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Acquiring Virtue According to Aristotle

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

Virtue in Protagoras by Plato

In fifteen pages this paper considers the connection between wisdom, holiness, justice, courage, temperance and virtue as revealed...

The 'Many' Virtues of Protagoras by Plato

In three pages this paper considers how Plato's text reveals virtue to be not a single entity but rather deeply connected to other...

Virtue as Defined by Aristotle and Plato

In six pages virtue as defined by the philosophies of Aristotle and Plato and their continuity are examined. There are 5 sources ...

Virtue, the Soul, and the Philosophical Processes of Inquiry by Plato and Aristotle

VI of "Nicomachean Ethics", goodness under the concept presented by Plato suggests almost an unattainable element, and it was Aris...

Virtue as Perceived by Epictetus and Aristotle

In five pages this essay contrasts and compares the views of these ancient philosophers regarding the patience virtue. There are ...

Friendship and Marriage According to Barbara Whitehead and Aristotle

In a paper consisting of seven pages the concept of marriage rooted in friendship is a view shared by Barbara Whitehead and Aristo...

Virtue and the Political Thinking of Niccolo Machiavelli

In five pages this paper examines the leadership construct and the idea of virtue as it is featured in The Prince by Niccolo Machi...

Greek Virtue

the foot of power!/Nothing care I for Zeus" (Aeschylus). In other words, Prometheus will not succumb to tyranny and a power that r...

The Virtues Of Love, Faith And Respect

see past all the trappings. We see the essence of the other person. We see their potential. We practice what St. Paul wrote: "Love...

Rules of Investing

In six pages with an outline of one page also included the traditional rules of wise investment are considered with the argument p...

Theories Of Ethics

Categorical Imperative and states that before we act we consider what the effect of that action would be if it became a universal ...

The State and Individuals in the Politics of Aristotle

In four pages this research paper considers the relationship between individuals and the state as conceived by Aristotle in Politi...

Humanity's Virtue in The Puppet Masters by Robert Heinlein

In five pages this paper examines this novel within the context of humanity's virtue as it emerges from conflicts of freedom v. co...

'Sleeping Beauty' Fairytale and Psychoanalysis

reach the real world, they are rudely awakened to the fact that life is nothing like it had been portrayed in the well-worn fairy ...

Argumentative Essay on Actions Motivated by Virtue Ethics

In five pages the motivating force represented by virtue ethics regarding actions is the focus of this argumentative essay. Five ...

Elenchos According to Socrates

always employs the dialogue not only as a didactic device, but as a technique for the actual discovery of opinions amongst men, th...

Questions On Medical Ethics

further examined by comparing the moral reasoning with the stages laid down by Piaget, with more complex and mature reasoning only...

Aristotle & Sermon On The Mount

happiness may not be found during our earthly lifetimes, rather, it is in our eternal life that our happiness will be gained. In ...

Ethics Awareness Inventory

also something that is easily masked. Bad people can appear good and vice versa. Making a determination about an individuals tru...

Virtue: A Comparison of the Views of Aristotle and Confucius

and Aristotle are philosophers who discuss virtue. Yet, Yu (1998) claims that when it comes to virtue, neither Aristotle or Confu...

Virtue in Plato's Protagoras and Meno

In five pages Plato considers whether or not virtue is a concept that can be taught in Protagoras and Meno. Twelve sources are ci...

Cicero and Niccolo Machiavelli on Virtue

In ten pages this paper discusses virtue and duty as viewed in On Duties by Cicero and The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli. Three s...

God, Knowledge, Wisdom, and Virtue According to Descartes and Aristotle

In nine pages specific questions are answered regarding Aristotle's position on happiness, virtue, knowledge, and wisdom, and then...

Community Policing and Ethics

In twelve pages community policing is considered from an ethical perspective in terms of virtue, Kantian ethics, utilitarianism wi...

Virtuous Act of Disobedience

In six pages the virtues of disobedience are celebrated with an incorporation of the essay 'Disobedience as a Psychological and Mo...

Slave Narratives and Virtue in the Works of Harriet Ann Jacobs and Harriet Wilson

In 10 pages this paper discusses how virtue is depicted in the slave narratives Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet A...

Overview of the Honesty Concept

examine the answer before given. Will the effects of the honesty truly hurt the other individual? Before answering such a question...

Ford Pinto Case and the Categorical Imperative of Immanuel Kant

In ten pages this paper discusses the rights and virtue theories as well as utilitarianism, cost benefit analysis, ethics, solutio...

Virtue, Justice, and the Common Good According to St. Thomas Aquinas

In seven pages this paper discusses how this preeminent religious philosopher defined virtue, justice, and the common good. One s...