Perhaps the most impressive trait that any person can possess is the ability to resist social constrictions in order to follow his own moral convictions. ... He must now choose between his social standing and financial status or turn his back on the moral obligation he now feels towards the plight of the defendants. ... Courage is not something one can obtain easily. ... Seeing someone handle this confrontation in a way similar to what I would have done gives me great confidence in defeating that moral enemy. Courage, to me, derives from rebellion and opposition. ...

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A moral, ethical dilemma is exposed. ... It is in one opinion that Raskolnikov and Sonia represent similar aspects, they both overcome difficult moral dilemmas, they both have instilled in them heartwarming generosity, and they also show triumphant courage. ... The main moral encroachment Sonia faced was her situation as a prostitute. ... The characteristic of courage is revealed in both Raskolnikov and Sonia by their theoretical triumph over their impending moral difficulties. ... Their ability to understand moral law and their ability to somehow rationalize that they were the exception re...

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Virtue Speaks Louder than Words Responsibility, courage, compassion, loyalty, honesty, persistence, and self-discipline; every person should recognize these traits as essentials of good character. For any one man to possess or exemplify all these traits of moral perfection, would be as likely as the sun setting in the east. ... Throughout his life, Benjamin Franklin served as a moral beacon of integrity, loyalty, and courage for all to see. His actions, behaviors and attitudes are a moral guide for the heart and mind. ... Through continuous effort to build moral character, we afford ourse...

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In the extract from her novel To Kill a Mocking-Bird, Harper Lee reveals the courage shown towards a mob of men set out to kill an innocent man. This particular extract ties in with the overall themes present in the novel, which are courage, innocence and growth, and prejudice through racism. ... The jail scene proved to be very successful in revealing more of Atticus character, especially his courage. The reader becomes aware that Atticus is a character of reason, integrity and most of all courage. Lee is able to convey aspects of Atticus" idiosyncrasies through the dialogue used in the jail ...

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Specifically, Adam Smith's The Theory of Moral Sentiments, Immanuel Kant's What is Enlightenment?... Adam Smith's "The Theory of Moral Sentiments" was the first of these three works, having been written in 1759. ... followed Adam Smith's "The Theory of Moral Sentiments" when it was published in 1784. ... Kant describes that man already obtains that tools necessary to break from this tutelage, but he is prevented from doing so by a lack in courage and confidence to act based on his own knowledge. Kant argues that this lack of courage is created by social and authoritative r...

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In the essay " The Ways of Meeting Oppression ", Doctor King describes that there are ways to come to a mutual understanding through a logical and moral solution. ... King analyzes acquiescence, violent and non-violent movement, narrowing from immoral to moral actions. ... Doctor King stated that not all individual have the courage to rise for the equality and freedom that leads individuals to surrender to the oppress system. ... Doctor King believe an approach through rational and moral solution would be non-violent resistances, based on the Hegelian philosophy, "the principle of nonviole...

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A display of tragic grief at a moment of mental agony is a very impressive thing; but one cannot be harassed beyond a certain point; and the complacent display of artificial misery is as objectionable a thing in the moral world as is the habit of incessant sniffing in the physical region. ... To indulge self-pity is not only an abnegation of courage; it is an insult to the great, interesting, exciting world. ...

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Another strength in Boghossian's argument is the courage to hypothesize that the editors of Social Text had idea what Sokal was trying to present and therefore, were not in the position to refute the articles findings. ... However, the writer has to agree with the text regarding ethical relativism: the view that denies the existence of a single, universally applicable moral standard. ... Once again, the writer agrees that the fundamental point that ethical relativism is trying to make is to be tolerant of the moral beliefs of others (Velasquez, p 518). ...

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Paine gives political reasons and moral support that if not fought for independence now it would be more difficult to accomplish it later. ... Giving courage, he states that America has the power to grow commercially and build a better national economy. ...

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After Macbeth's initial encounter with the "weird sisters", we realize that his physical courage is complemented by a consuming ambition. ... " On hearing this news, a conniving Lady Macbeth, with her thirst for blood and power, manipulates Macbeth's moral code, and uses her sexuality to influence Macbeth into using his physical strength to murder King Duncan. ... Although Macbeth wanted to become king, he respected King Duncan, and did not have the willpower and strength of mind to break his own moral code. ... With her mental strength and ambition, she plays on Macb...

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This would be the central idea behind Plato's depiction of an ideal society, in which the individual hoped above all else to practice virtues, such as wisdom, moderation, courage, and justice, in order to preserve a sustainable and prosperous society. ... He does this as a "political animal"," which possesses the supreme ability of speech and communication for the main purpose of conveying sound moral judgment and decision making....

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The Montgomery bus boycott lasted for more than a year, representing a new strength and courage among blacks in the south. ... King's achievement, moral leadership and the ability for Americans to overcome racial issues and encouragement to the African Americans communties earned him great recognization....

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Enlightenment, according to Webster's dictionary means "a great moral and intellectual advancement". ... Therefore, they have not fully understood that enlightenment was supposed to be the idea of free thinking, understanding, and to the courage to use your understanding and implement new ideas that would be beneficial to all. ...

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Obama demonstrates a lot of reasoning in his speech by implementing a need for big changes in economic and military policy, Obama reaches for a moral and creative agreement among his viewers. ... Obama uses emotional appeals in his speech and speaks of an America infused with confidence, courage and compassion. ...

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In other words, the replay of slaughtering their parents amplifies their simple imagination to a real-life scheme, and then culminates in developing the children's courage to actually implement the plan. ... The pampering and over solicitous technology has twisted their understanding of the world, and affected their moral judgements, while in the meantime, also exerting a subtle influence on the children to become addicted to the house. ...

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Religion was especially impacted by the development of literature, as epic poems and myths, such as Atrahasis began to be contrived, which sought to provide their readers with explanations of the unexplainable, establish moral guidelines to be meticulously followed and illustrate the human race's place in the universe among a torrent of fuming gods. ... Likewise, the character of Atrahasis illustrated that amidst the many wrongdoing, ignorant humans, one will show courage and selflessness, as even the gods approve of his valor, "How we sent the flood. ... In addition, the work illustrat...

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This concept fathered by Herbert Spencer was prescriptive having no scientific evidence but drove imperial moral and created more liberal justification. ... What is missing is the courage to understand what we know and to draw conclusions" (Sven Lindqvist)....

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The courage required by Bertrande to peruse the trial, even with the support of Uncle Pierre, demonstrates strength not usually associated with women in this era. It also demonstrates a moral sensitivity regarding the sin she feels she has committed of adultery. ...

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The remaining question would be, how much of, if there is any, moral responsibility is to be attributed to Emilia for her to involve in Iago's plot. ... Despite her submissiveness, Emilia's bitterness boils over and she brings up her courage finally to Othello. ...

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Emerson argues that important moral rights are missing from the politicians of his day. ... The Imperial system, prophetic system to West is the truth from Jesus and profits being ethical, doing the right thing and having courage. ...

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The leader's who will thrive will be the entrepreneurial ones, the adept ambidextrous communicators and the ones with the moral clarity that will inspire others with the capacity and courage to embrace change. ...

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The Jukurrpa, their word for the Dreaming is a religious belief that incorporates 'rules for living, a moral code, as well as rules for interacting with the natural environment'. ... In fact Edwards (1998) believes the Australian Aboriginal people have exhibited great courage under the ever present attempts by the government to interfere in their affairs, to remove children from their families and the mining companies, who appear to neither have a sense of morality or integrity, by raping the land and moving the Aboriginal people to new locations. ...

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In this paper I will, first, summarize the key values of the Enlightenment, as found in the Portable Enlightenment Reader. Second, I will explain why and on what basis the German romantic Johann Georg Hamann loathed modern science and the bold claims of the Enlightenment. In closing, I will attemp...

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Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), known as "Honest Abe" and "The Great Emancipator" is regarded by many to be America's greatest president because of his powerful leadership during the civil war and the impact of that leadership on the moral and political character of the nation. ... Through the force of his personality, perseverance, and courage he triumphed and Union victory ended forever the claim that state sovereignty superseded federal authority. ...

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