Ethical Theory Summary This is an outline and summary of three of the most prominent ethical theories in the history of philosophy. (Note that all three of these represent different ethical absolutist/universalist theories. A view known as ethical relativism follows these.) Please take this as a sketch that invites you to investigate these ethical theories further. After each brief sketch‚ I will provide some web links that will be helpful to read. Virtue Ethics (especially Aristotle)
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Analysis of Albert Ellis ’s Life Experiences and Psychological Philosophies Life‚ Education‚ and Experiences Famed American psychologist Albert Ellis (1913-2007) was born in Pittsburgh and raised in New York City (DiGiuseppe 1989‚ Ellis 1992‚ ‚ Sheehy 1997). Albert reportedly had a somewhat troubled childhood‚ but overcame his troubles by becoming a "stubborn and pronounced problem solver" (DiGiuseppe 1989‚ Ellis 1992‚ ‚ Sheehy 1997). As a young child Albert became afflicted with a serious
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Current CBT practice originated in the 50s and 60s with Ellis‚ Lazarus (MultiModal Therapy) and Beck‚ building upon the earlier work of the Behaviourist movement. The basic idea of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is perhaps not so new as Epictetus‚ a stoic philosopher and ex-roman slave in the first century said‚ in the Enrichidion: "Men are disturbed not by things‚ but by the view which they take of them". Since Ellis and Beck‚ whilst standard CBT has evolved somewhat other approaches
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may be summed up as under. * An essential human virtue. * A necessity for society. * Important for integration of separate entities. * Gives significance of life * Educated men are superior (Aristotle) * Sign of freedom (Epictetus) * A controlling grace (Diogenes) * Basis of good life. 1. An Essential Human Virtue Education is an essential human virtue. Man becomes ’man’ through education. He is what education makes him. It is rightly said that without education
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Abstract The paper presents the life of John Stuart Mill through his biography. A glimpse on his exceptional life as a child was also included in his biography. Likewise‚ his major contributions as a philosopher and economist were also discussed. Since John Stuart Mill was a proponent of utilitarianism‚ the paper focuses its discussion on Mill and utilitarianism. The views of John Stuart Mill on utilitarianism and how it differs from Bentham’s views were given much attention in the paper
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nothing determines or distorts his thought; He does whatever he loves to do‚ and what he does is done for its own sake” (p.18). The concept of leisure was carried on to Rome through the teaching of the great Greek philosophers (Aristotle‚ Plato‚ and Epicurus). Roman writers such as Seneca describes leisure as a “pendulum of otium and negotium” (leisure and non-leisure). Seneca expresses in a letter that one should aim to say “ I am free‚ Lucilius‚ free‚ and wherever I am I am myself” (p.22). According
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Whence Evil? Theology – Essay If God is Good why is there evil? Author: Ng Bak Soon 20/6/2013 Theology Essay August 2013 Author: Ng Bak Soon Essay Title: “If God is good why is there evil in the world” Introduction The problem of evil is as ancient as humanity itself. Since the dawn of man‚ thinkers‚ philosophers‚ religionists and practically
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Marx vs. Durkheim: Religion An essay by Erin Olson plus commentary by Antonino Palumbo Religion and religious institutions play a powerful role in influencing a society and the lives of its members. The sociological traditions of Marx and Durkheim view religion totally differently‚ yet they both agree that religion is a very important aspect of a society. During his career‚ Marx spoke little on the subject of religion. However‚ “what is lacking in volume is made up for in vigor and comprehensiveness
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SKEPTICISM PHILOSOPHY Skepticism: • It comes from the Greek word skeptikoi which means “seekers” or “inquirers.” • It refers to the critical attitude wherein a man questions different things including the well-known absolute truth or knowledge. • Note that skepticism (philosophical that is) should be contrasted with philosophical dogmatism wherein the latter is the direct opposite of the former. Philosophical dogmatism refers to an attitude wherein a man believes to have absolute
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You must look into other people as well as at them. Lord Chesterfield A good deed is never lost: he who sows courtesy reaps friendship; and he who plants kindness gathers love. Basil A man’s own good breeding is the best security against other people’s ill manners. Lord Chesterfield The secret of many a man’s success in the world resides in his insight into the moods of men and his tact in dealing with them. J. G. Holland To rejoice in another’s prosperity‚ is to give content to your own lot:
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