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    A theory written by Plato, ‘The Allegory of The Cave’ explains the concern of human perception. Plato differentiates between people who mistake sensory knowledge for the truth and people who really do see the truth. The material world is just partial pictures of true images. Relying on physical senses alone, makes you “effectively blind”, according to Socrates. The world we see is a reflection of what the world represents, not a very accurate representation. Plato claimed that, “Knowledge…

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    Piety In Plato's Republic

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    In Plato’s Republic, the contention starts with the conversation and introduction of the characters whom serves as a representation of a member of the society. Nevertheless, it started with the thought of Socrates relating piety and philosophy. And to that, the abandonment of Cephalus at the start dont signifies quitting, otherwise it shows relevance as to how Plato wants to represent piety. As the conversation progress, perceptions revealed some paragons to represent what is good, in relevance…

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    In “The Republic”, Plato tries to tackle topics that are important to him and present to the reader characters that appears one after the other in a well-studied way. One by one he lets them go into a deep argumentation in order to get into their heads. First he started with Cephalus then Polymarchus ending with Thrasymachus: three distinct characters who represent three ways of living and thinking. In this paper, I will be analyzing one of the characters (Polymarchus), focusing on the…

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    David Strorm touches me as a compassionate, selfless, respectful human being who can identify/recognize the hateful dehumanization of human behavior. David is able to overcome the mesmerizing false information in the Waknuk society. The definition of a man has been affected by the touch of human perseverance. David meets a young lady named Sophie Wender, who was born with six toes on each foot due to a mutation from “Tribulation”. The definition of man: “... and each leg shall be jointed twice…

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    Inspirational Quotes

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    Inspirational quotes 1. Be brave, be honest, life is yours. 2. Life is all about giving, once you started giving you won’t ask for anything. 3. Giving is a way of getting. 4. Don’t worry you will succeed in the end. 5. I love those who always speak truth. 6. Don’t look back; you are not going that way. 7. Love is for those who know how to love others. 8. Love is always a way of giving. 9. When life stand by your side, never leave. 10. Sometimes loving yourself is the true answer. 11. When I do…

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    Its great to have friends, but having an ideal friend is better. Having an ideal friend is like having everything you want by your side. My best friend will be happy for all things I offer to them. All I want is a best friend that has many things in common with me. First things first. Hanging out together would be very fun. To hang out, your schedule can not be packed with other things you need to do. It's hard if you have a job, extracurriculars, and a bunch of homework. If you have free time…

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    Harmony is a noble quality in which peace is attained by all to achieve a balanced whole. Diversity is an inclusion of different cultures and ethnicities among a group of people. Harmony within diversity is desired. However, it is not easily attained as it requires effort. To further nurture and cherish global harmony, we must know why harmony within diversity is important. From this basic knowledge about global harmony, we should take necessary steps and put in our own efforts to make it happen…

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    Imagine: Two warriors from different sides if the globe shared more similarities than differences. They each have great honor and values. Both of them fought to keep their land safe. The two warriors vowed an oath to their lord,, but at what cost? The samurai and knights left an important mark on the world and will forever be remembered.. In honor to the samurai and knights I will write a small time line showing some important moments in their and their kingdoms career. In 1066, William the…

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    Minimalism: A Simple Life

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    “You have succeeded in life when all you really want is only what you really need.” -Vernon Howard (A Quote By Vernon Howard). Minimalism: A Simpler Life Imagine a simpler life: a life based around one’s needs rather than wants, a life of simplicity. Although this thought might be hard to ponder, especially in today's fast-paced society overwhelmed by fads, crazes, and a demand for more, a new way of living, minimalism, defies this modern lifestyle. Ryan Nichodemus, author and the founder of The…

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    All humans naturally desire wisdom. She reveals important truths about life, and leads those who follow her to godlier conduct and well-being. A good example of some of the teachings of wisdom can be found in The Chosen, by Chaim Potok. In Potok’s novel the protagonist, Reuven, a young Jewish student living in Boston during the Second World War, learns much about the world he lives in through the instructions wisdom gives him each day. Reuven’s life is not fast-paced or dangerous, but the…

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