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    In Plato’s Republic‚ the protagonist Socrates provides three proofs that a just life is more satisfying than an unjust life. Of the three proofs‚ The third is the focus of our attention today. It states that “ when the entire soul follows the philosophophic part‚ there is no civil war in it‚ each part of it does its own work exclusively and is just‚ and in a particular it enjoys its own pleasures‚ the best and truest pleasures possible for it...but when one of the other parts gains control‚ it won’t

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    The Colorado State University (CSU) Theater brings to light a whole new dimension of the original propaganda film Reefer Madness. They basically turn the film into a musical comedy that pokes fun at the hysteria caused by the original work. However‚ I don’t think it is the artist’s main purpose to just make fun of the ludicrous allegations made by the 1936 production. Instead‚ I think the artists were trying to illustrate how some people will go to the extreme to convince us of their ways even when

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    (Opinionated) Hamlet’s Madness; and its effects on those around him In the beginning‚ Hamlet is merely distraught and sad for the loss of his father. Many would suggest that his madness begins here‚ and then is pushed further on by the ghost. On this point I disagree. I would say that his madness begins with the death of his father‚ then is pushed forward by the union of his mother and his uncle; and then spirals when he meets the ghost of his Father. However‚ his madness does not stop there.

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    March Madness is more than a college basketball tournament; it’s a way of life for the entire month! Come spend March at the best local sports bar in Waynesville‚ OH‚ Gameday Grille and Patio. Gameday Grille and Patio is the ideal place to watch March Madness for many reasons. The first reason is that they have TONS of flat-screen televisions. No matter where you sit in this sports bar‚ you and your friends can watch all the games. There’s even a patio with 20 HD TVs‚ so you can enjoy the (hopefully)

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    March Madness Case 7.4

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    Case 7.1 discusses March Madness and how it is an exciting time for NCAA basketball fans. These games are exciting for fans because there are those that cheer for schools that make deep runs into their bracket. Even though these NCAA are exciting for some individuals and these fans are going to want to watch the games‚ it may cause a problem in the workplace. These fans try to watch the games at work during normal working hours. If I was a supervisor and I suspected many of my employees were watching

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    philosopher Michel Foucault’s book Madness and Civilization: A History of Insanity in the Age of Reason‚ Foucault traces the evolution of the concept of madness during three eras: the Renaissance‚ the Classical Age and the modern society. In chapter “ Great Confinement”‚ Foucault describes a movement across Europe in the 17th century‚ which saw the establishment of institutions‚ which locked up people who were deemed to be “abnormal”. According to Foucault‚ “ Madness was perceived through a condemnation

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    Prem Thakkar November 9‚ 2014 Plan of Investigation 1. Napoleon Bonaparte was a genius military leader whose actions left a legacy in both Europe and the rest of the world. 2. The purpose of my research is to illustrate what Napoleon achieved through his leadership and how. I will explain how he gained control of France‚ what he did with his power‚ and the long lasting effects of his rule. 3. Leadership – Napoleon was enrolled in military school at a young age and began to

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    The film‚ “Rabbit Proof Fence‚” directed by Phillip Noyce‚ explores the themes surrounding the actions of Chief Protector A.O. Neville. The film is set in the 1930s where racism towards Aborigines was rampant‚ both institutionally‚ and on a personal basis. A.O Neville’s actions caused Molly‚ Gracie‚ Daisy and their parents grief and anguish‚ however‚ he cannot solely be blamed for his actions. The Aboriginal act passed through Parliament in 1931 was the main reason for the hundreds of children taken

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    One of the most salient and oft-mentioned arguments that arise concerning Hamlet is whether he can be considered truly mad‚ or simply genius. Did these situations- the ghost’s arrival‚ The Murder of Gonzago‚ and Polonius’s murder in any way change his course? While it is true that all humans have the potential for deeds with magnitudes of great good and evil‚ was he already bloodthirsty‚ did he become bloodthirsty‚ or was his brutality simply awoken from its slumber? While some may argue that Hamlet

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    How easy can you trust others? how about holding a grudge on others? In “Proof” by David Auburn Catherine‚ the protagonist in the play had to sacrifice her personal life to care for her sick father‚ Robert. In the jest of him being sick‚ we learn that Catherine has written a mathematical proof that intellectually resembles her brilliant mathematician of a father. Unfortunately after the death of her father‚ Catherine grows the courage to show her work to her new boyfriend and also her sister‚ but

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