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In Plato's Republic, Book VII, the philosopher (Socrates) uses an allegory known as the "Myth of the Cave" to illustrate that there are two worlds, one of change or impermanence and one of stability and permanence. The sensible, or what Plato (101) calls the "visible," world is the world of change and impermanence, the world of "becoming." In contrast to this world of change, there is an "intelligible" realm that is the world of Forms, absolute virtues or ideals that can only be glimpsed by transcending the visible realm through contemplation or philosophical inquiry (Plato 101). This analysis will offer a response to Plato's theory of Forms and as expressed through his allegory in "Myth of the Cave." A conclusion will address why the "Myth of the Cave" is still relevant to contemporary audiences. In Plato's worldview as expressed in the "Myth of the Cave," human beings exist in the world of becoming, a world that is impermanent and always changing. Another world

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The assumptions underlying social learning theory proposed by Albert Bandura are relevant to the impact of social learning on students age 8 with respect to behavior, dress, speech, and mannerisms. The primary assumption of social learning theory is that human behavior is primarily "learned observationally through modeling" (Van Wagner, 2009, p. 1). Social learning has a significant impact on students age 8 because they are impressionable and just learning how to behave based on larger social interactions such as in the classroom. Behavior is affected in a number of ways. Fictional characters in books, films, or other media can be used as symbols to model correct behavior for children.

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As noted by Virk (2007), the American health care delivery system has been transformed over time from a capitated or fixed pre-payment contract system into a fee-for-service system, a community health center model, and the current health maintenance organization and its various related program models. Each of these delivery models has resulted in positive clinical and financial outcomes. For example, the capitated system of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century which was organized by large businesses or philanthropic societies provided preventive as well as emergency care under a relatively low fixed cost, thus enhancing the health of patients while maintaining affordable systems. Similarly, the e

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Elizabeth leaned forward in her chair as the police interrogator paced across the room again for at least the twentieth time. He wanted to know the details of her child's death, and it was clear that he suspected her as the murderer. He asked her why she had allegedly left the child alone in her room for several hours on the night of her death. "Well," answered Elizabeth, "I thought she was asleep. Once she's asleep I just let her sleep except for checking in on her once or twice during the night." She knew what the interrogator was really asking-"Why are you lying about leaving her alone, when I know that you really murdered her yourself?" She pictured him standing over her with a huge searchlight shining directly into her face, yelling "Admit it!" The interrogator was actually standing still now, however, and gazing at a nondescript bulletin posted on the wall, looking lost in thought. Elizabeth said nothing. She knew that he was trying to tric

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One of Barack Obama's campaign positions was that he would seek to close the detainee camp at Guantanamo Bay after he was elected president. On January 29, he signed an executive order to do just that. President Obama is not the only person who has called for the camp to be closed, but there is also considerable pressure to keep the camp operational. This research presents the position that closing the camp will lead to more terrorist attacks. Analysis Those who supported closing the detainee center at Guantanamo held that the center provided a recruitment tool for terrorists because of the alleged torture that took place there. In addition, critics of Guantanamo argued that pillars of the American legal system-including the right to a speedy trial and to confront one's accusers-were abandoned at Guantanamo and served to promote a negative image of the United States around the world. This negative image, they suggested, would serve as reason for addition

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The following passage appears without citation in the "management" article of Wikipedia under the subheading "21st century": As one consequence, workplace democracy has become both more common, and more advocated, in some places distributing all management functions among the workers, each of whom takes on a portion of the work. However, these models predate any current political issue, and may occur more naturally than does a command hierarchy. All management to some degree embraces democratic principles in that in the long term workers must give majority support to management; otherwise they leave to find other work, or go on strike. Hence management has started to become less based on the conceptualization of classical military command-and-control, and more abou

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DHL is recognized as a leading logistics company with worldwide operations. The company is older than FedEx, and has had an international presence that was built on an expertise in moving goods through customs quickly. In 2002, the company became a wholly owned subsidiary of Germany's postal service, Deutsche Post AG. Today, DHL's yellow and red color scheme continues to be recognized worldwide on vans, trucks and airplanes. This research considers the ways in which this logistics and expediting company is, at its core, a transportation company. Background DHL was founded in San Francisco in 1969 by three shipping executives: Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn; the first initials of their last names arranged in alphabetical order provided the easy-to-remember name of their new company. Dalsey, Hillblom and Lynn recognized that while shipping large quantities of most products could only be done economically by ship, this was a slow way to move

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Environmental vs. Epigenetic Theories: Within the field of psychology, theorists have proposed both environmental and epigenetic theories of development, both normal and abnormal, emphasizing the differing effects of nature versus nurture (Baron & Kalsher, 2008). Environmental theories tend to focus on the influence exerted by variables in the physical, material, and experiential settings in which the individual lives and develops. Epigenetic systems theory, in contrast, emphasizes inherited forces that affect everyone within each particular context. Rather than being strictly "genetic" in the sense of having been inherited, epigenetic systems assume that individuals regardless of their fundamental differences develop within a social environment that presents specific challenges at various stages. As noted by Berger (2004), these stage theories emphasize as does Erik Erikson the conflicts that occur within the developmental trajectory. Psychoanalytic Theory: Freud's psycho

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The purpose of this essay to explain how Guy Vanderhaeghe used conflict to express theme and to show significant change in characters in the short story Dancing Bear (Vanderhaeghe 367-378). Vanderhaeghe may well have consciously used conflict for these purposes in Dancing Bear, and with that possibility in mind, this essay examines the use of conflict in the short story for these purposes. An important disclaimer is in order, however, prior to proceeding with this examination. This short story was written in 1951, at a time when the behavioral changes and the physiological bodily changes wrought by Alzheimer's disease were neither widely known nor well understood. The portrayal of Dieter Bethge in Dancing Bear is a near perfect textbook description of the effects of Alzheimer's disease on many of its elderly victims. Similarly, the portrayal of Mrs Hax in Dancing Bear is an accurate description of a care giver who neither understands

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Leadership According to Alannah E. Rafferty and Mark A. Griffin in an article published by the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology (2006), a leader can and probably should possess a number of characteristics. Some of the common and possibly essential leadership skills needed to create and maintain a new strategic direction for any organization include the following: . A clear vision of the future . The ability to share that vision with others . A willingness to empower subordinates and delegate tasks to others . The capability to think strategically . Focus, decisiveness, and perseverance . The ability to motivate and to lead a team by example . Creativity

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Diversity on the Web Chaim walks into the conference room and takes a seat at the conference table. Around the table are his coworkers-John, Allen, Mark, and Bob, as well as the ladies, Sarah and Angela. Everyone but Chaim is dressed in standard corporate dress-suits for the men and tailored pantsuits for the ladies. Chaim, however, wears the garb of an ultra-orthodox Jew. He is one of the Hasidim, a Hebrew term that comes from the Hebrew word for loving kindness, chesed, who observes the strict religious code of his religion, so he wears a yarmulke, and his hair features a single ringlet in front of each ear ("Ultra-Orthodox Judaism"; Gershom). He also has a long beard, and his clothing is all black except for his neatly pressed white shirt (Gershom). The company that this group works for, Widget International, has a diversity code that promotes acceptance of every individual regardless of race, color, religion, or other differences. However, this does not mean that a

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Key Issues . Zone managers lack other work experience, let alone management experience. . Zone managers lack clear guidance as to the exact criteria used to judge their performance. . Competitive work environment prevents successful strategies from one zone manager being applied by other zone managers. . "Calling in sales numbers" is perceived as "grunt" work without understanding the broader context, and numbers are re-worked until the central office "receives" numbers that meet its goals. Analysis While competition can be good for motivating individual performance, it can be detrimental

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Introduction In Truman, David McCullough (1992) provides a biography of America's 33rd President, Harry S. Truman. McCullough paints the tale of a common man with poor origins and limited education; one that suffered business failure and worked as a farmer on his father's farm but still rose to the highest position of power in American government and the free world. Despite Truman's limited time as a senator, as President his skillful decision-making made him a natural leader of others. McCullough paints Truman as a man whose common background, decisiveness and ability to withstand pressure cement his image as one of America's best presidents. Known for his sayings like "Give 'em hell" and "The buck stops here" sign on his desk, McCullough (1992) argues Truman was "unprepared, bewildered and frightened" at the enormous task before him but in the end he earned his place at the top of the presidential ranks (p. 656; 465; 355). This analysis will review McCullough's Truman

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Eschatology has long been a feature in Christian evangelism which is driven in part by a conviction that one must embrace salvation through recognition of the salvation offered only through acceptance of Jesus Christ in order to withstand the pain and suffering that will accompany the end of days which is presented as imminent (Schwartz, 2000). Eschatological thinking is ancient. Hans Schwartz (2000) notes that throughout Christian and non-Christian writing in the ancient world, there is a strong connection between the dangers and traumas of a present age and the likelihood of an approaching apocalypse. In the Gospels of the life of Christ, it is asserted that we live "in an interim period between self-disclosure and the universal transformation of the world (Schwartz, 2000, p. 7)." This perspective permeates much of the evangelical message and will be the focus of this analysis which will argue that the apocalyptic or eschatological emphasis may not be as viable today in evange

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In Sophocles' Oedipus the King, readers are treated to the tragic tale of Oedipus, the King of Thebes. Oedipus' father, the former king, is murdered and Thebes is a city in chaos and beset by plague. Oedipus takes it upon himself to resolve the woes of his people by discovering the murderer of his father, "I shall rid us of this pollution...for my own sake...acting on behalf of Laius, I benefit myself, too" (Sophocles 12). What Oedipus discovers in his search is that he inadvertently murdered his father and then married and had children with his own mother. Despite Oedipus' fate being ordained by the gods, it is Oedipus' own actions that result in this discovery responsible for his tragic end. We see that Oedipus believes it is his duty to rid Thebes of its woes because he is king. He is cautioned many times by others that he should not keep pursuing his course of vengeance. Oedipus stubbornly insists he will risk his life rather than keep from knowing the truth. As he tells Creon, "Speak out, before all of us. The sorrows of my people here mean more to me than any fear I ma

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Outline I. Introduction A. Human services is a professional characterized by the appreciation of human beings. B. The National Organization for Human Services is an organization devoted to improvements in human services delivery. II. Purpose, Vision & Mission A. The NOHS currently maintains four broad purposes. B. The vision of the NOHS is to strengthen recognition of the value of the role of human services professionals. C. The NOHS currently adopts six strategies as part of its mission to achieve its vision. III. Organizational Focus & Products/Services A. The NOHS has a national focus but also is affiliated with six regional organizations and collaborates closely with the Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE). B. The NOHS offers a wide array of products and services for members. IV. Culture & Human Resources A. The culture of the NOHS

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Jagdish Bhagwati is a proponent of globalization and its attendant economic system, capitalism, and that is made quite clear in the first section of his book, In Defense of Globalization. The first section, titled, "Coping with Anti-Globalization," addresses why critics of globalization can be dismissed, something he intends to do later in the book. There are numerous references to later chapters, for example, where he takes on critics from NGOs to young college-age protesters. At this point in the book, Bhagwati freely dismisses his critics and their concerns as little more than "rubbish" even though he also indicates that he himself favors some type of control of globalization. One reference t

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The Hope Partnership for Education (HPE) is a Philadelphia-based "independent organization designed to offer an alternative model of middle school education, an after school program, and adult education to parents and neighborhood residents" ("Strategic Business Plan," 2004, p. 3). Located in an area of town where median family incomes are below the poverty level and crime is rampant, HPE serves a student population of which 80% scores below standardized testing's basic level ("Strategic Business Plan," 2004, p. 3). The middle school's charter states that it will "serve students of low-income urban families, who would not otherwise have access to such an education," highlighting the fact that HPE-as its name suggests-provides hope where hope may already have been lost ("Strategic Business Plan," 2004, p. 3). The school will be faith-based, will have classes limited to 15 students, and will feature a longer school day lasting from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ("Strategic Business Pla

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The purpose of The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life program grants is to fund non-profit organizations that serve paralyzed individuals and their families and caregivers by enhancing their independence, their everyday happiness, and their access. The three categories in which grants are provided are the Actively Achieving, Bridging Barriers, and Caring and Coping categories. Actively Achieving projects allow paralyzed people to participate in enjoyable activities such as riding a bike or training for a job, while Bridging Barriers projects

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The Dream Center Clinic, or DCC, is a free medical clinic designed to serve uninsured families in the North Charleston, South Carolina area with an income below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, including the homeless ("About Us," 2008). North Charleston is a particularly apt spot for such a clinic, since the area's workforce is comprised mainly of people in the low-income service industry, many of whom work at jobs that do not provide employee health insurance ("About Us," 2008). Moreover, the city is listed as one of the highest crime areas in the nation, ranking in the top 15 ("About Us," 2008). The DCC is a faith-based organization that is staffed by medical and non-medical volunteers with a mission to "understand and serve the health and wellness needs of the medically underserved" in the community by providing "quality, compassionate and personalized care" ("About Us," 2008). The DCC focuses on creating a caring environment where people can come and receiv

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Adult day care and service centers are defined as community-based group programs that are designed to meet the needs of functionally and/or cognitively impaired adults through an individual plan of care (Johnson, Sakaris, Tripp, Vroman, & Wood, 2004). In an ideal state, these programs are structured and comprehensive, providing a variety of health, social, and other related support services in a protective setting during any part of a day but less than 24 hour care. Adult day care centers generally operate programming during normal business hours Monday through Friday, serving an increasingly large number of the approximately 34.7 million individuals aged 65 and over in the United States (Johnson, et al, 2004). However, while there are approximately 4,000 such programs available today, it is projected that as the baby boomer generation continues to age, there will be a need for at least 10,000 such centers within the next 10 to 15 years (Whirrett, 2002). Because this is the ca

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Based on Arthur Miller's drama The Crucible, the Nicholas Hytner directed film "The Crucible" readily illustrates the mob mentality and irrational fear of Puritan society that led to the Salem Witch Trials. The characters in the film also clearly express the values of Puritan society that fueled mob fury and fear during the events involved in them. Abigail Williams, played by Winona Ryder, is a teen girl accused of witchcraft after she is seen drinking blood and dancing naked with other girls in a pagan type of ritual. To save herself, she accuses others of being witches and involves John Proctor, played by Daniel Day-Lewis, a man who has spurned her affections. These events result in Judge Thomas Danforth, a noted witch hunter, coming to town to preside over the trials. This analysis will explore how "The Crucible" and its characters illustrate the mentality and values of Puritan society that were responsible for leading to the Salem Witch Trials. "The Crucible"

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One of the driving forces for issues in the United States is the aging of the "Baby-Boomers", people who were born between 1946 and 1964. That would make the oldest about 63 years old. Many professionals have retired by that age, and all are making decisions with retirement in mind. These people constitute much of the leadership and human capital in our society. This article reflects the changes that the accounting profession is making as these leaders retire and new ones rise into place. The critical issue in making the transition is the change in the accounting profession since these people were trained and started in the business. New leaders must be able to help all CPA's to conform to the new business environment, not just get through the latest batch of regulations. The critical factors related to this are: 1) There is a great shortage of researchers in the accounting field. The current teachings on risk analysis, independence, and GAAP no longer guide accountants sufficiently to do their jobs. Without researchers, there is

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Recidivism in the context of the criminal justice system refers to a return to incarceration in any penal institution after being released from such a facility. It can incorporate permanent reincarceration, parole revocation, new convictions, and court ordered returns to facilities (Bailey, 2006/2007). Recidivism is also interpreted by many in the criminal justice system as a failure rate, a clear reference to the argument that one of the key goals of incarceration is to rehabilitate offenders and thereby prevent them from reoffending and returning to prison. However, in the United States, recidivism is quite high. Reisig, Bales, Hay, and Wang (2007) reported that within three years of release, more than 60 percent of former inmates are rearrested, about 50 percent are convicted of a new crime, and 25 percent are returned to prison on a new sentence, Recidivism, therefore, is widely recognized as a problem of substance and significance and efforts to determine its causes have bee

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The current financial crisis in America has cost taxpayers and the average worker much more than it has the excessively paid CEOs guilty of mismanagement and corruption at underperforming firms. The conflict theory of sociology best describes this social problem. Conflict theory is based on the premise that social problems are the result of limited resources in society and different groups with different power vying for those resources. This leads to issues like corruption among top CEOs, who profit from exploiting the work and pensions of workers. The wealthy control society and its institutions. Therefore the wealthy, powerful CEOs control law enforcement and legislators more than the poor. As one sociologist says of conf

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