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The Etiquette of Freedom - Gary Snyder

  In his essay " The Etiquette of Freedom ," Gary Snyder explores the concept of freedom in relation to nature and culture. He argues that freedom is not simply the absence of constraints (restrictions), but rather the ability to live in harmony with the natural world. This requires a deep understanding of the environment and a willingness to respect its limits. Snyder begins by defining the terms " wild " and " culture ." He argues that " wild " does not mean " untamed " or " uncivilised ," but rather " self-organizing ." A wild system is one that is able to maintain its own equilibrium (balance) without the intervention of humans. Culture, on the other hand, is a human-made system that is designed to meet our needs. Snyder then goes on to discuss the relationship between freedom and culture. He argues that our culture has become increasingly alienated from nature and that this has led to a loss of freedom. We have...

Introducing Translation Studies: Theories & Application

  Chapter 1:   Chapter 5: Functional Theories of Translation Question Number 1 : How do translator training programmes in Nepal deal with the question of text domain in the teaching of specialized translation. How far do the categories they use correspond to those of Reiss? Answer: Translator training programs in India typically deal with the question of text domain in the teaching of specialized translation by dividing texts into three main categories: General language translation : This category includes texts that are not specialized in any particular field, such as news articles, business letters, and personal emails. Technical translation : This category includes texts that are written in a particular technical field, such as engineering, medicine, or law.  Literary translation : This category includes texts that are written in a literary style, such as novels, poems, and plays. Within these three main categories, there are a number of subcategories that are use...

High School English Grammar & Composition (BBBS FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH Semester 2/4/6)

 

Chapter 24: Creative Thinking Habits

  Chapter 24: Creative Thinking Habits  1.        CREATIVE THINKING HABITS •       Creative thinking habits are based on one fundamental principle—a new idea is made up of old ideas combined in a new way. The simplest way to do this is by  adding ,  replacing , or  subtracting  ideas. Suppose you sell simple hamburgers made of a bun and a beef patty in the middle. To explore new products,  you can add one more beef patty in the middle for those who love meat  ( addition ). Or  you can replace the beef patty with chicken, mushrooms, or even ice cream  ( replacement )! Or  you can sell just the patties without the bun for people to cook at home ( subtraction ). i)          SCAMPER •      SCAMPER  is a word for the list of ways to get new ideas. S  - substitute something C  - combine it with something else A...