What were the contributions to Western civilization from the ancient Greeks? The Greek civilization contributed greatly to the development of modern Western culture. Three of the most important contribution that are the foundations of our society are Language‚ Philosophy‚ and Government. The people of ancient Greece developed a sophisticated language with an extraordinarily rich vocabulary. It has existed for nearly 3‚500 years‚ the longest of any language derived from early Indo-European.
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Creating an American Culture – 1790-1860 I. Religion – by 1850 ¾ claim to be religious‚ but not most far from Puritan form A. Deism – God is great clockmaker – founding fathers B. Unitarianism – God is loving creator‚ father figure‚ people control destiny C. Second Great Awakening – attempt to return to conservative religious practice 1. Effects – more converted‚ some churches destroyed‚ others created a. Methodists/Baptists – poor attracted/non-traditional 2. Camp Meetings – traveling
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Liberty by voicing the “struggle between authority and liberty”. He explains how liberty changed overtime‚ from the protection of tyranny to the tyrants themselves becoming the servants to the people‚ rather than there masters. This progression was reached as man realised they wanted their leaders to serve instead of rule‚ and to reflect the interests of the majority of society instead of a select few. Mills divided this control of authority into two mechanisms- Rights that are necessary for individuals
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Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau Henry David Thoreau was little known outside his hometown of Concord‚ Massachusetts‚ where he was much admired for his passionate stance on social issues‚ his deep knowledge of natural history‚ and the originality of his lectures‚ essays‚ and books. He was also maligned as a crank and malingerer who never held a steady job and whose philosophy was but a pale imitation of Ralph Waldo Emerson ’s. Thoreau was a man of ideas who struggled all his
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The revolution in America gained momentum as Britain continued to pass new taxes and send more soldiers to the continent. The American people‚ along with their anger over the Appalachian Mountain boundary‚ did not enjoy these new taxes. Their protests and demonstrations were initially only in defiance to the new laws‚ but as their patience was continually tested‚ their thoughts turned towards independence. Although the idea of independence came about slowly‚ it is inaccurate to say that the colonists
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reproduction capacity‚ to do so‚ third person has to be involved‚ which violates the nature of marriages. Drawing on to sustain his views‚ the author claims that the majorities’ wishes and values of their communities have been unconcerned by judges. Instead‚ the gay people start to gain more special rights from the judicial tyranny throughout America. Therefore‚ churches might have to face civil suit for failing to perform homosexual marriage. To reinforce his views‚ the author insists that it
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like the practice of tyranny. Democracy is a political system in which supreme power depends on citizens who can elect people to represent them‚ and believe in majority rule. Jackson’s Presidency was not democratic because he lacked the with “the power of the people” concept‚ He practiced the Indian Removal Act‚ the spoil system‚ and inflames the poor against the rich for the National Bank. (DOC G) Democracy is basically known as power to the people‚ and the majority rule. Methods of electing
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provide for sustainable growth and is in fact a small piece of a much larger picture in which the rights of people afflicted with poverty are not respected (The Wall Street Journal‚ 2014). However‚ despite many conflicting views‚ the focus of a large majority of these proposals and a recurring theme is: stimulating human
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paradox: “That government is best which governs not at all.” What does Thoreau mean? What Thoreau means when he begins his essay with “That government is best which governs not at all” is Thoreau doesn’t want a government that doesn’t govern at all or a tyranny but a limited government‚ where the people have more say. 2. Thoreau uses logic in providing an example of the problems with government. What is the example? The example Thoreau uses is the Mexican War (“Witness the present Mexican war‚ the work
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The American Dream is something that is unique to America‚ there is no European Dream or the Canadian Dream‚ just the American Dream — something Alexis de Tocqueville referred to as American exceptionalism. For centuries‚ people have flocked to the United States in hopes to attain the prosperity that this country offers. At a time where political figures and the new generations of Americans are leaning further and further towards the idea of Socialism‚ it is more important now than ever to remember
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