second book of The Politics‚ Aristotle digresses from Plato’s recommendations and provides a counter framework for what he believes is an ideal state. The best ideal state according to Aristotle is one that is not ruled by philosopher kings. This main feature of rulership is what distances Aristotle from Plato. Is it natural for there to be a group of philosophers ruling? Is it natural that these philosophers must be removed from private life? These are the questions Aristotle deals with in the second
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ARISTOTLE ’S EUDAIMONIA Eudaimonia stands for happiness in Greek. Aristotle argues that the highest good for human beings is happiness. He insists that every action performed by humans is to pursue happiness. Aristotle also argues that human action is always aimed at some end or good. This "good" may not be viewed as a good action or any good by others‚ but for the doer of the action ("good")‚ the activity will be perceived as good and that it will bring a favorable outcome. Aristotle also said
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The relationship comes to an end when they find out the father of the child is indeed not Herbert Head and rather an unknown man. Caddy decides to have the child‚ but due to the fact she never truly had a mother‚ Caddy does not act like one to her daughter‚ Miss
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Citizens of Venice‚ we are gathered here today to honor and remember Othello and Desdemona who even in death are still bound by their love that is everlasting. Othello‚ how can words even describe him. He was a valiant moor and an honorable general who fought and did everything in his power to protect Venice against the Ottomans. Oh how he loved Desdemona who loved him despite the color of his skin. I remember him telling me about how she used to listen to the stories of his life and his struggles
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Fire and Ice According to “Webster’s dictionary‚ literacy is defined as “ the ability to read and write and the knowledge that relates to a specific subject” (Webster’s Dictionary). From this it was learned that literacy practice is anything that involves reading and writing that is used in free time and is non-academic. Literacy that happens in school such as reading a text book‚ writing notes‚ and studying would be considered academic literacy. Reading magazines‚ writing in a journal‚ or studying
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Bella listened as Melani spoke‚ she explained that she had no real idea what had caused what was happening around the world. As well more about Zeus and the Titans‚ and even more in depth with Khronos and the others were tyrants. Bella wasn’t stupid she had been taught a great deal of the history of the gods. And had discovered much for herself over the years as well. She knew that the gods tried to hide some of the truth’s from the demi-gods at the camp. But she was never stupid enough to simply
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Arnold’s different friendships are a large part of his life. In the novel‚ Rowdy; Arnold’s best friend has protected him since they were born. ‘ I’II protect you’’ Rowdy suncked in to the Andruss brothers’ camp‚ shaved off their eyebrows and cut off their braids after they made fun of Arnold’s ‘ Who did this to you”. Arnold and Rowdy share their dreams and never told anyone else. ‘I draw his dreams‚ And he only talks about his dreams
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Who loved whom more - Romeo or Juliet? In my opinion‚ Juliet loved Romeo more than he loved her because her love was more intense. Juliet was not Romeo’s first love‚ so that "first time" beauty of love didn’t apply to Romeo. Juliet had not fallen in love before so her love for him was way stronger because it was her first time. Romeo had loved before‚ Juliet had not. In Act 1‚ Scene 5‚ Juliet says‚ "My only love sprung from my only hate! Too early seen unknown‚ and too known to hate. Prodigious
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Aristotle One of the greatest thinkers of all time was Aristotle-322 BC‚ the Ancient Greek philosopher. He has practically influenced every area of present day thinking. His main focal points were the natural and social sciences. In Stagira‚ a town on the northwest coast of the Aegean Sea‚ in the year of 384 BC Aristotle was introduced to the world. He grew up a wealthy boy. His father was friends with the noble king of Macedonia‚ and as a young man he spent the majority of his time at the
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Aristotle (384 BC March 7‚ 322 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher and a student of Plato‚ considered first scientist in Western world. He was a philosopher of common sense. He tried to define essences and his aim is to explicate the world as well as cosmos surrounding us. According to Introduction of Metaphysics‚ Aristotle’s world-view is teleological that there is kind of purpose in cosmos: " What is important is that the world seems to have a purpose‚ a meaning and even a design. It
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