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Orestes and the Evolution of Justice"At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice he is the worst" (Aristotle 384-322 B.C.). The mark of a great literary tragedy is what it reinstalls into society. From an Aristotelian perspective we have to ask ourselves what good do tragedies offer to the whole? Tragedies are a form of entertainment that bring forth enjoyment but beneath that are fundamental concepts that construct the foundation of society. Justice is the foundation by which society remains stable. Without a uniform idea of justice, society would be nothing more than separate primitive groups. The trial of Orestes in The Eumenides embodies the evolution of justice as the underlying foundation of society. The best way to understand what justice is to first examine what justice is not throughout a sequence of tragedies. Aristotle' quote reinforces this idea that mankind is whole, when justice is the foundation, but in its absence we are nothing more than irrational animals. |
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Creating a Legalist StateAs a ruler in the Warring States period, my kingdom's survival has the utmost importance. Therefore, choosing a philosophy to base my government upon is a crucial decision. Legalism, Confucianism, Mohism, and Daoism are all great philosophies but for my state, I choose to implement Legalism. Legalism supports a rigid system based on publicized laws that deals out punishments and rewards accordingly. Legalism also emphasis an adherence to laws and customs, obedience to the ruler and receiving influential positions based on merit. Legalism as a national strategy of governance is crucial in times of chaos and constant fighting. For my kingdom I demand absolute obedience from my subjects. I want officials who are qualified by my side to help me make important decisions. I do not want a government full of family members and friends who do not have the credentials for the position. Also I believe everyone should be punished according to the law and there should be no special treatments for |
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Infancy and Early Childhood DevelopmentWhen someone talks of development in infancy and early childhood you should know this is the most advanced period of development. This part of a human's life is one of the most important times for a child's development and productive life. These two stages of development are critical for the foundations and well being of ones future. There are so many different elements that go into a child's development that could help them or hinder them. Some of these elements can include who a child was raised with, environment, parenting styles, education programs, and even society such as schools or churches. All these factors can influence a child's development or cognitive development. How Families Impact Development They say it takes a village to raise a child, which can be very true. This village as well as the family all has an effect on a child's development. The best kind of family a child could grow up in is one that offers attention, sensitivity, and that is responsive. Other elements t |
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Prime Minister Edward Gough WhitlamThe eldest of the two children of Fredrick and Martha Whitlam, Edward Gough Whitlam (formerly Gough Whitlam) was born in the Melbourne district of Kew on 11 July 1916. When the Andrew Fisher government set up the Federal Land Tax Office in 1911, Frederick Whitlam (Gough's dad) united with the Commonwealth Public Service and worked at the tax office which built his connection to the government. Gough Whitlam was enrolled at the University of Sydney in 1935. Where he completed an arts degree and began a law degree. On 8 December 1941, the day Japanese airplanes attacked the US naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, Whitlam registered with the Royal Australian Air Force. Whitlam served as a pilot and was steady for a majority of the war at Gove, on the eastern Arnhem Land coast |
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City and Country LivingCity living refers to life in the more modernized and urban areas which are regarded as the commercial centers of a given area while country living refers to life in the lesser developed regions. Urban cities have higher population as compared to the country side. There are benefits to city living and country living depending on whom you ask. Many have questioned the benefits of living in the cities as compared to living in the country and vice versa. It is a difficult topic to find a solution to as both city life and country life have their advantages and disadvantages. Here we shall analyze both living environments and discuss their benefits Pro-City living In this setting people have unlimited employment opportunities. This means there will be a greater influx of people into the cities in search of income opportunities. On the other hand, people who remain in the countryside view this differently as they prefer to stay in their farms and work hard to earn their living. There are be |
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Causes and Symptoms of Pancreatic CancerThe human body is made up of trillions of living cells, each one growing and dividing at a normal pace, but when damage is done to a person's DNA, their cells begin to grow at a rapid, out-of-control pace which in turn, causes cancer. Instead of the normal, "grow, divide, die" routine that most cells have, cancerous cells keep growing, and they form abnormal cells that can invade other tissues in the body. These abnormal cells can form tumors, which can be benign or malignant. This abnormal cell growth can happen anywhere in the body. One of the deadliest places cancer can develop is in the pancreas. The most common type of pancreatic tumor is the exocrine tumor, rather than an endocrine, or neuroendocrine tumor. About 95% of all exocrine tumors are adenocarcinomas, which form in gland cells beginning in the ducts of the pancreas, but they sometimes develop from the cells that make the pancreatic enzymes. These tumors are almost always malignant, and only about 1% of the peop |
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Agency Formation and TerminationReading the "Incidental Authority" rule, I found it very reasonable and useful, especially after I read the example. The rule says that in some cases, the agent possesses certain implied authority (not previously defined) to act beyond his express agency powers. That means that if an emergency situation arises in the course of an agency and the agent cannot contact the principal, the agent takes actions to protect the principal's property and rights. I honestly like this rule a lot, I think it's very fair and ensures great and safe conditions. It's good because this rule seems to obtain the best result. An agent usually has the duty to obey to the principal so he is not allowed to make decisions without the principal's approval. Being the agent (basically) a principal's employee (but having the authority to enter into contracts) this is how it works. Now I think as being a principal, having my own agent representing my good and taking care of it. Let's say my agent is selling |
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Islam and Gender InequalityIt has long been debated by many that Islam promotes inequality, it could be argued that if one does not look deeper into the matter, it would seem like that would be the case. What one can tend to do is solely blame it on religion; which is often the case. Looking at Middle Eastern states such as Saudi Arabia and Iran; it would be easy to say that Islam paints a picture of gender inequality from a broad perspective. In Saudi Arabia women require a male guardian; there are restrictions on dress and behavior, and women just recently got the permission to drive a car (with a male guardian). Whilst in Iran it is not permissible for a married women to make foreign travels without the permission of her husband; restrictions on dress and behavior are also in the constitution. The list could virtually go on but one has to put these facts aside and see if these restrictions and gender inequalities are there because of Islam or are there any other possible reasons? Asma Barlas (2002:1) asked if |
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Pythagoras and the World of MathematicsMathematics is the universal language of the world that has been around for about 4,000 years and has been the most efficient way of making calculations and fundamental observations and measures about things, since the beginning of its creation. Basic arithmetic and geometry formed the basis of what the mathematical world had to offer at its very beginnings. The very first founders of mathematics with the most basic concepts and ideas were the Babylonians and the Egyptians. In the 6th century BCE, however, a man from Greece by the name of Pythagoras of Samos would change our view on the mathematical world we used to have, forever. The mathematical knowledge that existed before Pythagoras was extremely basic and would require tremendous amount of effort to undergo the tasks of building great and precise monuments that civilizations such as the Egyptians had. The Greeks saw the greatest revolution over the philosophy of many great ideas and concepts. One of the most important of these b |
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Political Biography of Jean-Baptiste Colbert"It is simply, and solely, the abundance of money within a state [which] makes the difference in its grandeur and power." - Jean-Baptiste Colbert It is greatly debated on who was most responsible for France's greatness during the 1600s, but the man who was most influential for France during this time was the brilliant Jean-Baptiste Colbert. Colbert shown his great ability to run government through his expertise surrounding the emergence of the state economy. He was also extremely intelligent when he spent a lot of time and money creating and developing France's overseas colonial empire. And finally Colbert was also very influential through his ability to see a problem within France's tax and system and restructure it in a way that benefits the nation. One of the projects Colbert took on was the emergence of the state economy. After receiving the power that comes with being the controller general of France, Colbert knew he had to do something for the state's economy. The first |
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Fundamental Differences of Hans and MorgentahuTwo widely renowned and opposing philosophies of what can be an accurate predictor of world politics are known as realism and liberalism. Overtime, these particular schools of thought have developed into strategic sciences; and two notable, ground-breaking theorists include, Hans Mogenthau and Immanuel Kant, respectively. Both international relations theorists make note of the inevitability of conflict among states yet have thus created the foundation for the basic principles that have since allowed their philosophies to expand. However, there are certainly many differences to the approach of understanding international relations that these scholars helped create. In terms of realism, Hans Morgenthau argues that the most important actor in international relations is the individual state. He focuses less on morality and more on the rationality for states to gain the most power when standing against other nations. And, in order to achieve this, little to no change must occur within huma |
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Flouride in New Zealand WatersFluorine is the 9th atomic chemical element on the periodic table, it is a pale yellow gas which can be poisonous if consumed or inhaled, also causing severe burns when in contact with skin. An ion of fluorine is fluoride, an inorganic substance. Fluoride can be naturally found in soil, water, fruit and veg. This natural form of fluoride is found in your teeth, but it can also be man made for health purposes such as adding it to toothpaste and drinking water. Fluoride is very beneficial to your diet, and most of all to your teeth. Teeth go through two processes daily, demineralisation and remineralisation, this is when minerals are being added and lost from your tooth's enamel layer. Demineralization is when minerals are taken and lost from the tooth when acids attack the enamel, these acids are usually formed from plaque, bacteria or sugars introduced into the mouth. Remineralization is when these minerals are added back into the tooth enamel through the food and water consumed, suc |
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Please Let Us Rave!Put yourself in the shoes of an eighteen year old girl. You're telling your parents you are going to the largest rave in the nation with over 350,000 people in Las Vegas, Nevada. Your parents are completely against the idea because they are afraid you are going to be doing drugs and then you come to a sad realization. People have come to the conclusion that rave culture is immoral and wrong due to the prominent misconception that every person who attends and enjoys raves also dabbles in a world of drugs when in reality the overall mentality among ravers is peace, love, unity and respect. When it comes to the topic of Rave culture, most of us will readily agree that majority of people who attend these events are on drugs. Where this argument usually ends, however, is on the question of those who do not partake in drugs at these events. Whereas some are convinced that it is not possible to attend raves without being on drugs, others maintain that sobriety at these events make it a better experience With t |
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Why the South Lost the Civil WarWhy did the south lose the Civil War? The American civil war began in 1861 with a victory for the North. Over the four years the war lasted over half a million people died. The south had a much smaller army and navy, which was a significant factor to why the north won the war. The north was considered to be a powerhouse compared to the south due to the fact that the south only had a population of 9 million, whereas the north had 22 million at their disposal. Also, a huge percentage of the south was slaves and the owners of these slaves were very unlikely to arm them. Slavery was a major reason to why the union and confederacy divided and went to war. The south economically depended on slavery for farming, and the north did not. The south had absolutely no industrial capabilities to aid them during the war. In comparison the north had mills and factories where supplies could easily be produced, unlike the south whose industry was weak. It is wise to consider both leadership parties and why it is an important factor to the outcome of the war. Lincoln is considered to be a far better leader than his opposite counte |
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The Reality of Superhuman PowersHas America developed a device that can give the nation "superhuman powers" such as those possessed by superheroes in comic books? According to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), scientists have done just that. The most recent advancement in health technology is the introduction of the Electronic Prescription, or ElectRx. Of course this new technology will not give humans the ability to fly or have superhuman strength, but it will give the human body the ability to heal itself. The article from which this information is given is "Tiny Implants Could Give Humans Self-Healing Superpowers" by Elizabeth Palermo and was published on September 18, 2014 on LiveScience.com. The ElectRx is a small implant that would be injected into the body and it would "use electrical impulses to monitor the body's organs, healing these crucial parts when they become infected or injured." This device has the potential to revolutionize how Americans view and s |
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Maturity in To Kill a MockingbirdAnytime the topic of maturity arises, it can surely apply to everyone involved. Harper Lee recognized this and emphasized the development of maturity and loss as a dominant theme in her novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. This them can be specifically seen through the main children in the book, Scout and Jem Finch. At the beginning of the novel, it becomes clear to the reader that Scout is not a mature girl. For example, she tends to use violence as a way of coping with the ridicule she endures because her father, who is a lawyer, is preparing to defend an African American. Another display of her immaturity occurs when she is talking to her friend Dill. She catches Dill in a lie about his father. He tries to defend himself and cover his tracks, but she sees right through it. She says, "You just keep on tellin' 'em son-" [47]. This proves that Scout |
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The AP English Language ExamPersuasive There are two different areas of persuasive essays that could possibly be on the English III AP exam. One is defending, challenging, or qualifying a claim and the other is evaluating the pros and cons of a claim. A D/C/Q question is when you need to persuasively agree, disagree or qualify a stated quotation though a well-reasoned presentation of evidence developed from observation, experience or reading in argumentation form with appropriate diction. This type of essay should display careful thought and detailed development of evidence that shows the ability of writing a sound argument with persuasive force. The first step in this essay is to accurately define the assertion being made. Before writing anything, you should make sure that your interpretation of the assertion is accurate so you won't be making an assumption. You need to take a clear position, or wavering between positions, on the issue and be aware of any prejudicial attitudes or stereotypes that may create a |
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Martin Luther and the Early ChurchBack in the mid-16th century, people were fooled into believing that they could buy their way into heaven. However, one of the greatest of all revolutions, known as the Reformation, changed this preposterous idea. The Reformation called for spiritual renewal and institutional changes; it stressed the importance of individual thinking over the church's authority. The church insisted that it alone had the authority to interpret the meaning of the Bible for people. However, John Wycliffe, an English priest and teacher at Oxford University, declared that people had the right to read the Bible and interpret it for themselves. The concept of indulgences, forgiveness for a person who confessed a sin and showed remorse, was a means for the Catholic church to remove penance for sinners who performed certain acts of charity, prayer , pilgrimage, or other pious work. However, some preachers took advantage of this situation and told others that they could purchase indulgences to buy their way into |
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Development of Rational IntelligenceThe beginning of the life process is characterized by a most unusual phenomenon. The laws of probability state that as life continues, all things naturally become less organized. For instance, if I take a brand new deck of cards and begin to shuffle, the cards will continually loose their order. The longer I shuffle, the more unorganized the cards will become. However, the development of life works in contrary to the law of probability; life moves from simple to complex, from disorganized to more organized. I will attempt to trace the development of a complex, cognitive mind, from its most rudimentary forms to the complex and rational mind. In order to do so I will first outline the behavioral changes that make the progression of mind possible. I will follow by explaining the development of various learning processes or adaptations that become the components of rational thought. I will start with the processes of behavioral change that outline the first developments of rudimentary- |
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Morality, Action and ConsequenceIn the 18th century, philosopher Immanuel Kant argued that the consequences of our actions are morally irrelevant because an agent is accountable only for affairs which are under his or her control. This implies that only the intent of an agent's action is morally relevant. I advocate that justice can be served to morality, even if the consequences of an action are dismissed. In "Foundation for the Metaphysic of Morals," Kant says that "Nothing can possibly be conceived in the world, or even out of it, which can be called good, without qualification, except a good will" (873). This statement claims that something good must be sought after totally independent of serving as a means to something else. A good will is not good because of what it achieves or causes (872). It is "good in-itself." If I bake John a cake out of generosity and it makes him fat, that does not mean my original will was bad. Furthermore, if I have the desire to bake him a cake, but no means to do so, my intentions we |
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Trying Juveniles as AdultsWhen a young person commits a violent crime, resulting in a death of an innocent person, how many lives should be lost? For example, Nathaniel Brazill was a 14 year old boy who was tried as an adult and was found guilty of a second degree murder for killing his teacher. Due to this concept, teens should be tried as adults because they need to be more accountable for their actions. Many people who favor teenagers should be sentenced to life in prison, argue that we must first consider the victims. In the article, "On Punishment and Teen Killers" Jenkins states, "Not a dime has been allocated for victim outreach or support." It is not fair how the juvenile justice system spends millions of dollars to try to stop juveniles from committing crimes, but the justice system doesn't spend a dime on the victim's family. Many juveniles don't have control for their actions or don't think before they have already committed the crime. Jenkin states, "When a teenager murdered her and her husband in 1990 in suburban Chicago, she was pregnant with thei |
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The Problem with Plagiarism"If you steal from one author, it is plagiarism; if you steal from many, it is research," said Wilson Mizner. First of all, plagiarism is defined as "using other people's words or ideas without clearly acknowledging the source of the information." Plagiarism can take many forms like, copying an entire source and presenting it as your own, copying sections from a source without proper acknowledgement, paraphrasing material from a source without proper acknowledgement, presenting another person's work with or without the creator's knowledge, and buying an essay from another student or from an online site. Plagiarism is a temptation that everyone faces with at least once in his or her life. We are all taught in school that it is bad, and that we could get into very big trouble if we do it. Plagiarism has been around probably even longer than the Internet has. It is easier to find out if someone stole something from the Internet rather than having to look through books, scanning for t |
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EquusAlan Strang is a seventeen year old boy suffering from one or more mental disorders. The play "Equus," by Peter Shaffer uses a psychiatrist, Dr. Dysart, to pull out the young man's personality and make him "normal." Throughout the play, the two characters struggle; Dysart with his occupation and the morality of taking someone's passion just to make them normal, and Alan with revealing the motive behind his heinous crime. Dysart is going through a "midlife crisis" in which he is seriously questioning if he should be, or is worthy to be, a psychiatrist. Alan is a non-social teen who, because of forced repression, ignorance and his own narcissism, has obsessional neurosis and has created a personal religion for himself in which a horse is God. The New York Times review of the play in 1974 defines this struggle; "two souls are unlocked, truth for truth, spite for spite. The dissecting room becomes a cage in which skins are stripped away equally" (Kerr) Peter |
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Having a Better ChanceMy background is nothing but a sob story. I don't stem from a family of wealth or a family that has or had much of anything, but my family was rich in character, respect, and love. None of my older cousins and aunts attended college; not because they weren't intelligent, but because they never had the proper guidance to tell them what to do or where to go. Growing up was rough because I never had anyone to look up to as a role model. I made it my point of duty to make all of my aunts, older cousins, and, more importantly, my younger brother proud while setting a good example for the younger generation. My mother told me constantly throughout my life that I could be anything and everything I wanted to be as long as I had perseverance and determination to do so. She also broke it down to me that even though I'm "Black", I can still do something admirable with my life and that I shouldn't permit anyone to put a limit on me. While growing up, countless people labeled me, sayi |
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The Woman Who Started it AllImagine. Imagine sitting in a cold, dark room. The low lights of the hospital ceiling flicker and that stale scent that you've always hated is now what you're used to living with. Imagine knowing that you're completely helpless; no one can save you. Imagine seeing your whole family in tears as they wait around you knowing that death is inevitable for you. Imagine finding out you've had a beast ravaging your body for years and years without you knowing, and then finding out suddenly while you're on vacation, spending quality time with your family. I would like to hope that my grandmother didn't have any of these thoughts, but I know that she did. No matter how tough you are, when you're coming face to face with death there's no avoiding the unsettling fear that soon enough you will leave this earth and never come back. While I was growing up, I was extremely close with my family. I spent every single day with my grandparents and my aunts and my cousins. I still remember spending all d |
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