and Thrasymachus in Book I of the Republic. Polemarchus initially asserts that justice is "to give to each what is owed" (Republic 331d)‚ a definition he picked up from Simonides. Then‚ through the unrelenting questioning of Socrates‚ Polemarchus’ definition evolves into "doing good to friends and harm to enemies" (Republic 332d)‚ but this definition proves insufficient to Socrates also. Eventually‚ the two agree "that it is never just to harm anyone" (Republic 335d). This definition is fundamental
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Although the Roman Republic came crashing down after the assassination of Caesar Augustus‚ in 27 B.C. his nephew‚ Octavian‚ recreated the society as an empire in order to prevent violence. As Octavian transformed the republic into a flourishing empire‚ he preserved the traditions of the republic. While doing so‚ he established a political system pertaining to a monarchy that would allow him to concentrate the power in his hands alone. This new system of governing would deliver Rome to its peak‚
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Background Information The Dominican Republic is an island nation of rich culture and lasting tradition‚ located in the Caribbean Sea. Winning its status as an independent republic in 1844‚ the republic is best known for its beaches‚ resorts‚ and unique history. However‚ it is perhaps the unique blend of cultural influences from around the world that make this beautiful island the fascinating area it is today. For at least 5‚000 years before Christopher Columbus "discovered" America for the Europeans
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Respected Dignitaries on the stage and my dear friends‚ On the eve of India’s 64th Republic Day‚ let me wish all happy Republic Day. Today is a very special day for all of us‚ as the whole country celebrates India’s Republic Day with pride remembering our great freedom fighters who have laid their life for our freedom. 26th January‚ being a very significant date makes us recall the memories of millions of individuals who stood united laying foundation for the growth and development of our
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gathered at a messy murder scene. The fatal string of Christmas lights was wound around the female victim’s neck so many times the coroner was going to have to cut it from the corpse. The second victim was her husband; they assumed he was the one that did the strangling. With the steak knife in his neck‚ he’d only had just enough blood in him to finish the job. ‘The weird part‚’ Nick remarked‚ leaning on the bar with his heavy forearms‚ ‘is the lights around her neck were still on when we got there
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talk with each other to resolve differences. The manager has a role in encouraging this‚ and can facilitate positive outcomes (aftermath result) by providing staff with guidance on how to approach such difficult conversations. The most serious problem is that de dis- function in the team has caused the patients to notice. This is most important in this case because are children and their care is the whole reason the team was set up in the first place . with the patients feeling like no one cares
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Republic Day (India) From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia |Republic Day | |[pic] | |Soldiers of the Madras Regiment during the annual Republic Day Parade in 2004 | |Observed by |India | |Type |National | |Date |26 January
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for the settlement of western lands between the states‚ the Articles of Confederation failed to create an efficient way to settle the national debt‚ and were unable to effectively solve the problem of piracy. Thus‚ to a lesser extent‚ the government‚ under the Articles of Confederation‚ were effective in solving the problems that confronted the new nation. When the Treaty of Paris was signed America gained a lot of land up to the Mississippi River. In return America had to refrain from harming the
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To What Extent Was the Cold War Inevitable? With the end of World War II (WWII) in 1945 began the Cold War‚ an international conflict that lasted from 1947–1991 and plagued nations across the globe. As the post-war negotiations were deliberated by three of the strongest world powers‚ the United States (US)‚ Britain‚ and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)‚ disagreements arose that created tension between the US and the USSR and ultimately instigated the infamous “Fifty Years War” (Crockatt
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I disagree to an extent that the civil war was the intended outcome of an effort to reform the monarchy and secure a stable government. Parliament wanted political reform in England but did not seek to abolish the monarchy or start a war‚ they just wanted a balance of power between the monarchy and parliament‚ however King Charles I refused to compromise. The first English civil war was caused by a political and religious divide across England‚ Scotland and Ireland and in parliament. Although England
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