features in Plato’s republic. It is a dialogue narrated by Socrates‚ in which he describes prisoners in a cave looking at shadows which they perceive to be reality. One prisoner escapes the cave and can now see the true form of reality rather than the mere shadows seen by the prisoners. I believe that the Cave is about Plato’s desire for change in Athenian political structure It metaphorically relates to the death of Socrates: The idea of returning to the cave to enlighten the other prisoners is what
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There is always something; weather it is loudly conversed‚ hidden inside‚ or a feeling you just cannot describe. There is always a need‚ a strive for more. People feel as if they need the biggest‚ the best‚ the most luxurious etc. in life. Humans in nature are always seeking more‚ they are not fulfilled with what they have in the moment and feel as if there is something missing. Desire‚ a culture of wishing for something to happen or change‚ is a common theme amongst all human life. Desire is a
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Representations A mere reflection of what we want to see. Mere reflections of our memories. Or of us. I think representations in this poem‚ in terms of my perspective are a mere reflection of ourselves or what we want to think. The imagery is shown by our “representations”. In the poem the speaker defines representations as “things residing inside the brain.” (Sanes). I guess this kind of relates to my definition because representations are what we see‚ from our perspective. What we think
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Shakespeare uses the main characters and contrasting worlds of the tavern and the court to explore the concept of honour. Falstaff views honour as a ‘mere scutcheon’ meaning that to him honour has no material value and is like a badge or coat of arms. Hotspur’s obsession with the pursuit of honour results in his death explain highlighting how neither understands the concept and that both these perceptions are too extreme. Shakespeare provides Prince Hal as the medium who reveals after his reformation
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The persecution of specific races has always been existent‚ and throughout history‚ the Jewish religion has suffered most from it. They were convicted of heresy‚ and often killed because of their beliefs. Such is the kind of racial discrimination toward Shylock‚ the Jewish character in "The Merchant of Venice." Some believe that the character as a greedy‚ coldhearted villain‚ which is not the case. In Shakespeare’s play‚ "The Merchant of Venice‚" Shylock was a victim of years’ struggle against discrimination
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(http://www.livemint.com/Politics/7WP59ENFg93p2QhUfbxyiK/Tea-production-slumps-in-July-on-erratic-weather.html) 4. “Tea Industry Overview”(2011). (http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=15208) 5. Priya Kumar (2010)‚”Challenges that Indian Tea Industry faces”. (http://www.commodityonline.com/news/challenges-that-indian-tea-industry-faces-3297-3-3298.html)
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yoPG-MBA batch of July 2011 & January 2012 Backlog: Freshmen The backlogs are now converted into hands-on assignments + intensive viva. Students will work on the following assignments individually and submit a professionally prepared‚ spiral bound report for each backlog. This will be followed by an intense viva before a panel. Assumptions (if any) made during the assignment must be highlighted in the report. Interview forms/questions must be annexed as part of the report and must
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The mere presence of black men contain the power to invoke awe‚ discomfort and intimidation. This power‚ however‚ does not justify the grossly apologetic attitude and extreme behavior modification that Brent Staples exercised for the simple purpose of alleviating the fears and suspicions aroused by the presence of a black man. Brent says he smothered the rage that surely would have turned to madness‚ he kept a wide distance from people on subways who appeared to be nervous especially during the
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Women In India This world has always been a man dominated world. Man has treated women not as an equal partner in life but as a mere slave. Women is for him the weaker vessel. He has given her many beautiful names. A man calls his wife better-half. Women are known as the fair sex. We call them “Devis”. But all these are mere sugar coated words. He Perpetrates all kinds of atrocities on her. He abuses her physically‚ morally‚ sexually‚ economically and also politically. He uses her merely
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In Philosophy this far‚ we’ve covered many topics. In highlighting Philosophy‚ Wisdom‚ and the quote‚ “ The Unexamined Life is Not Worth Living”‚ I will express the knowledge and insight I’ve taken away from Unit 1. This embodies one of the many examples of the concepts I will explain: “Too often‚ we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of the thought” (JFK). Philosophy is the rational analysis of the truths and principles of being‚ knowledge‚ or conduct; the pursuit of happiness
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