Friday, December 13, 2013
The Trial of Socrates
Athens, 399 BCE
It was a packed court room with 501 jurors, so there wouldnt be a equal vote. Socrates stands accused of corrupting the youth and teaching new gods which violated Athenian laws such as not believing gods. Which when tallied was an apparently vote close and made Socrates guilty of the crimes against him. Also in this case the trial recreated a atmosphere of a direct democracy and of depicting Socrates as deeply convinced of his own innocence. And in this trial Socrates defense was Platoes Apology which spoke of a the cause of one's beliefs or actions. Also in the trial Socrates and his prosecutor suggested alternative democracy, and Socrates felt that old age would be unpleasant anyway.
My Opinion:
I feel justice wasn't served, because in my opinion people is intitled to feel or believe in what they want. And in this case if Socrates didnot agree or believe in the gods. Therefore he should of had every right to believe in new god if thats the way he felt. Also the facts that he was killed for that was a very cruel punishment so I feel justice was not served.
References :
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/worldhistory/socrates3.htm
It was a packed court room with 501 jurors, so there wouldnt be a equal vote. Socrates stands accused of corrupting the youth and teaching new gods which violated Athenian laws such as not believing gods. Which when tallied was an apparently vote close and made Socrates guilty of the crimes against him. Also in this case the trial recreated a atmosphere of a direct democracy and of depicting Socrates as deeply convinced of his own innocence. And in this trial Socrates defense was Platoes Apology which spoke of a the cause of one's beliefs or actions. Also in the trial Socrates and his prosecutor suggested alternative democracy, and Socrates felt that old age would be unpleasant anyway.
My Opinion:
I feel justice wasn't served, because in my opinion people is intitled to feel or believe in what they want. And in this case if Socrates didnot agree or believe in the gods. Therefore he should of had every right to believe in new god if thats the way he felt. Also the facts that he was killed for that was a very cruel punishment so I feel justice was not served.
References :
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/worldhistory/socrates3.htm
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Gladiator v. Athlete.
A gladiator is man trained to fight with weapons against other men or wild animals in
arenas. Gladiators had to be quick,strong and intelligent. Also gladiators were usually volunteers that was looking for fame in the colosseum. And in some cases others were enslaved and forced to fight for entertainment. Also those chosen to be slaved were treated good except for when entering battle. As for their rights, they were still slaves, and used for entertainment. However on the other hand professional athletes are people can be men or women who are chosen to play on professional teams. Athletes are great professionals also athlete qualities requires them to show determination, discipline, focus, aggressiveness, commitment and love for the sport. Also you have to be physically fit, intelligent, and quick in some cases jus like a gladiator. Males and females who become professional athletes begin training at a young age in some cases. Also you’re usually not forced or enslaved to participate in these professional careers. However some people just become athletes for the fame and the money if they natural talent theres no love or other athletic qualities for the sport.
References
http://www.phrasemix.com/collections/13-qualities-of-a-great-athlete-in-english
http://www.slideshare.net/bright9977/13-great-lessons-from-gladiator
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