Encyclopedia) On the other hand‚ there is the virtue of Temperance. Temperance is the opposite of gluttony in that it “brings order to the concupiscible appetite‚ and thus to the emotions of love‚ hate‚ sensible satisfaction‚ desire‚ aversion and sorrow as they bear upon a pleasant good.” Temperance is all about being able to make yourself hold back from taking more then you need‚ whether it is in eating‚ or in the pleasures of the body. The first part of temperance is abstinence‚ which is a cutting back
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(1225-1274) wrote about many virtues. In particular he wrote about “temperance‚ prudence‚ fortitude‚ and justice” (p 5). He wrote that he believed justice was the highest virtue and explained what justice was and why he believed justice to be the highest virtue. Aquinas (1225-1274) explained that virtues are behaviours. Virtues‚ other than justice‚ are self-serving‚ focusing only on one aspect of virtuous behavior. Aquinas (1225-1274) believed that justice covered all virtues. Aquinas (1225-1274) explained
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rival who he deems qualified enough: Callicles. Here‚ they discuss the value of temperance and the indulgence of pleasures. Callicles remarks to Socrates‚ “In the rightly-developed man the passions ought not to be controlled‚ but that we should let them grow to the upmost and somehow or other satisfy them‚ and that that is virtue” (Plato 74). Callicles says that to allow growth and indulge in your desires is real virtue. A man who is slave of his own restraint cannot be happy. According to him‚ satisfying
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political figure‚ war hero‚ and most of all a well-rounded model for a republic even today. It was mostly his moderate combination of all of these traits through temperance and a strong code of morals that allowed Cato to achieve this status. From his early days as a young scholar‚ Cato learned and practiced frugality and temperance in everything he did. Growing up‚ one of Cato’s influences was Fabius Maximus‚ a soldier above Cato. Among the things that Cato absorbed from Fabius was a quote
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Protagoras‚ an Ancient Greek sophist‚ was a self-proclaimed teacher of virtue. In ancient Greek times the term ‘sophist’ described men who claimed the ability to teach the art of politics‚ and the art of being a good citizen. In his conversation with Socrates‚ Protagoras claimed to have an ability to teach sound deliberation - to better manage one’s household and public affairs. According to Socrates‚ Protagoras was a teacher of the art of citizenship. The art of citizenship involved sound deliberation
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Three Parts of the Soul in Plato’s Republic and Phaedrus are mans Appetite (Black Horse on Left)‚ Spirited (White Horse on Right)‚ and Reason (Charioteer). Each part of the soul has it’s own virtue as well as its own vice. Temperance is the virtue of Appetite‚ Courage the virtue of Spirit‚ and Wisdom is the virtue of Reason. It was Plato’s belief that goodness and justice come from the correct balance of the Three Parts of the Soul. We will uncover the perfect balance of the soul According to Plato
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published unfinished‚ however there are many great things written in the book anyway. Looking to his many virtues‚ we discover Benjamin Franklin to be disciplined‚ creative‚ and witty. Benjamin Franklin can be considered disciplined for many reasons. While reading this I found that Franklin used a type of self-imposed discipline which is incredibly powerful. He even came up with thirteen virtues and
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the cardinal virtues. Plato viewed harmony as the salvation of the state and the individual‚ while division encouraged by the inconsistency of personal interests with those of the state is the devastation of the same (Dunkle‚ 1986). He also believed that the way to make the most of ourselves as individuals is to rid ourselves of certain desires that are of the "want" nature and that are contrary to the principles of courage‚ temperance‚ wisdom‚ and justice: Plato ’s cardinal virtues (Denise‚ White
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ISSUE AND CHALLENGES PAPER Business leaders face many challenges today; however‚ these challenges can be traversed with the correct application of the seven virtues. Currently‚ business leaders face several issues including how to navigate diversity in the workforce‚ making tough decisions on healthcare reform‚ and the growing presence of a one world market. Upholding civic responsibilities in both their home markets and those of the world requires great fortitude and remarkable character. Leaders
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Temple Grandin Human Dignity in the Catechism point of view explains that all humans resemble God’s image and presence so therefore if you attack someone you are attacking God. Human Dignity is not determined by what line of work they’re doing or by their strengths and weaknesses‚ but rather the persons they are. Temple Grandin was autistic which made her a weak auditory learner. Several people used this as an excuse to treat her with disrespect‚ and by doing so‚ violating her human dignity.
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