after its citizens have met their bare necessities. What does Aristotle mean by ‘good’? Does it mean happiness? Stability? I found this idea particularly intriguing because Aristotle points out that this goodness is best achieved collectively rather than individually. Is this possible? As Aristotle himself points out‚ people typically act in their own self-interest “in order to obtain that which they think good”. (1252a3) If the state aims at the “highest good” (1252a6)‚ does this necessarily benefit
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Paper 2 What is nature? If “nature” is a term solely referring to physical matters viewed in their own existences‚ separate from those of others‚ then it shall be an inadequate definition to answer the question “what is nature?”. Getting them to interact with one another and including the process of interrelations among those matters into the definition of “nature”‚ we still have an insufficient definition. The missing component here‚ and the precise definition that truly reflects what nature really
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courage of free men and women.” Delivered by the late Ronald Reagan‚ this helps to express what his idea of freedom was‚ and how it impacted the people of America. Although each and every person is unique‚ we all have similar ideas of what freedom can be. Freedom to me‚ can be things such as the ability to start each day‚ knowing that I am safe. Freedom is ending each day‚ knowing that I will continue to receive an education. Freedom is waking up‚ knowing that I can act how I’d like‚ say what I’d like‚
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peaceful manner while accepting the consequences. Many people feel it is wrong and disruptive; however‚ it is what makes people free and true to themselves and what they believe in. Peaceful resistance to laws positively impacts a free society because it is truly giving the people their freedom. It does not harm anyone‚ since it’s only done to prove one’s point or to let them stand up for what they believe is right. The normal population seems to dictate that civil disobedience is wrong because it
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prompt given‚ states that ownership and sense of self both have different meanings. The main question is "What does it mean to own something?’ Many argue that ownership is not much of a great thing‚ it can be of different negative meanings‚ while others disagree and think that ownership helps develop character. In the society we live in today‚ people own a lot of things from a car‚ to a house‚ and other things‚ but what does it truly mean to own something? Is it possible to own tangible and intangible
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Many of us can think of someone who has hurt us badly. How difficult it can be for us to forgive that person. Even if we avoid seeking revenge‚ we may hold on to a grudge. Our society doesn’t encourage forgiveness. On the contrary‚ when we are hurt we are told: "Don’t get angry; get even!" The plots of many popular dramas focus on "sweet revenge." Yet we know that it is right to forgive and forget. Everybody remembers Mother Teresa’s famous quote‚ "It is by forgiving that one is forgiven". Since
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What defines great literature? To me‚ great literature is a book that is well written‚ that has a fluid plot that keeps the book moving forward‚ and a clear moral that the story is trying to tell. Great literature greatly differs from romance novels or blood and gore action thrillers. The job of the thriller or romance novel‚ is to keep the reader entertained through the entire book and for them to buy the next one‚ and the books are filled with simple characters and simple plots. With great literature
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America became a country on July 4th‚ 1776; over 240 years ago. That’s greater than 240 years of generations of people trying to define what it means to be an American‚ but few still stand true today from that long ago. Being accepting of others‚ not only other ethnic groups but fellow Americans as well‚ is one way in which things have not changed from the first American generation to the latest. One of the longest standing traits of the “poster child” American is being courageous‚ whether it be
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The word “citizen” is defined as a native or naturalized member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection. To be a citizen of the world‚ we owe our allegiance to the earth and what she brings us. We rely on her to bring us wood‚ air‚ water‚ precious metals‚ soil‚ coal‚ plants‚ animals‚ and to keep us safe from the dangers of the outside solar system. In order to be a citizen of the world‚ a person must contribute to their own community‚ keep the
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Many claim to be educated people. But what does it mean to become an educated person? An educated person is not the one who has a high GPA or scored advanced on assessment tests. To be educated is to accept the idea that a person does not know anything until he or she opens the door to learning different aspects of life. School is not the only way of seeking knowledge; education derives from different activities like exploring other peoples’ ideas‚ thinking creatively‚ learning from one’s past mistakes
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