training sessions with players that wanted out of Arsenal, but this is where the manager plays one of their most crucial roles. Wenger has failed to keep the moral of his team high at crucial points. (Most notably their drop in form after the 2-2 draw with Birmingham in 2008 which saw Eduardo break his leg.) Looking at the players listed above, filter in some of the current Arsenal squad and you would have probably the best team in England, if not Europe and the World.
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