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  • The Crito Written by Plato

    The Crito Written by Plato

    Crito In "The Crito" written by Plato, the philosopher, Socrates, has been accused by the state of Athens and sentenced to death for his teachings that they thought were questionable. Socrates does not argue about his sentence but agrees with it, he chooses to die because he wants to do what he believes is right by not by not betraying the state and breaking his implied contract. Socrates said that one must listen to the

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    Submitted: December 2, 2009 By: Mike
  • Critical Analysis of "the Truman Show" and Plato's "allegory of the Cave"

    Critical Analysis of "the Truman Show" and Plato's "allegory of the Cave"

    Critical Analysis of "The Truman Show" and Plato's "Allegory of the Cave" When "The Truman Show" was released in 1998, it was just another popular Hollywood flick, but its story is closely related to Plato's "Allegory of the Cave." The plot line for the movie follows this classic tale in many ways, some more obvious then others. As with most cinematic treachery, the movie's similarities are no coincidence. The writers drew from Plato's classic because

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    Submitted: December 23, 2009 By: Stenly
  • Social Contract Theory Shown in Plato’s Crito

    Social Contract Theory Shown in Plato’s Crito

    Mary Humphreys Professor Harold Hansen PHL 210 Introduction to Philosophy Module 5-2 Final Prospectus 15 May 2016 Briefly explain the problem I have chosen. An explanation of the social contract theory shown in Plato’s CRITO would be the agreement between the society and the people who are it. A society that provides to the education of people young and old, the basic rules of government (including rules of marriage) and all who agree to obey

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    Submitted: June 25, 2016 By: mary.humphreys
  • Analysis of Plato's "the Allegory of the Cave"

    Analysis of Plato's "the Allegory of the Cave"

    Analysis of Plato's "The Allegory of the Cave" The moist air of the cave hovers in a homeostatic manner around the manТs conditioned skin. He sits, staring at the flat, cold surface of rock in front of him. Nothing that he sees surprises him. He just stares blankly at the recurrent shadows dancing in a dull glow. He is motionlessly caught in a state of a calm, content trance. The cold chains around his neck

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    Submitted: December 4, 2008 By: Victor
  • What Does the Tomb of Tutankhamen and It's Contents Show About the Egypt

    What Does the Tomb of Tutankhamen and It's Contents Show About the Egypt

    What does the tomb of Tutankhamen and its contents show about the Egyptian concern for the afterlife? Tutakhamen's tomb, and the artifacts inside are an indication of the concern the Ancient Egyptians held for the after-life of their king. On the 26th of Nov. 1922, the English archaeologist Howard Carter opened the virtually intact tomb of a largely unknown pharaoh, Tutankhamen. This was the first, and the finest royal tomb found in the history of

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    Submitted: March 17, 2009 By: Anna
  • Plato

    Plato

    Plato was a philosopher and educator in ancient Greece. He was one of the most important thinkers and writers in the history of Western culture. Plato was born in Athens into a family that was one of the oldest and most distinguished in the city. His father Ariston died when Plato was only a child. The name Plato was a nickname meaning broad shoulders. Plato's real name was Aristocles. Plato had aspirations of becoming a

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    Submitted: November 8, 2009 By: Kevin
  • U.S. Foreign Debt Shows Its Teeth as Rates Climb

    U.S. Foreign Debt Shows Its Teeth as Rates Climb

    Americans have enjoyed being the biggest consumers within the last decade. They have bought up foreign goods with foreign credit. Recently, they are being pressed to change their spending habits and start paying off their debt. With American’s trade deficit and foreign debt, the recent rise of interest rates have brought concern to a problem that has been persisting for over a decade. Trade deficit occur when countries consume more imported goods and services of

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    Submitted: November 8, 2009 By: Jack
  • Determination to Succeed

    Determination to Succeed

    Since I was young, I have striven to achieve my goals; I call it a "determination to succeed." Without a "determination to succeed," giving up in life, when a situation seems impossible to overcome, becomes second nature. The methods one uses to overcome the challenges faced in life affects how one acquires success. For example, my ancestors did not overcome their struggle for equality without self-determination to better their lives. Thus, their lives have been

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    Submitted: November 8, 2009 By: Mike
  • Shakespeare's Comparison of Sonnets 9 and 14 and the Play Macbeth to Show Natural Vs.Unnatural and Light Vs.Darkness”

    Shakespeare's Comparison of Sonnets 9 and 14 and the Play Macbeth to Show Natural Vs.Unnatural and Light Vs.Darkness”

    “SHAKESPEARE’S COMPARISON OF SONNETS 9 AND 14 AND THE PLAY MACBETH TO SHOW NATURAL VS. UNNATURAL AND LIGHT VS. DARKNESS” Two of the most memorable themes that apply well when in context of Macbeth are, “Natural vs. Unnatural.” and “Light vs. Darkness.” these themes are declare during the play Macbeth and Shakespeare’s sonnets, which could have meant many things, In relation to the play and sonnets. This meaning is known to be in the play

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    Submitted: November 8, 2009 By: Monika
  • Symbols in the Truman Show

    Symbols in the Truman Show

    Symbols for Truman In the movie The Truman Show, the director, Peter Weir, uses many symbols to help convey ideas throughout the film. By the use of these symbols, Weir can create representative concepts and ideas that show us more than what we, as viewers, literally see. In The Truman Show, there are many of these representative symbols. Near the beginning of the movie, a light falls from the top of the dome. This

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    Submitted: November 8, 2009 By: Max
  • Philosophies of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle

    Philosophies of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle

    Philosophies of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle The philosophies of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle had different points of-view but they were also similar in some ways. For example, all three philosophers had their own thoughts on the subject of justice and government. Socrates belief on this matter was that democracy was an unwise form of government. He thought that the electing of the people was unfair justice. Plato had some of the same beliefs. He believed

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    Submitted: November 8, 2009 By: Janna
  • The Republic - Plato

    The Republic - Plato

    To compare the political theories of two great philosophers of politics is to first examine each theory in depth. Plato is regarded by many experts as the first writer of political philosophy, and Aristotle is recognized as the first political scientist. These two men were great thinkers. They each had ideas of how to improve existing societies during their individual lifetimes. It is necessary to look at several areas of each theory to seek the

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    Submitted: November 9, 2009 By: Max
  • Talk Shows

    Talk Shows

    In the world of entertainment, TV talk shows have undoubtedly flooded every inch of space on daytime television. Many of us have seen and heard the often recycled topics found on such shows as Jerry Springer and Oprah Winfrey. And anyone who watches talk shows on a regular basis knows that each one varies in style and format. One might enjoy watching the sometimes trashy subject matter found on Jerry Springer, while someone else might

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    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Mike
  • Plato S Symposium

    Plato S Symposium

    Plato was one of Socrates’ greatest admirers, and our knowledge of Socrates stems mostly from Plato’s dialogues. Plato wrote his dialogues so that his students could read them out to each other and from a phrase discuss what it is about. Plato’s thought is mostly recorded in the form of dialogues that feature Socrates as the protagonist. The symposium was written between the middle and the late period, and the figure of Socrates serves more

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    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Stenly
  • Tv Show Review on 24 Season 6

    Tv Show Review on 24 Season 6

    TV Show: 24 season 6 Those who loved last year's season of 24, from the breathtaking surprise of the Palmer assassination to the tension delight of Jean Smart's first lady, should adjust their expectations for a more unsettling start. The new issue at hand this year, a string of terrorist attacks by Islamic extremists is far more closely tied to modern America's worst waking nightmares. The change also is reflected in Jack Bauer, who returns

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    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Mike
  • Comparison Between Crito and Apology

    Comparison Between Crito and Apology

    Comparison between Crito and Apology For these two articles that we read in Crito and Apology by Plato, we could know Socrates is an enduring person with imagination, because he presents us with a mass of contradictions: Most eloquent men, yet he never wrote a word; ugliest yet most profoundly attractive; ignorant yet wise; wrongfully convicted, yet unwilling to avoid his unjust execution. Behind these conundrums is a contradiction less often explored: Socrates is at

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    Submitted: November 13, 2009 By: Wendy
  • Describe What Evolutionary Psychologists Mean When They Employ the Term ‘theory of Mind'.Use Examples and Research Studies from Book 1, Chapter 2 to Show Why This Theory Is Important in Evolutionary Psychology.

    Describe What Evolutionary Psychologists Mean When They Employ the Term ‘theory of Mind'.Use Examples and Research Studies from Book 1, Chapter 2 to Show Why This Theory Is Important in Evolutionary Psychology.

    Describe what evolutionary psychologists mean when they employ the term ‘theory of mind’. Use examples and research studies from Book 1, Chapter 2 to show why this theory is important in evolutionary psychology. Evolutionary psychology is a specialist field within the spectrum of psychological enquiry, which seeks to examine and understand some of the predominant reasoning behind the concept of why the human species, whilst biologically similar to other species on the planet, is so

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    Submitted: November 14, 2009 By: Max
  • Plato on Justice and Injustice

    Plato on Justice and Injustice

    Plato on Justice and Injustice In The Republic, Plato attempts to demonstrate through the character and discourse of Socrates that justice is better than justice is the good which men must strive for, regardless of whether they could be unjust and still be rewarded. His method is to use dialectic, the asking and answering of questions which led the hearer from one point to another, supposedly with irrefutable logic by obtaining agreement to each point

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    Submitted: November 14, 2009 By: Mikki
  • The Apology - Plato

    The Apology - Plato

    In the Apology, Plato provides the reader with a faithful picture of the greatness of Socrates. This dialogue is one of the many recorded about the life and work of Socrates. The Apology is about how Socrates was arrested and charged with corrupting the youth, believing in no gods not approved by the state, and for being a Sophist. During the trial Socrates explained "This is irreverent conduct for either of us." This essay will

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    Submitted: November 16, 2009 By: Wendy
  • Show Must Go on-Queen Lyric Synopsis

    Show Must Go on-Queen Lyric Synopsis

    It is widely accepted that the group Queen are one of the best rock bands of all time. In 2001 they were voted second best to The Beatles in a poll in Britain. In their time, as a signed band, they released numerous albums and singles, which benefited from experimentation with their sound. Some tracks received critical acclaim and some concepts went totally over people's heads. However, they were never afraid to take risks. A

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    Submitted: November 16, 2009 By: Janna
  • Lost the Show

    Lost the Show

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    Submitted: November 16, 2009 By: Victor
  • Aristotle’s Critique of Plato

    Aristotle’s Critique of Plato

    Aristotle's Critique of Plato Aristotle took a distinct path verging from the foundation of Plato's philosophy. In order to control society Plato used the noble lie, so people under the state wouldn't question their place in life. Aristotle, on the other hand, used the idea of "civic virtue of friendship" to create a sense of community. "For Aristotle, friendship is a virtue "most necessary for our life." Without friendship, life would be missing a major

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    Submitted: November 17, 2009 By: Edward
  • Plato’s Allegory of the Cave Compared to the Human Condition

    Plato’s Allegory of the Cave Compared to the Human Condition

    The Allegory Because of how we live, true reality is not obvious to most of us. However, we mistake what we see and hear for reality and truth. This is the basic premise for Plato抯 Allegory of the Cave, in which prisoners sit in a cave, chained down, watching images cast on the wall in front of them. They accept these views as reality and they are unable to grasp their overall situation: the cave

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    Submitted: November 17, 2009 By: Mike
  • Plato’s Republic

    Plato’s Republic

    The Republic itself is nothing at the start of Plato's most famous and influential book. It does not exist. Not only does it not exist in actuality, but it does not exist in theory either. It must be built. It architect will be Socrates, the fictional persona Plato creates for himself. In the first episode Socrates encounters some acquaintances during the festival of Bendis. His reputation for good conversation already well-established, Socrates is approached by

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  • In Plato's the Republic

    In Plato's the Republic

    In Plato’s The Republic: Book III; Socrates prescribed the medical training that should be provided in the just city. He felt that doctors should be trained to treat the healthy, who suffered from a single curable problem. In contrast, Socrates also felt that the doctors should not be trained to treat the chronically ill and since they are suffering from an incurable disease they should be left to die naturally. Furthermore, Socrates felt that the

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    Submitted: November 17, 2009 By: Wendy

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