In this essay‚ I explicate connections between Socrates’ descriptions of himself and his role as a citizen and educator in his home city‚ Athens‚ as portrayed in Plato’s Apology. The Apology depicts the trial of Socrates‚ and its entirety is narrated from the point of view of Socrates. Therefore‚ in the account of this trial‚ we have a lens through which we can view Socrates’ ideologies and convictions. Additionally‚ because Socrates is speaking directly to a jury of five hundred and one Athenians
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Suicide Bombing History has revealed that terrorists are capable of carrying out bold and destructive acts that at first glance appear to be unexplainable. What kind of person would sacrifice his or her own life in order to kill innocent people? What could possibly motivate a young person to become a suicide bomber? In the wake of many tragic events‚ it can be difficult to analyze objectively the causes and processes leading up to them. For many‚ understanding the motives behind suicide bombing
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Cameron Moon 3/11/2014 PHI 150 Socrates Paper The goal of this paper is to discern and construct the world views of Socrates through the various readings‚ lectures and videos that we have seen in class. Some of these sources include: Socrates by G. Rudebusch; excerpts from The Last Days of Socrates by Plato; and The Allegory of a Cave. Of the nine world views covered in class‚ I will delve into my interpretation of four of them as seen through the various sources that we have been exposed to
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Sheet YOUTH SUICIDE by Michiko Otsuki‚ Tia Kim‚ and Paul Peterson Introduction Youth suicide is a major public health problem in the United States today. Each year in the U.S.‚ thousands of teenagers commit suicide. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15-24 year olds‚ and the fifth leading cause of death for 5-14 year olds. (American Foundation of Suicide Prevention [AFSP]‚ 2010; National Center for Health Statistics [NCHS]‚2006) The reduction of adolescent suicide is one of the
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Reusi D. Ryals Writing 1 November 14‚ 2012 Socrates’ Stand on Democracy Having emphasized upon me the advantages of democracy‚ I have always believed that it is the best system to implement in a country. Ignoring the flaws and weaknesses of this type of system‚ I thought that the benefits outweigh all costs. I assume that giving the power to the people is better than having one person rule the state. However‚ in Plato’s account on the life of his mentor Socrates‚ we are able to see both sides of the spectrum:
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Reasons for Teen Suicide It’s not easy to be teen-agers nowadays. They are constantly confronted with new social roles‚ new relationships‚ and having to get used to their body changes. Other issues include financial uncertainty‚ and fears of growing up. Thus feelings of stress‚ confusion‚ self-doubt‚ and pressure to succeed can be overwhelming to teen-agers. From a family point of view‚ the lack of parental interest may be another problem. In two income families‚ parents and kids spend limited
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Assisted Suicide Jennifer Berger PHI 200: Mind and Machine Samuel Grummons September 12‚ 2011 Assisted suicide‚ it’s a very controversial topic. Some people are for it and many more are against it as it pushes the moral boundaries of right and wrong. The idea of assisted suicide‚ (ending a life by one’s choice) is not acceptable in many cultures‚ religions or personal beliefs‚ but is it any different that euthanizing an animal because that animal is terminally ill or in
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believe justice is what the ruler says it is‚ and those who believe justice is part of a higher “moral code” independent of the ruler. Thrasymachus and Hobbes believe that the powerful dictate law and order. On the other hand‚ Aristotle‚ Polemarchus‚ Socrates‚ and Plato believe that justice cannot be influenced by those of the ruler. I believe the best account of political justice is a combination of a few thinkers including those of Thrasymachus‚ Aristotle‚ and Plato. This account would borrow Thrasymachus’s
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agree with Emerson’s quote‚ “Imitation is Suicide”. For example‚ in the book To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Boo Radley was known as the monster that lived in the Radley’s Basement. A rumor spread saying he did something horrible to his father. But in the end‚ they are shocked to find out Boo Radley is actually very nice. Another example is‚ he saved Jem and Scout from being murdered. Saving Jem and Scout showed that he is not all bad of a person. Imitation is Suicide‚ be yourself for any chance you get. Rebecca
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is only who stands out from the rest. His name is Socrates. Socrates is not only the most important Greek philosopher‚ but arguably the greatest philosopher in history. Socrates’ significance to Philosophy is at the stature of Albert Einstein’s importance in the world of science. Socrates is considered the “first philosopher‚” although there were many before him. Plato was actually taught by Socrates‚ and Aristotle was taught by Plato. So Socrates’ teaching more or less helped develop the greatest
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