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    Good or bad? Justice or evil? Right or wrong? These are questions we tend to ask ourselves when in a dilemma, or a difficult decision. There tends to be a choice that works toward the greater good, and one that could negatively affect ourselves personally, or even a large group of people. In ‘Cover-Ups,’ Mrs. Kittredge has to make the decision of whether not to tell her daughter, Jenna, about her dad’s fraudulent past; possibly ruining her daughter’s new friendship. In the melodrama, ‘Good Guys…

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    In the “Freedom and Resentment” chapter, Connolly analyzes freedom and morality. By recognizing that as humans we are mortal, we tend to find who we are soon. Once determining who we are in this world, we can enjoy freedom by having an array of endless possibilities. Connolly also suggests that death is not the only mechanism that can connect individuals to the larger world, but so can gratitude. By giving gratitude, we acknowledge our setting in society and enables us to think of other…

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    Philosophers are often criticized for their ideas because people in the society we live In are afraid of change. Aristotle is a human who did nothing to harm people but spread his philosophy about the “true” and “corrupt” government, as he believed that his philosophy would provide the “best opportunity to lead a good life.” (Atkinson 43) His ideas ridiculed, Aristotle tried to teach people that citizens under a defective government will become interested with the pursuits of a ruler, but not…

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    Socrates Vs Judeo

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    way things are’. Philosophy is the reason why we think a certain way. It has done much more than influence the way in which we rationalize and interpret, it is the reason why we rationalize and interpret the way we do. It is the foundation for our political society, which spawned the justice, economic and cultural system. It is the reason that our society has evolved into what it is today. Philosophy is central to the institution of modern politics. The agreed upon system that tells us how to…

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    Plato originally states that it is necessary for an ideal society to censor its poetry and school textbooks. However, he later changes his position and calls for a censorship of all texts and forms of artistic expression. The Republic states that in order to be a good society, the society must be made up of good citizens. Good citizens are the result of a well-rounded education where children are exposed to good material and shielded from bad material (Republic, 386a). This censorship also…

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    The just laws that ensure the safety and rights of transgendered students, originated from the problem of transgendered students having safe access to facilities that are gender specific. They will often be harassed because of the persons’ opposite gender identity and results in the creation of an unsafe environment. In this paper, I will argue that not only every state in the United States of America, but also every country around the world should enact a law that ensures the safety, rights,…

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    Nicola Machiavelli’s book “The Prince” consists of theories and experiential advice on what are the true makings of an ideal prince and an effective government based on the life of Cesare Borgia. According to Machiavelli a good ruler should be ruthless and at times unethical in order to maintain power. In addition he stated that preparations for war should be the foremost occupation of a successful leader. Most importantly a successful prince should exhibit virtue. The first most emphasized…

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    Human nature can be described as the general feelings and behavioral traits shared by all of mankind. It is what sets us apart from other species. For example, humans are self-centered, social, manipulative, compassionate, empathetic, and have a complex language consisting of sarcasm, jokes and gossip. These are just a few items in a lengthy list of what makes a human. The idea of human nature has been in existence for a long time and has been studied and theorized by many important people such…

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    OPINION In the essay presented by Isaiah Berlin who argues in favour of negative freedom , in my opinion the concept of negative liberty has been tactfully interpreted so as to avoid it from losing the debate between positive and negative liberty. It is wrong of Berlin to suggest one can be free if the agent is not impeded by any physical obstacle, but that real freedom is both internal and external. I feel that those who defend the positive notion do not want to force others into our way of…

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    During 300-400 BCE, Greeks passion for reasoning and logic influenced the development of Western thought. Contribution to historical records, philosophers Herodotus and Thucydides were first to explain history; they would delve into the past to decide the facts and significance of historical events. For instance, Herodotus questioned and analyzed historical evidence to write History of the Persian War; however, not often did he differentiate between facts and legends. Later, Thucydides…

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