Aristotle and the Good Life Dr. Ari Santas I. Three Paths of Excellence The good life—eudaemonia—for Aristotle‚ was a function of our fulfilling our distinctively human function‚ and fulfilling it with excellence (doing it well). The concept of excellence‚ arete‚ is what we today call virtue. In pursuit of excellence‚ Aristotle identified three kinds of human virtue‚ or‚ paths of excellence: personal excellence‚ intellectual excellence‚ and interpersonal excellence. A. Moral Virtue
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Good boy‚ Beau. Stay‚ Anna Quindlen is very descriptive in her essay. As I read the story I could visualize her dog and also sympathize with her feelings. Having had lost a dog of old age‚ this story really hit home. The way she describes beau’s milky white eyes‚ the loss of his hearing‚ and the way his walk looks like his back legs are prosthetics. With these descriptions‚ the knowledge that Beau’s a black lab‚ and the fact that he stinks‚ all present enough information for me to get a clear
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What is good entertainment? I think that the main difference between a good film or song and a bad one is the ability for the audience to relate to the content. When the audience can relate to a piece of art from personal experience is when the piece of art can truly be called “artistic”. People don’t want to just listen to a song or see a movie and think that it was cool and fun to watch‚ but to take something from the art’s material and be able to comprehend the message that is being presented
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Although wearing fancy clothing has great advantages‚ only can it be somewhat true because it lowers order of organizations. Customers usually recognize waiters or attendants according to the uniforms in a restaurant. For an example‚ Lisa McQuerrey says “Employees who all dress alike are easily identified as employees in a business. This makes it easier for customers to seek out employees when they are looking for assistance‚ which leads to increased profits for the company and
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How to be a Good Leader? 1) Accept honest criticism. Criticism is hard to take‚ particularly from a relative‚ a friend‚ an acquaintance or a stranger - but it’s a powerful tool of learning. 2) Listen to others. Even though you are the team leader and you make the final decisions‚ you should always ask your subordinates what their opinion is. Try to incorporate them whenever it’s possible. 3) Can lead through any situation. When things get difficult‚ they can control their emotions and make
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CHAPTER TWO Beneficial bacteria in the environment and their uses. In today’s world‚ the environment and its related issues are steadily gaining a lot of importance. Some bacteria are helpful and are used to obtain balance in the environment. It has been seen that helpful bacteria are useful in dissolving organic sludge from water‚ breaking down the growth of algae‚ reducing the various noxious odours such as hydrogen sulfide odours‚ reducing ammonia levels‚ promoting faster growth of fish in the
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the Korean parents don’t give the kids Independent at all‚ and they can’t decide what they want to do in their life. As a parent I want the best for my kids. I feel for Carolin’s parents wants the best for her too‚ however it always good to teach you kids everything you know about you culture‚ and let them make their Owen choices. In this case Caroline felt so confused between two different cultures‚ she trying to fulfill everyone’s expectations‚ her parents want her to be an American
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Many people don’t like conflict. It stresses us out and can change the mood of our day. Even in a good relationship‚ there is still conflict. Conflict is unavoidable. However‚ by knowing how to handle conflict can loosen up the tension and prevent it from happening more than usual. Most of the time‚ many don’t know how to disagree effectively without causing hurt feelings and escalating the problem. I have experienced many interpersonal conflicts in my life. There are people in our lives that we
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The Good Earth‚ by Pearl S. Buck Essential Questions: • How does Buck portray the theme of contentment vs. greed? Can wealth destroy traditional values? • What does it take to make one truly happy? • How does literature show the effects of social class and oppression? • How does the novel explore the theme of man as a part of nature? Expectations: • The novel will be completed by April 1. • Five journal entries will be completed by April 1. • One project to
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Many ask the question that why companies should follow social responsibilities and why should they be ethical. But ethical business helps the company to be competitive at national and international levels. Recently‚ multinational companies have been encouraged by many scholars to develop clear and specific codes of conduct that outline their objectives‚ duties‚ and obligations in the international markets in which they operate. Organizations ethical behaviors relates to religious‚ cultural and
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