Messika Ilana 324708601 Political Theory Paper 4 Fanon and Arendt on Violence Violence is a predominant issue in the work of both Hanna Arendt and Franz Fanon‚ because each of them experienced it in a singular way (European totalitarianism and colonization) and agree on its presence these days in any political system: "violence (…) believed to be the common denominator"(Arendt‚ 3). They recognize the fact that violence is a criterion shaping
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Lewis Thomas’ To Err is Human In the essay‚ “To Err is Human”‚ Lewis Thomas‚ begins by contrasting the supposed infallibility of computers with the human propensity for error. In the essay Lewis explains how we grow from our mistakes‚ he says “We are built to make mistakes‚ coded for error (306). Lewis uses persuasive elements to sway people into his point of view. Thomas writes that when computers make an error‚ they don’t know what to do‚ but if a human makes an error we can adapt and
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My grandfather has a very special place in my life. He is the greatest person I know‚ and I really admire and respect him as a person. Grandfather was tall‚ thin with lots of white hair. He was in his 60’s when I passed away. Although I spent little time with him‚ I have lots of memory of him. My grandfather lived in a small village called Ibi‚ in Imo state‚ Nigeria. I was living with him at the age of four‚ because my parents were in Rome‚ Italy. I spent about six years with him before I joined
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Star Power is a game that simulates interaction between groups within a stratified society. The game begins with every one having equal opportunity to ascend. After the first round‚ the facilitator separates and labels the groups as squares‚ circles‚ and triangles. The squares represent the upper class or upper management. The circles represent the middle class or middle management. The triangles represent the lower class or laborers. In the following rounds‚ there is the addition of bonus
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an individual’s authority is allowed to prevail against tradition. On the other hand‚ however‚ the triumph of the individual spirit may sometimes have a positive outcome—as in the case of Knox Overstreet‚ an example of transcendentalism. When Knox becomes obsessed with a certain girl named “Chris”—without actually meeting her—he ends up risking his life to win her heart. In both cases‚ characters assume individual authority for their choices and stop obeying traditional authority figures; they embark
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to go out on school nights‚ have you ever considered the power and control of authority around you? Thinking about your parents‚ elder siblings‚ teachers‚ the city mayor and even the president‚ all of those are the authority figures around you in the daily life. Because authority is not always correct and can be easily abused‚ people need to have their own judgment and combat the injustice when it happens. Authority is the person with higher ability. Thus‚ he/she has the power and responsibility
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In Fahrenheit 451‚ written by Ray Bradbury‚ authority is viewed as ruthless and the individual is portrayed as innocent. This is also emphasised in two related texts‚ Whose Life Is It Anyway? By Brian Clark‚ and Shawshank Redemption‚ directed by Frank Darabont. The themes of ruthlessness and innocence are exemplified throughout all three texts‚ through the concept of the authority and the individual. In Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451‚ authority is depicted as ruthless. This is shown throughout the
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keep their freedom. Many would say that in the Bible it tells us to obey our authorities. While this is true‚ there are exceptions. One’s conscience will normally tell what is right and wrong. If one’s conscience is bothered by something to the point that they can barely function‚ one should listen to it. Also if one already knows that doing something will cause a bad outcome‚ one should not do it. Even if an authority figure says to do
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The well-being of a society is enhanced when many of its people question authority. Originated from Ancient Greece‚ modern civilization tends to glorify democracy over authoritarianism. Thus‚ people are drawn to express their opinion about the way their rulers lead their societies. While questioning authority could be regarded as confusing and dangerous for a country’s stability‚ conscious authority questioning improves significantly government’s policies and then‚ people’s welfare. North
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Chapter 2 of FM 7-22.7 Duties‚ Responsibility‚ And Authority of the NCO. As a noncommissioned officer‚ it is your responsibility to know what authority you have as a leader‚ you must know what authority you have and where it comes from. When exercising your authority you are expected to use good judgement. The Army defines authority as this ( found in FM 7-22.7 ) Authority is the right to direct soldiers to do certain things‚ Authority is the legitimate power of leaders to direct soldiers
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