In The Republic, the philosophers are supposed to not know what suffering is so that when they are sent into battle, there is no chance of them becoming cowardly. ... It is an inherent trait in all animals to show attachment to one of their tribe, flock, herd or school. the guardians and philosophers of Socrates are devoid of that attachment. ...

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When Pets Attack I may have been the only person who was ever excited to call 911. The usual emotions associated with this phone number are panic, grief, and fear. My emotion was pure joy. I do not want to give a wrong impression that I was an evil child who had no real emotions and thrived on w...

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