TimaeusBy Plato Written 360 B.C.E Translated by Benjamin Jowett Persons of the Dialogue-SOCRATES- CRITIAS- TIMAEUS- HERMOCRATES Socrates. One, two, three; but where, my dear Timaeus, is the fourth of those who were yesterday my guests and are to be my entertainers to-day? Timaeus. He...
A substantive due process is the fundamental constitutional legal theory upon which the Griswold/Roe/Casey privacy right is based. The doctrine of Substantive Due Process holds that the due process clause not only requires "due process," but also protects basic substantive rights. Substantive...
The concept of due process was derived from the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, which states that no one shall be deprived of “life, liberty, or property without due process of law.” It is an established course for judicial proceedings or other governmental...
Having all the conveniences you can afford is always a good thing, but come billing time, things can get quite hectic. It is not uncommon for the average working person to have so many bills that they tend to pile up and become quite unmanageable. While this might have become a habit for so many...
Influential people come in all shapes and sizes in all generations throughout history. Such people can be grouped together by shared affiliations and backgrounds, for whatever purposes people are drawn to make lists. This list offers some interesting biographical tidbits about 50 people of Jewish...
A person who is charged or accuse of an offense cannot be immediately taken into custody by a law enforcement agency or officer. It is necessary that he or she be subject to the law and whatever else the law entails. This legal concept refers to due process of law. This is a generally accepted...
Situations arise wherein a transaction is made with a substitute for cash payment. This substitute is referred to as a negotiable instrument and is usually in the form of a promissory note. This negotiable instrument is in the possession of a third party that knows nothing regarding the defects or...
Those who ask the difficult questions, like “Why are we here?”, “From where do we derive morals?” and “What does it all really mean, when you get right down to it?” have given humanity amazing philosophical insights and ethical guidance. Unfortunately, thinking too much about these issues can...
Bloating refers to the unnatural swelling of the abdomen. The swelling is indicative that food is not being digested properly. This can be due to a number of digestive conditions, but the main issue is that gas and/or liquid accumulates. Due to this accumulation, a patient suffering from bloating...
The MeditationsBy Marcus Aurelius Written 167 A.C.E.Translated by George Long Book One From my grandfather Verus I learned good morals and the government of my temper. From the reputation and remembrance of my father, modesty and a manly character. From my mother, piety and beneficence, and...
