Apology

Argumentative Strategies of Plato vs. Aristophanes In Aristophanes’ “Clouds” and Plato’s “Apology” Socrates is satirically attacked and rationally defended respectively. The two argumentative styles of Aristophanes and Plato are on opposite sides of the spectrum. Aristophanes utilizes satire and humorous exaggerations of sophist teachings to denounce Socrates. Alternatively, Plato’s “Apology” uses logic and reason in order to defend himself against the charges brought against him. Both…

to court, the statement of Socrates’ crimes read, “Socrates does injustice and is meddlesome, by investigating the things under the earth and the heavenly things, and by making the weaker speech stronger, and by teaching others these same things” (Apology, 66). Aristophanes’ Clouds, a comedic play, shaped many of…

assess the Canadian government’s reasons for cultural genocide and how the term genocide can be applied to this situation. This paper will assess how the government has tried to amend the treatment of aboriginals in these schools through a public apology and reimbursement programs, but also how the legacy of residential schools have affected the way Canadians currently view themselves as accepting and encouraging of other cultures in society. This paper will argue that the Canadian government…

When Aristophanes composed his comedy play Clouds, his goal was to portray philosophy, at the very least Socratic philosophy, as a threat to the city, and society. If Philosophy’s principles were followed, the city would crumble around its foundations, because philosophy and politics were two opposing forces that could not be reconciled together. While Aristophanes approached this idea in a humorous way, he was deadly serious that Socrates posed a tangible threat to society. He believed that…

a national apology from the government for the Stolen Generations, and the country as a whole celebrates Sorry Day’. Sorry Day is in honor of mistreated Aboriginal peoples. This shows the federal government reflects on the past and conveys that they are willing to reconcile with them. Saying sorry to Indigenous people preserves their dignity and respect. Besides, in 2008, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd made a public sorry speech on Sorry Day, which is regarded as a formal apology to…

determination and is intended to lay the foundation for the important question of reconciliation. The information is used to help find what we can do about it. The book also features full texts of apologies and statements made by parties such as Stephen Harper’s. Jacobs, Beverley. 2008. "Response to Canada 's Apology to Residential School Survivors." Canadian Woman Studies 26, no. 3 (Winter, 2008): 223-225,14.…

In other words, people struggle with cheating on their spouse or sexual partner. The desire to be in a committed, loving relationship remains strong for adults in contemporary western societies. In the USA marriage rates continue to remain very high, with 90 per cent of adults marrying at some point in their lives. In addition to marriage, many couples seek intimacy and support through dating, non-marital committed relationships or cohabitation. Being in a committed relationship creates a sense…

as a staunch defender of the law, where he abides by the basic obligation of citizenship and the law of the Athenian law. Socrates lives by the law according to these two passages divine law and the law of court become his principles. The plot of Apology sets place in a courtroom where Socrates defends himself against the accusation made by Meletus and others of his impiety and corruption of Athenian youth. Against the accusation made against him, Socrates begins his defense. He has the utmost…

Seamons v. Snow 206 F.3d 1021 (2000) Facts Brian Seamons, plaintiff, a student-athlete and member of the Sky View High School football team in Smithfield, Utah, was dismissed from the team as he refused to apologize to the team for reporting to the police and school administration of being assaulted by four teammates in the locker room. Seamons, claimed his First Amendment of free speech was violated because of his refusal to apologize to his teammates. Disciplinary action to the four…

dared to ask forgiveness” (154). If Karl had truly been apologetic as to his crimes, he would have known that there was no way to forgive the unforgivable acts of murder. Furthermore, based on Karl’s own catholic faith, why did Karl not attempt an apology with a catholic priest? If Karl truly believed he could be forgiven, he should have asked a priest for the absolution he desired. Erich H. Lowey, a jewish man who escaped the Nazis in 1938, instead believes “he chose to speak to a victim and to…