Name___________________________________ Biology 2401 Quiz Fundamentals of the Nervous System Ch 11 MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) What is the role of acetylcholinesterase? A) amplify or enhance the effect of ACh B) destroy ACh a brief period after its release by the axon endings C) act as a transmitting agent D) stimulate the production of serotonin 1) 2) The term central nervous system refers to the ________
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To what extent do modern versions of Virtue Ethics address the weaknesses of Aristotle’s teachings on virtue? Aristotle’s idea of Virtue Ethics was influenced by his belief that all things and all humans have a purpose (a telos). For him a complete explanation of something has to include its final cause or purpose which essentially is to realise its potential. Virtue Ethics itself is concerned with the characteristics of a person rather than how a person behaves and it is this he outlined in his
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Aristotle has defined three types of friendships for us to evaluate: utility‚ pleasure‚ and true friendship. A utility friendships are better described as alliances. These friendships are beneficial to both parties and the duration of the friendship lasts until they prove to not be useful anymore. This type of friendship is very common. An example of a utility friendship is a political alliance or business alliance. The next type of friendship is of pleasure. These friendships are based on mutual
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(NATO). However we are seeing more and more developing nations attempting to develop a nuclear arsenal for many reasons. This Paper will look at what can be the advantages for a developing nation to develop a nuclear arsenal. By doing so‚ this paper will compare three developing nations‚ Pakistan‚ Iran‚ and North Korea‚ and analyse three different points that demonstrate how the development of a nuclear arsenal is or would be a strategic advantage. The first point we will look at is how it can increase
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Did you know that we consume one-third of our life sleeping? Or‚ that we change from periods of deep sleep to periods of light sleep about five times during the night? Or‚ that we only dream during the period of light sleep‚ which is usually around morning hours? Not even the most prestigious scientists know exactly why people dream but there are a few explanations in the works. Scientists have proven‚ though‚ that on average people dream three to five times during an eight hour sleep. There are
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Virtue Ethics – what it is (AO1 material) • Traced back to the philosopher Aristotle‚ who rejected Plato’s metaphysical account of goodness as a ‘thing in itself’. Aristotle thought that goodness is natural and psychological: just a part of being human. • Virtue Ethics makes ethical behaviour into the aim (telos) of life. • Aristotle puts forward ‘aretaic ethics’ (from the Greek arête – ‘excellence’)‚ stating that developing an excellent character is all-important‚ rather than following a set
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Aristotle On Friendship Philosophical Ethics December 6‚ 1995 Friendship is undoubtedly one of the most important elements in the books of Aristotle’s ethical principles. Aristotle takes the idea of friendship to a serious degree. He categorizes them into three groups or types of friendships. This report will attempt to define each type of friendship as well as identify the role of friendship in a society. Aristotle considers friendship to be a necessity to live. He
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NIGERIA NSUKKA TOPIC THE CATEGORIES OF ARISTOTLE COURSE INTRODUCTION TO METAPHYSICS 1 NAME MABKWE NICHOLAS CHUKWUNWEIKE REG. NO 09/UN/SI/A/0826 LECTURER REV. FR. DR. B. ABANUKA C.S.Sp. DATE JANUARY 2011 INTRODUCTION Aristotle (384-322BC) is one of the most influential philosophers of the western tradition and had many philosophical works credited to him. In his treatise on logic collectively known as “Organon”‚ Aristotle gave two preliminary treatises; “The Categories
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concept of virtue and we can obtain it. In view with Confucius‚ virtue can be defined as morality possible within an individual. Virtue can be taught through the formation of habit and by respecting those around you as you would expect them to do as well—simultaneously garnering necessary traits such as honor and humanity that satisfy an individual’s life. To further extend the definition of virtue‚ morality should be defined. However‚ the exact definition of morality—just like virtue—will forever
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the nature of virtue by a young Thessalian for which the dialogue is named; specifically‚ he asks if virtue is teachable or rather something that is the result of practice or if it is neither but an inherent trait of human nature. Socrates admits he is ignorant of what virtue is and it‚ therefore‚ Unable to answer the question Socrates and Meno seek out to find the form of Virtue and its teachability.. . The text does not give a definitive answer to Meno’s true question of how virtue becomes present
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