Why was the Stoics’ emphasis on “virtue” an important part of Greek philosophy?

The motion of walking utilizes which two lower limb muscles to keep the legs moving forward and the foot from dragging on the ground?

What was the major difference between the Zhou’s Mandate of Heaven and the religions of other early civilizations, like those in Mesopotamia or Egypt?

When Zeus took the throne after defeating Cronus, he was associated not just with thunder but also with hospitality and oaths. What does this reveal about Greek society?

A minor can consent for a procedure if:

All of these records should be kept for at least seven years except…

If a car travels 23 miles on 1.0 gal of gas, how many liters of gasoline are needed for a 135 mile trip? Hint: (1 gal = 3.78 L)

Life has been rough lately. You were watching the news and saw that there are rulers fighting over power, the streets seem lawless, and respect seems non-existent. Your son even backed-talked you when you told him to clean his room (it’s all you could do not to throw hands)… what’s this world coming to? You were telling your buddy at work about it and he said he just listened to this new podcast from a dude he’d never heard of before. This guy had a new philosophy on how things should operate. He didn’t yell or promise riches, he just spoke calmly: “If rulers lead with virtue, the people will follow. If children honor their parents, and friends act with loyalty, harmony will spread.” Then it hit me… maybe order doesn’t come from fear or punishment like we’ve been doing… but from virtue and respect starting in the home. If families are strong, society becomes strong. Honestly, it feels different from anything you’ve heard before and you can’t stop wondering… maybe this is the path back to balance. Who is this philosopher teaching that respect, virtue, and filial piety can restore harmony to society?

Winston Churchill famously quipped “Democracy is the worst form of government except for all the other kinds.”  What do you think he meant by that?  How do democracies perform compared to monarchies, totalitarian forms of government, or even a total lack of government (anarchies).   A good essay will include the following components. These are not the answers to the essay questions but rather guidelines to assist you in organizing the content to get full credit. Understanding and Comparison of Government Systems (5 points): Do you explain the meaning behind the Churchill quote, and do you effectively compare and contrast how a democracy differs from other forms of government in terms of power distribution? Use of Key Concepts (3 points): Do you correctly use and apply key concepts from the chapter notes, such as politics, power, and the rule of law? Clarity and Conciseness (2 points): Is your essay well-organized and easy to follow? Does it stay within the specified word count? (Gen Ed Outcomes AI1, AI2, AI3, AI4, AI5, SS1, SS2, SS3)

How did Alexander the Great attempt to solidify his rule over the Achaemenid empire after he had overthrown its rulers?