Best of all possible worlds

In this paper, I will argue in that I agree with Socrates’s claim that the most important thing in life is to have the best possible state of the soul, and to have the best soul, one must have knowledge, virtue, and no fear of death. However, I believe love is as important as those other elements. Love is extremely crucial in any persons life. Just like food and water are important fundamentals for survival, love is important for the soul. Love is an intense and passionate feeling for someone…

themselves are complex on the inside with all the organs, veins, and how they all work together. They do as well need a rather intelligent explanation to understand how they work. Sort of how the phones components help it to function our organs help us to function. It could have or couldn't have been meer coincidence that the…

to the family of a wealthy king. He was brought up in the best conditions possible; his father made sure his son shielded from pain. He lived in a pure pleasure 29 years, until one day he decides to see what is outside the palace. And he sees the world in all its reality and ugliness: old, diseased, dead. It changed his life forever. He left his house and his family in search of the relieve from the pain and all the suffering in the world. For six years he meditated, starved himself to the…

not come with ease, nor do they remain without someone to protect them. I want to do my part to protect all freedoms that Americans have. America is truly the best country because of the freedoms we grant to every citizen; without these fundamental ideas, America would not be what it is today. Attending the Naval Academy would allow me to protect the freedoms of Americans and to become the best person I can be. I thought that I wanted to attend the Naval Academy before Summer Seminar; after…

would argue whether the notion that selecting against disabilities can actually lead to less suffering for the person born, and rightfully so. We can all agree that certain disabilities and diseases mean painful and arduous lives for individuals afflicted; however,I argue that the person born is not a compilation of DNA but rather who they are in this world. Initially, that would be “first born child.” Derek Parfit (1984) has argued that most reproductive choices cannot benefit a future child…

beliefs. They have certainly set the standards high for not only the medical field but all organizations. They continuous commitment to providing excellent customer service has proven to work. They have succeeded by taking a different nontraditional approach from the typical clinics and hospitals. Their relentless efforts to positively increase patient’s experience are obviously paying off. So in all essence, the patients have spoken and Mayo Clinic has…

In the world of professional ethics, specifically professional law, lawyers must make many decisions with regards to their clients and the specific cases that follow. Lawyers usually distance themselves from emotional morals due to the nature and requirements of their job. If a client wishes to be proven as not guilty, then that is the verdict that the lawyer must achieve using any lawful and truthful resource at his disposal, regardless of his beliefs towards the client’s guilt or innocence.…

school, college, or university. There are multiple different ways one can be educated, and they all share five simple characteristics. First, they must understand the reason behind their learning. Second, they must have the self-drive to want to continue learning. Third, they must have the right motives and be motivated in the right ways. Fourth, they must have the ability to learn from the real world outside of the classroom. Fifth, they must be open to new ideas in order to become fully…

G.M.O.s: The Best Possible Solution While some people have already chosen their sides to either support or oppose Genetically Modified Organism (G.M.O.) food products, many are still weighing their pros and cons. In the article “Fears, Not Facts, Support G.M.O. - Free Food,” the author, Jane E. Brody, argues that a calm, collected look at the facts about G.M.O.s would help people realize its benefits to the society. The author mainly targets this article on changing the perspective of people who…

Saint Jerome: Patron Saint of Translators The Penitence of Saint Jerome by Joachim Patinir, displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York best captures the essence of Saint Jerome. One can see an aged rendition of St. Jerome: knee-bent in front of a crucifix, an ominous look of penitence proving his overwhelming commitment to his faith. El Greco rendered at least five more paintings of the iconic saint showing him in his most recognizable forms: in front of the Bible and sequestered…