taking action against a member of his own family. Without any further discussion of the case involving Euthyphro ’s father‚ Socrates is anxious to pursue the nature of piety since this is related to the fact that Meletus has accused him of the crime of impiety. This is why he asks Euthyphro‚ "What is piety?" Euthyphro answers that piety is acting the way he is acting in bringing charges against one who has done wrong‚ even though that person happens to be his own father. Admitting that Euthyphro is
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The May 4th Movement in China The first Cultural Revolution of China’s 20th century began with the May Fourth Movement on May 4th‚ 1919. The May Fourth Movement in China was an anti-imperialist‚ cultural‚ and political movement. Although it physically began on May 4‚ 1919‚ it actually lasted from about 1917 until 1923. It marked the rapid rise of Chinese Nationalism as well as a re-evaluation of Confucianism. The movement was sparked by the dissatisfaction with the terms of the Treaty of Versailles
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Taiwan is a subtropical island located about 100 miles east of mainland China. Covering about 13‚892 square miles‚ it is roughly the size of the state of Maryland and the capital city is Taipei‚ which is found at the northern tip of the country on the Tamsui River. The so-called “backbone” of the island is formed by a north-south mountain range‚ the highest peak of which being Yushan at 13‚110 feet. These mountains were the original homeland of the aborigines. With people taking advantage of the
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The English word "love" can refer to a variety of different feelings‚ states‚ and attitudes that ranges from interpersonal affection to pleasure . It can refer to an emotion of a strong attraction and personal attachment. It can also be a virtue representing human kindness‚ compassion‚ and affection—"the unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another". As well‚ it may describe compassionate and affectionate actions towards other humans‚ one’s self or animals. Four forms of interpersonal
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China and America directly affect the way these societies teach and train their children‚ having benefits and detriments to both. Chinese families traditionally raise their children based on Confucius’ teachings‚ which emphasize the virtues of filial piety‚ parental control‚ obedience‚ strict discipline‚ respect for elders‚ and reverence for tradition. They also emphasize the obligations to family and the importance of education. This style of parenting is also known as authoritarian parenting. “Authoritarian
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for a son to prosecute his own father for murder."(Bonjour‚ Laurence & Baker‚ Ann. Philosophical Problems: An Annotated Anthology. New York: Pearson‚ 2005). Euthyphro continues‚ that just goes to show how little they know what the gods think about piety and impiety. Socrates flatters Euthyphro‚ suggesting that Euthyphro must be a great expert in religious matters if he is willing to prosecute his own father on so questionable a charge. Euthyphro concurs that he does indeed know all there is to be
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First experience of the United States at colonization. It was never the stated intention of America to colonize the Philippines forever “the Philippines are ours not to exploit‚ but to develop and civilize‚ to educate‚ to train in the science of self – government” President McKinley US congress (1899) Objectives: To pursue a manifest destiny for America as world power; To use the Philippines as a source of raw materials for U.S industries and as the market for U.S manufactured
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Korean Films: “My Sassy Girl” & “The Classic” Characteristics of Korean and Chinese Films We think that the characteristics that make Korean films different from Chinese films are‚ first and foremost‚ the most basic structure or skeleton that they use when making their movies. We think that Chinese movies‚ compared to Korean movies‚ are usually more complex. Chinese movies usually have many parts that needs to be put together to see the bigger picture of the movie. In contrast with this
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their questions in common with Socrates (ex. what is excellence‚ what are the specific kinds of excellence) - the best of them were reflective about their activity - shift: nature -> human concerns - what is virtue excellence - what is justice‚ piety Socrates (469-399 BCE) - many manuscripts that prove his existence - no writings‚ depictions by: aristophanes: the clouds
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figures representing the adults of a given species. The other was that the critical period for imprinting to occur could be limited and restricted to the subject’s earliest life (McClelland‚ 2003). From this point Lorenz could test filial imprinting. Filial Imprinting is a form of imprinting in which a young animal learns the characteristics of its parent (Sparknotes‚ 2006). Lorenz’s most known imprinting trial was done with baby geese. Goslings are known to follow the first thing they see
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