Mahatma Gandhi is considered to be the leading theorist in the history of civil disobediencmovement. The Gandhian concept of civil disobedience and satyagraha is the greatest contributionto mankind in our times. Albert Einstein said‚ “It is my belief that the problem of bringing peaceto the world on a supranational basis will be solved only by employing Gandhi’s method on alarge scale.” Martin Luther King Jr. said‚ “From my background I gained my regulating Christianideals‚ from Gandhi‚ I learned
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Comparing Dialogue to Les Sylphides The most obvious difference between Les Sylphides and Dialogue was the style of ballet. Dialogue was a contemporary ballet and Les sylphine was completely classical. Both dances required excellent technique; however the focus of each piece was different. Les Sylphides created an environment of peace‚ with choreography that moved viewer to enjoy the delicacy of ballet. Each dancer possessed immense control which was evident in the unity of the movement. The soft
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The role of Hitler in the formulation of Nazi policy between 1923-1939 Hitler was the most significant figure in the formulation and the implementation of Nazi policy. However‚ it is interesting that some of the most famous Nazi policies were not produced by Hitler and this has caused fierce debates between the intentionalist historians who believe that Hitler was in control and personally determined policy and its implementation opposed to structuralist historians who believe he actually was
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Amidst an interlude in the fierce struggle for power between the two dominant Greek poleis‚ Athens and Sparta‚ the Peloponnesian war‚ there was unrest. Despite the Peace of Nicias‚ belligerence between the two states did not cease‚ but rather took on a new face. While careful to remain within the parameters set several years before in the peace treaty‚ Athens moved cautiously‚ but aggressively in establishing alliances‚ albeit coerced‚ and strengthening its empire. It was at this juncture that it
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An Analysis of Plato’s Crito dialogue by Kimara Wright March 22‚ 2010 Philosophy 101 Ms. Joan Beno Rm. 3357 Introduction Regarded as the wisest man in Athens‚ Greece‚ Socrates (born around 470 b.c.) was just that. Wearing shabby clothing and always walking around barefoot‚ Socrates spent his days discussing everything you can imagine. Athens was full of philosophers (known as Sophists‚ who charged money for their so-called knowledge)
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“What? That’s impossible.” Luke said. Billy shook his head no‚ “I wish I were wrong.” Billy put his hand on Luke’s shoulder. “Come‚ I’ll explain‚” Billy said as the trio walked off‚ on their way to see Alaba. Before they got too far‚ a fog rolled off the foreboding land‚ and visual devastation could be seen in every direction. People and animals alike were strewn everywhere‚ savaged and bloodied. Horrified‚ Billy murmured‚ “What in God’s name have we stumbled into?” “Danger‚ great danger.
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Judge: If you don’t confess to being a witch then you will get hanged. Proctor: I will confess‚ and let it be known on the walls that i am a witch so I can live free with my wife Elizabeth. Judge: Okay you can live ‚ but you need to name out anymore witches that you know‚ if not you will be sent to jail‚ also if we find that it isn’t true you will be sentenced to jail as well. Proctor: I will not name any names. Judge: Now are you sure this is all true? If you don’t name any names it seems a little
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When Gandhi was 16 his father became very ill. Being very devoted to his parents‚ he attended to his father at all times during his illness. However‚ one night‚ Gandhi’s uncle came to relieve Gandhi for a while. He retired to his bedroom where carnal desires overcame him and he made love to his wife. Shortly afterward a servant came to report that Gandhi’s father had just died. Gandhi felt tremendous guilt and never could forgive himself. He came to refer to this event as "double shame." The incident
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1948. He was killed for political and religious reasons. Gandhi was shot three times in the chest. He was a leader that influenced the world. He fought for Indian liberation non violently. Gandhi’s assassination was unjust because he was a nonviolent leader. He didn’t fight back when he was attacked and believed that without violence you would be able to make your point across. He influenced the world with his non violent acts. Gandhi lived an austere life. He called for a Satyagraha of peaceful
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happens between leaders and followers. Viewing leadership as process means that leaders affect and are affected by their followers directly either positively or negatively. It shows that leadership is two-way‚ interactive event between leaders and followers rather than a linear‚ one-way event in which the leader only affects the followers. India is the largest democratic country in the world. It has given some great leaders to the world like Mahatma Gandhi‚ J.L.Nehru‚ and Indira Gandhi. But can
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