There are wide angle shots of the apes and animals working and gathering fruits alongside each other, creating a sense of unity in the struggle to survive. ... Though the bones gave the apes the power to hunt for animals easier, it also taught them how to be violent out of the fear of losing power. ... The scene has no music in the background, not setting up what is supposed to be a happy occasion. ... With HAL being the acousmetre in scene, it alluded that Bowman kills the very thing that was supposed to be omnipotent and omniscience, solidifying his own power as a human. ...

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• Approx Pages: 9
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

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. ...

• Word Count: 1371
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate