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    There are various theories of ethics‚ like deontology‚ utilitarianism‚ casuist and virtue just to name a few. The theory of virtue is quite interesting; it is a theory that according to Principles and Theories (2002‚ February 17) Retrieved September 29‚ 2015‚ is based on judging a person’s character rather than their actions. The theory of virtue is different from other theories in the sense that it is the only one that judges upon character so traits such as integrity‚ kindness‚ honesty‚ morality

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    Virtue Ethics: Edward Snowden When talking about ethics‚ it is sometimes difficult to differentiate right from wrong. The controversy that exist surrounding issues to deal with virtue ethics makes it even more difficult to see through the blurred lines of good actions and bad actions. The Edward Snowden case presents a typical scenario of where there are difficulties in determining whether he acted virtuously or not. However‚ a focused examination of the forces behind his actions can help identify

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    was his bold yet daring task to achieve the impossible‚ which is moral perfection. Through much contemplation‚ he complied together thirteen virtues that‚ he believed would guarantee a man’s perfection. Even though he wasn’t ever able to arrive at a completely faultless life‚ his efforts ultimately improved and bettered his life. Because of his sixth virtue‚ frugality‚ Franklin’s finances flourished. Franklin said that in order to properly practice frugality one must “make no expense but to do good

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    witnessed the championing of individual autonomy‚ often at the expense of longstanding tradition. America’s disturbing trend has many great thinkers rolling in their graves. One of these thinkers‚ Aristotle‚ wrote extensively about the importance of human virtue and its relationship to politics. After outlining the Greek philosopher’s view of man’s final end‚ I argue that‚ for Aristotle‚ ethics is necessarily related to the common good and concerns mankind as a whole. Book I of the Nicomachean Ethics opens

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    explain that through virtuosity a human being can lead a happy life. He defines virtue as a disposition to make the correct decisions that lead to the chief good of happiness. A perfect example is when he describes someone who does an action well as being good‚ but they are only considered good because of their distinctive activity. The distinctive activity for human beings can be considered our rationale. This is where virtue comes into play in the matter‚ but this translation could also be deciphered

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    The Meno – “No one wants what is bad” (78a). During Socrates and Meno’s search to find out what virtue is‚ they “have found many virtues while looking for one” (74a). Their conversation had led to many different responses but one proved to be vastly interesting. Socrates states “No one wants what is bad” (78a). After many of Meno’s thoughts of what virtue was had been discarded‚ Meno believes “virtue is to desire beautiful things and have the power to acquire them” (77b). Socrates reply is that

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    Aristotle: Virtues are Like Skills Aristotle believes that no one is born virtuous. Virtues are acquired through practice‚ which leads to habit. He feels that if someone did something courageous one time‚ then that person is not virtuous. The person would need to continue making good sound reasonable decisions that leads to courageous acts in order to become virtuous. Aristotle also believes that one must act accordingly in the right manner. For instance‚ if they are striving to be courageous‚ then

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    Fried Pataters Mr. Hahn Phil 2310 10 May 2010 Virtue Ethics and Ethics of Care Aristotle and Rita Manning both have different theories when it comes to ethics. Aristotle uses virtue ethics to answer questions about morality whereas Manning uses what is called ethics of caring to do the same thing. Virtue ethics claims people’s actions aim towards the highest good of happiness. From happiness‚ moral virtue stems from reasons governing the desires of the soul. Manning on the other hand believes

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    Virtue ethics is an ethical theory where one evaluates if an action is morally right or wrong if it is in accord with the virtues or being excellent. If one is not already a virtuous person‚ they should discover what a virtuous person would do in his or her circumstances and fulfill that action. Aristotle argues that happiness is the highest good since we pursue it for its own sake‚ other things for the sake of it‚ and we do not pursue it for the sake of something else. He goes on to state that a

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    behave. So what do humans believe is the correct way to “do good” or “be good”? In Attempting to create a better understand what is considered “good” it is essential to compare what the ethical theories of Utilitarianism‚ Deontology‚ Care Ethics‚ and Virtue Ethics conclude

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