unique‚ defining characteristics of Western Civilization (rationality‚ tensions between religious and socio-political realities‚ constitutionalism) encompass other related features: 1. growth of rational inquiry o Classical Legacy of study‚ education and presentation in the areas of philosophy‚ history‚ literature‚ communication skills‚ poetry‚ sciences like biology‚ astronomy‚ medicine‚ geometry‚ mathematics‚ music‚ politics‚ logic‚ grammar‚ Just War Theory‚ o the continuing desire to inquire
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Have you ever wanted to throw away a penny? The penny should not be erased from society. The penny is such an important artifact in American history. I think that it should not be erased because it has been a part of our American culture. It is not only just a copper piece you hold in your hand‚ but a gateway to a historic past. The penny is significant to society. If we get rid of the penny‚ Our only alternative is rounding to the nickel. Penny elimination would be bad for consumers and the economy
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Most of us work hard for our money and im sure we all work to pay our bills or spoil ourselves but think about it like this 10$ we spend is an hour of our hard work. So why not give to the people who actually need it? -Instead of spending money on unnecessary items‚ the right thing to do would be to donate to the Make-A-Wish foundation. Consider all the many sick kids in the world‚ ranging from ages two-and-a-half years old to eighteen years old. Many of them probably think‚ “Dying seems better
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is very important to attend college as it provides many advantages and opportunities. For some‚ continuing education past high school is a scary thought. More course work‚ adjusting and fitting into a new environment and finding out how to take care of the forever rising cost of tuition expenses can be very intimidating and stressful for young adolescents. Students may begin to ask themselves what’s the importance of a college education. However‚ in todays economy the importance of a college education
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Respect has a very great importance in helping us move forward for peace with all people and environments. All around our society; I see of people showing respect. I see respect being shown around our society in many places; from movie theatres‚ to grocery stores‚ to even the person making their coffee in the morning. Even to just a simple please and thank you is very respectful. Respect can be shown in many different ways too. Without this where would we be now? In the movie theatre‚ I see
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expressed by my parents how attending college will be the only chance that I will have at being successful in life. Therefore‚ throughout my life I have always kept that type of mindset in the back of my mind to help me remain focused and on the right track. When I was younger‚ I was always exceedingly motivated to attend college. The entire idea of graduating and being the first in my family to attend college just gave me all of the motivation in the world to go to college. All through my 12 years of school
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and fourty one cents to make a penny while it is only worth one cent‚ says “Penny Wise‚ or 2.4 Cents Foolish?” Therefore‚ the United States is losing money. Is this coin worth losing $60.2 million a year? All that money wasted can go towards more important things if the penny wasn’t made anymore.
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The Alamo‚ a place in religious and American history‚ is where American men defended Texas while surrounded inside of a Catholic Reserve Mission. Davy Crockett‚ Sam Houston‚ James Bowie‚ and William Travis were the important military figures among the Americans as they died courageously at the hands of Santa Anna’s army. Men‚ from states all over the country‚ came together to set a standard for America’s militia. Their efforts were avenged as Santa Anna was defeated later. The Alamo is located in
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Some would probably say‚” Why put in 4 more years of my education when I’ve already been through 12 long years of school?” I think of college education as an advance or mature school in which you will truly influence your mind in making a right profession. Investing your time in college education will be worth the time‚ since you’re taking that knowledge and using it to your advantage at your workplace. Long term jobs(Doctors‚ Pilot‚ Nursing‚ or Teacher etc.)require more knowledge and experience
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integral part of who I am‚ allowing me to connect deeply with my dad and to forge a new bond with my sister. Growing up with amazing access to the wilderness‚ I’ve been on countess hikes and climbs with my family and have found a sense of freedom‚ independence‚ and physical and inner strength in myself as I have made challenging ascents and endured conditions that have tested my mettle. I have spent much of my free time in high school working with POST 84 Outdoor Education‚ teaching others the wonders of
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