Plato decided that both, men and women, should have the same education and the pursuit of happiness. This concludes that in ancient times, Plato was trying to make the greatest society and resulted in having equal rights of the same gender. In addition, Aristotle was a philosopher that generated these theories on reason (Document 2). Government in Western Civilization is based on reason because many rulers use intelligence and wisdom. In big decision, this is curtail because one must look past all the little details and decide from what is right and what the population needs.
For example, Huan Tan, an upper-class Han philosopher wrote in New Discourses (Document III) of an emperor of myth inventing and refining the pestle and mortar for all people. This emperor even went so far as to introduce hydropower to greater aid people in the use of these new tools he had brought to the world. The fact that this Chinese philosopher attributes this to a mythical creation shows that innovation is important culturally to the views of the Han in terms of innovation. An example of the Romans’ appreciation of innovation is given by Frontinus in Document VIII. Frontinius, a Roman general, and the water commissioner for the city of Rome.
We can learn from this that if the population is becoming too large then we should expand our territory to therefore obtain more resources in order to sustain the population. As you can see by looking in the past, future disasters can be prevented. Another reason that learning about the Anasazi and Mound Builders would be useful is because we can improve upon their inventions to make better
In the process, they could hold back a number of potential rebellions and create a consensus of popular support for the rule of a new, privileged leadership.When we look at the American Revolution this way, it was a work of genius, and the Founding Fathers deserve the awed tribute they have received over the centuries. They created the most effective system of national control devised in modern times, and showed future generations of leaders the advantages of combining paternalism with command. 2. According to Zinn, how did the creation of the United States benefit the upper class? They created a world where a few families owned most of the wealth.
These prisoners can break free though, by seeing the light, or God. After seeing the brilliantly shocking sunlight, the escaped prisoner will try to convince his old friends, the still chained prisoners, that there is an even better place to live in. These still chained prisoners might not believe the enlightened prisoner at that moment, but it is never impossible for someone to become enlightened by God. The allegory could also be taken in a completely different sense too. The cave could resemble a room in a house that has a television.
He tried to influence people in order better them. He wanted to make people think in great depth and expand their knowledge. Roshwald wrote about Socrates current reputation, how it affected and brought up, Roshwald, also wanted to change how people thought of Socrates. He addressed contemporary college students and showed them what he valued in his life to make himself a better person. He used his great sense of knowledge and understanding to persuade the reader with clarity and ease throughout the paper.
He acknowledges his new status as he says “I have succeeded the full power of the throne” (1.1). Creon not only inherited the throne, but also a tragic flaw - ego. There is evidence throughout Antigone that convey how Creons’ ego strengthens from inheriting the highest position in society. From the start of his reign, Creon wants to prove that he has power by instilling fear in the citizens. He gave orders – such as, one is to touch Polyneicés’ body.
I’d Hammer Out Freedom: Technology as Politics and Culture The evolution of technological innovation has benefited the world dramatically. In Richard Sclove’s article, “I’d Hammer Out Freedom: Technology as Politics and Culture”, he argues that we should do more to understand technology’s influence on society. This paper will analyze Richard Sclove’s context, and reflect on people’s relationship with technology. In conclusion, the context will be reviewed to identify if the development of technology, and how it changes the way someone lives in a positive or negative way. Polypotency Within the reading the term polypotency is used to describe technology’s role(s) within society.
He expressed these moral characters in times of trouble. While he was in put away in a cell, his fellow friends bribed the guard but Socrates knowing what his fate is coming too did not leave because he thought it was unjust. When the penalty of death was brought up at his trial he said, "Death is something I couldn't care less about, but that my whole concern is not to do anything unjust or impious." (The Apology line 32d) He was concerned with acting unjustly. He took full responsibility for what he was being accused for.
It lets them know that there is still hope for change and betterment in their lives, and also that people are in their corner believing in them. Offenders will start to believe that they don’t have to commit criminal acts in order to get what they want, but that they can work to earn a living honestly. Rehabilitation gives prisoners something to look forward to other than a life of crime. By rehabilitating offenders, prison overcrowding can be reduced, and the more violent prisoners won’t be let out because of politics. It is also a way for them to show the victims of their crimes that they can change.