A Comparison of Spartan and Athenian Governments University of the People Student University of the People A Comparison of Spartan and Athenian Governments While both were large poleis in Greece‚ Athens and Sparta had different ways of governing. Sparta was an oligarchy where all Spartan men could participate in the government‚ but aristocrats held almost all the power. Sparta was ruled by two kings from two different royal families. However‚ the kings did not have the control they would in a
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1. In what ways did the Late Qing Reform help modernizing China? (15 marks) The Late Qing Reform helped modernize China in certain ways. Politically‚ modernization refers to the transformation of monarchy to democracy. Economically‚ it refers to the process of industrialization‚ agricultural mechanization and the development of transportation. Socially‚ it refers to the procedure of urbanization‚ improvement in communication and people’s growing desire to participate in politic. Culturally‚ it freed
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the ideal society: An ideal society is something that the human kind strived to achieve throughout the whole existence‚ a society where needs of the people regardless of their race‚ religion or wealth would be met. There has been pondering over the conditions of such system‚ and many great thinkers‚ such as Plato‚ Thomas More‚ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. etc have offered their opinions on them to the public over the years. A dream of ‘Utopia’‚ however‚ seems unreachable as of now‚ as ideals and
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the “father of hedonism.” How did overindulgence ruin hedonistic values? Hedonism teaches us that not all that seems bad is actually bad; while not everyone who is good is as good as they seem. This is the untold story of hedonism viewed through the lens of authentic human experiences. In a peaceful
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Ideal Man Ideal is a word with several different definitions depending on one’s interpretation. Marriam Webster Dictionary says that ideal is “a standard of excellence.” The Random House College Dictionary gives a slightly different meaning with the definition of “regarded as perfect of its kind.” Hence‚ society can interpret the words standard‚ excellence‚ and perfect as they please. Each individual may have a different perspective on the ideal man because of the way they understand the definition
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What Are The Literate Arts Good For? Miller asked a question in his text‚ The Dark Night of the Soul‚ which is asked on numerous occasions. ‘What might the Literate Arts be good for?’ Miller gives situations and reasons why we could say the Literate Arts are useless in today’s world. What might the Literate Arts be good for? I ask this question a lot nowadays too. When I go for an English class or see literary books‚ the question creeps into my mind unconsciously. In this modern world ‘reading
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Jina Kim ECD 101 September 24‚ 2012 Philosophy My personal philosophy is: to instill good morals and values in all children; respect all children and their families’ cultures‚ ethnicities‚ race‚ beliefs‚ and structure; and to treat each child fairly to ensure that all children feel equally special. Also to have families‚ communities‚ and educators work as one; remain a lifelong advocator of children; exhaust all resources before deciding to hold a child back a grade; and to maintain a constant
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live with her. At age 30‚ they became full citizens of Sparta‚ provided they had served honorably. The Spartan boy‚ learned only the basics‚ according to Plutarch‚ such as music and mathematics. Their principal training is a military one‚ (B) ATHENIAN EDUCATION: Ancient Athens was the bright intellectual‚ educational and cultural centre
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Excuse for Behavior Alcohol The consumption of alcohol is a key component of hookup culture which was prevalent throughout the literature (Allison & Risman 2013; Armstrong et al.‚ 2012; Hamilton & Armstrong 2009; Hess et al.‚ 2015; Kelly 20012; Paul McManus & Hayes 2000; Reid et al.‚ 2011; Ronen 2012; Ven & Beck 2009). Majority of the literature stated that the presence of alcohol and being intoxicated is a norm for parties among college students‚ and goes hand in hand with sexual activities (Kelly
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My fellow Athenians‚ allow me to refresh your memory on the horrific events of the last thirty years. First‚ war with the Spartans‚ who razed our fields of grapes and olives‚ who killed anyone outside of our walls. Next a disease that crawled its way past our protective barrier and into our people. Relatives and friends laid dead in the streets‚ piled on top of each other‚ unburied because of the fear of the contagious plague. Another 30‚000 people no longer with us. After that we had a short period
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