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    broadcasts audio in a focused beam‚ so that only a person standing directly in its path hears the message. In this case‚ the cable channel A&E was using the technology to promote a show about‚ naturally‚ the paranormal. I’m a geek‚ so my first reaction was‚ "Cool!" But it also felt creepy. We think of our brains as the ultimate private sanctuary‚ a zone where other people can’t intrude without our knowledge or permission. But its boundaries are gradually eroding. Hypersonic sound is just a portent

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    Introduction This paper aims to discuss the thoughts of Aristotle as the philosopher of his time. The paper will examine the applicability of his ideas in the world today. It will analyze the ethics of Aristotle against the way today’s governance. This paper will offer an informed critique of Aristotle’s politics. The paper will discuss the prepositions of Aristotle and the merits and demerits associated with each leadership. Discussion Aristotle politics looks at the world scientifically and can

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    REACTION PAPER It is said that effective teacher will use both assessment and evaluation regularly to improve student learning and to guide instruction. Indeed‚ both have pivotal roles in the teaching-learning process yet‚ somehow they do differ in many ways. Assessment and evaluation measure whether or not learning and/or learning objectives are being met. One could look at assessment and evaluation as the journey (assessment) versus the snapshot (evaluation). (Sue Watson‚ 2009) Assessment requires

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    having too much which per Aristotle it’s a character flaw. The first virtue is courage which has an extreme of excess as rash (person). Rash per Aristotle is known to be too brave‚ which means having too much braveness inside‚ as a virtuous person would have less and/or an equal amount of brave (courage). Also‚ a rash (person) is more than hasty without though. “…rash people are impetuous‚ wishing for danger before they arrive‚ but they shrink from them they come” (Aristotle‚ 42) Rash people want the

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    Plato and Aristotle had different ideas of politics and political justice. In The Republic‚ Plato creates the ideal city‚ which is needed to guarantee justice. He aims to create a peaceful united city that will lead to the greater good of the community and individuals. Unlike Plato who imagines the ideal city‚ Aristotle looks at actual cities in The Politics. He doesn ’t want to create the ideal city; he aims to improve the existing city. While their ideas about politics and justice were different

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    Tory Macdonald 9.25.12 Ethics of War and Peace Essay #1 My question: Plato‚ Aristotle and Cicero all talked about Just War Theory‚ and emphasis on the Just Warrior. Obedience and loyalty ( can lead to destruction. Plato‚ Aristotle and Cicero‚ the fathers of the Just War tradition‚ develop and enhance the concept of civic virtue and the necessity to uphold such morality during the most chaotic‚ violent and brutal of times – war. They each defend the necessity of war; yet emphasize

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    Confucius and Aristotle were two of the most critical philosophers in human history. Much of their work on virtue and ethics has been passed down through ages and used to teach generations on the differences of what is considered a rightful act or a wrongful one. This paper will discuss the similarities and differences of each philosopher. Analyze differences between Chinese and Greek cultures. It will also explore the application of these virtues/ethics in the modern work place. Aristotle was a Greek

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    Aristotle and Utilitarians seem to voice different opinions when it comes to pleasure. Aristotle discusses pleasures to be a negative and is something not to indulge on frequently or often. He further explains how valuable it is that humans use the power of reason and critical thought to guide themselves throughout life towards happiness. Utilitarianism or The Greatest Happiness Principle speaks upon pleasure being the absence of pain. “It is better to be a human dissatisfied than a pig satisfied…”

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    What is the central difference between metaphysics as Kant conceives it‚ and metaphysics as Aristotle conceives it? Argue in support of one or the other view. Metaphysics is usually taken to involve both questions of what is existence and what types of things exist; in order to answer either questions‚ one will find itself using and investigating the concepts of being. Aristotle proposed the first of these investigations which he called ‘first philosophy’‚ also known as ‘the science of being’ however

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    things to be aimed at” for a tragic hero according to Aristotle. Theses four traits include moral goodness‚ propriety‚ realism‚ and consistency. He also says that a tragedy must invoke catharsis‚ the purgation of the emotions pity and fear. A good example of an ancient Greek tragedy is the Oedipus Rex by Sophocles. The story of Oedipus Rex greatly supports Aristotle’s claims about tragedy. It’s obvious that to be a hero one must be good. Aristotle adds that “any speech or action that manifests moral

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