Introduction Virtue ethics is a theory used to make moral decisions. It does not rely on religion‚ society or culture; it only depends on the individuals themselves. The main philosopher of Virtue Ethics is Aristotle. His theory was originally introduced in ancient Greek times. Aristotle was a great believer in virtues and the meaning of virtue to him meant being able to fulfil one’s functions. Virtue ethics is not so much interested in the question ’What should I do?’ but rather in the
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questions are in red‚ and the answers are in black Question 1 The nature of Theological Ethics is often misunderstood. Describe some common misunderstandings concerning what theological Ethics involves. Also provide a valid definition of Theological Ethics (33 marks) (600 words) Answer Theological ethics basically is a combination of all ethical concerns and most ethics are action based. Theological ethics encompass various religious beliefs and ideals; however the term “theological” refers mainly
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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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Ethics Essay Rhonda Mayer ETH 316 December 2‚ 2012 Renae Szad The main goal of any ethical theory is to do what ’s right and good. All theories involve following moral rules or acting in accordance with chosen ethical values. Sometimes what is right and good‚ the rules‚ or the values are common to different theories. There is overlap in the theories that result in the same conduct in a moral situation although for different reasons under the different applicable theories
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Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT Manila THIRD DIVISION G.R. No. 183385 February 13‚ 2009 EVANGELINA MASMUD (as substitute complainant for ALEXANDER J. MASMUD)‚ Petitioner‚ vs. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION (First Division) and ATTY. ROLANDO B. GO‚ JR.‚ Respondents. R E S O L U T I O N NACHURA‚ J.: Before the Court is a petition for review on certiorari1 assailing the Decision2 dated October 31‚ 2007 and the Resolution dated June 6‚ 2008 of the Court of Appeals
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Stewart Martin 08/06/2012 Aristotle’s Ethics According to Aristotle happiness is the highest or self-sufficient good. Happiness is the end toward which all other ends are directed. Happiness is attained by living a virtuous life. Moral virtue is a relative mean between extremes of excess and deficiency. Virtuous acts require conscious choice. Moral virtue requires moral action in a social environment. The term “happiness” as used by Aristotle is “eudaemonia ” and can be translated many
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The Nicomachean Ethics: Best moral guide for the youth. The Nicomachean Ethics ; this ten book account of Aristotle’s view on ethics stands as on of the best works of philosophy because it took a deep look into ethics pointing out what it takes for humans to reach happiness in their lifetime and how best a person can be virtuous. It also addresses the other views on happiness an attempts to explain human’s flawed conception of what happiness is. He believes happiness is not just one state
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exile them from the church. Originally Catholic Church’s position on excommunication was limited to the abortion of a formed fetus. The theory of a formed fetus came from Aristotle’s concept of ensoulment which was adopted by Christian philosophers. Aristotle believed that fetuses were conceived in a vegetative or animalistic state and that between 40 and 90 days a fetus undergoes “ensoulment” in which the fetus actually received its human soul. So it was this concept that made abortion a homicide after
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Hume vs. Kant: Causality Hume’s ultimate goal in his philosophic endeavors was to undermine abstruse Philosophy. By focusing on the aspect of reason‚ Hume shows there are limitations to philosophy. Since he did not know the limits‚ he proposed to use reason to the best of his ability‚ but when he came to a boundary‚ that was the limit. He conjectured that we must study reason to find out what is beyond the capability of reason. Hume began his first examination if the mind by
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05-Kessler-45240.qxd 4/13/2007 11:26 AM Page 91 5 I Individual Ethics The Virtue of Prudence Jean M. Bartunek Jordi Trullen n this chapter‚ we focus on practical wisdom‚ a characteristic proper to individuals. Practical wisdom is also called phronesis (Aristotle’s term) or prudence (the term introduced by Thomas Aquinas that is in most use by those focusing on virtue). We do so from social science‚ philosophical‚ and theological perspectives on virtue. Practical wisdom or prudence
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