2. Define “virtue” as found in Aristotle’s “Doctrine of the Mean.” “For instance‚ if ten be too large‚ and two be too small‚ if we take six we take the mean relative to the thing itself [or the arithmetical mean]; for it exceeds one extreme by the same amount by which it is exceeded by the other extreme: and this is the mean in arithmetical proportion.” In the passage from the text he is talking about the mean in terms of logic and reasoning. He is talking the mean in math or science‚ but in real
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APPLICABILITY OF DOCTRINE OF RULE OF LAW IN INDIA The foundation of Indian Constitution is laid down on the bricks of “Rule of law”.1 The expression ’Rule of Law’ has been derived from the French phrase ’la principle de legalite’‚ i.e. a Government based on the principles of law.2 Rule of law has long normative history of contributing in edifice the legal system of European countries.3 Dicey developed this concept of ‘Rule of Law’.4 Dicey said ‘Rule of Law’ means‚ “the absolute supremacy of predominance
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THE LITTLE ROCK NINE The Separate but Equal was a doctrine that stated that services‚facilities‚and public places could be separated by race as long as other accommodations were equal. This doctrine soon became very controversial; many did not believe in the Separate but equal doctrine because it was not as equal as it portrayed itself to be‚ especially when it came to wanting to receive a quality education. Many fought to have schools desegregated so that African-Americans could attend school
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United States president Theodore Roosevelt announced the Roosevelt Corollary‚ an addendum to the 1823 Monroe Doctrine‚ in response to European nations that were trying to force Venezuela to repay its debts. Roosevelt threatened to send naval ships to Venezuela if those nations sought to forcibly collect the debt. Stability must be preserved‚ Roosevelt said in his 1904 annual message to Congress‚ even if it requires an "exercise of international police power." The Roosevelt Corollary‚ based on the
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British philosopher John Locke in the late 17th Century created the doctrine of Empiricism. Locke argued that human nature was mutable and that knowledge was gained through accumulated experience rather than by accessing some sort of outside truth. In his work “An Essay Concerning Human Understanding” he claimed that the mind begins as a clear slate and experience shapes it. He does not support the claim that humans have ideas that are innate. Locke believed in order for humans to know anything
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This doctrine became known as the Natalegawa Doctrine which is focusing on improving economic relations and strengthening internal consolidation of ASEAN connectivity Natalegawa doctrine is quite unique since this is a continuation pattern of the diplomatic process. Where in diplomacy‚ we usually use a variety of tricks in order to attract partners
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capitalism wasn’t working so they were going to switch over to communism. While Kennan was writing this telegram he had the economic and political policies in mind which then triggered Truman to expand on this as well. The main purpose of the Truman Doctrine was to give the United States a role in stopping the spread of communism. Then‚ George Marshall suggested offering financial aid to help European capitalistic economies to be recovered. So
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Aristotle’s Doctrine of the Mean and the Problem of Self-Control Introduction Aristotle’s Nicomahean Ethics is a rich text of ancient wisdom‚ much of which has become ingrained into today’s rhetoric in many schools of thought in the western world. It is with Aristotle’s views on Virtue that this paper is primarily concerned‚ more specifically with his idea that to have virtue is to display attitudes and actions to a moderate and intermediate degree. Stan Van Hooft (2008) notes that‚ although
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Precedent and Stare decisis in Hong Kong: The Case of Transgenders Introduction The doctrines of “precedent” and “stare decisis” have been pillars of Western Law that have withstood the test of time. They have been especially important in upholding the “Rule of Law” based on the tenets of predictability‚ expectations and stability‚ which are all important in a society based on norms and codes. Yet these legal concepts of precedent and “stare decisis” have been condemned for stifling the progress
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sins; ask and ye shall receive; knock and it shall be opened unto you.7 Behold‚ I will go before you and be your rearward; and I will be in your midst‚ and you shall not be confounded 28 Behold‚ I am Jesus Christ‚ and I come quickly. Even so. Amen.” (Doctrine and Covenants 49: 24–28). SUMMARY.– ANOTHER BOOK ON RELIGIÓN? – NEW CONNECTIONS. – THE PROMISE. – WHY LATIN AMERICA? I. ANOTHER BOOK ON RELIGION? Another book on Mormon History? Overwhelming as it is the number of the first and numerous the number
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