Diotima‚ Socrates’ great teacher from the Symposium‚ a work by Plato was one of the most influential women thinkers of all time‚ whether she was a real person or a literary fictional character. She related to Socrates the theory of love that he described to the partygoers at Agathon’s banquet‚ a celebration of Agathon’s victory at the competition of Dionysis in Athens and of Eros. Before we search for the idea of why Diotima is a woman‚ we should first discuss a little about her. We know that
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WHY ENGLISH? There are in Asia many different languages as well as many different dialects. This is true also of many parts of Africa where in Ghana alone there are many different languages‚ each one again‚ with many dialects. Therefore since it is only by the spoken word that human beings can communicate with one another‚ the necessity for a common language‚ whatever that common language may be is obvious. Common language that has been state up is the English language. English has been choose
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Why be the Catcher in the Rye if He Can’t Catch Himself? People who grasps important moments in their lives‚ and remember them‚ would want those moments to last forever. However‚ things would gradually change‚ so those moments would not last forever‚ similarly‚ to the character Holden in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. Holden’s dilemma is that he wants things to stay the way they are forever and also save the innocent people around him; he realized that it’s not possible. Near the end
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If God began a good work in you‚ he is FAITHFUL to complete it! Don’t get discouraged. God has not forgotten you. He certainly has not forgotten His word! If He said He would do it‚ He will bring it to pass. They that wait upon the Lord‚ shall renew their strength‚ they shall mount up with wings as eagles. They shall run and not be weary‚ they shall walk and not faint. The devil is a LIAR‚ and the father of all lies. God has not forgotten! So‚ what shall we say then‚ of him who began this good
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Consider why having ground rules is beneficial to group learning. What could happen without them? Before each learning session begins‚ ground rules need to be established between the learner and tutor‚ and more importantly between the learners themselves. All learning requires ground rules‚ which they must abide by and work to. “Ground Rules will help everyone know their limits.” (Gravells‚ A. 2008) They set boundaries in which the learners must keep to. Each individual has different needs‚ abilities
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Anaylaze why Shakespeare is relevant and so widely studied and performed today? Denise Ooi The History of Theatre Mrs 24 September 2008 For over four hundred years‚ the works of British playwright William Shakespeare has remained fundamental in the role of theatre‚ study of the English language and presumably‚ skills in the study of business management as critics claim. 1 Shakespeare’s works had cultured the stage all over the world as well as in the development of English
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WOLVES Have you ever really thought about wolves? Like really thought about them‚ because these are one of the animals that are really misunderstood. Why are wolves misunderstood though? In the fairy tales like Little Red Riding Hood and Three Little Pigs they are portrayed as bad. When they are actually really not. Their characteristic‚ diet/habitat ‚ and some facts that just might drop your jaw are all in this paper. So‚ come with me and learn something you might have never known.
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Causes‚ Fools Decide Them. Socrates‚ an Athenian philosopher who lived from 469 BC until his very unnecessary death in 399 BC‚ has had his wisdom called into question many times since he has been studied. But to know whether some is wise‚ we must first know what it means to be wise. According to Websters Dictionary‚ to be is wise is : (1) having or showing good judgment; (2) informed; (3) learned; (4) shrewd amd cunning. From this definition‚ it is clear to me that Socrates was wise in every aspect
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Reusi D. Ryals Writing 1 November 14‚ 2012 Socrates’ Stand on Democracy Having emphasized upon me the advantages of democracy‚ I have always believed that it is the best system to implement in a country. Ignoring the flaws and weaknesses of this type of system‚ I thought that the benefits outweigh all costs. I assume that giving the power to the people is better than having one person rule the state. However‚ in Plato’s account on the life of his mentor Socrates‚ we are able to see both sides of the spectrum:
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Option 1: Socrates & the Afterlife Read selections from The Phaedo‚ available in this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. Focus on paragraphs 107 to 115a (pp. 437–444). Write a 350- to 700-word essay on the following: • Why does Socrates not fear death? • What are his views on death and the afterlife? • Do you agree or disagree with Socrates on this topic? • Using the Socratic method and The Good Thinker’s Tool Kit‚ formulate at least one question you would ask Socrates about his views on the
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