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    Nicomachean Ethics on Moral Virtue Aristotle believes that virtue‚ or excellence‚ can be distinguished into two different types. One being intellectual virtue‚ and the other being moral virtue. Aristotle encompasses intellectual virtue as being philosophical wisdom‚ understanding and practical wisdom. He considers moral virtue to be of liberality and temperance. Aristotle distinguishes between the two types using his previous argument about the irrational element. Aristotle shows that the irrational

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    1. In what ways did the historical context from which virtue ethics emerged shape its basic principles? Presocratics‚ regarded as the first philosophers‚ brought the term logos to philosophy (literal translation: ‘word’; also denotes ‘logic’‚ ‘argument’‚ ‘reason’. Aristotle’s concept of Virtue Ethics regards humans as rational animals‚ implying that ‘logos’ is purely a human trait. Known as Plato’s most gifted student‚ Aristotle disagreed with his teacher’s view that the “essence of reality

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    Utilitarianism is defined as ethic based on consequences. An act‚ either it is morally wrong or good is acceptable as long as the end outcome is greater. In this essay on utilitarianism‚ I would argue Peter Singer’s calculus preferences‚ equality is for all living being but sacrificing one for greater good is plausible. Counter argument of Immanuel Kant’s moral deontology claim‚ it is immoral to consider a human being as a means to an end. John Mills’ actions are right as long they promote happiness

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    Chapter 01 Introduction True/False Questions 1-1. The basis for the practice of labor relations within a unionized employer is a contract negotiated by the parties. Answer: True Difficulty: Easy Blooms: Remember Page: 1 1-2. Stock markets create the opportunity to make ownership highly liquid by providing an institutionalized mechanism for the purchase and sale of shares. Answer: True Difficulty: Easy Blooms: Remember Page: 1 1-3. Operational decisions are made by the managers

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    Cardinal Virtues: Chapter 3 The Great Gatsby In the final line of chapter 3‚ after revealing Jordan Baker’s “incurable dishonesty‚” Nick Carraway says the following about himself: “Everyone suspects himself of at least one of the cardinal virtues‚ and this is mine: I am one of the few honest people I have ever known.” (64) What are the Cardinal Virtues? Cardinal basically means the most basic or hinge elements‚ therefore the cardinal virtues are the positive qualities that all other virtues are

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    Sin and Virtue. What is the difference? Christian society deems a “sin”‚ as an action or motive that is against God and his commandments. Some view a sin as merely the act of being immoral or inhumane. But in reality‚ who are we to judge whether a person has committed an offense? In this day and age we have altered views on what society should consider moral(virtuous) or immoral(sinful). So how specifically do sins and virtues differ in Steinbeck’s views‚ society’s views‚ and my personal views. Steinbeck

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    NameVersilis Tyson  Per   Chapter 52 Reading Quiz 1. ​ _True True/False Ecology is the study of both living and nonliving factors. 2. List three abiotic factors.​ _ 3. Fill in the blanks for the levels of ecological organization: →​ population​ →​ community​ →​ _ 4. ​ _ 5. ​ _ habitats. 6. ​ _ →​ biosphere True/False Warm air rises‚ and cool air sinks. List one type (there are three we talked about!) of disturbance in ecological True/False When an ecologist studies a organism‚ they could be studying

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    They seem to feel as they are just going into the 13 grade of high school.And they seem to enter their first semester with that negative attitude. In the article‚ “The Seven False Beliefs: Addressing The Psychosocial Underpreparedness Of The Community College Student” by‚ Miranda. This article goes over the 7 most common false beliefs that affects the community college students. The seven beliefs really do go through how a community college students thinks and start with that kind of mindset. Students

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    there are several anecdotes that explain where Latina stereotypes evolved from‚ which ultimately convey Cofer’s purpose that the stereotypes are false. For instances‚ Cofer explains how she did not see how it is fair for Latin girls to be expected to “ripen” as fruits; whereas‚ other girls could mature into adulthood. She displays that the stereotype is false by providing the an anecdote: Cofer is at a school dance‚ with an American boy‚ he leans in for a kiss‚ but Cofer does not accept it‚ this causes

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    talents and virtues‚ knew he may never be flawless‚ yet he strove to be anyway. He applied imperative ethical goals on a day to day basis and practiced productive habits. Benjamin Franklin embodied numerous significant characteristics that certainly led to his many successes. Benjamin Franklin imposed remarkable moral values when he created the thirteen virtues. He formed a procedure to conquer each of these virtues‚ starting with temperance. Franklin strategized to master one virtue a week‚ yet

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