Céline Mwangi 999858818 March 19‚ y My Body‚ My Choice! There is a lot of ethical issues and laws that are put in place declaring and permitting what individuals can and cannot do. Abortion is the most controversial issues faced in today’s society. It is the procedure of destroying and removal of the zygote/fetus in the womb in order to end a pregnancy. This issue raises questions of whether the fetus is considered a human life and if it has the same value as the mother carrying it. How can
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Aristotle:Nicomachean Ethics Jonathan Rodriguez I. Introduction Aristotle is considered to be one of the greatest philosophical thinkers of all time. His writings compose of searching 'what is the purpose of life' and 'function of man'. His goal was to know what makes a person’s life well and how we get there. Aristotle believes that the nature of morality is grounded in the function of persons‚ meaning that we must act in order to become happy and fulfilled. What are the
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Aristotle is a famous Greek philosopher. Given the name “The Philosopher‚” his ideas were of great importance to Greece during his lifetime. Throughout his life in ancient Greece‚ he gained popularity because of his many teachings and brilliant logic. His early childhood influenced his scientific thoughts‚ and his time at the Academy in Athens brought him to the study of philosophy as well. Through many observations‚ he made large amounts of discoveries that are still proven true in modern times
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Even today‚ people admire the ideas of Socrates‚ Plato‚ and Aristotle. Their teachings are at the root of modern philosophy and science. Alfred Whitehead is quoted as saying: “The safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato.” If you really know how to read Plato‚ the truth behind this statement is easy to see. Nearly every great philosophical idea was discussed by Plato to some extent. The best way to put it is the way
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an expression of character whereby the poet (using dialogue) and the actor (in a dramatic presentation) imitate a character. Furthermore‚ where that imitated character has undesirable traits‚ the imitation is to be avoided. And later‚ in Book X‚ Plato claims that most poetry of necessity contains evil men (in order to produce interest and pleasure)‚ and this too forms a basis for a wide-ranging condemnation of poetry. That imitation has harmful effects is a complex matter; Plato’s argument rests
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What is your goal or main question or thesis statement? Though Trump’s previous words and business deals have been contrary to Evangelical ideals‚ his running partner Mike Pence‚ his stance regarding Israel‚ his views towards abortion‚ and his picks for supreme justices has helped him secure evangelistic voters and the presidency. Why are you interested in the topic? I found this topic interesting as it deals with today’s issues. Many classmates‚ friends and family discuss the president and the
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Translate and/or explain the following terms: aesity‚ arêtê‚ endoxa‚ ergon‚ eudaimonia‚ peccatum‚ telos‚ virtus‚ vitium – Arêtê: Greek for virtue‚ or excellence – Virtus and vitium: Latin for virtue and vice – Endoxon (endoxa): Greek‚ reputable opinion(s) • Ergon: Greek‚ function/characteristic activity – • Eudaimonia: Greek‚ happiness‚ well being • – Peccatum: Latin‚ sin • – Telos: Greek‚ end‚ aim • Discuss and/or apply the following concepts: doctrine of the mean‚ the endoxic method‚
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Assess the contribution and achievement of Plato as a critic. Plato was the first philosopher-scholar who gave a formal and systematic shape to criticism. It is believed that he started his career as a poet but soon after his meeting with Socrates‚ he destroyed his poems and dramas and began to take active interest in philosophy and politics. But he was not a professed critic of literature and his critical observations are not embodied in any single work. His chief ideas are contained in the Dialogues
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“The Allegory of the Cave” Excerpt from Plato‚ The Republic‚ Book VII‚ 514A1-518D8‚ Socrates and Glaucon are conversing: SOCRATES: “Next‚” said I “compare our nature in respect of education and its lack to such an experience as this. Picture men dwelling in a sort of subterranean cavern with a long entrance open to the light on its entire width. Conceive them as having their legs and necks fettered from childhood‚ so that they remain in the same spot‚ able to look forward only‚ and prevented by
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22 May 2013 Abortion – A controversial Issue Abortion is one of the most controversial issues in our society. An abortion is when the pregnancy is ended so that it does not result in the birth of a child. Sometimes this is called ‘termination of pregnancy’. The pregnancy is removed from the womb‚ either by taking pills which is called medical abortion and involves taking medicines to cause a miscarriage‚ or by surgery which is referred to as surgical abortion. Abortion is a procedure that is
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