consequences both positive‚ such as finding one’s place in society‚ and negative‚ such as inhibiting one’s sense of self and limiting individuality. Shakespeare’s play As You Like It explores the concepts of traditional notions of belonging by examining filial‚ fraternal and romantic bonds‚ the consequences of belonging geographically‚ and accepted roles of gender. The title itself gives the play to the audience‚ before any plot is introduced‚ with the words
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The Life and Works of Gregor Mendel Gregor Mendel was an Austrian Monk and scientist who is often referred to as the “Father of Genetics.” He was born on July‚ 22‚ 1822 in Heizendorf‚ Austria now known as Hyncice the Czech Republic. He was born into a poor pheasant family. Due to his farm-oriented upbringing‚ Mendel had shared an interest with the study of hybridization from the very young age of nine or ten. He became a monk at a monastery in Brunn‚ Moravis (now Brno in the Czech Republic.
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taking action against a member of his own family. Without any further discussion of the case involving Euthyphro ’s father‚ Socrates is anxious to pursue the nature of piety since this is related to the fact that Meletus has accused him of the crime of impiety. This is why he asks Euthyphro‚ "What is piety?" Euthyphro answers that piety is acting the way he is acting in bringing charges against one who has done wrong‚ even though that person happens to be his own father. Admitting that Euthyphro is
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for a son to prosecute his own father for murder."(Bonjour‚ Laurence & Baker‚ Ann. Philosophical Problems: An Annotated Anthology. New York: Pearson‚ 2005). Euthyphro continues‚ that just goes to show how little they know what the gods think about piety and impiety. Socrates flatters Euthyphro‚ suggesting that Euthyphro must be a great expert in religious matters if he is willing to prosecute his own father on so questionable a charge. Euthyphro concurs that he does indeed know all there is to be
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Chapter 5 Outline I. Opening Vignette A. In 2004‚ China celebrated the 2‚555th birthday of Confucius‚ despite Communism. 1. Buddhism and Christianity also growing rapidly in China 2. part of enduring legacy of the classical world B. In the period around 500 b.c.e.‚ there was a great emergence of durable cultural traditions that have shaped the world ever since. 1. China: Kong Fuzi (Confucius) and Laozi 2. India: Upanishads defined Hinduism a. Siddhartha Gautama
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their questions in common with Socrates (ex. what is excellence‚ what are the specific kinds of excellence) - the best of them were reflective about their activity - shift: nature -> human concerns - what is virtue excellence - what is justice‚ piety Socrates (469-399 BCE) - many manuscripts that prove his existence - no writings‚ depictions by: aristophanes: the clouds
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The May 4th Movement in China The first Cultural Revolution of China’s 20th century began with the May Fourth Movement on May 4th‚ 1919. The May Fourth Movement in China was an anti-imperialist‚ cultural‚ and political movement. Although it physically began on May 4‚ 1919‚ it actually lasted from about 1917 until 1923. It marked the rapid rise of Chinese Nationalism as well as a re-evaluation of Confucianism. The movement was sparked by the dissatisfaction with the terms of the Treaty of Versailles
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Taiwan is a subtropical island located about 100 miles east of mainland China. Covering about 13‚892 square miles‚ it is roughly the size of the state of Maryland and the capital city is Taipei‚ which is found at the northern tip of the country on the Tamsui River. The so-called “backbone” of the island is formed by a north-south mountain range‚ the highest peak of which being Yushan at 13‚110 feet. These mountains were the original homeland of the aborigines. With people taking advantage of the
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The English word "love" can refer to a variety of different feelings‚ states‚ and attitudes that ranges from interpersonal affection to pleasure . It can refer to an emotion of a strong attraction and personal attachment. It can also be a virtue representing human kindness‚ compassion‚ and affection—"the unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another". As well‚ it may describe compassionate and affectionate actions towards other humans‚ one’s self or animals. Four forms of interpersonal
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China and America directly affect the way these societies teach and train their children‚ having benefits and detriments to both. Chinese families traditionally raise their children based on Confucius’ teachings‚ which emphasize the virtues of filial piety‚ parental control‚ obedience‚ strict discipline‚ respect for elders‚ and reverence for tradition. They also emphasize the obligations to family and the importance of education. This style of parenting is also known as authoritarian parenting. “Authoritarian
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