Kevin Langieri February 1‚ 2013 Philosophy of Human Nature Professor Gregor Topic 1: Plato’s Apology This paper examines the significance of Socrates’ opening lines in Plato’s Apology. Socrates’ opening lines establish the key points of his defense‚ which he explains in further detail as his dialogue continues. Socrates’ essentially makes four points with his opening two lines‚ which become relevant later on. To understand why these points are significant‚ it is important to make the charges
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military discipline‚ military respect‚ and disrespect are and the history behind these acts are. I will first give the definitions of military discipline; which is a state of order and obedience existing within a command. ay look at you‚ Discipline helps to complete certain jobs/instructions efficiently and correctly. in the military it is used to train people so that they are good at their job/career as they have improved due to discipline. Disrespect to a Non-Commissioned Officer; which is where
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finicky thing. What is of the utmost respect to one‚ could be insulting and hurtful to another. All over the world we have different standards and expectations. Even in our own country‚ respect is an ever evolving concept. Racism is an unfair form of disrespect. One hundred fifty five years ago‚ the black slaves were freed‚ but life was still difficult. Segregation and racism popped up everywhere‚ schools‚ work‚ even drinking fountains. Everything was separate because blacks were “dirty”. 1863 may have
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also gives moral and builds team work among soldiers and non-commission officers alike. Disrespect will destroy any team work in a group of people. It shows resentfulness and slows production. Therefore‚ the army does not tolerate disrespect. Not only will it build tension between two people‚ it affects the others in the group by making them choose sides or it could offend or embarrass someone else. Disrespect can be showed in numerous different ways. Talking back and arguing is the most obvious one
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Plato’s The Apology is an account of the speech Socrates makes at the trial in which he is charged with not recognizing the gods recognized by the state‚ inventing new deities‚ and corrupting the youth of Athens. Socrates’ speech‚ however‚ is by no means an "apology" in our modern understanding of the word. The name of the dialogue derives from the Greek "apologia‚" which translates as a defense‚ or a speech made in defense. Thus‚ in The Apology‚ Socrates attempts to defend himself and his conduct--certainly
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The Apology shows the importance of truth and justice throughout the historical development of ancient Greece and of the world in general. The Trojan War plays an important role in Socrates’ apology‚ showing how our historical development seems predetermined by a higher force or God. Aquilles‚ similar to Socrates followed the Oracle of Delphi prophecies‚ which not only determined his fames but his death too. Thus‚ Plato use of Palamedes in the Apology clarifies‚ then‚ Plato’s desire to seek for knowledge
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Drama Draft Courtney Monsma Words: 1192 Fuelled with intensity‚ Zeal theatre company’s The Apology‚ fused physical theatre techniques‚ multiple role-sharing and live music into a visceral and dynamic piece of theatre‚ professionally and interactively expressing a searingly honest storyline‚ distinctively relatable to the young target audience. The thought provoking performance was astutely executed by seasoned company performers Sam Forster and Hayden Jones‚ amplified through the employment of
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for failing to recognize the gods represented by the state‚ creating new gods‚ and corrupting Athens’ youth. Soon after the trail‚ Plato wrote an account of the speech that Socrates used to defend himself‚ titled The Apology. In order to clarify the ideas communicated in The Apology‚ Plato‚ a close friend of Socrates‚ took the liberty of creating a dialogue between his brother‚ Glaucon‚ and Socrates. This dialogue found in The Republic‚ is known as The Cave Analogy‚ further explained the reasoning
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Plato’s Apology is a narrative of the famous speech of Socrates that is made during his trial. Instead of apologizing‚ Socrates attempts to defend himself and his actions. He is put on trial due to his accusations of corrupting Athens‚ not acknowledging the same gods as the state‚ and creating new gods. During his dialogue‚ Socrates remains very calm and speaks with honesty. He focuses on what is said rather than his manner of speech. When he is first presented in from of the jury‚ Socrates asks
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not joke around with my fellow soldiers anymore and take everything she says to me as a complete serious statement from here on out. Military bearing is conducting and carrying oneself in a matter befitting the characteristics of a soldier. Any disrespect I may show towards my leaders can have a negative effect on the Morale and Welfare of those around me‚ whether junior or senior. If I am not conducting myself with correct protocol and a soldier who is junior to me sees my behavior‚ he may believe
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