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    women being seen unequal to men in many cultures similar to how Aristotle viewed women. Patriarchy was a feature in culture of 330 B.C.E as Aristotle wrote on his perspective of women’s role to a man and explaining the general value that women are to Greek culture. The source establishes Aristotle as a long-term influence on the views of women and shows aspects of the bias of social class and gender bias of society in Greek society. Aristotle viewed women as inferior to men but almost to the point that

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    Confucius versus Aristotle and the similarities between Dao‚ or as it is presently known‚ Tao against eudaimonia‚ (happiness)‚ and why these ideas are important to the study of ethics today. Aristotle was one of the greatest philosophers in history. He was solely judged in terms of his philosophical influence and his only peer was Plato. Aristotle’s writings have proven to be difficult to understand to most novice readers‚ although his teachings in the Nicomachean Ethics and that of eudaimonia

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    Presumably‚ the poem “Aristotle” is an adaptation to Aristotle’s conceptions on tragedies‚ in which a tragedy must contain a beginning‚ middle‚ and end. Throughout the poem there are unequivocal transitions telling the audience the when the beginning‚ middle‚ and end have arrived. Furthermore‚ the tile may also allude to the way the poem will be written. Since Aristotle was a well renowned philosopher‚ the poem may contain reflections upon certain actions‚ that lead to misfortunes found in tragedies

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    Athens “Golden Age of Athens” Achievements of: -Golden Age of Athens took place in 5th century BC (480-430 BCE) -Golden Age took place after Peloponnesian wars (Athens verse Sparta) and before the Persian wars -Achievements: Greeks excelled in philosophy history (Herodotus and Thucydides) Drama (Sophocles and Aeschylus) Sculpture (Balance between realism and idealism) Arts Architecture (Parthenon 447-432 BCE) Aristotle on government‚ ethics and epistemology: -Aristotle was a pupil of Plato

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    Aristotle and the Tragic Hero The traditional hero stresses courage and nobility as essential traits of heroism. He lived by a code of honor and valued certain things as more important than others‚ so that he is willing to take risks and endure hardships for their sake. He is often a leader and protector of a community. The fact that the hero not only performs great deeds but performs them out of worthy principles renders his deed even more admirable. On the other hand‚ the Greek tragic hero is

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    Jesus Christ and Aristotle. Both have defined virtue in their own terms‚ and this essay will compare these definitions and ultimately confirm their inherent differences. In the end‚ if given the chance‚ Aristotle would not approve of Jesus’ conception of virtue/excellence due to their conflicting views on the intention of action and defining virtue. In order to prove the dissimilarities of these men we will first examine the values of Jesus Christ‚ then later move on to Aristotle.

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    The views of Plato and Aristotle are different but to some extent similar. Plato was mostly known for Theory of Forms and Aristotle was basically known for his thoughts in metaphysics. Even though they both thought a bit differently they did agree in a few things‚ for instance‚ Plato and Aristotle not only impacted social life in the past but the future‚ in fact some still use it in today’s society. Plato was a student of Socrate’s. He founded the first University called Academy in the year 387

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    moral? Aristotle Aristotle basis of morality centers around what people fundamentally desire. Through his studies he found objects just and wealth and honors to be inadequate to human desires. He said that the ultimate goal for people should be self-sufficient‚ final‚ and attainable. In stating this he goes on to say that happiness is the only goal that meets all three of these requirements. Through this investigation it becomes clear that the whole basis of moral living to Aristotle is to

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    Virtue Title Page Virtue: Comparing the Views of Confucius and Aristotle: Bernadette C. Townsend Humanities 101‚ {019016} Fall 2005 – Mini Session Strayer University Instructor: Professor David Allen Outline Virtue: Comparing the Views of Confucius and Aristotle; Confucius Social Philosophy This paper will explore and discuss the social and political philosophy of Confucius and Aristotle‚ the views on virtue. The paper will examine the craft and artistic accomplishments

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    ARISTOTLE‚ MILL AND MARX‚ CONTRAST SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES Of the many Greek moralists and writers‚ Aristotle offers the most psychological and insightful accounts of virtuous character. This is particularly true to observation as most of the character treatments with respect to philosophical insight are focused mainly on Aristotle’s analysis. The reality of life is that humans abide by choices and elements that define how we live which are enshrined in ethics as described through the works

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