Apology: Why Actions Are Better Than Words

In the Apology, Socrates was on trial for crimes including corrupting the youth and not believing in the same gods as the rest of Athens. Though he was faced with execution, Socrates refused to appease the jury because he truly believed he had not done anything wrong. He valued truth above all else and refused to compromise this value, even when faced with death. By not trying to avoid his unjust death sentence, Socrates ensured that he would die a martyr and inspire his students to continue philosophizing.

The National Apology of 2008 is the latest addition to the key aspects of Australia’s reconciliation towards the Indigenous owners of our land. A part of this movement towards reconciliation is the recognition of Indigenous Australians and Torres Strait Islanders rights to their land. Upon arrival in Australia, Australia was deemed by the British as terra nullius, land belonging to no one. This subsequently meant that Indigenous Australians and Torres Strait Islanders were never recognised as the traditional owners. Eddie Mabo has made a highly significant contribution to the rights and freedoms of Indigenous Australians as he was the forefather of a long-lasting court case in 1982 fighting for the land rights of the

Canada today is known for the pride it carries for being multi-cultural, inclusive and combination of many cultural, races and religious backgrounds, but for decades in the past Aboriginal children were abducted from their homes unwillingly to go to these Residential School enforced by Canadian government and laws. The goal of the government at the time was to destroy Aboriginal people and their existence overall. Fast forward in 2008 the former Prime Minister Stephen Harper made a public apology to Aboriginals regarding their role in residential schools as he quotes “We are sorry. The treatment of children in Indian residential school is a sad chapter of our history” ("Prime Minister Stephen Harper's Statement Of Apology"). Although many Aboriginals considered this a historical day and had a sense of relief “the apology was necessary but insufficient... Apologies once given, are only meaningful for the action that follows” ("Harper Apologizes For Residential School Abuse"). The official apology to Aboriginal Canadians who suffered in the residential school system for policies and actions of the government in the past have been explored in “A Sorry State” article by author Mitch Miyagawa. Sitting government apologizes for past government is appropriate to the mistreatment that occurred to interned, excluded and systematically neglected people, the accountability for past mass atrocity and human rights abuse and democracy for the victims, as well as acknowledging what

When reading the Apology one gets a feel for disobeying the law when the law stands in between of what one believes and what the law states. In the Crito one gets the feel of ethical conduct, to obey the laws, and to endure the blows one has received and accept them regardless of the consequences. The only problem with this is that the sequel contradicts the prequel. In the Apology, Socrates threatens to disobey a court order to cease philosophizing, among other orders. In the Crito, Socrates obeys the orders of the state and doesn’t break out of prison even though he is facing an execution. One might say “did Socrates lose his edge, did he give up because he was condemned to death?” I say that he was caught in his own hypocritical

The rapper Kanye West stated “She don`t believe in shooting stars but she believes in shoes and cars.” Malls, Outlets and online resources are the most common sources for shopping experiences for many people today. There are also the many food outlets and sales that encourage people to purchase items that may or may not be necessary. In her essay, “American Consumerism,” Jamie Bentley reflecting on Simon Benlow’s essay “An Apology to Future Generations” that expresses concern about consumers’ negative impact on the environment reveals this generation’s obsession with materialism, with the hope that people will learn to do more with less. The many options available to purchase items create a problem for individuals who desire to have what they

At Harvard School of Public Health, Lucian L. Leape discovered, that many patients appreciated several aspects of the post adverse event apology. The discovery also sheds light on the fact that most patients accepted the apology and did not consider suing. Patients have appreciated the apology that was given; which also was made known that," an apology gave the patient a sense of satisfaction and closure, which led to faster settlements and less demand for damages"(Hodge & Saitta, 2012). In addition, when a physician took on that responsibility it also displayed that they took ownership and created a sense of ease between the patient and care provider. When apologies are perceived as having feelings from a physician to a patient the patient

The reason for my choice is because I feel like everyone could read this to help with them, and it was a good way to help people on how to apologize and empathy. One thing I really learned from this (And was also my favorite part.) was, "Sometimes a heartfelt "I'm sorry" fixes everything right away. Other times, it might take a while for someone to get past feeling upset. You may need to give the other person some time. Even after you say you're sorry, you might still feel bad about what you said or did — but you can feel good about apologizing, fixing the mistake, or making up your mind to do better."

Even if it is just apologizing for something you have done, it can make a big difference in the minds of most people. It takes a big person to apologize for something, even though deep down you do not necessarily want to. In the mistake that I made recently, which I do not really want to get into details about, I wrote a letter to apologize for what I had done. I wanted to write it but at the same time I didn’t. I knew as soon as it happened that it was wrong and I should not have done it, but at the same time I am not really sure if I wanted to apologize for it.

Even though an apology on its own may not sufficiently imply liability in negligence, if it is not carefully worded it could possibly strengthen the claim against the medical professional. Having said that, it is important to note that implementation of the Apologies Act marks a fundamental step by the Government towards encouraging a culture of openness and transparency within the NHS as does the recent proposal to implement the statutory duty of candour.

Hello mom, it's been months since we last spoke. I figured this letter would be a good way to let you know how I am. My therapist also thinks it's a good, in a way it helps me deal with my emotions. It pains me that I have not seen the whole family in a long time, I miss them a lot. The matter-of-factness is that our last conversation didn't go over as well as it should have. I apologize for yelling.

Please accept my apology for this seeming carelessness. I have realized that I should have been more careful. It makes me feel so bad that I did something that does not reach your standard. But, I like to assure not happening something similar in future. I just started working hard to refine my proposal following your comments.

Please accept my apology for not getting back to you last week. As I mentioned in my email to you on April 22nd, it took a little longer than anticipated to get through our interviewing process. That, combined with hosting our 6th Annual Shareholders Meeting in Bakersfield this past Saturday, put me a little behind. I wanted to let you know that although we have selected another candidate to fill the Warehouse Lead position; please know that both David and I were impressed by your skillset and enthusiasm shown during your interview. Thank you again for your time and we wish you all the best in your job

Sorry it took me so long to reply I have had a lot on my plate.

The Apology has much more depth than just a dialogue recounting a legal jurisprudence. The individuals within the discourse are fashioned by their values and beliefs. The political arena is wrought with uncertainty and fear due to the continuing state of upheaval and war. Socrates presents himself to the jury as a moralist, a humanitarian, and a philosopher who believes in duty to the youth, the citizens, and the municipality. He claims innocence against the accusations. However, Socrates is found guilty. He accepts his punishment, death, without question alluding obedience to the state and its authority. Although Socrates accepts his punishment, I say it is ethically acceptable for citizens of a community to refuse to comply with civic authority.

The ongoing theme of contrition and proper behavior is also present in Valera's text. In the following passage, he disputes philosophical arguments that women are evil. Valera responds that women are good for the men who live a divine life and bad for those who do not. He places the onus on men who must behave appropriately. He