certain number of questions to be done in allotted hours; answer – books given to examiners; evaluation and allotment of marks; results published… Why examination taken: To test student’s mental ability and knowledge. Why examinations are necessary: To make students work – fear of failure and humiliation; to know the comparative merit of students and place them accordingly in their careers… Why examinations are evil: Examinations encourage cramming rather than true and applicable knowledge;
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happiness is more of a long-term state of being‚ more of an end goal than a momentary feeling. He explains that people should search for the chief good for ourselves and no one else‚ “that which it is always desirable in itself and not ever for the sake of something else” (Nicomachean Ethics‚ 1097a30-34). We often search for money and pleasure in today’s society because we believe that these materialistic elements will bring us instant happiness‚ but it simply brings momentary enjoyment. Aristotle
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As the discussion on defining happiness thickens in the Republic‚ Socrates starts comparing the makings of a good city to a good soul as a way to successfully segue into explaining what the true meaning of happiness is. He explains that a well-functioning city is equivalent to happiness. If a city is stable and flourishing‚ then the city as a whole would be happy and the citizens would also be happy‚ especially if they are free from any internal or external conflicts. Though some can argue that there
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Thị Thu Hiền Class: Luật anh 2 Homework: Many pepple think that money brings happiness. Do you agree with them. Why or why not? Essay: “Does money bring happiness?” This is the question that everyone has the different answers. I agree with many people about money brings happiness. Money helps we have material comforts and spiritual joy. In fact‚ if we have no money‚ we can’t buy goods‚ clothes‚ and other necessaries which we need. If we have a lot of money‚ we can improve our spiritual activities
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Solitude Is solitude really necessary to achieve your most important goals? Yes it is because it lets you think and process your deepest thoughts without distraction‚ and it makes your environment calmer. Throughout history Middle Eastern countries have practiced meditation to get in touch with their deepest self awareness. Solitude allows one to detach themselves from the thoughts and worries everyday life. Conversations with my friends and teachers allow me to understand other people’s thoughts
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Was slavery a necessary evil in the constitution? In short‚ yes‚ at the time I think it was. Slavery wasn’t how it is now. It wasn’t looked at as a heinous act in that time period. In fact‚ it was as common as say‚ owning a hair dryer. I think that’s a good analogy‚ as harsh as it sounds. Slaves were thought of nothing more than property. How preposterous would it sound if the government told us we were no longer allowed to use hair dryers? As far as I see‚ there were three major reasons that
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Undoubtedly‚ changes in the economy affect the society‚ however we should think whether the economic growth brings benefit in terms of wealth and well-being. Economy is an integral part of society‚ because it defines actions that give rise to the production‚ distribution‚ exchange and consumption of goods and services. I would like to focus on the national economy in terms of economy in the UK. Economists to measure economy growth and well-being individual members are looking at the level of GDP
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uphold the democracy and the government that serves the people. Some of these include the right to vote and the ability of citizens to maintain their status. But who’s to say some citizens wouldn’t take advantage of it? Why is an informed citizenry necessary? Well‚ without it‚ our democracy would collapse. A democratic society depends on its citizens separating the wheat from the chaff‚ forming good
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Moral Relativism Moral relativism is an essential aspect of life. Although in excess it can be a social and moral poison. Moral relativism is the position one must hold on what is wrong and what is right in life. On the other aspect‚ the thought is fundamentalism. It is more a less a very dictated way in which every person knows their right and wrong’s. In every way fundamentalism is a very much a one way street with no exists. Therefore‚ it is very straightforward and there is no room for moral
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Is there such a thing as moral objectivity? Moral objectivity is the position that certain acts are right or wrong‚ independent of human opinion. "It is always wrong to harm a child" and "It is always wrong to kill" are two examples of morals. There are no problems with the concept of objective morals; but if morals were not objective‚ then they would not meet the basic definition of the word "moral". But sometimes it can be a problem. "It is wrong to lie". But is it wrong to lie in order to
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