Was Aristotle right in thinking virtues were relative? Aristotle at the age of 17 was sent to the intellectual capital of the Greek world‚ Athens and there joined the Academy and studied under Plato. He then later in life set up the Lyceum school and taught there. He argues that whenever we do something‚ we do it to gain an end‚ and that the ultimate ends of all ends is the chief good‚ the greatest good. He believed that actions are directed towards an aim‚ he uses the example that someone gets
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is an important requirement of happiness. He states that a happy person cannot be inactive. He then goes on to say that living a life of virtue is something pleasurable in itself. The virtuous person takes pleasure in doing virtuous things. The role of virtue is an important one for Aristotle. Without virtue‚ it seems one cannot obtain happiness. Virtue acts as a linking factor to happiness. Aristotle states that the human function is the life activity of the part of the soul that has reason
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Differences of Virtue Theory‚ Utilitarianism‚ and Deontological Ethic Abstract When looking into the similarities and differences of theory and ethics‚ they become intertwined used in our everyday life. In this paper‚ the discussion of similarities and differences of virtue theory alongside utilitarianism and deontology will describe how each theory addresses ethics and morality. Moreover‚ a quick look into personal experience will provide an explanation of the relationship between virtue‚ values‚ and
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woman’s worth lies solely in her chastity. The highest compliment for a woman concerns her sexual honor‚ and good conduct in this area is valued above all else. When praising his wife‚ Bernabo applauds “her exemplary chastity…above all her other virtues” (Pizan 164). Ambrose‚ who seeks to prove this notion wrong‚ inquires others about her and receives “such good reports of her that he despaired of winning his bet” (Pizan 164). If the townspeople’s praises discouraged Ambrose‚ then the subject of
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Anabella Morabito REL 343 5J - Nickoloff 09/24/13 Three Theological Virtues: As seen in Dorothy Day’s life Dorothy Day was a living example in her lifetime‚ and still today‚ of a disciple of Jesus; all her actions rotated on the single axis which a life inspired by the Gospel provided her. If one were to look at her experience of discipleship as the only experience of the Catholic Church‚ which is called to be the working body of Jesus’ message in the world today‚ one would clearly see several
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Punctuality is overrated as a virtue It is indisputable fact that the punctuality is a virtue‚ but there are some strong arguments that show it is overrated. These arguments can be classified into a few different classifications such as the quality of solutions limited by time‚ the possible tolerance for the late-comers‚ effective time and other qualifications referring to the time-work relation. Doubtlessly‚ being on time is important‚ but in most cases it is not crucial. There are special types
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between two equally important values‚ and whichever side one chooses they lose something” (Mundia‚ 2005). The moral dilemma in this case puts two values at odds. In order to help others we must not judge them and think our way is the only way. Virtue Ethics and Natural Law Theories would not support same sex marriage. Care Ethics would select same-sex marriage. The moral dilemma that arises in this practice is that most younger adults thinks that same-sex marriage is okay and majority of older
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Critical Assessment In the excerpt “Virtue Theory and Abortion‚” Rosalind Hursthouse presents the following argument for the moral acceptance of abortion: 1) If a virtuous woman would – under the circumstance that pregnancy would inhibit her ability to pursue other virtuous tasks – have an abortion‚ then having an abortion is justified 2) Virtuous women have abortions (under circumstances that pregnancy would inhibit their ability to pursue other virtuous tasks) -) Therefore‚ abortion is justified
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’Virtue ethics is of little use when dealing with practical ethics’. It’s argued that virtue ethics is of little use when dealing with practical ethics. Virtue ethics doesn’t focus on actions being right or wrong‚ but on how to be a good person. Virtue ethics raises three questions - who am I?‚ who do I ought to become?‚ and lastly‚ how do I get there? Then there is practical ethics describes situations where an action is needed. Virtue ethics goes back to Plato and Aristotle. Plato’s moral
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In Jainism there are many vows that a respectable Jain takes‚ but there are five great vows above the rest. The five great vows are Ahimsa/non-violence‚ truth‚ not stealing‚ chastity‚ and nonattachment/aparigraha. These are the vows taken by the lay people in Jainism because “most householders cannot carry renunciation as far as the monks and nuns” (Fischer‚ 129). When the Jains take these vows they are limiting themselves from doing harm to themselves and their environment. The five great vows are
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