Trial and error

The Apology written by Plato is about the defense of the philosopher Socrates in front of the folk court of Athena. Socrates' open criticisms directed to top Greek politicians had created many enemies. Thus, he was brought to court and was accused about the lack of faith in gods and the corruption of young people. The accusations raised against Socrates may seem ridiculous to us nowadays because of the different democracy we now have, but in ancient Athens they viewed them as attitudes to the…

Cassondra Britton A Modern Day Socrates: Bob Ross Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher who is considered one of the founders of Western philosophy. A man who was too progressive for his time, Socrates’ radical ideas, such as the rejection of materialistic society, challenged those whose wealth shielded them from the masses. This progressive man defied common beliefs, and confronted those who held those beliefs. An unexpected teacher of many, Socrates was a visionary whose ideas challenged…

wherever he went. In a last attempt, Crito tries to appeal to Socrates’ moral beliefs. He tells him that he doesn’t “think that what [he] propose[s] … is even just” (Cahn 507). In allowing himself to be executed, Socrates would be allowing his unfair trial to be validated. He also plays to his duties as a father, stating that “if [he] go[s] off when [he] could be educating them… they’ll meet the same fate which usually befalls orphans once they’ve lost their parents” (Cahn 507). He tries to…

Liz Canner is a filmmaker concerned with revealing the role of pharmaceutical companies in constructing a false disorder against which women can measure the status of their sexual lives. For nine years, Canner follows the company Vivas and their attempt to get a drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that combats the newly-labeled Female Sexual Dysfunction. She reveals pharmaceutical interests and the way they are intertwined in the public’s perception of healthy and “normal”.…

These trials were run to bring Nazi war criminals to justice. Twenty-one men sat on trial for their crimes, eighteen were found guilty, eleven were hanged, and the other seven served ten years to life for their crimes. The one man I am going to focus on is Lieutenant Colonel Adolf Eichmann. He was ruthless when describing his role in the killing of Jews in Europe. Hannah Arednt, who was a witness to the trial, described him as a “thoughtless, self-serving…

A placebo is a harmless pill, medicine, or procedure prescribed more for the psychological benefit to the patient than for any physiological effect. Researchers use placebos during studies to help them understand what effect a new drug or some other treatment might have on a particular condition. Researchers then compare the effects of the drug and the placebo on the people in the study. That way, they can determine the effectiveness of the new drug and check for side effects. The use of placebo…

He carries this out in the relatively simple fashion of a clock. Many members of the Jury simply wish to conclude the trial and be allowed to leave so the eighth Juror sets a time limit of seven o’clock ( p.55) and agrees to call a “hung Jury” if they cannot reach a decision. Like many other well-known plays when time is added to the equation the stakes are always raised…

Crito, a friend and follower of Socrates, arrives in his prison cell one day and tries to convince Socrates into escaping. Socrates counters Crito by giving a few arguments as to why he should not escape, yet his arguments could also be disputed in some ways which brings up the question of Socrates intents. For example, his first argument is that he should not escape as it would mean harming someone and you should never harm even if you are harmed first. This could be contradicted with an act of…

Organizational Assessment JFCS Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization that offers behavioral health and social services to children, families, and adults. JFCS saw its inception in 1935 when a group of Jewish women in Phoenix ventured to create a social service agency to aid those in need. This group of women pledged to share what few they possessed to help others endure the great depression. Their mission changed the face of child welfare in…

In the show, “How I Met Your Mother” a group of five friends in their twenties share memories, experiences and jokes while each embarking upon their own unique journeys through early adulthood. In the ninth and final season of the show, the eighteenth episode revolves around the wedding day of two of the main characters. Barney Stinson and Robin Scherbatsky are getting married, but Barney, the opportunist, high energy groom is completely incapacitated from his previous night out. With wedding…