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  • The Trial of Socrates

    The Trial of Socrates

    In the trial of Socrates, I juror number 307, Ryan Callahan vote the defendant is Not Guilty on the first charge of Corrupting the youth. My justifications for this vote are as follows. Socrates didn't corrupt the youth, he just shared his ideas with them and they in turn chose the path to take these ideas. Part of understanding this case is understand the time in which the case was held. This time being 399

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    Essay Length: 1,617 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: February 7, 2010 By: Jon
  • The Trial of Socrates

    The Trial of Socrates

    The Trial of Socrates by Doug Linder (2002) The trial and execution of of Socrates in Athens in 399 B.C.E. puzzles historians. Why, in a society enjoying more freedom and democracy than any the world had ever seen, would a seventy-year-old philosopher be put to death for what he was teaching? The puzzle is all the greater because Socrates had taught--without molestation--all of his adult life. What could Socrates have said or done than prompted

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    Essay Length: 3,860 Words / 16 Pages
    Submitted: May 3, 2010 By: Jon
  • Trial of Socrates

    Trial of Socrates

    In the trial of Socrates I am going to show that the defendant is not guilty on the first charge of corrupting the youth. My justifications for this vote are as follows. Socrates didn't corrupt the youth, he just shared his ideas with them and they in turn chose the path to take these ideas. Part of understanding this case is understand the time in which the case was held. This time being 399 B.C.,

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    Essay Length: 524 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: June 13, 2010 By: Venidikt
  • The Apology: The Trial and Death of Socrates

    The Apology: The Trial and Death of Socrates

    The Apology is Plato's account of Socrates defense against the charges that Meletus, Anytus and Lycon had brought before the Athenian court. These charges we impiety and confusing the minds of the youth. In the beginning of his defense he points out that there had been previous accusations against him. He had been accused of being a sophist - who were people that taught the art of rhetoric not based on truth, and made the

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    Essay Length: 389 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: March 24, 2010 By: Andrew
  • No Need to Fear Death: A Look in "the Trial and Death of Socrates"

    No Need to Fear Death: A Look in "the Trial and Death of Socrates"

    People have a choice whether to believe or not believe in the existence of the world and in those who question people's knowledge. Socrates is a firm believer in questioning the universe and every aspect that exist within it. From justified true belief to immortality of the soul, Socrates dedicated his life to form opinions, challenge other people's thoughts, and to asking all the questions. In The Trial and Death of Socrates, particular in the

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    Submitted: April 17, 2010 By: Wendy
  • The Death of Socrates

    The Death of Socrates

    The Death of Socrates Viewing the painting “The Death of Socrates” by Jacques-Louis David, one can perceive many different subject matters, both literally and metaphorically. The obvious is seen within the setting of the painting. The clear illustration of where the event is happening provides the onlooker with a glimpse into a different time and era. Conversely, the artist has taken the liberty to hide deep meaning inside the work of art through less apparent

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    Essay Length: 1,237 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: February 15, 2010 By: Fatih
  • Essay Sample on "philosophy, Socrates and Death"

    Essay Sample on "philosophy, Socrates and Death"

    Essay Sample on "Philosophy, Socrates and Death" Philosophy is a vast field. It examines and probes many different fields. Virtue, morality, immortality, death, and the difference between the psyche (soul) and the soma (body) are just a few of the many different topics which can be covered under the umbrella of philosophy. Philosophers are supposed to be experts on all these subjects. The have well thought out opinions, and they are very learned people. Among

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    Essay Length: 560 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: April 16, 2010 By: Mikki
  • McCarthy Vs. Salem Witch Trials

    McCarthy Vs. Salem Witch Trials

    Often times it has been stated that history repeats itself, I have found an example of a situation where it did. Lots of people think that the McCarthy hearings of the 1950s are a repeat of history from the Salem witch-hunts of 1692. In both cases, all of the accusations were false, and also fictitious. Also in both cases, the main reason people were blamed was so that ones who were condemning would receive their

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    Submitted: December 4, 2008 By: Tasha
  • Death and Corruption in Hamlet

    Death and Corruption in Hamlet

    Death And Corruption In Hamlet Harold Blume said it best when he said, "Hamlet is deaths ambassador to us." Throughout Hamlet, we have the images of death, decay, rottenness, and corruption pressed upon us. The imagery corresponds with the plot of the play perfectly, all culminating with the gravedigger scene. The corruption images illuminate the actions of the people in Claudius' court, beginning with Claudius' own actions. The beginning of the play lets us know

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    Essay Length: 1,572 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: December 11, 2008 By: Mikki
  • The Death of a Loved one

    The Death of a Loved one

    Poarch Pg. 1 Windy Poarch ENG 101 99 Mr. Winn 12 October 2008 The Death of A Loved One There are many different ways to deal with the death of a loved one. I have been dealing with the death of my father. I have discovered that if I acknowledge my emotions, honor him by living, reach out to others, be in the moment, accept the death, and remember the great times, and then I

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    Submitted: December 15, 2008 By: Fatih
  • The Mind: Aristotle Kant and Socrates

    The Mind: Aristotle Kant and Socrates

    Daniel C. Dennet said in A Glorious Accident that, "our minds--if you like-- [are] just as real as our dreams"(Kayzer, 37). The implications of this statement are substantial, for if this is true--if our minds and our consciousness are just dreams or the constructs of our brain, what we perceive, our memories, and our sense of reality are nothing more than illusions. Not only is this scientifically a valid statement, but it forces us to

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    Submitted: January 9, 2009 By: July
  • Till Death Do Us Part

    Till Death Do Us Part

    The status quo of marriage in American society, in some cases, is a moderately complicated issue. I do know, however, that before the marriage takes place there is an interlude called the dating period. In this dating period the two members of the couple attempt to get to know one another. This is the period where many people fall in love. This is also the period where many people realize that they are with the

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    Submitted: January 10, 2009 By: Artur
  • The Salem Witch Trials

    The Salem Witch Trials

    The Salem witch trials began with the accusation of people in Salem of being witches. But the concept of witchcraft started far before these trials and false accusations occurred. In the early Christian centuries, the church was relatively tolerant of magical practices. Those who were proved to have engaged in witchcraft were required only to do penance. But in the late Middle Ages (13th century to 14th century) opposition to alleged witchcraft hardened as a

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    Essay Length: 1,266 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: February 16, 2009 By: Stenly
  • Salem Witch Trials

    Salem Witch Trials

    Salem Witch Trials Superstition and witchcraft resulted in many being hanged or in prison. In the seventeenth century, a belief in witches and witchcraft was almost universal. In Salem Massachusetts where the witch trials take place many people who are suspicious is accused of witchcraft and hanged. Arthur Miller wrote a play called The Crucible. It is based on the Salem witch trials. The Salem witch trials change many peoples lives and even led to

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    Submitted: February 16, 2009 By: Vika
  • Salem Witch Trials

    Salem Witch Trials

    The Salem witch trials were held during the year 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony. Beginning in May of that year, the proceedings led to the hanging deaths of nineteen suspected witches and the imprisonment of many others over the five months that would follow. The courtroom episodes of those being tried for witchery were complete, and utter travesties of justice. Women were actually considered guilty as accused until proven innocent. In addition to the

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    Submitted: February 17, 2009 By: Mikki
  • Scopes Monkey Trial

    Scopes Monkey Trial

    I think the Scopes trial brought together a great cast of characters: three-time presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan; America's best defense attorney, Clarence Darrow: and its most popular journalist, H. L. Mencken. It was a trial about ideas, a contest between traditionalism, the faith of our fathers, and modernism, the idea that we test faith with our intellect. And it had what the New York Times called the most memorable event in Anglo-Saxon court history:

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    Essay Length: 516 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: February 17, 2009 By: Mikki
  • Salem Witch Trials

    Salem Witch Trials

    Dearest James, It has been a long time since we have talked. I hope you and your family are well in Jamestown, give your parents my best wishes, and tell your sister hello for me. I am writing to you in hopes that this will not be my last letter; for everything has gone to pieces in Salem. It all started when Faith and I decided one night to meet out in the field and

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    Submitted: February 17, 2009 By: Wendy
  • Death of a Salesman

    Death of a Salesman

    Justin Bardowski College Credit English December 19, 2001 Death of a Salesman Movie vs. Book Death of a Salesman was both a great movie to watch and a great book to read. There were small differences, and since they are just about word for word from one another, the differences were usually just differences in the way one interpreted the book and envisioned the characters. The major difference I noticed was the way I pictured

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    Essay Length: 362 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: February 17, 2009 By: Wendy
  • Scopes Trial

    Scopes Trial

    The roaring 20's, a definitive time for change in the world. An introducing to new technologies and philosophies is sweeping the country and with it a change that is met with opposition. A notable event that affects everyone, is the infamous "Monkey Trials." The lasting effect of a mockingly laughable monkey trial, was felt in many areas of everybody's lives. Specifically the impact felt was seen through media, changes in personal intellect and the transition

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    Submitted: March 16, 2009 By: Wendy
  • The Numerberg Trials: A Victor's Justice

    The Numerberg Trials: A Victor's Justice

    The Numerberg Trials Were Unfair After World War II, the victorious Allies decided to hold a trial for the defeated Nazis. These trials lasted from November 20, 1945 till October 1, 1946. Although the victors claimed that they would give the accused a fair trial, upon closer inspection we can see that in reality, these trials were biased and were a "victor's justice." After the war, each of the Allies leaders had their own idea

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    Submitted: March 16, 2009 By: Wendy
  • Sacco and Vanzetti Trials

    Sacco and Vanzetti Trials

    SACCO & VANZETTI The Sacco and Vanzetti Case was an extremely controversial murder trial held in Massachusetts from 1921-1927. The two defendants were Nicola Sacco who was a shoemaker, and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, a self-employed fish-peddler. While both men did want to earn a living, neither of them seem to have been overly preoccupied with achieving wealth. They were generous, and just wanted, as Vanzetti said, "a little land to grow, a roof, some books." Neither

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    Submitted: March 17, 2009 By: David
  • Salem Witch Trials

    Salem Witch Trials

    Salem Witch Trials: Casting a spell on the people Today, the idea of seeing a witch is almost inconsequential. Our Halloween holiday marks a celebration in which many will adorn themselves with pointy black hats and long stringy hair, and most will embrace them as comical and festive. Even the contemporary witchcraft religious groups forming are being accepted with less criticism. More recently, the Blair Witch movie craze has brought more fascination than fear to

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    Submitted: March 19, 2009 By: Edward
  • The Salem Witch Trials: Fact or Fiction

    The Salem Witch Trials: Fact or Fiction

    The Salem Witch Trials: Fact or Fiction American history is a collaboration of all of the wonderful events and the not so successful ones that make up this great country that we call the United States. Records of this fabulous nation date back all the way to dates way before our original founding fathers. However, few episodes of American history have aroused such intense and continuing interest ad the trials and executions for the witchcraft

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    Submitted: March 23, 2009 By: Top
  • An Analysis of the Life and Murder Trial of Xwelas, a S'klallam Woman

    An Analysis of the Life and Murder Trial of Xwelas, a S'klallam Woman

    Walking next to his father through the woods on a cool winter day, young Mason hears the sound of a bullet entering his father's body. As he looks ahead, he sees his mother, Xwelas, lower a shotgun. In the essay The Life and Murder Trial of Xwelas, a S'Klallam Woman, Coll-Peter Thrush and Robert H. Keller, Jr. recall the events before, during, and after the murder of George Phillips, a Welsh immigrant killed by his

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    Essay Length: 865 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: July 15, 2009 By: Vika
  • Salem Witchcraft Trials Cause and Effect

    Salem Witchcraft Trials Cause and Effect

    In 1692 the area of Salem town and Salem village became very vulnerable to conflict. Severe weather such as hurricanes had damaged land and crops, the effects of King Phillips War began to impact New England society, and colonists were being forced off of the frontiers by Native peoples. The Church and the government were in heavy conflict. And those residing in Salem began to grow suspicious of one another when some prospered and others

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    Submitted: July 15, 2009 By: Vika

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