David Thoreau would unarguably agree with Plato's quote. ... Now does that not sound similar to the quote taken from The Apology? ... This quote proves to the readers that many politicians make illegal and unjust decisions on their own. ... The welfare of the State and the interests of the people in power are prioritized over justice. ... The answer is mentioned in this quote: "If the tax-gatherer, or any other public officer, asks me, as one has done, "But what shall I do?" ...

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"Aristotle, "On the Soul- This quote speaks volumes about the attitude of philosophers like Socrates, whose work was put to parchment by Plato, and Artistotle. ... When faced with the decision to either repent his sinister truth-seeking ways or meet his end, Socrates felt it was most important to stick with the oracle, the God power from beyond which forsaw his quest as an important one, the little voice within him which was not of this realm and made suggestions for him to pursue further questionings of fellow Greeks. ... Though he is not as status-hungry and has no money...

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Aristotle disagrees with the idea of one class holding discontinuing political power (Hacker 85). The failure to allow circulation between classes excludes those men who may be ambitious, and wise, but are not in the right class of society to hold any type of political power (Hacker 85). ... He quotes "It is a further objection that he deprives his Guardians even of happiness, maintaining that happiness of the whole state which should be the object of legislation," ultimately he is saying that Guardians sacrifice their happiness for power and control. ... This contradicts Plato...

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This is supported by Hobbes principle of state of nature where he said by nature human beings are egocentric, greedy, power-hungry and selfish. ... This is mainly because of what Machiavelli termed the poisonous effects of power, and he is quoted as saying, "power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely". ... Timocrats may seek virtues just as the aristocrats, but they also pursue power, which can lead them to wars and combats. ... He sees this form of government as better than democracy in the sense that power will be in the hands of the military who may happen to share the...

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Socially Constituted and Socially Defined Law An argument against the idea of Natural Law The idea of natural law has been long debated in the subject of jurisprudence. There are theorists that contend that there is a natural law by which everyone must abide in order to thrive in the world. O...

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There are several quotes and writings from men in ancient Greece who were not shy about how they felt regarding the position females held in Athenian society. ... He is also quoted as saying, "Woman should see and hear as little as possible, and ask the fewest possible questions.... A fellow Athenian, Diogenes Laertius, was quoted as saying Pericles' love was so strong for Aspasia he kissed her everyday at the door when he left and again upon his return.19 Pericles also showed his love by using his power to please Aspasia. ...

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There are several quotes and writings from men in ancient Greece who were not shy about how they felt regarding the position females held in Athenian society. ... He is also quoted as saying, "Woman should see and hear as little as possible, and ask the fewest possible questions.... A fellow Athenian, Diogenes Laertius, was quoted as saying Pericles' love was so strong for Aspasia he kissed her everyday at the door when he left and again upon his return.19 Pericles also showed his love by using his power to please Aspasia. ...

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Literature itself has no defined meaning. In the beginning introduction of Literary Theory: An Introduction, Eagleton states numerous definitions of literature to prove the point that there has yet to be one specific definition. Eagleton's definition of literature involves a text that is written in...

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As Plato once said "philosophy begins in wonder". Plato was part of a triad of great thinkers who had in common a student - teacher relationship built on questioning and discussion rather than memorization and recollection of facts. Although they agreed and disagreed on many topics, it was their s...

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Plato vs. Augustine on the Nature of Humanity Humans have struggled throughout the centuries with the complexity and ambiguity of our humanity. The question of who or what we are as humans is difficult one and does not have an easy answer. Our first understanding of humanity is based within the framework of the worldview in which we were raised within. However, through the process of maturing, it is natural to raise doubts of what we hold to be true is indeed accurate. ...

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"To do wrong is worse than to be wronged" (482E) A true meaning of this quote doesn't take much to understand. ... By not forgiving the wrong doer you have the power of sustaining that persons grief and shame with themselves. ...

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Introduction I have chosen 19th century art and the Aesthetic Movement to consider What is an aesthetic? I chose this period because the aesthetic movement of the 19th century celebrated beauty for its own sake, not just in painting but also in furniture, textiles, ceramics, fashion and architectur...

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