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    infertility and lack of inspiration perceptible in their poetic creations is only a mere reflection of the moral and spiritual decay conspicuous upon the native hills of the poet. Poets have failed to inspire since they have no spiritually universal truth to convey to the…

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    Veil of Ignorance John Rawls proposed a strategy, which he called the veil of ignorance, for figuring out which social traditions were simply and which were out of line. The veil of ignorance foundation is as per the following: a lead is simply if everybody would consent to it given that they were made unmindful of their position in the public arena. That is, the fair society would be picked by individuals who had put aside contemplations of their own sex, riches, race, parentage, etc. In a…

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    Socrates gives the idea that the evil that causes the suffering mostly come from within us. We are to blame for our own misfortunes because of our own failure to see that we are disrespecting truth and justice. In addition, Socrates believes that intangible things such as respect for the truth, wisdom, tending to the soul and love are the greatest things in life. Therefore, when we fail to strive to achieve these things, all the more makes it a greater evil and causes more suffering. The…

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    nor does he “disbelieve the conventional mythology tales”; this is significant because it reveals how he acknowledged the gods and understood the Athenians praised the Olympian gods, the only difference is that he believes them to be symbolic of the truths of the universe manifested in the form of Gods (The Trial of Socrates 42). Likewise, Socrates has a close relationship with an inner voice/his conscious, called a “Daemon, [which] [tells] him only what is wrong”; all of this goes to show that…

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    similarity is that Buddhism and Christianity both have the same moral ethics: Treat others the same way one wants to be treated. However, the similarities end there. The divergences would shred any hope of convergence between these two religions. The absence of a belief in a deity in Buddhism is irreconcilable with the Holy Trinity of Christianity. Moreover, Buddhists believe in a release from life while Christians believe in being saved and going on to heaven. All in all, the trivial…

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    Courage is a quality or a state of mind that galvanizes people into action. With courage, people face danger, fear, or vicissitudes with confidence, self-possession, and resolution. Therefore, courage does not exist in the absence of fear or challenges. It is a deliberate decision that action is necessary regardless obstacles. Courage distinguishes people. It is the ability of men or women to meet a challenge or persevere under demanding circumstances, which makes them heroes or heroines.…

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    which shows the absence of acknowledgement that the industry has about minorities and African Americans in the film industry. According to her video, “Is it time that people of color recognize how much power, influence, that we have amassed, that we no longer need to ask to be invited anywhere?” To an extent, one might even argue that, their roles, efforts and talents are not even acknowledged by members of the voting committee. This year’s nomination also indicates the absence of recognition…

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    It is hard to fully understand any story, especially the dramatic, yet deeply moving To Kill A Mockingbird. However, Harper Lee elucidates the story’s theme and plot line by letting a six year old become the narrator of the story. As Scout narrates the story, she not only explains the events, but also shows the impact of the events along with showing a child’s perspective of common prejudice in her hometown, Maycomb. As a result, as time passes, the reader can witness and understand the process…

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    establish a good way of communicating. This is true. Communication stands an important resource to keep the team moving to a tangible goal. Notwithstanding, team’s members cannot succeed or achieve their objectives without an inspired leadership. If truth were told, leadership for Upper Big Branch’s triumph is vital. Hence, team leader must build a trustworthy and peaceful climate in a workplace. He or she as the leader ought to support the team workers in a respectable guidance toward a prosper…

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    Family Guy and The Simpsons are two American classics. The Simpsons first debuted in 1989, and Family Guy aired its first episode a decade later in 1999. Designed for audiences fourteen years old and older, both television series contain some forms of strong language, sexual content, and dialogue that would not be suitable for younger children. Both television series impacted the realm of comedy in a positive way by producing spin-offs of the original shows in years to come. Many people enjoy…

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