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    As we grow and become an adult that is able to form our own opinion is almost like a rite of passage because reading over the six steps almost seems like I have been a part of each step at some point in my life. When I was growing up I think relating to Stage 1: The Punishment and Obedience Orientation was definitely part of my life. Of course we don’t want to get in trouble as kids so generally we recognize that the authority will provide a severe enough punishment that will stop us from doing whatever

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    Aristotle Virtue Analysis

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    Aristotle’s understanding of virtue and his explanation of virtuous actions as presented in Nicomachean Ethics. In Book II of the work‚ Aristotle distinguishes between moral virtues‚ which are learned through habit and practice‚ and intellectual virtues‚ which are learned through instruction. However‚ it is not until later in Book II that Aristotle actually defines virtue. He opens Chapter 5 with‚ "Next we must consider what virtue is" (35) and at its end asserts that virtue is a state of character.

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    1. What are the key differences between utilitarianism‚ deontology‚ natural law ethics‚ and virtue theory? Utilitarianism Theory is the moral theory that argues that an action is right if and only if it conforms to the principle of utility. The desire for pleasure and happiness is universal. People seek to maximize their pleasure and minimize their pain. Thus‚ a morally correct action is one which results in the greatest possible pleasure within a given set of circumstances. The text highlights

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    V IR TU ES ‚ V IC ES A N D H A B ITS O F H EA LTH C A R E P R O V ID ER  Virtues – It is a behavior showing high moral standards. Virtues are traits of character or habits of disposition to think and act in ways that are good; to do what is morally right.  Vices – is considered immoral‚ depraved or degrading act to all the members in a society. It comes from the Latin word vitium which means “failing or defect”. Vice is considered the product of a repeated sinful act.  Habits – a settled or

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    HEAD: Ethics Introduction Paper Ethics Introduction Paper ETH/316 Ivan Gonzalez August 15‚ 2012 Melvin Nowlin‚ JR. Ethics Introduction Essay The similarities and differences between virtue theory‚ utilitarianism‚ and deontological ethics will be defined in this paper. As part of the paper the description of differences of the theory in which the theory addresses ethics and morals is given. An experience to explain the relationship between virtue‚ values

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    Punctuality is the habit of doing things promptly at the proper time. It must be considered a cardinal virtue because of its beneficial fruits‚ and also because of the harmful effects a lack of it can produce. In most enterprises‚ punctuality is the key to success. Procrastination‚ the vice opposite to punctuality‚ can bring nothing but failure. Often it brings ruin and disaster. A student‚ for instance who comes late for an examination may not be able to write that examination at all. Failure and

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    1. What is Professional Counseling? The application of mental health‚ psychological or human development principles‚ through cognitive‚ affective‚ behavioral or systemic interventions‚ strategies that address wellness‚ personal growth or career development as well as pathology. 2. Counseling vs. Psychotherapy Psychotherapy is more internal‚ and deep. It is more focused on the past‚ whereas counseling is more focused on the present. In psychotherapy‚ insight is more important than change

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    manners; it is favourable to fortune‚ reputation‚ influence and usefulness; a little attention and energy will form the habit‚ so as to make it easy and delightful. Punctuality is the soul of business. Punctuality is one of the cardinal business virtues‚ always insist on it in your subordinates. Lack of punctuality is a theft of someone else’s time whether as an employee who is late for work or as friends‚ where we have agreed to meet at a set of time. If I had made an appointment with

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    Ethics-3rd period Mrs. Shaffer Sam Vallance Ethics of Child Labor I. Intro A. During the nineteenth and early twentieth century child labor was a rampant problem with the advancements in technology. Then during the mid twentieth century‚ the United States started implementing child labor laws such as setting an age limit for somebody to work for pay and also setting certain health and safety codes at the work place. Despite efforts to prevent child labor‚ it is still prevalent in

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    Ekta Yadav Phil.322 2/19/07 Aristotle Ethics Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics provides a sensible account for what true moral virtue is and how one may go about attaining it. Aristotle covers many topics that help reach this conclusion. One of them being the idea of mean between the extremes. Although Aristotle provided a reliable account for many philosophers to follow‚ Rosalind Hursthouse along with many others finds lose ends and topics which can be easily misinterpreted in Aristotle’s writing

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