2. The Ring of Gyges: Morality and Hypocrisy
Philosophy and the Science of Human Nature (PHIL 181)
After introducing Plato's Republic, Professor Gendler turns to the discussion of Glaucon's challenge in Book II. Glaucon challenges Socrates to defend his claim that acting justly (morally) is valuable in itself, not merely as a means to some other end (in this case, the reputation one gets from seeming just). To bolster the opposing position--that acting justly is only valuable as a means to attaining a good reputation--Glaucon sketches the
L'Islam - Odon Vallet
Une conférence de l'UTLS au Lycée
L'Islam par Odon Vallet
Lycée du Parc de Loges (91 Evry)
South Korea surprises with rate hike
Seoul's anti-inflation onslaught begins with surprise interest rate hike by the Bank of Korea, and other measures to keep prices and inflation expectations down.
Flooding worsens in Brazil
Aabout 60 miles north of Rio de Janeiro - torrents of mud and water set off by heavy rains left a trail of destruction - toppling houses, buckling roads and burying entire families. Jon Decker reports.
Author's Purpose
This video defines the three main purposes authors have for writing: to inform, entertain, or persuade. Examples of each type of writing are shown. ( 2:39)
Respiratory System, Breathing, Lungs
This is a short, animated video describing the function of gas exchange in the lungs' air sacs. The language in this film would make it suitable for high school students. This video is one and a half minutes long.
UMMC Employees Celebrate Leapfrog Recognition
This one-minute video showcases footage from the Leapfrog celebration held on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 to honor the Medical Center being recognized as a Leapfrog Group "Hospital of the Decade." This honor came as a result of the Medical Center being named as one of the nation's best hospitals for patient safety and quality of care for the fifth year in a row. The celebration was held in the Medical Center's Weinberg Atrium, where employees had the opportunity to be photographed with the Leapfr
German Studies professor Erica Carter speaks about her new book on early filmmaker Béla Bal
Professor Erica Carter from the University of Warwick’s Department of German Studies talks about the release of her new book Béla Balázs: Early Film Theory, the first English translation of the Hungarian's work, and the accompanying exhibition
Notre Dame Remembers Haiti Earthquake
Members of the University of Notre Dame community gathered at the Grotto for a prayer service on the one-year anniversary of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010. Learn more about Notre Dame's commitment to Haiti: http://committedtohaiti.nd.edu.
From quantum search to light harvesting - Dynamics in complex systems
Dr. Oliver Mülken (Physikalisches Institut, Univ. Freiburg): In diesem Vortrag soll der Bogen zwischen unterschiedlichsten physikalischen Prozessen geschlagen werden. Ein Extrem sind quantenmechanische Suchalgorithmen, wie sie u.U. für Quantencomputer verwandt werden können. Auf der anderen Seite steht der hocheffiziente Energietransport bei der Photosynthese, bei dem momentan debattiert wird, in wie weit kohärente Dynamik verantwortlich für die hohe Effizienz ist. Beide Prozesse lassen sic
David Blight on the Civil War in American Memory, Part 3
David W. Blight, Yale University Professor of History and author of "Race and Reunion: The Civil War in American Memory," discusses the Civil War Sesquicentennial. Part 3 of 3.
For more on the book, visit http://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?
For more on the Civil War from Harvard University Press, visit http://www.hup.harvard.edu/features/civilwar/
Des soins dentaires pour tous
Environ 30 % de la population ne bénéficie pas de couverture de soins dentaires. La Faculté de médecine dentaire de l’Université McGill travaille de près avec des organismes communautaires afin de rejoindre ces gens avec sa clinique dentaire mobile.
What Is the Surface Gravity of Mars?
What Is the Surface Gravity of Mars? The surface gravity of Mars is 39 percent of Earth's surface gravity, and it is measured at 3.8 meters per second. Find out how surface gravity is calculated with help from a science teacher. (01:41)
What Is the Distance From Venus to the Sun?
What Is the Distance From Venus to the Sun? The distance from Venus to the sun is 108.2 million kilometers, but it can vary to about 107.5 million kilometers at times. Discover why Venus is much warmer than many people would think it is. This video is in lecture format. (01:39)
Protect valuables in transit - Escort valuables
This is the task for escort valuables. Students read their
assignment brief and take part in a role-play to escort valuables from one place to
another.
Protect valuables in transit - Complete escort of
This is the task for complete escort of valuables. Students complete
paperwork necessary for completing an assignment where they deliver valuables.
Sesame Street - "C" for Cowboy and Cowgirl
Very brief introduction to the letter C.
The Elephant's Lullaby by Tom Knight
Moving Box Studios and Tom Knight Productions team up to bring you a music video titled The Elephant's Lullaby. Very cute tune and well made video. The jungle animals try to convince Ellie, the baby elephant, that she needs to go to bed. Young children will enjoy this video. It is a fun teaching resource for a variety of subjects: music class, thematic unit on jungle animals, etc. (4:35)
