Essays on Accusations

The Cave

Plato’s The Cave is an allegorical story which Socrates was telling one of his followers Glaucon to explain to him the difference between a philosopher who seeks wisdom and others who aim to remain in ignorance. In the story, Socrates tells of a group of people who have been chained facing an empty wall their entire lives. They are unable to look anywhere, except the wall. Right behind them is an assembly line of items that are constantly going by which are reflected onto the wall by the light which comes from the fire that is behind the ...

In 399 BC, one of the greatest ancient thinkers, Socrates, faced the trial upon the accusations of his corrupting influence on the Athenian youth, rejection of gods recognized by the Athenian state and invention of new gods. In the course of the trial, the philosopher was given an opportunity to defend himself, and his speech interpreted by Plato under the title Apology has survived until nowadays as a prominent example of rhetoric and argumentation. Socrates moves from explanations of his actions to critique of the values and misconceptions of his accusers (particularly, Meletus). Although one would expect a person ...

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Abstract

It is possible to sort out three major counter-productive actions that took place throughout the meeting (although there were much more). First of all, the meeting started with a formal recital of orders that were imposed on the task force, instead of democratically sharing the views of the new management on the possible review of policies with the selected professionals. Secondly, the topic of new uniform (or scrubs) turned into the public ostracism of the nurse due to her appearance, which is in fact an action punishable by law. The ad hominem accusations prevented the meeting from ...

Is the Separation of Church and State in America Real?

Is the Separation of Church and State in America Real?

Introduction

The United States is supposed to be a nation in which there is a defined separation of church and state. This means that anything the provides preference of one religion over another should not be permitted in public institutions. These institutions include, public schools, federal buildings, the federal government, and the White House. However, due to machinations of numerous political parties throughout America’s history the separation of church and state is not as defined as it is supposed to be. Many Christian groups have continually fought to push ...

Introduction

Every day we learn about new facts of violence around the world. The statistics show the high frequency of murder occurrence based on ill-treatment, and in everyday life we often become witnesses of angry accusations or shouting. Harmful behavior of another human is always perceived as evil from the point of philosophical and moral aspects. Yet history is full of examples of aggressive behavior not only of individuals but also of entire nations. Why do people tend to deliberately cause suffering to another? Why are there conflicts, accompanied by outbursts of anger and evil cries? These questions do not ...

Lord Falconer’s argument is a response to accusations about his being misogynistic, built on the premise that his opposition to the appointment of Liz Truss as lord chancellor is about her qualifications. He dismisses accusations that Chris Grayling and Michael Gove were not attacked at their appointments by indicating that Grayling’s subsequent behaviour and actions testifies to the fact that he was not qualified to defend the law, should not have been appointed based on the Constitutional Reform Act of 2005, which states in section 2 that persons in consideration for appointment to that office must appear ...

DNA tracing has been a helpful way of identifying an unknown person. As a matter of fact, this advantage is being used in forensic investigations which will completely recognize the identity of an individual when being logged in the database. However, this brings about risk in the privacy and confidentiality of an individual. Therefore, DNA database should not be used for commercial purposes. A DNA profile,which is stored in database, is not only used to identify a single individual, but it also allows to track close relatives using the information which can be located in a single DNA ...

The United States has very notable historical events. One of which is what is known to many as the McCarthy era. During the 1950s, communism is one of the great issues that many politicians are providing their views about it. Joseph McCarthy, one of the Republican Senators, has accused the hundreds of members of U.S. Department of State personnel as members of communist party. This proclamation came from his suspicion without having a concrete evidence against these individuals. From then on, the act of accusing without proper evidence has been named McCarthyism. This terminology was used many times on ...

A: Profile of CCP Leader

Li Keqiang assumed the position of Premier of the State Council of China during the 18th Congress of the Communist Party (CCP) in 2012. He is expected to feature prominently in the 19th CCP, scheduled for 2017. Many reports indicate that Xi Jinping has consolidated his power over the CCP Politburo and will hold on to power for two more terms totaling 15 years at the top. Due to this, it is apparent that Li Keqiang could either work as the Chinese Premier for a long time to come or he might become the focus of a major power ...

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

The effects of child abuse are risk factors for later lifespan development. There are public policies in force about this issue. There are extreme risk factors associated with child abuse that may not be prevented by public policy. Both internalized and externalized problems that can result from child abuse often lead to overall adjustment issues (Leeson, 2011). Victims of child abuse often suffer an inability to accept their abuse, as well as having difficulties with transitioning through other life experience (Leeson, 2011). Intervention can also be harmful to child development. Ill-treatment and neglect is a public issue because children ...

The case of Meredith Kercher’s murder in Perugia, Italy became a very sensationalist story due to the involvement of an American young woman, Amanda Knox, who represented both America’s sweetheart, being young and beautiful, and Italy’s black widow, due to her associations with sexual promiscuity and drugs. While no clear evidence was ever found to ink her and her Italian boyfriend to the murder, they were imprisoned, together with a Black man, Rudy Guede, whose drug-related activities quickly turned the media against him. In this high-profile case, the issues of privilege and diversity had a great ...

Socrates sets off his apology by accusing his accusers of lying about him. He holds that the accusations levelled against him have almost made him forget who he really is. He persuades the crowd to look deeper into the accusations levelled against him and to listen to that he has to say. Socrates begins by addressing the first lot of his accusers. He believes that he knows why there is so much enmity levelled against him. The main reason why Socrates is hated by the young and old is that he is wise and believed so ("The Apology Of ...

The ‘pacifism and the war,’ is a literal piece by George Orwell as a response to accusations by other writers among others Woodcock and Mr. Comfort. It is a defensive response to the letters of accusations for his perceived role in the fascism war. He essentially addresses important themes that form the basis of these charges. The thesis of the literature thus focuses on the scope of the accusations advanced in the papers. As such, the audience of the paper includes the delivering agent and the authors of the accusing letters. It is a platform that he not only ...

Abstract

Rape in the United States military has historically been viewed as a myth that did not need to be addressed. This way of thinking is the result of the viewpoints of a rape culture. These viewpoints work to legitimize the violence to remove all blame from the attacker, which makes the violence strategic and intentional. It has been noted the main reason intra-military is underreported is, the fact the attacker usually holds a higher level of superiority. This reality results in, the victim needing to report the event with their attacker. It has been reported by the Marine Corps, ...

Introduction

For organizations to survive during their inception or throughout their life, it is vital to carry out an examination of their internal strengths and weaknesses as well as the external opportunities, threats, and trends. This is the epitome of SWOT analysis, and it enables businesses to determine their current position in the market they operate in and the trajectory to take the company in the future (Rauch et al., 2015). The knowledge of internal and external environments is vital in gauging whether a corporation will thrive or succumb to the competition by rival companies. This paper seeks to undertake ...

Mass Media before 1940: The Rosewood Massacre of 1923

American journalism can trace its humble beginnings back in the 1800s as it was initially used as a vehicle for political campaign in gaining the American independence. Journalists were guaranteed freedom of the press and freedom of speech, which helped in advancing the role of the American press in society and the political scene. The American press became a major support element to various political parties in the country, including other organizations and groups such as the religious institutions. American journalism experienced what could be called technological advancements during the 1840s as the telegraph and other fast printing presses ...

The Main Issue

Employment termination always come and go in the industry. However, termination undergoes certain processes and clarifications in order to avoid issues from arising. These issues originated from several reasons, depending on how the human resource department tackles the situation. Most of the time, the human resource department is knowledgeable enough of the policies and regulations of the company, which eases their decision-making about termination, especially if an employee violated one of the policies. Also, termination processes also include documentations in order to verify the claims and statements of both the HR department and the employee to be fired. Lastly, ...

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Improving Walmart’s Corporate Communications Strategy

Walmart’s image had been steadily eroded by continuing accusations of malpractices and lawsuits to the point that business is experiencing losses. Many have chosen not to shop anymore as a sign of protest. Walmart must a take a proactive stance in facing negative publicity by defining and implementing a communications strategy. Walmart’s detractors have testimonies and evidences that they are willing to bring to court and if there is truth in any of these, the best that Walmart can do is to recognize them and present a conciliatory stance rather than denying accusations, covering ...

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I think Kathleen did a very good job as a manager in this situation. At the first meeting, when she was talking to Janeen about her problems, she showed herself both as a strict boss and as a reliable friend. She emphasized Janeen's dedication to work for several times, and she was very understanding, sympathetic and supportive. She realized that Janeen might be treated subjectively by the human recourse management office, so she gave Janeen a chance to overcome the difficulties, she gave her some time to get herself in order. Thus, ...

Assignment 7B- Video Review

Assignment 7B- Video Review Police interrogations and false confessions have been an issue in the system of law and order. It is not news that innocent people have been sentenced to prison for crimes they never committed. Several factors have affected this decision by the police and law enforcement agencies. In the case on “PBS Confessions,” the story of the Norfolk Four has become notorious and highlighted in the phenomenon of false confessions. The video encased the 1997 crime of the murder and rape of Michelle Moore Bosco, a housewife in Norfolk, Virginia (Foundation, 2010). She was alone in ...

INTRODUCTION

In human society there have always been laws and lawbreakers. Police were designed to protect the public from the dangerous offenders who might steal from them, harm them or kill them. The idea was that police were to be a positive inclusion in American cities, towns and neighborhoods. In some cases and some places they are exactly that. However, over the last few years there have been more and more instances where police have committed acts of unnecessary force, extreme violence and, unfortunately, including the use of deadly force in cases where their actions and motivation are being questioned ...

Abstract

The current paper provides a detailed and exhaustive analysis of the contemporary ethical problem that has more than significant social and legal consequences. In particular, the respective paragraphs of the current study are discussing the theoretical and practical perspectives concerning the crimes against women in their most casual and the most underreported form – the acts of violence by their intimate partners. For this particular purpose, the current International, European and American legislature concerning the acts of violence against women have been offered by the beginning of the paper along with the brief insight to the background information that is ...

MacDonald's is a fast food restaurant, which has 36535 restaurant branches in more than 119 countries throughout the world. It has maintained a lead in the hamburger fast food industry over the years. Its headquarters are at Oak Brook in Illinois, U.S.A. The company has established a website http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/home.html through which it advertises its newest offers, and through which customers can access it and get to learn more about it.

Background and History

Maurice and Richard Macdonald's established MacDonald's. It was initially a barbecue restaurant, but as it grew, the owners emphasized more on hamburgers. Ray Kroc later joined the company in ...

Introduction

Employment at will doctrine enables an employee to ensure that a different employee is executed for any provided reason aside from an illegal motive or no reason without any legal capabilities. The same legal decision or no provided support by organizations allow employees to drop positions in jobs at any given time without any provided reason annulled of penalties that are considered legal (Halbert & Ingulli, 2012). Employees, with employment at good doctrine, have the capability to transform its terms as well as the policies of an organization without giving notice. Benefits, as well as wages, can be integrated at ...

Impacts of Pollution on Wildlife

Introduction Impacts of pollution on wildlife has been a controversy and a contradicting issue since it has been experienced in the world and specifically in the united States of America for a long period of time. There are environmental laws which are hard on some manufacturing and production industry in North America and this makes them to be held responsible of various wildlife cases. The environmental laws in the United States of America have enacted endangered species Act in which it is a general rule which has held several companies responsible of the reduction of Wolverines in Montana glacial ...

The master craftsman, William Shakespeare, in his Othello and The Winter’s Tale portrays some curious facets of femininity, maybe deliberately or not. Desdemona in Othello is a Venetian beauty with astute and resolute individuality, while Hermione in The Winter’s Tale is mysterious and majestic. When we take the reality aspect, the former is more realistic and true to life, which has implications even in this modern present. The latter is to an extent unreal, and somewhat fantasy. Character is everything in Shakespeare’s plays; the works have no existence apart from the characters. In Shakespeare’s plays, ...

Characteristics of a Whistleblower

Whistleblowing is defined as an unauthorized external or internal disclosure of information which relates to an unethical practice of a superior or a co-worker which has either occurred or is being contemplated (Apaza & Chang, 2011, P.35). Internal disclosure is less damaging than the release of information to outsiders. There are three main characteristics of a whistleblower. The first feature is dissent. In this case, a whistleblower adopts a dissident voice in the society which makes him/her disregard societal taboos and expose matters which are considered secretive. Their dissent makes them value the public interest more than personal loyalty or ...

Many people look at the icons in the entertainment industry and assume that because these persons are affluent, then their lives are easy and comfortable. But, Michael Jackson, like many other entertainment icons has faced numerous challenges throughout his life that has caused a number of controversial stories that have had a negative impact on the singer’s life. The emotional stress has led to the singer’s ultimate loss of self – confidence as he battled with the tabloids and their negative criticisms and the physical deformities that came from his years of plastic surgeries. The greatest challenge for ...

The short fiction work of turn-of-the-century author Kate Chopin regularly deals with the recurring themes of womanhood, agency and identity, usually telling stories of women trapped in stifling lives due to the patriarchal expectations placed on them to live a certain way. Through these explorations of gender roles, particularly through marriage and motherhood, Chopin uses these central themes to explore the imbalances found between men and women in terms of power and agency. At all turns, the protagonists of Chopin’s stories must make unconventional, taboo decisions to reject the white, male-dominated judgments and expectations placed on them. Two ...

The History of Whistleblowing

Whistleblowing is a significant accountability tool in today’s corporate world. The practice is traceable to as early as the eighth century. However, in essence, it truly came into light when the Lincoln administration adopted the first ever whistleblowing law in 1863. Dubbed the Federal False Claims Act, the law outlawed the use of false statements in the name of blowing the whistle against an organization. In 1989, the Bush administration adopted the Whistleblowers Protection Act (1989). This law acted as a form of protection to federal whistleblowers who expose the government’s wasteful and fraudulent practices (Barnett, 1992). ...

The use of biometric evidence in executing criminal justice has gained reputation throughout the world as a result of rapid advancement in technology. In essence, biometric recognition entails the use of biometric equipment to recognize individuals through their biological characteristics (Sanders et al., 2010). Bio information of a person is captured and analyzed for use in identification. Some examples of bio information include fingerprint and signatures. A biometric evidence is the most popular and convincing method of confirming the identity of a person (Reedman, 2015). The criminal justice system uses different biometric characteristics to identify criminals depending on the ...

In most cases of sexual assault, the act of molestation is very much private in nature, which means that only the two of them, the accused and the accuser, were present during the commission of the crime; unless there was someone else who must have actually witnessed the alleged rape. Hence, without the direct witnesses, the prosecution merely resorts to the gathering and collating of circumstantial evidence which could possibly prove that the felony was indeed committed and that the accused actually did the crime. On the part of the defense, it will put up a case by damaging ...

Dr. Spiegel`s interest and involvement in dealing with mass shooting started on February 23, 2012 when he received a strange letter from the unknown. This letter was written in a delusional manner and at the end of it there was a scream for help which said: “Your work may save my life, UPMC will not. Would you help?” (Spiegel, 2013) Although, because of his occupation Dr. Spiegel receives lots of strange letters and emails but this one caught his attention greatly. Without hesitation he wrote to UPMC about the author and content of letter. Something told Dr. Spiegel ...

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 ...