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    Mimesis: Plato and Aristotle 1‚515 Words Philosophy 2348: Aesthetics\ The term ‘mimesis’ is loosely defined as ‘imitation’‚ and although an extensive paper could be written about the cogency of such a narrow definition‚ I will instead focus on Plato and Aristotle’s contrasting judgements of mimesis (imitation). I will spend one section discussing Plato’s ideas on mimesis and how they relate to his philosophy of reality and the forms. I will then spend a section examining Aristotle’s differing

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    Plato vs. Aristotle

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    Plato vs. Aristotle Plato and Aristotle‚ two philosophers in the 4th century‚ hold polar views on politics and philosophy in general. This fact is very cleverly illustrated by Raphael’s "School of Athens" (1510-11; Stanza della Segnatura‚ Vatican)‚ where Plato is portrayed looking up to the higher forms; and Aristotle is pointing down because he supports the natural sciences. In a discussion of politics‚ the stand point of each philosopher becomes an essential factor. It is not coincidental

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    According to Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics‚ a life of excellence is the ultimate objective. He who aspires to achieve this life of excellence must understand the good‚ happiness‚ and morality. He must also understand how to live a life of temperance‚ without giving in to the pleasure of the extremes. If achieved‚ this life of excellence will ultimately lead to eudaimonia‚ which translates to happiness‚ success‚ and fulfillment. Aristotle states that every activity aims at some good. Although

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    By Gerard Chretien Plato vs. Aristotle Numerous experts in modern time regard Plato as the first genuine political philosopher and Aristotle as the first political scientist. They were both great thinkers in regards to‚ in part with Socrates‚ being the foundation of the great western philosophers. Plato and Aristotle each had ideas in how to proceed with improving the society in which they were part of during their existence. It is necessary therefore to analyze their different theoretical

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    Aristotle Versus Plato

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    CONCEPT OF IMITATION IN PLATO AND ARISTOTLE Abstract Plato and Aristotle argue that artist (Demiurge) and poet imitate nature‚ thus‚ a work of art is a reflection of nature. However‚ they have different views on the functions of imitation in art and literature. Plato believes in the existence of the ideal world‚ where exists a real form of every object found in nature. A work of art –which reflects nature is twice far from the reality it represents. Aristotle‚ on the other hand‚ does not deal

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    Aristotle and Friendship 1

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    Philosophy 14 March 2012 Minor Essay No. 2 TOPIC A Think about one or more of your friendships in light of what Aristotle writes about friendship in the Nicomachean Ethics. Write an essay that reflects on both -- your friendship(s) in terms of Aristotle’s ideas and/or Aristotle’s ideas in terms of your friendship(s). You may refer to relevant sections of the Ethics by line number as needed‚ but the main idea here is to reflect on your real life experience of friendship and consider how

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    Aristotle Citizen Analysis

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    the moral and political duties and characteristics of a citizen according to Plato and Aristotle. The essay will be splitted into three parts. The first part will focus on Plato’s description of citizen’s duties‚ followed by Aristotle’s view on it. The comparison and highlighting of the differences and similarities between philosophers will be given at the next part. Finally‚ it will be concluded that Aristotle and Plato have a range of notable differences as well as similarities in their views on

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    Aristotle Virtue Theory

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    right way‚ in the right amount‚ and for the right reason. Not too much‚ not too little‚ everything in moderation. It is what is “Good for man” where a human can excel‚ what a human is meant to do and where a human will find happiness. He determined that if we are able to choose the proper response to every situation in life then we are morally good. It is all about the reasonably thought out decisions we make and the action we take after we have made them. The virtuous person finds and choses the

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    Aristotle Research Paper

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    Ph.D.‚ Instructor Aristotle; The Introduction of Physics Aristotle was born in Stagira‚ Macedonia during the fourth century Before Common Era. At this time period Macedonia was a semi-Hellenized area in the Balkan Peninsula. Aristotle’s father was a physician. The fact that his father had a profession in society makes people wonder if that is what sparked Aristotle’s interest in his surroundings‚ or his senses‚ and biology‚ or the study of life. In 384 BCE when Aristotle was eighteen years old

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    Aristotle Research Paper

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    Aristotle was born in Greece approximately 384 B.C.‚ to parents Nicomachus and Phaestis. His father Nicomachus was physician to King Amyntas of Macedon‚ and his mother was of a wealthy family from the island of Euboea. When he was 17 he went to study at Plato’s Academy in Athens‚ where he stayed for around 20 years. Aristotle did very well at the Academy‚ but when Plato died he was not chosen to be among the leaders. Soon after Plato’s death he left to tutor Prince Alexander‚ later to be known as

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