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| My Info: Well, I am now a happily married graduate student here at Sam Houston State University. I enjoy, fishing, water sports and foxy boxing. Quotable Quotes: "If it doesn't work, hit it harder." "All of lifes problems can be solved with the proper application of high explosives." "The trick isn't to break some eggs to make an omlette, it's convincing the eggs to break themselves in order to aspire to omlettehood. -Arrian- "As the Government of the United States of America is not in any sense founded on the Christian religion..." Treaty of Tripoli, signed by John Adams |
| Philosophy Essays and Articles Wainright's 12 Criteria- a look at the 12 criteria that Wainright uses to annalize metaphysical systems. Science and Religion- a look at how science and religion can co-exist. Naturalism vs. God- which one can answer the questions of our lives. The Social Impact of Darwin's Theory of Evolution- Just as the title says, this paper looks at how Darwin's theory impacts society. This paper was actually written for an Honors biology class. The Evidential Argument From Evil 1- A paper over a collection of philosophical articles concerning the evidential and logical problem of evil. The paper is written for completion of an honors contract for my Philosophy of Religion class. And I will have to rewrite it. Part 1 of 3. The Evidential Argument From Evil 2- Second instalment of the series. Part 2 of 3. The Evidential Argument From Evil 3- Instalment number three. Part 3 of 3. The Evidentail Argument From Evil and How This is a Perfect World: A Theodicy for the Existance of God- Quite a mouthful, eh? This is a paper I took to conferences in both Chicago and Oregon. It is a work in progress as I am always trying to improve it's ideas. |
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| Here are new pictures of me!!! I'm the one on the left. The tall red-headed guy on the right with the shotgun is Michael Baker Jr. This picture was taken shortly before we blasted the Reindeer tin, featured at center, into lots of little pieces. Remember the Blasting Day motto, if there is any left, its too damn much!!! You can see more of my good buddy Michael at his web page, which is linked above. |
| This site last updated June 20, 2007. Maintained with massive indiference by the mildly omnipotent Jeff. |
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| All papers here are the intellectual property of Jeff Roberts, unless stated otherwise by me. There is a special ring of hell reserved for those who plagurize. However, if you would like a copy of any of my papers feel free to drop me a line and I'll be glad to send you one!!! Just as long as you promise not to stick your own name on it and turn it in. |
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| This is me, dressed as Baccus, the Greek God of wine, rebirth, and generally partying down. |
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| For a Cause Not Their Own: Motivations for Service and Life Aboard the C.S.S. Alabama During the American Civil War - One time Masters Thesis, turned HIS 694 paper. This is the culmination of my Master's Work Jeff's Masters Thesis That Never The Development and Use of Monitor Class Ships During and After the Civil War- After a heart to heart with my advisor we decided to go in another direction with the thesis. Somthing that will make me more marketable in the long run. So RIP, maybe I'll pull you out again at a later Other History Essays and Articles How We Fight: A Perspective on the Just War Tradition- This paper is my Senior Honors Thesis here at Sam Houston. It looks at events like the My Lai massacre and incidents of prisoner abuse at Abu Ghraib in an effort to gain a better understanding of the concept of a "Just War". Click this link to check it out! The Philippine-American War, 1898-1902- This paper was written for a Modern American History class, and looks at a very important aspect of U.S. Military History. It was America's first colonial war, as well as being America's first gurilla conflict in South East Asia. The Greyhound of the Seas: The C.S.S. Alabama- This paper was written for a Civil War History class. It details the story of the C.S.S. Alabama, one of the best known and most successful of the Confederate raiders. In addition, I took this paper to an Honors conference in San Antonio. Its a large paper with many appendicies. If you would like a copy, I would be happy to send one. Cogs, Sails and Longbows: Implications of Naval Tactics and Technology in the Hundred Years War-Written for a Medival History Class, this paper looks at an often ignored subject, early naval warfare around the 1300 c.e. It analyzes aspects of ship design, tactics and weapons technology in an effort to shine more light on this subject. From the Old Diplomacy to the New: A Reaction With Historiography- Written for a Modern American History class, this paper looks at the fascinating shift that took place in American politics and diplomacy as America emerged into a colonial power during the latter half of the 19th century. In addition, the paper looks at the historiography of that period. Sex in the City on the Hill: A Look at Premarital Sex in 17th and 18th Century New England- Just as the title says, this paper looks at the role of premarital sex in puritan society. Written for an Early American History class. The Architect of Genocide: Himmler and the Final Solution- Looks at the role played by Henrich Himmler during the Holocaust. Written as part of an Honors Contract for a class over Nazi Germany. |
| June 20, 2007- Ok...ok... It has been a LONG time since I updated anything here on the website; however, I promise that I will be much better about that here in the future. No, really...I mean it! Don't roll your eye's at me! Anyways, as for an update, I finally graduated!!!!!!! It is offical, I am a proud owner of a MA Degree in History from Sam Houston State University. In addition, I am hoping to have my first article published here in the near future! It is entitled "A Grey Ship in Blue Waters: The C.S.S. Alabama in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean During the American Civil War." It will be published in an anthology of articles from the 2006 and 2007 Gulf South History and Humanities Conference's through the University Press of Florida. When I know more in regards to when it will be published, I will be sure to let you all know! |
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