I rewrote the concluding paragraph and put it after the first one. I also added something about virtues and a conclusion. Presently, I'm in high school. I'd like to apply for some British and American universities, next year. But at first, I must get a scholarship funding. So I have to send an application essay there.This my training for it. Then taking IELTS follows (I need at least 7.0 points). How do you see my chances? Please, be honest.
On Genii on Evil's Duty
The greatest minds are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.
René Descartes
The status of genius is being nearly always ascribed to people standing on the 'Good Side'. But by what pattern do we presume they cannot be the evil ones? Why do we think that there is no man of Aristotle's intelligence, not willing to devote himself to science, and merely deceiving people to get their money, or confidence, instead? Do the evil genii exist? How can they endanger us? Is there any correlation between extraordinary abilities and goodness?
Honestly, I don't believe that character of a man evinces any connection with his intelligence at all. As the historical evidence proves, our world has experienced genii on both sides - good and evil; I have no reason to think otherwise. Evil genii exist. Their capabilities enable them to outwit other people using treacherous methods, which less insightful villains cannot use. I will demonstrate the impact of genii on each side as well as answer my opening questions more thoroughly in the following paragraphs.
A man doesn't become a nation's leader if he is not competent of ingenious acting. Regrettably, even Hitler was an exceptionally intelligent person. His thoughts, recorded in Mein Kampf, give us a deeper insight into his mind. We inquire that, once we free of all the racist insults included, some ideas appear to be formed by a brusque political thinker. No matter, what your conviction is, demanding bigger responsibility from politicians for their own decisions, would be an enhancement in government sphere. Hitler worked out many ideas, like the one mentioned, that cannot be objectively considered neither bad, nor silly. But he definitely personified an Evil in himself and his great thoughts were overwhelmed by the bestial ones.
Moreover, lots of insightful villains could be named in addition. Luckily, genial minds belong to the good side, too. Amongst those, many scientists, striving to improve peoples' lives, can be enumerated, as well as enlightened rulers, politicians and philosophers, whose efforts contribute to well-being of men. According to this, high intelligence seems to be regulated by Gaussian curve among good and bad people equally, which may sound a little negative. But as the amount of good people in the world is much larger than the quantity of others, the ratio of genii on both sides should follow the same rule.
Nevertheless, provided that good and evil genii seldom occur in the same era on both sides, one of the enemy sides often feels wronged. Environment always plays immensely important role in determining what way would the genius aim. We have to realise that the genius' fate is not firmly predestined; they can change their beliefs during life, they are being influenced by people around them; by many criteria, genii are similar to normal population.
They are capable - this is the key formulation. The greatest minds are more likely to be able of significant deeds. A lucid mind is greatly demanded means of achieving development and it's also the most dangerous weapon - constructing nuclear bombs, toxic gases and biological viruses. Dangerousness of a man grows with his psychical, abilities in a geometrical row if they are misused.
In contrast to this, many researchers dedicated their lives to the effort to improve the lives of others. For instance, take Marie Curie Sklodowska, a winner of Nobel Prize for Science and, who joined the army medical service during the First World War and exposed herself to radiation many times so as to help doctors examine their patients. She jeopardised her health to save people. Later, she died of radiation as a highly respected scientist and a virtuous heroine. The willingness to sacrifice herself for others made her an icon of science's merits.
Furthermore, a sort of solace may be sought in fact that there are some stupid people among bad. And the stupid ones often let themselves get caught while perpetrating a crime, which at least reduces the counts of bad side. Unfortunately merely by the stupid criminals.
In conclusion, I would like to emphasise that goodness of people is even harder to measure than their intelligence. Therefore we can never be sure what the real number of good and bad genii is. But it's easily presumable that the percentage is the same, as it works for all the features of character. Thus the war between Good and Evil lasts.
Thanks. I appreciate your help a lot.
On Genii on Evil's Duty
The greatest minds are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.
René Descartes
The status of genius is being nearly always ascribed to people standing on the 'Good Side'. But by what pattern do we presume they cannot be the evil ones? Why do we think that there is no man of Aristotle's intelligence, not willing to devote himself to science, and merely deceiving people to get their money, or confidence, instead? Do the evil genii exist? How can they endanger us? Is there any correlation between extraordinary abilities and goodness?
Honestly, I don't believe that character of a man evinces any connection with his intelligence at all. As the historical evidence proves, our world has experienced genii on both sides - good and evil; I have no reason to think otherwise. Evil genii exist. Their capabilities enable them to outwit other people using treacherous methods, which less insightful villains cannot use. I will demonstrate the impact of genii on each side as well as answer my opening questions more thoroughly in the following paragraphs.
A man doesn't become a nation's leader if he is not competent of ingenious acting. Regrettably, even Hitler was an exceptionally intelligent person. His thoughts, recorded in Mein Kampf, give us a deeper insight into his mind. We inquire that, once we free of all the racist insults included, some ideas appear to be formed by a brusque political thinker. No matter, what your conviction is, demanding bigger responsibility from politicians for their own decisions, would be an enhancement in government sphere. Hitler worked out many ideas, like the one mentioned, that cannot be objectively considered neither bad, nor silly. But he definitely personified an Evil in himself and his great thoughts were overwhelmed by the bestial ones.
Moreover, lots of insightful villains could be named in addition. Luckily, genial minds belong to the good side, too. Amongst those, many scientists, striving to improve peoples' lives, can be enumerated, as well as enlightened rulers, politicians and philosophers, whose efforts contribute to well-being of men. According to this, high intelligence seems to be regulated by Gaussian curve among good and bad people equally, which may sound a little negative. But as the amount of good people in the world is much larger than the quantity of others, the ratio of genii on both sides should follow the same rule.
Nevertheless, provided that good and evil genii seldom occur in the same era on both sides, one of the enemy sides often feels wronged. Environment always plays immensely important role in determining what way would the genius aim. We have to realise that the genius' fate is not firmly predestined; they can change their beliefs during life, they are being influenced by people around them; by many criteria, genii are similar to normal population.
They are capable - this is the key formulation. The greatest minds are more likely to be able of significant deeds. A lucid mind is greatly demanded means of achieving development and it's also the most dangerous weapon - constructing nuclear bombs, toxic gases and biological viruses. Dangerousness of a man grows with his psychical, abilities in a geometrical row if they are misused.
In contrast to this, many researchers dedicated their lives to the effort to improve the lives of others. For instance, take Marie Curie Sklodowska, a winner of Nobel Prize for Science and, who joined the army medical service during the First World War and exposed herself to radiation many times so as to help doctors examine their patients. She jeopardised her health to save people. Later, she died of radiation as a highly respected scientist and a virtuous heroine. The willingness to sacrifice herself for others made her an icon of science's merits.
Furthermore, a sort of solace may be sought in fact that there are some stupid people among bad. And the stupid ones often let themselves get caught while perpetrating a crime, which at least reduces the counts of bad side. Unfortunately merely by the stupid criminals.
In conclusion, I would like to emphasise that goodness of people is even harder to measure than their intelligence. Therefore we can never be sure what the real number of good and bad genii is. But it's easily presumable that the percentage is the same, as it works for all the features of character. Thus the war between Good and Evil lasts.
Thanks. I appreciate your help a lot.
