If we were not given free will, the lack of freedom and choice would render us similar to robots. Augustine argues that evil is a price worth paying for human freedom as that only by contrast can the beauty of goodness be highlighted – this principle of comparison is called the “aesthetic principle” by some philosophers. Without free will, evil wouldn’t exist, and we wouldn’t
He means that if the venture needs you to be anyone else but yourself, it will lead to no good. This reveals to me that Thoreau believes strongly in the individual, being yourself, and seeking your own path. This quote is also applicable to modern life because many ventures nowadays require you to conform for some purpose. The second aphorism I remembered is “Our life is frittered away by detail...Simplicity, simplicity.” Thoreau means that our focus and attention to detail now in society and culture do nothing but to waste our lives away needlessly. He believes simplicity is the better choice.
* - ‘For someone who was never meant to be in this world I must confess I’m suddenly having a hard time leavening it’. Inspiring Others In proving that genes aren’t the sole determinate of people’s lives, Vincent inspired and changed others. Vincent also encourages Doctor Lamar and his son to reject the ‘destiny’ that genetics has supposedly determined for the boy. ‘He’s a big fan of yours…Unfortunately my son is not all that they promised. But then, who knows what he could
President George Washington emphatically stated that,” we should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the promise of profiting by dearly bought experiences.” Many doubted his greatness but his impact on the United States of America remains paramount. Winning the War for American Independence, being the first president and shaping the way the Constitution was written, were all attributes of the “Father Of this Nation”, President George Washington. From his youth he lived by his belief that “Knowledge is Power” and he was not afraid to let the world know that God is an important part of everything we do. He was an advocate for justice and freedom. The little details in his life predicted his behavior in loftier and more difficult situations presented to him.
So why is it that we would say that the possibility of genetic engineering being used for something less urgent than preventing a life-threatening illness is a reason to not allow it to be used at all? I think it might be a very good thing to take a few steps down the slope. Genetic engineering of this type is in its infancy, but you could easily foresee a time when we could address all kinds of not life-threatening but still bothersome conditions. So I totally agree with the procedure, if we could free people from things on the order of allergies or myopia, which would be an enormous benefit to
However, I appreciated the book’s objective as well as, a political statement regarding some realities that seemed stark and may threaten, or undermine, the economics of wellbeing, national security, as well as, the society unless they are addressed in a more effective manner. In his book, Peterson mentions Margaret Thatcher who says that it may be easy for the politicians to opt for the current gratification while they make other people pay the price for the future. However, that does not really change the reality that there is a price, since the price has a potential of being truly terrible. I do agree that the prospects of twin deficits, as mentioned by Peterson, have had some effect on the confidence, easiness, as well as on consumer and business behavior; although the effects have not yet been felt on the interest rates. The main reason for this is that the private demand for the investment capital is very weak.
Ender is constantly seeking self-improvement and strives to improve the skills of others. He is not even in a leadership position yet, and he already demonstrates the qualities of a good leader. After performing well in his army and platoon, ender is reassigned to be commander of the dragon army. Enders new army consists of mediocre soldiers and a few recruits who have never been in an army before. Ender takes this adversity as a challenge and quickly trains them to be the best army by selecting the best leaders for his platoons and allowing them to improvise when necessary.
After Sundiata's birth, huge obstacles are not enough to stop his way to gaining his power. Being crippled is perhaps the worst disability in the society that physical skills are the most important thing. But because of the foretold his father treated him as a prince. (Niane p.14) Although a little disappointed in his son because he could not walk, he allowed all the other young princes to come and play with young Sundiata. (Niane p.17) This is very important, when the princes grow up some of them becomes king.
Victor literally compared himself to a slave because he was extremely caught up in his work. Honestly I’m not too fond of Victor’s personality because of how obsessed he got with science. Maybe he just was too nerdy of a person for me I don’t know I just can’t make many connections with him. Also, I find it weird that he becomes friends with a girl named Elizabeth then his parents adopt her because her parents died then the parents say that they should marry some day. I find that odd because I think that brothers and sisters should not marry or fall in love no matter if they are adopted or not, I just find that strange.
“Two years passed in this manner, during which I paid no visit to Geneva, but was engaged, heart and soul, in the pursuit of some discoveries which I hoped make.”(Shelley 29). Frankenstein's obsession and insanity before creating the creature indicates that the human mind sways easily by its own curiosity. Victor sees nothing, not his health, family, relationships, or even morality and God. “None but those who have experienced them can conceive of the enticements of science.” (29). In his blind obsession of science, Victor loses sight of all that makes life worth living.