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Hubris (/hju?br?s/) ( ancient Greek ?ß???) is a term used in modern English to indicate overweening pride, superciliousness, or arrogance, often resulting in fatal retribution or Nemesis. In ancient Greece, hubris referred to actions which, intentionally or not, shamed and humiliated the victim, and frequently the perpetrator as well. It was most evident in the public and private actions of the powerful and rich. The word was also used to describe actions of those who challenged the gods or their laws, especially in Greek tragedy, resulting in the protagonist's downfall. Hubris, though not specifically defined, was a legal term and was considered a crime in classical Athens. It was also considered the greatest sin of the ancient Greek world. That was so because it was not only proof of excessive pride, but also resulted in violent acts by or to those involved. The category of acts constituting hubris for the ancient Greeks apparently broadened from the original specific reference to mutilation of a corpse, or a humiliation of a defeated foe, or irreverent "outrageous treatment" in general. The meaning was eventually further generalized in its modern English usage to apply to any outrageous act or exhibition of pride or disregard for basic moral laws. Such an act may be referred to as an "act of hubris", or the person committing the act may be said to be hubristic. Ate|Atë, ancient Greek for "ruin, folly, delusion," is the action performed by the hero, usually because of his/her hubris, or great pride, that leads to his/her death or downfall. Violations of the law against hubris included what might today be termed assault and battery; sexual crimes ranging from rape of women or children to consensual but improper activities or the theft of public or sacred property. Two well-known cases are found in the speeches of Demosthenes, a prominent statesman and orator in ancient Greece. These two examples occurred when first, Midias punched Demosthenes in the face in the theater (Against Midias), and second when (in Against Conon) a defendant allegedly assaulted a man and crowed over the victim. Yet another example of hubris appears in Aechines "Against Timarchus," where the defendant, Timarchus, is accused of breaking the law of hubris by submitting himself to prostitution and adult male intercourse. Aeschines brought this suit against Timarchus to bar him from the rights of political office and his case succeeded.[1]
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1. Google in the Garden of Good & Evil
August 07, 2009
IS GOOGLE GOOD OR EVIL? In Silicon Valley, Google's moral code is a contentious issue. To its local boosters, Google can do no ill; but to critics on both the left and the right, Google epitomizes all the worst hubris, hypocrisy, and greed of the dot.com era. "Take their work in Africa," one idealistic entrepreneur, a Google booster, told me, at a recent technology summit. "Bank rolling the $100 laptop for African kids proves their commitment to human rights and universal justice." "Google's China policy is much more revealing," counters a Google critic, an equally idealistic software engine... (read more)
Author: sahnisagar sahnisagar
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2. 5 Ways to Survive "Shiny Face Syndrome"
February 20, 2009
It is a common belief to sufferers of oily skin that this is something that has to be lived with, an ailment that no mattifying, purifying or clarifying astringent can tame. However, after trying Dermaologica products, I am amazed to say that I have been saved. To all the cynics, I am not at all new to the world of beauty products, having tried and tested everything on offer, from supermarket bargain basics to the upper echelon of prestige cosmeceuticals.
For those of you who don't face the on-going crisis of "shiny face," the best thing about the Dermalogica skin care range is that it ca... (read more)
Author: John Hubris
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3. There Can Only Be One Trail Master
September 27, 2007
Hah! I laugh in the face of any man who thinks he can usurp my position as trail master, master of the trails!
Pride, hubris if you will, can be a nasty trait. I wrecked my whole ride because I was too proud to listen to my competitor’s advice.
I like off-roading. It’s my life. Growing up my father was a big fan of motor sports; my mom, not so much. Every time dad walked into the house with a bleeding leg or broken hand from a riding accident, my mom would say, “Those stupid machines will be the death of you Neddy.” I guess she was right, because he passed away a year ago fr... (read more)
Author: Mike Rosania
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4. Rich Media Website Design
June 20, 2007
All across the globe there is high demand for rich media website design . Rich Media website Design defines a business-focused rich web design. All across image- enhancing accent animation to very high advance online multimedia applications. It should have a unique combination of expertise and experts to unleash the real potential of flash multimedia
Flash multimedia is a very useful, flexible and powerful medium to express any business. It some times misuse driven by a designer’s hubris to crease an expensive modern art instead of its effectiveness to business tools. The Business focus... (read more)
Author: Priyo Mukherjee
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5. IRS Warning Taxpayers About New Email Scams
July 08, 2006
If you have an email account, you know about all the scam emails you get. Scammers are getting braver and using the IRS name in their new tactics.
IRS Warning Taxpayers About New Email Scams
The IRS has begun warning taxpayers that it is seeing a surge in tax scam emails. Many of the emails even have the hubris to use the IRS name! Brave souls, indeed. Regardless, the scams seem to fall in the area of identity theft through phishing tactics.
First and foremost, you should understand that the IRS does NOT send emails to taxpayers. Never, never, never! If you get an email from th... (read more)
Author: Richard Chapo
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