Social Responsibility
Classical Theories of Morality and Application
In this paper we will review the three classical theories of mortality and interpret what the meaning, as well as make connections to my own culture. The purpose of this paper is to review theoretical perspectives and assess how they impact ones culture.
Nicomachean Ethics
In Aristotle’s theory of morality, Nicomachean Ethics, he surmises that all human activities aim at some end or good. There are three types of good, sensual (pleasure), political (noble virtues for citizens), of life of thought (contemplation) (Arthur & Scalet, 2009, p. 51). He states “every scientific inquiry, and similarly every action and purpose may be said to aim at some good”. What he is saying is that everything has an end point which is something good. Everything we want to accomplish is for some good. The ends are many, and he goes on to say the end of the medical art I health, the end of the shipbuilding is a vessel, the end of strategy is victory, and the end of economics is wealth. One piece, to point out is Aristotle states there is a final end. For example some may think of money as an end, however, without something to purchase, money is meaningless. Working for example is an action not a goal, work is not the good, so what is the supreme end, what are you working to attain? “Perhaps happiness is the supreme good” (Arthur & Scalet, 2009, p. 52).
Aristotle states virtue, are the “habits and traits that allow people to live well in communities” (Arthur & Scalet, 2009, p. 50). These virtues are characteristic traits such as honesty, generosity, bravery, and courage. Like many topics in life, courage is, for example, the center point or balance point of a pendulum where fear is on one side and confidence is on the other. Aristotle speaks of this as corresponding vises. Aristotle states that happiness depends on living in accordance with appropriate virtues. He says a virtuous person is naturally going to behave
In this paper we will review the three classical theories of mortality and interpret what the meaning, as well as make connections to my own culture. The purpose of this paper is to review theoretical perspectives and assess how they impact ones culture.
Nicomachean Ethics
In Aristotle’s theory of morality, Nicomachean Ethics, he surmises that all human activities aim at some end or good. There are three types of good, sensual (pleasure), political (noble virtues for citizens), of life of thought (contemplation) (Arthur & Scalet, 2009, p. 51). He states “every scientific inquiry, and similarly every action and purpose may be said to aim at some good”. What he is saying is that everything has an end point which is something good. Everything we want to accomplish is for some good. The ends are many, and he goes on to say the end of the medical art I health, the end of the shipbuilding is a vessel, the end of strategy is victory, and the end of economics is wealth. One piece, to point out is Aristotle states there is a final end. For example some may think of money as an end, however, without something to purchase, money is meaningless. Working for example is an action not a goal, work is not the good, so what is the supreme end, what are you working to attain? “Perhaps happiness is the supreme good” (Arthur & Scalet, 2009, p. 52).
Aristotle states virtue, are the “habits and traits that allow people to live well in communities” (Arthur & Scalet, 2009, p. 50). These virtues are characteristic traits such as honesty, generosity, bravery, and courage. Like many topics in life, courage is, for example, the center point or balance point of a pendulum where fear is on one side and confidence is on the other. Aristotle speaks of this as corresponding vises. Aristotle states that happiness depends on living in accordance with appropriate virtues. He says a virtuous person is naturally going to behave
References: Arthur, J., & Scalet, S. (2009). Morality and Moral Controversies (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson, Prentice Hall. Loeb, P. R. (2010). Soul of a citizen (Rev. ed.). New York, NY: St.M . World Scripture. (n.d.). The golden rule. Retrieved from World Scripture - The Golden Rule: https://class.waldenu.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/USW1/201310_05/BS_GNED/SOCI_4080/readings/SOCI4080_goldenrule.pdf