In the first paragraph of "Northward Bound," the author introduces the idea of embarking on a journey through the wilderness in search of something greater than oneself, fueled by a sense of adventure and curiosity. This sets the tone for the theme of exploration and self-discovery that unfolds in the rest of the story.
Plato believed that the perfect society should be guided by reason and ruled by philosopher-kings who base decisions on rational principles, rather than being solely bound by tradition or convention. He believed that an ideal society should be structured to promote justice, wisdom, and harmony among its citizens.
bent (on or upon), bound, decisive, do-or-die, firm, hell-bent (on or upon), intent, out, purposeful, resolute, resolved, set, single-minded
A bigot, pig headed, bull headed, extremist, dogmatic, narrow minded, provincial, hide bound, insular
Kant means that God's actions are not bound by moral commands or imperatives that apply to humans. God's will is not governed by ethical principles in the same way that human actions are.
Styx is a river in Greek mythology that separates the living world from the underworld. Its most well-known rule is that when someone swears an oath by the river Styx, they are bound to it and breaking it will result in severe consequences.
Joshua L. Miner has written: 'Outward Bound U.S.A' -- subject(s): History, Inc Outward Bound, Outward bound schools
Franz Weinberg has written: 'Branch and bound' -- subject(s): Branch and bound algorithms, Operations research
Dennis Bound has written: 'The effect of shift working on the individual' -- subject(s): Shift systems, Hours of labor
Elias Bound Dunn has written: 'The weather and practical methods of forecasting it' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Meteorology
Irving Sussman has written: 'This train is bound for glory'
Giuseppina Cirincione has written: 'Bent, Bound And Stitched'
Bill Chewning has written: 'Outward Bound, east Africa' -- subject(s): Description and travel, Outward Bound Mountain School of Kenya
Lucky Mathebe has written: 'Bound by Tradition. The World of Thabo Mbeki' 'Bound by tradition' -- subject(s): Political leadership, Politics and government
Francis J. Kelly has written: 'Outward Bound schools as an alternative to institutionalization for adolescent delinquent boys' -- subject(s): Inc Outward Bound, Juvenile delinquents, Outward bound schools, Rehabilitation
Klaus Mosbach has written: 'Enzymes bound to artificial matrixes'
Bill Garnett has written: 'Down-bound train' 'The Crone'
Lanny Bergner has written: 'Lanny Bergner, earth bound'