members and others interested in the helping professions. Of these the following five will be compared and contrasted with various biblical ethics identified by Clinton & Oblschalager (2002) as being seven virtues (pp. 248-249): autonomy‚ nonmaleficence‚ beneficence‚ justice‚ and fidelity. The seven virtues are composed of the following: accountability and truth-telling‚ responsibility to love one another‚ fidelity to integrity‚ trustworthiness in keeping confidentiality‚ competent beneficence‚ humility
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Why should directors‚ executives‚ and accountants understand consequentialism‚ deontology‚ and virtue ethics? Consequentialism is based on the concept that the moral worth of an action is determined by its outcome. And that the consequences of one’s conduct are the true basis for any judgment about the morality of such conduct. Thus‚ from a consequentialist standpoint‚ a morally right act‚ or failure to act‚ is one that will produce a good outcome‚ or consequence. This view may also be expressed
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In Cicero’s‚ “First Philippic against Marcus Antonius‚” he is offering his view on the political situation after the death of Caesar. His purpose for coming before the Senate is to drive them to the realization that Marcus Antonius and his actions are slowly breaking down the unity of the country. He praises Marcus Antonius for his fine speech‚ intentions‚ and promises‚ then points out the fallacies and unconstitutionality of Marcus Antonius’ actions. He reminds the Senators
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Cicero: A (Somewhat) Model Roman Marcus Tullius Cicero was assigned the proconsulship of Cilicia during the year 51-50 B.C. and‚ via correspondence between him and multiple of his close friends‚ his attitudes and actions during his governorship become quite clear. Although his aims maintain hints of triviality‚ there is no doubt that‚ based on Cicero’s own words‚ he had the province’s well-being and his duties in mind. This being said‚ Cicero by no means speaks highly of Cilicia and it is evident
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Cicero’s Letters 62 BC - to Pompey in Asia Minor (Rome‚ summer): evidence for obsequious behaviour - ’I rely on you so completely’; reference to their political amisitia - ’join you as a friend as well as an ally’; reference to the Catilinarian Conspiracy ((CC) 63 BC) - ’I have done the right thing’‚ ’national interest’‚ ’I have achieved things’; seeks approval of his Concordia Ordinum - ’soldier and statesmen’. 59 BC - to Atticus on his way to Epirus (Rome‚ Jun/Jul): discussion of the political
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Catilinam Paper Cicero‚ the masterful orator and lawyer‚ gave a tremendous speech against a wicked minded senator named Catiline who was planning to overthrow the government. Within the Temple of Jupiter‚ Cicero used many tactics to stir the senators such as reminding the senators of similar situations in the past; making them fear Catiline‚ connecting their situation to real life examples‚ and making it seem that his plans are known by everyone. With these tactics and others‚ Cicero effectively tries
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267-270) and that is why he can not sleep. The fact that he can not sleep shows that he is thinking about the murder and not comfortable with it. Also‚ he will not share his thoughts with his wife‚ even though she believes that “which by the right and virtue of my place/ I ought to know of”(II.i.267-270). When Brutus says “Not that I loved Caesar less‚ but that I loved Rome more.” (III.ii.26) he means that he believes his actions are for the benefit of the Republic not to improve his position. During
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this page of the history‚ Marcus Tullius Cicero came into philosophical fame. Cicero rose from modest circumstances to the highest rank of consul. Cicero’s year as a consul was one of acute danger for the Republic‚ but in truth‚ the Republic was becoming uncontrollable. Institutions designed for a city-state could not be adapted to the new empire of Rome. They could not manage the wealth that poured into the city or the power of successful generals. Cicero fought valiantly for 20 years to stabilize
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Cicero did a fantastic job in systematically presenting the psychological thinking behind a persuasive speech. The five situations which a speaker may encounter‚ as put forward by Cicero‚ are the resultant of five different kinds of audiences which one may face with during a presentation or delivery. Therefore‚ as emphasized by Cicero himself‚ one must use different strategies in addressing different audiences‚ and it is absolutely vital one does that in the opening of one’s speech (571). The five
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Builds Character "A man’s own manner and character is what most becomes him." - Marcus Tullius Cicero The words ’cultivate’ and ’civilize’ are synonymous with ’educate’. That says it all. Education is important as it teaches us the right behavior and good manners‚ thus making us civilized. It is the basis of culture and civilization. It is instrumental in the development of our values and virtues. Education cultivates us into mature individuals; individuals capable of planning for the future‚
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