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employee believes a child is abused, they must call the authorities. If a child has a fight in school, the latest trend is to file...
In four pages democracy and its demands are examined in terms of social ideals and education's role....
illustrates his stance which is that people, even if they are lacking, do not have the right to coerce the wealthy. Thus, if someo...
In five pages this report argues that both Protagoras and Socrates' ideals are ascetic and hedonistic as presented in Plato's dial...
tone and character with the description of Xenophon, who says in the Memorabilia that Socrates might have been acquitted if in any...
precisely, is the mind, the elusive entity where intelligence, decision making, perception, awareness and sense of self reside? Wh...
of Nature. He has also noted that while the 20th century has involved a great deal of specialization, the 21st century will be a ...
still perhaps not arriving at solid answers when his friend tells him he has to leave. Socrates tells him, "Alas! my companion, an...
direct impact on students attitudes toward both physical education and health-related behaviors (Stetzer, 2005, p. 26). By underst...
In seven pages the cave allegory featured in Plato's Republic is applied to contemporary U.S. political leadership. Four sources ...
soul, as imaged by Plato, is made up of the qualities of reason, spirit and desire or appetite (Honderich, et al, 1995). The "reas...
noble. Socrates was doing the right thing. Today, as people wrestle with unjust rules and laws, there are some who simply follow ...
In four pages this paper discusses the contemporary court system and considers Plato's philosophy on leadership as presented in Th...
In six pages this paper compares contemporary religious views with Plato's philosophical concepts with God's existence, morality, ...
impious act. Euthyphro replies to Socrates claiming "I am amused, Socrates, at your making a distinction between one who is a re...
knew nothing and was far from wise, he sets upon a course of action to find someone wiser than himself to offer to the Oracle as r...
of human thinking and an awareness of what constitutes the basics of human nature. Their lessons and attitudes are still relevant ...
The role of critical thinking in American society has taken on greater importance in the 21st century. This paper relates the conc...
as the Socratic dialogue that in many ways can be compared to todays constructivist approach to education in which he "drew forth ...
people must strive for a knowledge that only comes from being true to ones own choice. According to Plato, men and women both hav...
like knowledge itself, is secure. Indeed, according to Plato correct opinion is a guide to knowledge. To be correct, opinions th...
the lyrics in modern songs, and in essence, the poets of today are Eminem and Jay Zee and Beyonce. Lyrics to emanate from these ar...
three characters (a stranger from Athens; Cleinias, from Crete; and Megillus, a Lacedaemonian) are discussing their various types ...
easier and more enjoyable through a sense of humor, is very crucial in a good relationship. Another characteristic I would love i...
of his text The Republic, Plato presents one of Western civilizations most accurate conceptualizations of the tremendous influence...
between the citizens. Taken together, the guardians are people who are skilled in governing certain areas. However, these two type...
In 5 pages this paper discusses how leadership and education can have implications for the state in a consideration of Plato's fam...
In five pages this paper examines youth and adult education according to Plato's philosophy. Three sources are listed in the bibl...
In two pages this paper applies Marx's ideal government to the modern government system that is powered by an international econom...
In six pages this paper examines Socrates concept of love, then compares it with the contemporary interpretation before being inte...