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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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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people who say that happiness is virtue‚ or arête. “Virtue‚ then‚ is a state of character concerned with choice‚ lying in a mean‚ i.e.‚ the mean relative to us‚ this being determined by a rational principle‚ and by that principle by which the man of practical wisdom would determine it. Now it is a mean between two vices‚ that which depends on excess and that which depends of defect (…) Hence‚ in respect of its substance and the definition which states its essence virtue is a mean‚ with regard to what
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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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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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Speech is silver and silence is Gold Since ancient time‚ silence is worshipped as an important component of spiritual discipline. Initially‚ the practice of this virtue may commence with some three hours of silence at noon time‚ say on Sunday or any other suitable day. This practice may be enhanced by routines‚ the vow daily from 8.00 p.m. to 8.00 a.m. the next day. During these hours‚ the exceptions could be made for prayers‚ uttering a hymn of praise for adoration of God. The vow
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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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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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A conservative value to use for a solar panel’s generating capacity is 10 watts/sq. ft. This represents a panel conversion efficiency of about 12% which is typical. That means that for every kW you need to generate‚ you’d need about 100 sq. ft. of solar panels. If the sun would shine 24 hours a day‚ you could put up 100 sq. ft. of panels and you’d have enough to power an average home. But as we all know‚ the sun doesn’t shine all the time. The sun is only available during the day and the amount
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