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Essays 301 - 330
subdivided into passions and reason (Yu 323). So, too, was his moral character, which explained how man could exist as both a soc...
In five pages Aristotle's concept of 'the mean' is discussed in terms of a balanced universe comprised fo form and matter and the ...
In ten pages this paper discusses virtue and duty as viewed in On Duties by Cicero and The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli. Three s...
In nine pages specific questions are answered regarding Aristotle's position on happiness, virtue, knowledge, and wisdom, and then...
In six pages this paper discusses virtue and whether or not it is possible to teach in a consideration of the dialogue between Men...
points out that because magnanimous people have a proper set of values they frequently appear to have a "lofty detachment" to the ...
In seven pages this paper discusses how this preeminent religious philosopher defined virtue, justice, and the common good. One s...
In three pages this paper examines how a good man's virtues are represented in the novel by Abraham Adams and Joseph Andrews. Two...
In seven pages MacIntyre's perspectives on these men and their philosophies are discussed as presented in After Virtue. Four sour...
In six pages this explication of Spenser's poem argues that it serves as a celebration of Queen and country in terms of 'virtue' a...
like knowledge itself, is secure. Indeed, according to Plato correct opinion is a guide to knowledge. To be correct, opinions th...
allow the young Emperor, age 8, to fall into the hands of Genji warriors, a "Nun of the Second Rank," instructs the boy to make h...
condition, and simply fear of the unknown. However, Liz also points out that it is up to the individual how to react to that fear....
actions that he would normally finds repugnant. Similarly, the captain of the guard who compels Joe to commit murder undermines Jo...
This essay presents the personal reflection of the writer/tutor in regards to three chapters of Lovin's text. The chapters pertain...
In a paper of eleven pages, the writer looks at information systems. The virtues of different types of systems such as storage are...
This essay presents the thesis that Roman artists used mythological subjects to symbolize ideals and virtues and examines analysis...
suggest that both love and hate can be taught (Plato). We can further extrapolate from that to conclude that if a nation is in har...
Aristotle manages to come up with a provisional definition (Book II, Ch. 6, 1107a): Aret? is a state or condition of soul that is ...
has purpose and meaning. The second profession that Folly castigates as they weave "six hundred laws together" in order to contr...
also indicates that he would much rather be known as a man who may have been ridiculous at times perhaps, or misunderstood, but th...
physical body to be sold, for the enjoyment of others, is tantamount to transforming the human body into a physical object. Kant...
of his accomplishments, many of which are successful. One of the problems in the writings of a man outlining his own accomplishme...
2004). John Stuart Mills, in his book Utilitarianism, further stated that not all forms of pleasure were of equal value (Free-Defi...
spoke of virtue as something equated with wisdom. Yet he also "spoke more expansively of justice, courage, temperance, magnificenc...
and deficiency (McCartt, 2003). Moral virtue also follows this pattern, although in this regard Aristotle refers to it as the "Go...
plot. There is little else that constitutes the plot other than Henry and his brilliant ability to dominate every situation. The...
and ones existence. To reach true happiness, Plato contended that people must strive for a contentment that only comes from being...
are eventually reintroduced to the "regular" world and everyone finds out that John was born of Linda (his mother) and they become...
both politically as well as personally. For Brutus, virtue was a trait that could never be compromised for it was synonymous with...