follow the orders and instructions given by anyone appointed over me. The fact that I didn’t get to an appointment on time showed lack of accountability on my part‚ a lack of discipline to follow orders I was given and a lack of respect to those who are appointed over me as a leader. I failed to be at my place of duty‚ which costs the Army money for another Soldier who could’ve been at that appointment and been on time. The military can only function if orders‚ when given‚ are obeyed. We would like
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While watching a documentary called “An Apology to Elephants‚” it is revealed that wild elephants migratory animals and travel long distances. These animals have the need for physical exercise. But the life in the circus is one that is always on the road. Elephants are kept in crate and are forced
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In The Apology for Raymond Sebond‚ Montaigne references scientists and mathematicians in order to support his argument against certainty because human knowledge continually changes. For example‚ when Montaigne writes about shifts in human understanding of astronomy‚ he argues that if Greek philosophers could contradict the universally held belief that the sky and stars revolve around earth and then be confirmed by Copernicus one thousand years later‚ one would expect that another theory will replace
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the “Apology. The “Apology” captures Socrates speeches at his trial where he accused of “corrupting Athen’s youth‚ lack of respect for gods and introducing new deities” (Leibowitz 45). In the context‚ Socrates does not
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How To Help Your Child Prepare For Their First Dentist Appointment Making your child’s first dental appointment can be a stressful experience as a parent. Your child will most likely have some anxiety about the appointment that will make them uneasy about going. They may have heard stories about dentist chairs and drills‚ but they have never actually seen them before. It is your job to make them feel comfortable about the experience. Here are 4 tips for making their first dental cleaning a success
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In Apology by Plato‚ passage 38d-39c‚ Socrates turns his attention to those who voted against him. He expresses that he was convicted because he did the opposite of what they wanted him to do which was to beg for mercy and try to avoid the death sentence like many others do. On the contrary‚ he was not ashamed or scared to reveal his truth nor did he try to avoid death. Socrates’ tone conveys his strong beliefs of doing what’s right‚ this idea of justice which is highlighted throughout his defense
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In this essay‚ I explicate connections between Socrates’ descriptions of himself and his role as a citizen and educator in his home city‚ Athens‚ as portrayed in Plato’s Apology. The Apology depicts the trial of Socrates‚ and its entirety is narrated from the point of view of Socrates. Therefore‚ in the account of this trial‚ we have a lens through which we can view Socrates’ ideologies and convictions. Additionally‚ because Socrates is speaking directly to a jury of five hundred and one Athenians
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Changing Who I Am Born in a small town in Fujian‚ China‚ a place with a population less than two hundred people‚ I could not have ever imagined myself standing here today‚ at Michigan State University‚ and becoming one of the forty-seven thousand students. My story began in China. I was a small town girl that moved to a bigger city. In another part of my life‚ I moved from China to the United States of America. And then‚ I graduated from a small high school and entered a large college‚ where
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Dillian Pemberton Dr. Hyo Kim English 212 August 28‚ 2012 Quote: “ I am called wise‚ for my hearers always imagine that I myself posses the wisdom… but the truth is O men of Athens that only god is wise” Apology by Plato is an argument that defends both he and his master‚ Socrates’‚ way of thinking and looking at the world and records his masters last argument in defense of philosophy. At the time this work was created‚ Socrates was under persecution by many for blasphemy. This piece is significant
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Miguel Garcia Mr. Spector Philosophy 1010 9-14-10 Apology Questions 1. According to Socrates the difference between himself and his accusers is he is speaking the truth and the accusers aren’t being truthful. 2. The hardest group of accusers is Antis because they have lied to children 3. Socrates is being charged with corrupting the young and spaking badly about The Gods. 4. Socrates’ ironic point about Evenus is that they’re proud and conceited. 5. Socrates’ experience
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