Essays on Accusation

I. Introduction- The Life of Socrates (Perdue, 2014)

Overview of the Hierarchy- A brief overview of who mentored whom, and their greatest contribution to the study of Philosophy.

Brief biography of Socrates- An overview of some of the most significant information about the life of Socrates. II. Body- The Apology of Socrates (Plato) The Accusation and the Accusers (17a to 19a)– Narrates the accusation against Socrates, and how he addressed these accusations. He also recognized the difficulty of convincing the youth of his innocence. The Oracle at Delphi (19a to 24e0- Socrates addressed his Meletus, and his accusation about his misuse of his wisdom. As he tried to disprove the oracle in Delphi, he then proved that it is ...

This statement is in response to the latest email I received from the dean of Fulton school of engineering. The letter accuses me of engaging in examination malpractices. The Dean claims that, according to the academic integrity rules EGR 217, I am guilty of cheating. Going into deeper detail, he claims that I cheated in question number 9 through the use of a mobile phone. This claim has left me deeply saddened and heartbroken. I am a student who values honesty and integrity, and as such, I would never even think of committing such an act. I have been ...

In Plato's "Apology", Socrates' series of dialogues in the period preceding, during, and after his trial provide an insight into his mastery of rhetoric. That is especially true given his ability to arrange his arguments in a judicious manner. While not overly successful in persuading the jury, the final judgment appears to be as a result of bias and prejudice rather than having a weak argument in the various passages of the "Apology." Socrates makes a persuasive claim that it is not possible to separate wisdom from moral virtue. Therefore, by being a man of wisdom, he could not ...

Introduction and Thesis Statement

St. Aquinas believes that way is sinful and waging war is unjust. He argues that “those who take to sword will die by the sword.” According to him, war is a detriment of peace and therefore a sinful endeavor. However, St. Augustine explains the validity and the justifiability of war. He believes that war, to some extent, is just and necessary (White 269). However, for a war to be just, it has to follow three conditions. A just was must that that has been sanctioned by the highest authority. It will be unjust to wage war at a personal ...

Nowadays it seems to be evident that employees are under the permanent influence of their employers. Therefore, many of the aspects of the employees’ lives have the large outer impact of their workplace and the team of colleagues. However, there should also exist another part of the workers’ actions, which are definitely out of their organization’s reach. This necessity is a natural need of privacy, which concerns the private life and time beyond the borders of their enterprise. Nevertheless, this distinction between the private life and the work time creates some empty space, which creates a well debatable ...

The study will aim to find answers to research questions which include:

Does there exist a difference in depression symptoms in men and women? What factors contribute to this difference, for instance, social and economic factors? Can the factors contributing to this difference be controlled? The study will be based on the hypothesis, men are more prone to depression in comparison to women. The null hypothesis for the study is, there does not exist any relationship between depression symptoms and gender of people experiencing these symptoms (Gonzalez, 2016). The study will randomly select participants of different ages with at least 40 participants being between the ages of 20 and 30 and ...

It May not Work in Politics

It May Not Work in Politics

Maxine Waters is a perfect example of individuals who are members of the Congress, accused of violating the American ethics. The ethics committee accused her of using her position in helping a monetary institution in which her husband had invested. They argued that the amount of stock belonging to her husband would have become “worthless” if that financial institution failed. The ethics committee also accused Maxine of prohibiting the lawmakers to use the positions they had for their financial gain. According to Fabian and Crabtree, the ethics committee suggested that she also violated ...

In our modern, sophisticated and highly secular world, the concept of witchcraft might seem ridiculous and anachronistic. Yet, even today there are many people in the world who believe strongly in the supernatural, including the power of witchcraft to influence the world around them. Despite 19th century mysticism and Romantic period interest in the Druids, Europe has largely abandoned any such traditions. However, belief in witchcraft is still quite common in much of Africa. However, even in Africa witchcraft has changed significantly from what it was in the distant past. The following essay will examine both European and African ...

Laws are established in a country so as to maintain order in the community. Laws are mainly written by leaders and failure to follow the laws leads to punishment by law enforcers or the judicial department. One may wonder whether or not citizens should follow the law without any objections. The obedience and lawbreaking issues appear to be a crucial issue in the real world as people struggle with enforcing and obeying laws stipulated in various institutions or nations. Some famous philosophers such as Socrates have played a significant role in the world of philosophy. Socrates defined and considered ...

A Man for all seasons

Introduction A Man for All Seasons is film that was produced in 1966 and it mainly focuses on the role played by Robert Bolt as Sir Thomas More. It was directed by Fred Zinnemann and Patrick Carey. Of the top 100 movies, it is ranked as number 43 in the British Film Institute. The film retells the historical events surrounding the life of Sir Thomas More. More, the Chancellor of England, had remained silent on the issue of Henry VIII divorcing his wife (Fred, 1966). The King separated himself from the Catholic Church so that he could divorce his ...

Introduction

Avian influenza also is known as bird flu and results from viruses acclimatized to some birds. People may be infected with avian influenza when they get into contact with the infected birds or infected fluids from the birds (Capua and Dennis 10). In this report, the discussion is about the evolution of avian influenza, characteristics of the virus, epidemiology of the virus, as well as the mode of transmission. Moreover, the paper talks about the gene expression of the virus, infection of the human by the virus, evolution of avian influenza's vaccines, and criticisms surrounding evolution of the virus.

Overall features of the avian flu virus

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There were many books and articles written on the Civil War. Nowadays, people have access to many achievements, where they can find a world of useful information about the Civil War and find answers to their questions. But somehow the questions remain, and we still cannot say for sure that we understand all of the reasons behind the Civil War. Today, a lot of controversy behind this historical event was revealed. This war was supposedly quite different from how we used to view it. It’s still a question why the two sides of one of the strongest countries ...

Literature Review: Comparison-Contrast Organizational Plan

Each of the stories “Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid and “I Stand Here Ironing” by Tillie Olsen introduce a Girl to the reader through a third party, the narrator. Ironing is an activity in both stories. Kincaid’s Girl is receiving many lessons on how to wash clothes, cook pumpkin fritters and other household duties including ironing her “father’s khaki shirt” and “khaki pants so they don’t have a crease” (380). Ironing is only one of the tasks in a long list of tasks Girl needs to learn and to do. On the other hand the Olsen’s ...

During 1692 twenty people were executed in Salem Village on a charge of witchcraft. These trials became a history. Modern sources give different opinion about causes that led to people’s hysteria and unforgivable actions. However, most of them agree in one main event. Both Linder’s and Blumberg’s works say Salem Witchcraft Trials were provoked by strange disease and behavior of Betty Parris and her playmates of different age. Modern experts suggest girls’ condition was caused by ergot or combination of “stress, asthma, guilt, boredom, child abuse, epilepsy, and delusional psychosis” (Linder). But in the 17th century ...

Along with the quick economic and technical development of the society, the global exchange of information, all kind of goods, culture, etc., not all individuals are ready to adapt to the new realities of life and they turn to be outsiders. The material aspect of our lives predominates over the intellectual one that leads to excessive bile and aggression. The mental health of a significant part of the society is not considered as satisfying. This is the basis of one of the major crime problems that the society confronts - the gun violence. The statistics says that every year about ...

A few speakers spoke at unnecessary length, though given some of the issues that may be arguable. The board members remained authoritative but respectful and while the citizens did seem frustrated at times, they also did their best to remain respectful. If somebody talked out of turn they were told, calmly, that they had to be recognized by the chair before speaking. One citizen did seem to get overwhelmed by his anger but had the wherewithal to remove himself from the podium over the issue concerning the head coach before he said anything that may have caused the problem. ...

The case sits within the domain of evidence as the procedural law in application and of course the substantive law remains criminal law. However, as to the defence of the three, this paper shall give advice within the law of evidence and highlight the evidential issues that should be brought forward in the defence of each of three accused persons. It should be appreciated that the evidential issues shall be substantially guided by the Police and Criminal Evidence Act of 1984. However, in nexus to this Act, the evidential issues shall also be guided by the wider body of ...

According to Law

Crime is identified as one of the most tough and serious issues of the world and humanity for so many years. Criminal law doles out the crucial responsibility for intended and premeditated unnecessary actions that are against the law. More often than not, the law supposes that people can merely control themselves on some cases wherein they should think first about their actions in a different way based on the probable behavior like self-control. Hence, self control has imperative inferences for the consideration of different behaviors that lead to criminal demeanor and outset of apt penalty. The strength of will ...

Final Assignment: Analysis of Passage from Church, State and Jew in the Middle Ages

The letter written by James II, ruler of the Kingdom of Aragon, referred to an incident referring the loss of a young Christian boy, as reported by his mother, in the city of Saragossa. The Christians dominating the whole of Aragon that time blamed the Jews in Saragossa for the loss of the young boy. The whole incident indicated in the letter written by James II involves somewhat a conspiracy set up by the Christians against the Jews in Aragon. Given that the Christians form the majority of Aragon that time, there is an understanding that they favored any form of ...

Should ―Military Sexual Assault‖ be prosecuted by those outside of the armed forces?

Should ―Military Sexual Assault‖ be prosecuted by those outside of the armed forces? Sexual violence is an increasing yet invasive issue of public health in The United States. Unfortunately, the devastating impact of the malevolence has inflicted the profession as divine as military. The scope of sexual assault or violence is encompassed the act that consists of unwanted sexual advances against a person, regardless of the relationship status or setting and place. The coercion of the force can be segregated into various categories that fall under the segmentation of physical force, psychological intimidation or other such acts of forgery. ...

Introduction

The main antagonist in the Theban plays, Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus and Antigone, Creon undergoes a major character transformation. This is clearly indicated in the three roles he takes up in respective plays. In Oedipus the King, Creon is the loyal brother-in-law who is accused by the former of murder. He is depicted as a lover of his family and of the people of Thebes. In Oedipus at Colonus, this nature slowly fades away and he becomes devious and deceptive. As a king, Creon, a noble statesman finds himself between a rock and a hard place while he decides to stand for the ...

Joel Pollak, who is republican representative, believes that Nancy Keenan conveyed false information over the media by accusing Ryan as an extremist regarding the anti-abortion laws. Pollak wants the American people to understand that the republicans are not against women rights but believe that infants have a right to live. He concisely states that Ryan opposes abortion as an act except when both the baby and the mother’s life are in danger. This stipulates that Ryan is not against women’s rights but is concerned by the fact that the government supports abortion rights. In addition, Pollak sets the ...

- According to Nhfamilylawblog.com (2014), New Hampshire currently allows both fault- and no-fault divorces. At the present time, only about 1% of divorces are filed as fault-based, with adultery begin the most common reason. The issue of her infidelity is applicable due to the marriage being married in a fault-based only jurisdiction. Unless she can contest the accusation of adultery, defined by the state as engaging in coital sex acts outside the marriage, it is not likely she will be successful. - a. Wilma can hope for equitable distribution in the proven value of the license, and may

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Introduction

The conceptions of law and justice vary across nations and regions. The differences in the conception of law and justice between Western and East Asian evidently compares with each other. The comparative criminal justice and law notions between East and West depend on culture and historical backgrounds. The cultural diversity in East Asia makes its law and justice perceptions vary with the West. The concept of crime and justice in the West ends up based on the individualistic concept in which units for examination are individuals. On the other hand, East Asia concept reflects on the notion of crime ...

Explore Dorner's motivation to kill Quan's daughter and the others

In order to find out the motivations that led Dorners' killing spree it important to look at his history and the events that occurred prior to the time of the killings. Christopher Dorner was a decorated US navy veteran, a college graduate and a former Los Angeles police detective. He was respected and lived an upstanding life. In 2005, he joined the Los Angeles police department and became a fully-fledged police officer in 2006 (Kelly). His life began to change in 2007 after he accused that his fellow police officer who was a training officer Teresa Evans had misused her powers by kicking Christopher ...

Analysis of Argument of Who Improves the Lives of Young People in Apology 24d-25c)

The analysis of this paper looks at Socrates defense that he does not corrupt the youth of Athens. Specifically, the paper examines the passage from Apology (24d-25c). “Come, then, and tell these jurors ” to “Of course it is, whether you and Anytus say so or not”” will be addressed and considered. First the conclusion of the argument Socrates makes is prefaced by the accusation that Socrates has been charged with corruption of the youth and not believing in the gods the city of Athens believes (24b). It is helpful to separate between Socrates argument, and the argument Socrates ...

The mythical presence of Socrates and his legendary acceptance of the poisoned drink have always fascinated the philosophers and historians alike. What makes the historical and philosophical character of Socrates even more elusive is the fact that Socrates himself did not write any big volumes of philosophy and the sole vessel to his philosophical contributions are the reminiscences of his equally gifted student Plato. Due to this indirect nature of the knowledge being passed down, one can never be sure of what Socrates really believed in as there are many conflicting views presented by other philosophers who were directly ...

- Summary: Hospitality Ethics: Responses from Human Resource Directors and Students to Seven Ethical Scenarios by Betsy Stevens: This journal article is a study of the responses obtained from HR directors and hospitality students to a series of seven fictitious ethical scenarios, based on ratings according to a five-point Likert scale, ranging from “very ethical” to “very unethical”. The seven scenarios (as detailed in Appendix A to the article) are as follows (Stevens, 2001): Scenario 1: Racial Preference. Two examples are described. In the first example a Middle Eastern client refuses to be served by any African American personnel. The ...

- How is Wal-Mart’s Website different from Amazon and Office Depot? The major difference in the website of Walmart and that of the Amazon and Office Depot is in its web design. In the realization of this fact, Walmart acquired a web design company and tasked it with the responsibility of rebuilding the entire website of the company in order to make it more seamless. Additionally, the products that are featured on Walmart’s website are basic products that are needed in everyday life of its consumers, unlike the other two competitors. Walmart’s website is also different ...

Salem Witch Trials

The events that transpired in Salem, Massachusetts occurred between the years of 1688 and 1693 constituted the most significant witchcraft outbreak in the history of the New England colonies. The entire event was quickly labeled as “colossal mistake” by the government after they had passed.(Ray, 2010) With this in mind the question remains; how did it get started and how did it get out of hand so quickly? Salem is a town in Massachusetts that has unfortunately earned its reputation from these trials. It was founded in 1626 when settlers led by Roger Conant settled in Naumkeag after a ...

Psychological issues in the movie

Dream House, a psychological movie, illustrates how psychological issues can affect the reasoning, imagination and well-being of an individual. Directed by Jim Sheridan, this movie has been rated a must watch by psychiatric nurses and this piece looks into some psychological issues arising from the movie. These are issues that affect one psychologically. The first psychological issue witnessed in this movie is heart break. Boyce had been hired by Jack to kill Ann, her ex-wife in revenge. This is because he is heart broken by the move Ann took to divorce him. However, the killer gets into a wrong house thereby ...

Summary and Fundamental Ideas of the Writings

According to the Plato’s Republic, Socrates believed that people needed one another in order to survive. Generally, every person has his or her own strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, he argued that some people will do well in some art while others perform well in a different art. In this case, Socrates created some sort of City in Speech in order to elaborate on the aspect of justice and injustice in a wider perspective (Plato, 1966). According to Socrates, he believed that there is no difference between justice and injustice simply because there is no conflict in the city. Socrates, ...

LOLA’S PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

QUESTION 1: Evidence that this case provides for formulating and implementing a systematic approach to performance appraisal For performance appraisal to be successful the following should be put into consideration; Measures and standards-this involves strategic thinking, job knowledge, setting standards writing and setting objectives and identifying competencies. Communicate expectations-this will involve verbal communication, listening, negotiating and reaching agreement. Plan-this involves planning, decision making, problem solving organizing and budgeting. Monitor assists and control-this involves problem solving, coaching, counseling, instructing, training and giving feedback. Appraise- this involves observing, recalling, judgment and data analysis. Feedback-this involves listening, empathy, planning, negotiating, conflict resolution ...

The Attitudes of Outsiders

The United States is seen as both a model country on the international scene as well as a sinister imperialist nation. The Middle East has its share of haters and lover of America. Most of what has been done in the Middle East by the American government has be done for the sake Democracy. At least that is what has been stated from the White House. But what has the response been from the rank and file of Middle Eastern Society? Has it been positive and full of love; or has it been negative and hateful?

Human behavior can be mysterious. ...

More than often, variety of programs, facilities, services and organizations remain responsible for the supervision and correctional action undertaken upon individuals within the society who have been convicted of criminal offenses. More significantly, correctional actions and practices, undertaken by individuals and institutions who are premeditated to ensure conformity with the norms and rules of society leads to adoption of either authoritarian, bureaucratic or participative model. Notably, correctional process undertaken ensures adherence to improved quality life through a complicated web of disparate processes that mainly focus on adherence to fair punishment and community protection among the convicts. Considerably, it is essential ...

The influence of both The Blues Brothers Band and the 1980 film of the same name have been enormous in musical and cultural ways, and this paper will explore that influence in depth. In a sense the band and the film have different and independent existences, and, therefore, it is hard to separate them and distinguish between the different incarnations of the Band: it is easier to think of The Blues Brothers as a musical and cultural phenomenon: The Blues Brothers continue to be a legend in the history of blues music, as well as the history of Hollywood. There are countless ...

Much Ado about Nothing features many virtuous, proper characters who behave in an upper-class manner befitting the upper crust of the Renaissance. As a result, a great importance is placed upon virginity, chastity, and avoiding scandal at any cost. Virtue and honor are very important in this society, with a great emphasis on remaining faithful and virginal for one’s husband. In this essay, the ideals of virtue and virginity/sex will be explored in Much Ado about Nothing, including how many characters deal with these issues. In the beginning of the play, Claudio is attempting to woo Leonato’s daughter, Hero. ...

Abstract

The book of Job is regarded as a literature of wisdom. It is one of the books of the Old Testament. Through the years this book has been praised extravagantly. Luther ounces said that the book of Job is sublime and magnificent and that there is no other book of the scriptures that can be compared to it. Carlyle also making his contribution about the book of Job said that it has no equal in and out of the bible. The book of Job comprises of three sections: the prologue, epilogue and the conclusion. Both the prologue and epilogue are ...

My friend once related to me a story of rejection by his long time female friend who had earlier parted ways with her boyfriend of five years. Having admired her for sometime my friend saw the timing, three months after his friend had separated with her boyfriend as the perfect timing for him to initiate a relationship and as also a way of consoling her of her experiences since she still appeared disturbed after her experience. My friend Peter thought that perhaps it was time for her to move on and that perhaps he could provide some form of an exit point ...