Lucius Annaeus Seneca (c. 1 BCE ’ CE 65)‚ one of the most famous later Stoic philosophers who had a huge contribution to the Stoicism in Roman Imperial Period‚ claimed that practicing philosophy is the only way to live a good live (Cooper and Procope 1995: xv; Seneca Letter XC Ex. 1). It was a very brave statement at that time and has been a controversy until now. This essay will explain what philosophy and good life are in Seneca’s view‚ then consider the role of philosophy‚ and finally extend
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In his letter 6.16‚ Pliny the Younger tells the story of the demise of his uncle‚ Pliny the Elder‚ to his historian friend‚ Tacitus. Throughout his story‚ Pliny makes his uncle seem like a larger than life hero who can do no wrong. Pliny the Younger uses a laudatory and slightly boastful tone to show his respect and reverence for his uncle‚ who Pliny believes should be immortalized in history forever. Pliny the Younger first begins to show his respect for Pliny the Elder as soon as Mount Vesuvius
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AGRIPPINA THE YOUNGER Rome a symbol of strength‚ empowerment and prosperity for many‚ leaving no doubt in modern historians thoughts that this utopia was one of the most prominent of the ancient era’s. One dynasty within this epoch stands out‚ as being one of the most provocative and influential was the Julio-Claudian dynasty. This period was introduced with the instigation of the emperor Julio Augustus‚ known as one of the most appreciated emperors in Roman history. After Augustus came the rulers
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Who? Backround? When active? Change? Why? William Pitt the Younger Who? William Pitt was born at Hayes‚ Kent on 28th May 1759. William Pitt died on 16th January‚ 1806. He suffered from poor health and was educated at home. His father‚ William Pitt‚ Earl of Chatham‚ was the former M.P. for Old Sarum and one of the most important politicians of the period. The Earl of Chatham was determined that his son would eventually become a member of the House of Commons and at an early age William was
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and it was increasingly difficult to pursue her dreams. Lorraine Hansberry’s drama‚ A Raisin in the Sun‚ focuses on the conflicts that the Younger family face due to a $10‚000 insurance check that has the potential to improve their lives immensely. For Beneatha Younger‚ this check is the key to moving forward and achieving her dream of becoming a doctor. Beneatha‚ being a confident and independent young woman‚ denies all aspects of “assimilationism” and insists on pursuing a professional or white-collar
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written by Lorraine Hansberry. The character Beneatha Younger‚ an African American woman attending college‚ hopes to be a doctor and be the change. A passionate and ambitious student‚ Beneatha vocalizes her opinion which makes her independent and focused. By achieving her degree‚ it will break boundaries; allowing people to be more open-minded about women working and African Americans having successful careers. Furthermore‚ the play consists of the Younger family coming together after realizing that
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Explain how and why Agrippina the younger was killed Julia Agrippina or known better as Agrippina Minor or most famously Agrippina the younger was one of the most powerful and inferential women in the entire roman empire. Her power and her influence was one of her most remarketing features and it is also those features which become her demise and the main cause of her murder. Agrippina the younger who has been portrayed as the most controversial woman in all of roman history has been seen is mainly
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Unlike the rest of her family‚ Beneatha looks beyond her immediate situation in an effort to understand herself as a member of a greater whole. In the play Beneatha is the most educated of the Youngers‚ she sometimes seems to be obnoxious and self-centered. Beneatha is concerned about what she’s going to do with her life and doesn’t believe in god because‚ She feels like god shouldn’t be the reason we do good things and why do we always look for him‚ when we need help. Additionally why do we only
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Why did Pitt the Younger become Prime Minister On the 28th May 1759‚ William Pitt the Younger was appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain. There were a number of reasons which ensured Pitt’s entry into office; however some reasons had more impact: The first reason was Pitt’s early political career‚ combined with his own ability. Due to poor health‚ he was educated at home by the Reverend Edward Wilson. Pitt‚ an extremely intelligent individual‚ quickly became proficient in Latin and Greek
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The relationship after the check gets worse; Walter wants the money to invest in a liquor store. At this time‚ Beneatha is afflicted by the wealth considering that she would like it for her education. She claims her mother can do whatever she wants with the money‚ as if she has her mom’s best concern at heart. Explaining to Walter‚ how the money belongs to their mother and she can decide on how it will be used. The family is very dependent on the money‚ they conjured a plan on how they would spend
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