Word: symbolisme
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In refusing to succumb to public opinion as the regents have, Albert Carnesale has shown that he is a discerning--and, unfortunately, unique--brand of educator who seeks to do more than just placate by means of symbolism. Instead, he has considered the university's ultimate goal and developed a...
NASA is returning to its aviation roots. The space agency revealed its plan for Mars this week, and it features... a plane. The Martian flyover in a yet-to-be-designed unmanned plane is scheduled for 2003 -- fittingly, the 100th anniversary of the first Wright brothers flight. Symbolism aside, an...
Practically, it makes no difference whether Moses existed or not. Most important is the symbolism of his leadership, enforcing the notion of a single God and fortifying faith among his people. Great leaders, like the one illustrated by the concept of Moses, effectively use spiritual assurance of a religious nature...
No matter how vigorously anyone argues that the Christmas tree has become a secular artifact, it is still a Christmas tree, and carries all the associated symbolism when it is placed in House foyers. Sofen remarks, "I find it funny that in a school so committed to diversity, this doesn...
O'Donnell's touch is gentle. He does not allow his narrative to slide into cliches, a balancing act hard to achieve when commenting on commericalized topics. This is perhaps most evident in his treatment of Christmas, a holiday so over-wrought with symbolism that any statement can seem trite...