This paper is written in an attempt to comprehend the sentencing philosophy and purpose of criminal punishment through a review of the historical parameters concerning how sentencing and punishment serve society. Sentencing is the application of justice and the end result of a criminal conviction which is applied by the convening authority; followed by the sentence‚ or judgement of the court on a convicted offender. What makes punishment unique to our society is the application of our moral or
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remember. I do and I understand." -Confucius My personal philosophy of education is most closely related to constructivism‚ which is a theory based on the thought that learning is student led and teachers are the facilitators of children’s learning. Within this type of learning students are required to be active thinkers‚ explainers‚ interpreters and questioners (Woolfolk & Margetts‚2007). Constructivism is an educational philosophy that focuses on constructing knowledge through rich and authentic
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American Government 25 October 2013 My Philosophy about the United States Government When I think about the American government seven words come to my head and those words are “life‚ liberty‚ and the pursuit of happiness.” Those words define what are government has been created for. It was created by the people for the people and today I think America is falling away from those beliefs that are founding fathers wrote so long ago. So how does America get back on track? Well for one I think the
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Vanessa Payne Professor Wilson Western Civilization May 29‚ 2013 Epicurean Philosophy Liberation from fear‚ pain‚ and strife: this was the task of the Epicureans. The state of ataraxia‚ where this freedom exists‚ was the fundamental goal. This philosophy incorporated many beliefs that had to be indoctrinated and practiced to achieve this euphoric state and attain true happiness. Epicureans believed that human bodies‚ as well as the rest of the world‚ were made up of atoms. This being the
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Philosophy of Education My philosophy of education is based on the ideas that I have about education that are framing my critical goals as an educator at this moment. As a teacher I believe that it is important to be aware of the individual needs‚ strengths and abilities of each of my students. With this awareness‚ I will be able to challenge each student in what Vygotsky calls their "zone of proximal development." At the same time‚ I will use this information to help build the self-esteem of
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God and Philosophy Many philosophers will say that God plays an important role in a person ’s mental being. Others will argue that he doesn ’t and that we decide by our own mentality. The three thinkers that will be discussed in this paper made a large impact in the philosophical world with their theories and reasons. Descartes‚ Kant‚ and Hume are all important players in the world of philosophy‚ but according to other philosophers‚ so is God. Rene Descartes‚ a noted French philosopher‚
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Introduction: My personal philosophy of education is based around four fundamental ideas: that teaching and learning should be student centred: that true learning occurs best when it is most meaningful to the student: that every student has the right to a safe‚ caring and supportive learning environment and‚ finally‚ that learning is a lifelong process. In discussing my personal philosophy of education‚ I will elaborate on the aim of education‚ address the role of the teacher and the learner
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Arnold Lavely Intro to PHI Mon 6PM 750 Words The Philosophy of Rashomon The 1950 film “Rashomon” – directed by famed Japanese filmmaker‚ Akira Kurosawa – is about an incident of violence and depravity that takes place some time around Feudal-era Japan‚ told through the perspectives of four different people‚ all witnesses to the incident. As such‚ it is a compelling story that bases itself upon the philosophies of Justice and the problem of Moral Relativism and how human experiences are often
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Personal Philosophy of Nursing Alicia Waggoner NUR 391 September 15‚ 2010 Sandra Ulmer‚ RN‚ PHN‚ MSN Personal Philosophy of Nursing Edwards stated “philosophy is an attitude toward life and reality that evolves from each nurses beliefs” (1997‚ p. 1089). To figure out one’s philosophy of nursing‚ the nurse has to first figure out what nursing means to the
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The Philosophy of GATTACA David Harris 21 August 2011 GATTACA is entertaining despite an immersion in technology and philosophy. Viewed strictly as entertainment‚ the film consistently delivers great characters‚ is well-written and has well-delivered dialogue‚ with a quick paced and fascinating plot. The philosophy of GATTACA’s society is explored through examples of genetic essentialism/determinism‚ discrimination‚ and the exercise of free will through our characters early years
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