| |Campus: High School | |Author(s): Wilson |Date Created / Revised: 4-06-2010 | |Six Weeks Period: 6th |Grade Level & Course: English III AP
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10/29/2013 People are accused all over the world for crimes they are not guilty of. In the text “Platos Apology” Socrates is accused of a crime which is slander. Socrates believes that teaching is not crime and he shouldn’t be prosecuted for such an act.Teaching is not a crime. How can he be accused of something that isn’t wrong in society? Even though Socrates is proven guilty he has no regrets. He believes he did nothing wrong and is happy to share his knowledge with people. Socrates
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The power of apology! How often we say these kinds of words like “I am sorry” or “Excuse me” to people on the bus or train just for hitting into people or stepping onto their feet accidently. These words fly out of our mouths like a bullet and we do not think twice before saying them because we know it is right‚ and we do not even know those people. However‚ for example‚ when we hurt someone’s a feeling with invisible power of words‚ and‚ in this case we should consider offering something more powerful
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The main argument in The Apology by famous ancient Greek philosopher Plato is whether‚ notorious speaker and philosopher Socrates is corrupting the youth by preaching ungodly theories and teaching them unlawful ideas that do harm to individuals and society. In his words Socrates quoted the prosecution’s accusation against him: "Socrates is guilty of corrupting the minds of the young‚ and of believing in supernatural things of his own invention instead of the gods recognized by the state." 1 Further
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Working Mom or Stay-at-Home Mom For decades women have chosen to be a stay-at-home mom and raise their children‚ it has been in some cases a decision received with dismay by some. Whether the choice was plan‚ a divorce or becoming a widow‚ it has been and still is one that many women have made and are very proud they did. In the article “The Satisfactions of Housewifery and Motherhood / Paradise Lost (Domestic Division)‚” by Terry Martin Hekker‚ she talks about herself and how other people viewed
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PLATO’S APOLOGY In Plato’s Apology‚ I found that it is only named “Apology” but there is nothing about apology there. It is mainly the defense of Socrates for his accusations. He was a very decent intelligent man. Socrates said – “I am not a clever speaker in any way at all-unless‚ indeed‚ by a clever speaker they mean someone who speaks the truth.” By this statement he was able to make people think that he is only telling the truth‚ not making false things with his intelligence. I am amazed by
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Plato thinking was highly influenced by Socrates as evidenced in his book‚ “The Apology”. It depicts Socrates as one who was extremely interested in morality‚ living a good life and mostly caring for the soul. To him‚ there are no better blessings than those of God. Therefore‚ he was an ambassador of ethics (Plato & In Richards‚ 1966). In his writings‚ Plato brings out the aspect of general knowledge as being what people believe without need for foundational proof. Any act of believing otherwise
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Some of the best sources of information about Socrates’ philosophical views are the early dialogues of his student Plato‚ who tried to provide a faithful picture of the methods and teachings of the great master. The Apology is one of the many-recorded dialogues about Socrates. It is about how Socrates was arrested and charged with corrupting the youth‚ believing in no god(s) (Atheism) and for being a Sophist. He attended his trial and put up a good argument. I believe that Socrates was wrongfully
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Apology Paper In the Apology by Plato‚ the scene is set up on the jury; Socrates is standing in front of his accusers‚ Meletus‚ Lycon and Anytus. He is defending for himself against the four charges brought by the accusers. Socrates is charged with inquiring the heaven and searching things beneath the earth‚ a Sophist‚ not believing the god of Athens‚ and corrupting the youth. Therefore‚ surrounding him was a group of wealthy young audiences. In the Apology‚ Socrates is defending for himself
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English-Composition 1 13 September 2013 Best mom in the world‚ not just another coffee cup slogan! The person whom I admire most is my mom‚ -. She has been my rock for as long as I have been alive. My mom has raised me to be a respectful‚ mature‚ caring‚ and hardworking individual. She healed the boo-boos I suffered as a young child‚ guided me through the awkwardness of puberty‚ and softened the heartache and disappointment that come with adolescence. My mom is the hardest worker I know. While taking
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