In the quest to find out what is the ultimate human good‚ Aristotle dedicated Book 1 of the Nicomachean Ethics to provide an account of what is the ultimate human good‚ and what it consists of. This essay will examine why Aristotle thinks that eudaimonia (happiness)‚ is the ultimate human good. Through this discussion‚ we will see Aristotle suggest four central views which are critical to eudaimonia being the ultimate human good. Firstly‚ one has to live a life according to one’s function. Secondly
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The man was a little upset but he said to the detective that his grandfather would of been happy that he found some important stuff about this typewriter. 1. Who is Ernie Pyle? Ernie Pyle was a journalist who wrote as a roving correspondent. 2. Why does the man believe that the typewriter is Ernie Pyle’s? The man believes that the typewriter is Ernie
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This result seems to go against the experiment‚ however the answer is in Figure 5. When adding green food coloring to the solution (see Methods) dilution also took place. When comparing the wavelength of 540 nm (see Tables 1 & 2) with the its corresponding color in Figure 5‚ the green is almost a turquoise. Since this color is closer to blue‚ the fastest photosynthesizing wavelength‚ it answers the question as to why it came before red and yellow (see Figure 7). From the results‚ it can be concluded
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advantages through trading routes‚ new possibilities for the aristocracy. How and why Does Jesus Violate Jewish Purity Codes
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I think the basic point of the video was to symbolically compare the actual Ring of Fire‚ the horseshoe shaped area lined with volcanoes and earthquakes that line the Pacific‚ to an actual "ring" that starts at one place‚ goes through a transition‚ and comes back "full circle" to start anew. Three main themes in the video were "Life is Reappearing"‚ "Paradise and Catastrophe" and "Creation and Destruction"; all deal with starting at one point‚ moving around in a circle‚ continuing the cycle over
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judging whether or not Descartes is successful by biasing his previous held beliefs to be justified. By doing so with conclusive reasons so that the beliefs are true. The hyperbolic doubt is used as a cover up to what Descartes says to be true. 2. Why does Descartes use the hypothesis of an evil genius? Is it not enough to say that we could be dreaming? What can be doubted on this new hypothesis and what cannot? - Descartes uses the hypothesis of an “evil genius” meaning he himself exist as a thinking
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All sites must be listed after each question. Why does mixing Mentos with soda produce this incredible eruption? Explain the SCIENCE behind it! Mixing mentos and soda produces this incredible eruption because of something called nucleation. The mentos are attracted to the Carbon Dioxide in the soda. After the mentos create so much pressure in the bottle‚ the bottle erupts making the mentos and the coke spray out of the bottle. Another reason why the eruption happens is because the nucleation site
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Consistently‚ people tell students that reading is critical and is “good” for them‚ but have they ever explained why reading is critical? What does reading do except to improve our reading skills? As a small child‚ we learn the alphabet‚ then we learn to read‚ and from that point on‚ we just continue to improve reading. A common known idea is that reading can develop our knowledge and critical skills throughout our schooling years‚ but studies show that reading fiction can improve empathy‚ awareness
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actions of the Columbine High School Killers (D’Angelo). However‚ the other side of the story can be best stated by Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo when he said‚ “We’re telling stories. It’s not actions-it’s just music. It’s fantasy stuff‚ just putting thoughts on paper‚ that’s a crime?” (Considine). Although metal is dark‚ heavy‚ and often times inappropriate‚ it does not have a negative effect on an otherwise normal and productive listener‚ especially teenagers‚ because metal is just a different genre of
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CASE STUDY 1. Why does the Varsity team lose to the JV Team? A) As a team of 8 the varsity could not row together efficiently. No one took a leadership position while several where disrupters by talking during practice or criticizing others. The team had a negative view of CEP training and weren’t open to change while the J.V. players were. Negative thinkers “ I never thought I would be the weak link‚ but on this race‚ I am sure of it.” J.V. were positive with a one for all approach: “were rowing
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