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    Is Seeing Believing?: The Philosophical Influences in The Matrix The idea that the real world is an illusion has been a popular topic among philosophers for centuries. Does reality differ from person to person? What is the difference between dreams and reality? What if we what we think we know is actually an illusion created by someone or something else? From Plato to Kant‚ philosophers from all different backgrounds have questions our perception of reality. In more recent years‚ the focus of

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    Personal Philosophical Reflection on the Human Person Human beings are beings that motion through life in search for a purpose; beings that are in continuous search for the grand truth –the truth that will answer questions such as “Why do we choose to exist‚ if the alternative which is non-existence seems to be much less of a hassle?” In our search for truth‚ one of the most common concept tackled is the concept of death. Since all human beings will cease to exist at one point in time‚ it would

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    My Philosophical Approach to Counseling Definition of Existential Therapy One survey taken by Corey suggests a definition of Existential Therapy include two key elements: Existential Therapy is essentially an approach to counseling and therapy rather than a firm theoretical model‚ it stresses core human conditions. Normally‚ personality development is based on the uniqueness of each individual. Sense of self develops from infancy. Self determination and a tendency toward growth

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    After this is done the clergy of the Catholic Church begins to attack the Copernican view. An argument ensues between the Catholic Church and Galileo which eventually leads to him being arrested and sentenced to house arrest for heresy. This sentencing of Galileo was a vast overreaction. I definitely disagree with this sentence. Galileo was sentenced to house arrest for his entire life. His crime did not deserve this harsh punishment. Galileo was only guilty of disagreeing with the Catholic

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    crime: capital punishment. Retribution. Incapacitation. Deterrent. These words are aimlessly thrown around when discussing custodial sentencing‚ but none of them are effective. How did the victims of this crime have any sort of retribution? More importantly‚ more often than not‚ criminals are released from prison early‚ how

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    Punishment and Sentencing Paper CJA/224 Garrett LeGrange September 17‚ 2010 There are many different philosophies that are in use in the court systems when determining what sort of punishment will be imposed on someone who is found guilty of committing a crime. These philosophies are in use in both the adult courts and juvenile courts. The juvenile court system is similar to the adult courts‚ but there are many differences between the two. Both court systems try and keep crime from happening

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    Sentencing Proposal Learning Team A CJA / 354 May 3rd‚ 2015 Paul Croushore My team and I believe there was a crime committed and at some point the defendant was in the victims home and stole some of her property. There was a fight or struggle of some sort because the victim has the defendants skin under her fingernails. Drugs were found in both party’s apartments‚ blood stained the carpet and rope was discovered in the victims’ apartment‚ which was used to tie the victim up at some point

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    4/18/2011 Mr. Brad Scott Board Member at King Chavez Neighborhood of Schools Dear Mr. Scott: It has come to my attention that you have concerns with integrating arts into the curriculum. I would like to take this time to show you what I have collected along the way of learning more about how important integrating the arts can be and the positive impact it will have on any classroom and school as a whole. We have been looking for something to help raise test scores‚ to help students

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    Rational for Subject Teaching (RST) Some people may question how important role music plays in a school. Should it be part of the curriculum and how important of a role does it play in the school? Around the world many music programs have been dropped due to funding. Even some people believe that Music has no place in school that it is not an academic subject. But Music education has been shown to improve general academic skills as well as social skill in students. Studies have shown that if music

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    Lululemon Athletica I am choosing a company that I absolutely love as a consumer and because of their brilliant marketing strategies they have positively put in place in this competitive market. Before I even stepped into a store I was lured to them through their use of uplifting and inspiring quotes that they strategically place on their store bags when you purchase something from them. It caught my eye and as I saw more women carrying these bags I had to ask someone one day “where did you get

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