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who think that they are worthy of great things, but they are really unworthy of them, and that is pure vanity (PG). He goes on t...

one is virtuous, and that their actions are virtuous, but that might be illusive. Can virtue be whittled down to intrinsic right o...

In an essay that consists of five pages Aristotle's lofty view of pride as the ultimate virtue is discussed within the context of ...

theory is brought forth numerous times throughout Aristotles well-read and well-quoted Nichomachean Ethics. Aristotles vie...

the right objects, towards the right people, with the right motive and in the right way. He states in Book II, "The moral virtues,...

In five pages this paper discusses the philosophies of God as espoused by Socrates and Aristotle in a comparison and contrast of A...

subdivided into passions and reason (Yu 323). So, too, was his moral character, which explained how man could exist as both a soc...

In a report consisting of eight pages abortion is examined within the context of David Hume's utilitarian philosophy and Aristotle...

inseparable from its body, or at any rate that certain parts of it are" (Aristotle "On the Soul" 21). Aristotles view of the soul...

In four pages the ways in which Aristotle believes virtue is acquired within the perspective of prudence as discussed in his treat...

In five pages this research paper discusses character as perceived by Aristotle in Nicomachean Ethics and Politics and by John Stu...

In eight pages classical and modern philosophers are consulted regarding their thoughts on the postmodern world in order to determ...

between both extremes. The fundamental theme of "Utopia" is the determination of the best state for a commonwealth, the b...

In four pages Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics are applied to an examination of genetic engineering. Two sources are cited in the b...

truth that transcends the traditional means of understanding or knowing. For Aquinas, reason does have limitations. He writes: "N...

In five pages the question 'How does acting virtuously increase one's capacity to act virtuously?' is examined within the context ...

life, white lies can protect people from hurt feelings. They can be used to motivate others to do good things. There are sometimes...

works are studied to this day. They are unusually clear; difficulty in understanding may come from inept translations. This paper ...

this sentiment and states that it is good when each individual realizes their talents and abilities to their fullest. Speaking in ...

explains that most men identify good, or happiness, with mere pleasure and that is the first type of life. Many are familiar with ...

being within society: "the proper excellence or virtue of man will be the habit or trained faculty that makes a man good and makes...

on which the man can stand (and is therefore the crown of the virtues) because Aristotle believed that a man who demonstrated prid...

originally? Even if it is passed on to future generations, or victims, it has to come form somewhere. While some say it is origina...

in the right way. In order to do this, however, one must be able to determine, using ones reason, what those right ways and right ...

positive reinforcement, for the happiest people are also those who are feeling well and living prosperous lives. These are not me...

be regarded as involuntary because it is not externally rooted in another person; but it is irrational and therefore not represent...

a context that is relative to his life. Aristotle believed that "happiness is an activity of soul in accordance with virtue." Ar...

This essay addresses issues in Aristotle's "The Nicomachean Ethics" and how he perceives what is good and virtuous and the relatio...

This paper discusses the views of Anna Akbari and Andrew Sullivan pertaining to the issue of how technology has altered the nature...

of confidence about the conduct and intentions of my employer. * Maintain loyalty to my employer and pursue its objectives in way...