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    Virtue ethics can be described as a hybrid theory‚ which encompasses both teleological and deontological elements. This theory tells us that instead of looking a the action itself and whether it is right or wrong‚ or looking at the consequences a action a bring. Instead we should focus on our character‚ and develop the cardinal virtues in order to achieve ultimate happiness and become truly virtuous. Virtue ethics was first devised from the times of Ancient Greece by Aristotle‚ however has been adapted

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    Aristotle Virtue Ethics

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    Virtue ethics asks What kind of person should I be? What kind of person should I strive to be? I should strive to be virtuous. Thus‚ the notion of virtue becomes fundamental. What is a virtue? A fixed positive character trait that involves various dispositions. For Aristotle morality is about living in accordance with virtue. Every activity has some goal or end and his project here is to figure out what the Good consists in According to Aristotle something is good to the extent that it fulfills

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    Barbara Wilson Virtues

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    Dr. Barbara Wilson’s view on virtue ethics is that one’s “moral actions are guided by positive inner traits (virtues)‚ which rightly inform and guide a person’s behavior” (131). One should just be a good person and not look for a set of rules to follow in order to be a good person. Dr. Wilson’s “who you are an important as what you do” (132)‚ is a statement I agree with because‚ one should not do what they think is right for sake of the results of such. Living life just trying to be a good person

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    4 Cardinal Virtues

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    term "virtue" is from Latin and originally meant "strength" or "power". It is based on the word vir - man.. The ancient Greeks‚ starting with Homer‚ praised virtue. Despite the research and time‚ it is difficult to say precisely where virtue lies. The right measure is very difficult to achieve‚ and it is often different for different individuals. The idea of "The Golden Mean" is that in our actions we must seek the right measure and proportion. Excess or defect is a departure from virtue. For

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    A New Country Free of Tyranny In the summer of 1787‚ fifty-five men representing twelve of the newly independent thirteen states gathered in Philadelphia and took on the challenge of framing a constitution that satisfied the people’s need for a tyranny-free government. Just coming out of a revolution and out from under the power of a king‚ the delegates were determined to create a government free of “the accumulation of all powers…in the same hands‚ whether of one‚ a few‚ or many…”. Further reason

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    Plato's 4 Virtues

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    The Four Virtues of the Republic In the Republic‚ Plato sets up a framework to help us establish what the four virtues are‚ and their relationship between them to both the city and the soul. According to Plato‚ the four virtues are wisdom‚ courage‚ moderation‚ and justice. There are three classes within the city: guardians‚ auxiliaries‚ and artisans; and three parts within the soul include intellect‚ high-spirited‚ and appetitive. By understanding the different classes of the city or parts of the

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    Aristotle’s views on Virtue Aristotle believes that there are two kinds of virtue‚ one being intellectual and the other being moral virtue. He states that Intellectual virtue comes from being taught meaning we’re not born with it. Moral virtue on the other hand we develop as we grow and gain an understanding of life. “The stone which by nature moves downwards cannot be habituated to move upwards‚ not even if one tries to train it by throwing it up ten thousand times” (N.E. II.1) Right there he

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    Essay On Virtue Ethics

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    Virtue is a broad term used in ethics‚ it identifies with the moral character of a person where some other ethic theories focus on duties and roles or the consequences of an action. Virtue ethics has been broken down into three main theories: eudaimonism‚ agent-based theories‚ and the ethics of care. Eudaimonism is based on human flourishing or a person achieving their purpose well. An agent-based theory are based on what other people think are admirable traits in people that are thought to be common-sense

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    Assignment: Business Ethics and Virtue Ethics ETH 501: Business Ethics Dr. Gary Shelton November 14‚ 2013 Abstract For the purposes of this assignment we will analyze the Mattel case and discuss the actions of the company regarding the behavior and actions in conjunction with the Global Manufacturing Process that was implemented. Breaches of the two business ethics elements of integrity and egoism will be assessed. Within the discussion I have identified the virtues prudence‚ justice‚ fidelity

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    Tyranny in Archaic Greece In the sixth and seventh century‚ Archaic Greece saw to the emergence of tyrants as a form of government due to social and political inequality. The tyrant’s form of government was effective economically and socially as it stabilised social disruptions and economic distress. However‚ it eventually led to political rivalry‚ which destabilised their form of government. With an increase of vicious infighting amongst the aristocratic families‚ and the lack of social and

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