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  • c.l wk2 phil101

    Part 1:

    Please pick one of the following questions to answer for the forum this week:

    • Based on Plato’s dialogue, Apology assesses the charge leveled against Socrates for corrupting the youth of Athens.
    • (a)Do you think Socrates corrupted the youth of Athens? If so, why? If not, why not?
    • (b) Summarize and critically evaluate Socrates’ defense on this accusation – was his defense convincing to you? Why or why not?
    • Based on Plato’s dialogue, Apology,
    • (a) in what sense does Socrates claim to be wise?
    • (b)Summarize and evaluate the value of the Socratic Method and Socratic wisdom and whether this method and attitude are valuable for a democratic society like ours.
    • In the Apology, Socrates repeatedly claims that only execution will stop him from doing philosophy (see 29c-d, 30c, and 34e). However, he does offer to pay a fine that Plato and others greatly increased (38b).
    • (a) Why do you believe he would be sentenced to death, and
    • (b) what moral principle does Socrates draw upon in defending his stand on never stopping what he was doing?

    Discussion Guidelines

    • Three posts minimum.
    • The initial forum response is due by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. EST and should be a substantive response to the Discussion prompt.
    • For peer replies, respond to at least two (2) classmates by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. EST and give meaningful replies that advance the Discussion.

    Before you post, please thoroughly edit your writing to ensure it is professional and academic. Please see and

    This Discussion aligns with the following:

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    Socrates Corruption – Anthony A.

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    • Anthony Alaimo posted Feb 10, 2026 9:43 PM
    • Hello class,
    • I would like to discuss the acquisitions of Socrate being accused of corrupting Athenian youth. I would disagree with the use of the word “corrupted.” I would use the word “enlighten.” I would say Socrates tried to enlighten the Athenian youth and push them into thinking for themselves and teaching them think outside the box. A prime example of this is when he is talking with the slave boy, Meno. Socrates asks him to double the area of a square. After Meno fails to do it, Socrates assists him and leads him to find the answer by turning the square on its side. Socrates knew the boy had it in him to solve this, Socrates was just the push to nudge him over to enlightenment. Corruption would entail malicious intent. Socrates just wanted the youth to expand their minds and question why things were the way that they were. I believe the court was not opposed to Socrates teachings and philosophies because if they didnt agree with it, they wouldve arrested Socrates sooner. I believe Socrates defense was very convincing to a modern-day audience. He displays what his true intent was and the things that followed were by peoples own choosing. Socrates also does a very good job at exposing the weakness of this accusation. We as the readers today may support his morally strong claims but it was not up to us to decide his fate. His defense from a political standpoint of that time was very flawed. He does not attempt to appease the court, and he stands very true to his beliefs which were unpopular at the time.
    • -Anthony A.
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    Nissen Wk 2

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    • Xavier Nissen posted Feb 10, 2026 2:50 PM
    • Hello all,
    • The execution of Socrates.
    • Socrates was accused of impiety and the corruption of the youth. Many people use his sentencing and execution as an example of a corrupted democracy and mob mentality, being of an innocent person that is disliked by a majority of people and sentenced to death even though they are believed to be innocent. The Ancient Greeks invented democracy, however it was different from what we see in politics today. During the trial and execution of Socrates, democracy was more to serve what felt preserved the well being of the Athenians (University of Cambridge 2009). Socrates was unliked in Athens and had a reputation for making people seem less intelligent leading to embarrassment, so it is not difficult to see why he would face the accusations he did (Britannica). It is easy to think that Socrates would be found innocent of any crimes, forgetting the difference in Ancient Greek Democracy and modern democracy. With the mindset of a community looking out for the well-being of their overall well being and the poor reputation Socrates had, it is easy to see why he would face execution. Especially after he proposed his punishment should be meals provided to him at no cost, but paid for by the public.
    • During the Apology, Socrates states if you now acquitted merejecting Anutos, who said that either I should not have been brought here to trial in the first place, or, now that I have, executing me is unavoidable (Plato 399 BC, 29c). This is Socrates calling out the pointless trial by saying he would only cease his philosophies if he were executed, and any other actions would be in vain. He does acknowledge that if he were not to be executed but rather acquitted then the Athenians would be going against a person named Anutos, who stated Socrates should not have been brought to trial in the first place, unless they had already intended to execute him (Plato 339 BC, 29c).
    • References
    • Plato. The Apology of Socrates. Translated by Cathal Woods and Ryan Pack, Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
    • Socrates Was Guilty as Charged | University of Cambridge. University of Cambridge, 8 June 2009, .
    • Why Did Athens Condemn Socrates to Death? | Britannica. Britannica, . Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

    Part 2:

    Instructions

    Assignment Directions:

    Not all Assignments need to be papers and Power Points. It can be beneficial to learn new systems and to explore your creativity.

    Infographics are used to communicate complex ideas in a visually pleasing, yet simple to understand manner.

    Evaluation, create an Infographic that communicates the information you want to convey about either Thales, a Pre-Socratic philosopher, or Socrates.

    Imagine you are a recruiter for his school or his philosophy. Present some historical information about your philosopher, but also present information about theories you find interesting, accomplishments, snippets of any writing. Sell me on this philosopher. Present reasons I would want to have this philosopher as my teacher.

    Submission Instructions:

    • When creating your infographic, please consider the following:
    • Use an Infographic program such as , , MS Publisher, or MS PowerPoint. For many of these, you will need an account for them to work properly (they will still be free). Do not pay for an account. If using PowerPoint, click on “New” and search themes for “Infographic.” There are several FREE templates to choose from.
    • With PowerPoint, open the program, click on “New,” search for “infographic,” and choose an option with the word “infographic” in the title. If you choose to use a PPT presentation other than an infographic, limit it to 3 of 4 slides and try to make it look like an infographic.
    • Here is an on how to use Piktochart
    • Use copyright-free images (included in the Infographic program used).
    • Include text to explain your argument and describe your position.
    • Include data to support your argument.
    • Include at least two sources in the infographic, including both references at the bottom and citations on the infographic where the referenced material was used.
    • Post as either a PDF or a working link. Be sure the link works, as I cannot grade what I cannot open.
    • Have fun with this Assignment, and be creative!
    • If you need an alternative format, please contact your instructor immediately.
    • For grading expectations, please see the Infographic rubric.

    This Assignment aligns with the following:

    • Course Objectives
    • Learning Objectives

  • Case Study PowerPoint

    1) Choose 1 forensic case study of interest to you from a forensic science journal, book, blog, media source, etc. a. Examples that cannot be used: i. O.J. Simpson ii. Dennis “BTK Killer” Rader iii. Ted Bundy iv. Dean “The Candy Man” Corll v. Joseph “The Shoemaker” and Michael Kallinger 2) Create 10+ PowerPoint slides for your case study. The presentation should include the main points of the case, crime scene photos (if available), and the conclusions of the case. 3) I want the focus of your PowerPoint to be how forensics helped solve the case. Explain to me what forensic evidence was found and used to solve the case. 4) Include the reference for the study found, which should include the article’s title, author, journal title, year, and inclusive page numbers. If you are citing from a source that is not a journal article, make sure you are citing the source thorough enough for me to trace it.

  • Writing Instructions

    Healthcare related task highly familiar with is taking vital signs (blood pressure, SpO2, Pulse rate, temperature). Include hand hygiene. ***no photos needed, I will provide them

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): profwriting.pdf

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  • Wk6 peer/faculty response discussion

    picture 1-reply to faculty post at least one scholarly source picture 2- reply to peer response. At least one scholarly source picture

  • Essay proposal, argue that globalization is mostly positive…

    please do as soon as possible and it should not be covered in plagarism and turnitin proof

  • Essay proposal, argue that globalization is mostly positive…

    please do as soon as possible and it should not be covered in plagarism and turnitin proof

  • Midterm Paper Guidelines

    Write a 1500-2000 word paper exploring your topic in an analytical form. This is not a survey paper, and you must fo beyond describing your subjects and offer an analytic interpretation! (social, political, artistic, cultural) i will attach more information on this paper on the the pictures attracted

  • D.p wk2 disc geog101

    Choose one of the topics below for your initial post.

    TOPIC 1. Russia or Eastern Europe: In the News

    For this Discussion, find a recent news article (within the past 12 months) that describes the latest developments in a conflict, issue, achievement, or other major event in Russia or Eastern Europe. Provide a brief summary of your topic, as well as your own analysis of how this issue might affect the realm (or the rest of the world). Be sure that the topic of the news article has some connection with the geographical issues and concepts we’ve been discussing and reading about this week. Also, be sure to select a reputable, reliable, and/or widely known news source.

    –OR–

    TOPIC 2. Supranationalism in Western Europe

    The European Union (EU) has been the largest experiment in supranationalism in the history of the world. This attempt to unite over 500 million people under the umbrella of the EU has brought benefits to its member countries, but it has also come with its burden of costs. The tensions caused by membership were recently highlighted when the United Kingdom voted to leave the EU. For this forum, find an article about a particular aspect of EU policy, such as economic policy, immigration policy, environmental policy, or agricultural policy, and discuss how that policy has caused tension between the EU and between member nations. What effect do you think these tensions will have on the future of the EU? Be sure to select a reputable, reliable, and/or widely known news source.

    Remember, paraphrase the information in the article in your own words to avoid plagiarism.

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    Frederick Kiser posted Feb 10, 2026 2:42 PM

    Hello class,

    I have chosen a New York Times article from February 10, 2026 detailing Russia’s nearing capture of key Ukrainian towns like Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, and Huliaipole after a year of assaults. Russian forces have advanced slowly but steadily in eastern and southern Ukraine, gaining footholds for logistics and future offensives. These gains provide Moscow leverage in ongoing US led peace talks amid stalled negotiations. This ties directly to geographical issues in Eastern Europe, particularly control over strategic Donbas regions like the Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts, resourceful industrial hubs, and buffer zones influencing borders, supply lines, and territorial integrity. These are core concepts in discussions of geopolitics, territorial disputes, and resource conflicts in the region.

    My analysis is that these battlefield shifts could prolong the conflict or force unfavorable concessions on Ukraine, weakening its sovereignty and emboldening Russian revanchism toward other Eastern European states like NATO’s eastern flank. Globally, sustained Russian gains risk escalating energy insecurity via disrupted Black Sea grain routes and attacks on infrastructure. This strains Western alliances, and diverts resources from other crises. However, high Russian casualties and economic strain might limit long-term sustainability, potentially pressuring Moscow toward compromise if Western support persists.

    Andrew E. Kramer, “Russia Nears Capture of Key Ukrainian Towns After Year of Grinding Assaults,” The New York Times, February 10, 2026.

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    Week 2 – Topic 1 Mackenzie Garrick

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    Mackenzie Garrick posted Feb 10, 2026 1:24 PM

    The article that I chose was Russias shell output soars as it prepares for next war, warns Estonia by Financial Times. The article explains that Russia has massively increased how much military ammunition it produces, making over 7 million shells and rockets in 2025 alone. Thats a huge jump compared to the start of the war in Ukraine. Estonias spy service believes this means Russia isnt just trying to keep the war going, its preparing for future wars too. Even though Russias economy is struggling and the war has caused a lot of deaths, the government is still pouring money and resources into military factories. Russia is also using ammo from North Korea to refill its stockpiles. At the same time, Russian leaders are talking about peace, but intelligence agencies think this is might be a facade to buy time while the country rebuilds its military strength.

    For the development of the Russian economy, this shows how the country is choosing military growth over civilian needs. Instead of investing in infrastructure, healthcare, or education, Russia is focusing on weapons production. This kind of development can hurt long-term economic growth and quality of life. Population is another major issue. Russia is already facing population decline and an aging workforce, and the war has made this worse. High casualty numbers and the recruitment of retirees, prisoners, and foreign soldiers show that Russia is running out of young workers and soldiers. This puts even more pressure on the population that remains.

    Geographically, Russias size and access to allies like North Korea allow it to keep fighting, but its location also means NATO is looming to the west. This fuels the governments belief that it is in an existential struggle, which helps justify military spending at home. For the rest of the world, Russias focus on long-term war readiness means the conflict is unlikely to end soon. That affects global stability, and international relations. Overall, Russias current path shows a country developing military power at the expense of its populations well-being, which could cause serious problems for its future.

    Mackenzie

    Article cited:

    Financial Times (2026) Russias shell output soars as it prepares for next war, warns Estonia

  • Hindi GK questions answered

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  • Discussion Board 3 – Urbanization

    This weeks learnings:

    PDF attached

    Part 1: 1-2 sentence per response

    This week’s discussion will be based on the following PDF reading:

    Hammurabi’s Code

    *Remember that law codes are a reflection of values, but don’t always tell us about factors such as corruption and selective enforcement.

    After reading the article, please complete/ answer the following:

    1) Share one of the laws within the article word for word.

    2) What problem was the law trying to solve and do you believe it was fair/effective? Why or why not?

    3) What did you notice about how Hammurabi’s Codes reflected class and gender norms of the time? Share a specific quote that supports your view.

    4) Finally, what similarities/ differences do you notice about ancient law codes and modern day laws.

    Part 2:

    Once part 1 is complete, I will add classmates post you can respond to.

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