be something we’re not. Society thinks that conformity is huge part of life‚ that it keeps everything together. Conformity is important‚ but what’s more important is being unique‚ being yourself not someone you’re not. It is not good for individuals to change their feels‚ beliefs‚ looks‚ or actions to fit in with society because you’re basically changing your image to impress people. Conformity causes people to be something their not. In the movie “Dead Poets Society” Mr.Keating wants his students
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expectations to the point where reaching our creative potential is nearly impossible. Conforming to society does not prove anything about character‚ and in Emersons words “Your conformity explains nothing. Act singly‚ and what you have already done singly will justify you now” (Emerson). Conforming to a group leaves people mimicking one another. Acting singly will take a person farther in society than just going along with the crowd. When big figures are present a person’s inner voice stops contributing
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valued because it tells one that in society they are alone and that being in society they will lose their identity. Society can isolate one from others because when conform they agree to follow someone else’s ideas; which they do not fully believe in and that can cause one to be alone. Society can cause one lose their identity because of how they have to give up their ideas and beliefs just to fit into society. Individuality can help those who are alone in society become happy with themselves and find
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Most people usually follow the laws but‚ what happens when the laws interferes with your moral beliefs? People should follow their morals laws and do what is right for them not what the law wants them to do. Antigone ignored the law when she believed she could bury her brother. But since Polynices‚ her brother‚ was a traitor who died in war‚ the law does not allow. Antigone does what she believes is right even if that means death for her. The law is ignored in the play “Antigone” by Sophocles
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Extract from the 3rd Edition of Lacey‚ Wells and Quick‚ Reconstructing Criminal Law (CUP 2003) Chapter 4 II.a.i. The History of Theft William Blackstone’s Commentaries‚ written in the middle of the eighteenth century‚ represent one of the first systematic expositions of the common law. His volume on criminal offences included a substantial section on ‘offences against private property’: William Blackstone‚ Commentaries on the Laws of England 1765 Vol. IV p.230 ’Simple larciny then is the ’felonious
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Laws are an intrinsic part of our lives and are necessary for the common good and welfare of society. Black’s Law Dictionary‚ as quoted by Melvin (2012)‚ defines law as a “body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by controlling authority‚ and having legal binding force.” In other words‚ laws are rules of behavior that are legally binding and are enforced by a controlling authority. Laws affect many aspects of our lives in ways that we may not even think about: we pay our taxes‚ observe
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documenting life on canvass‚ photography‚ or sculpture. Art may be used to express chaos and misunderstanding‚ or to establish order from what appears to be chaos. Art helps us organize our world. It is one means by which we understand our society and culture‚ and the society and cultures of others. Art is important as an intellectual stimulant. A good artist advances culture and civilization by provoking thought‚ introspection‚ and discussion. Art triggers emotions. Subject‚ color‚ and texture are
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extent does criminal law reflect the moral and ethical standards of society? Criminal law is a construct of the government‚ enforced through tangible measures. In a democratic society‚ the government is elected by the citizens‚ and as such‚ laws are generally conceived with the aim to reflect whatever ethical or moral standards are presently acceptable. However‚ in order to be truly effective‚ some legislation must circumvent current sociological viewpoints in order to create laws that are genuinely
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16443 March 21‚ 1921 FACTS: When Leona Laciste endeavored to set fire to the house of Martina Rivera in which 2 children of the latter were sleeping‚ the two women grappled and Leona Laciste was boloed to death by Martina Rivera. As a result‚ a criminal prosecution for murder was initiated in the Court of First Instance on La Union. DECISION OF THE LOWER COURT: Guilty of Homicide. ISSUE: Whether or not Martina Rivera is guilty of homicide. DECISION OF THE APPELLATE COURT: Judgment of
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confessions shall in all cases be conducted out of the hearing of the jury.” (Smith) 4. Define burden of proof‚ burden of going forward‚ and burden of persuasion. Burden of proof: is the accuser’s job to prove beyond a reasonable doubt (in a criminal trial) or preponderance of the evidence (in Civil Matters) that a crime has been committed and that the accused did in fact commit said crime. (Ingram pg.47) Burden of going forward: is the prosecution’s obligation to introduce prima facie evidence
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