What is excellence? Over the course of human history‚ the notions of good and evil have yet to receive clear definitions; the same holds true for excellence and virtue. Two historical figures have grappled with these concepts‚ and manifested two opposing opinions: Jesus Christ and Aristotle. Both have defined virtue in their own terms‚ and this essay will compare these definitions and ultimately confirm their inherent differences. In the end‚ if given the chance‚ Aristotle would not approve of Jesus’
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The beginning stage for any thought of the position of minority shareholders is the principle in Foss v Harbottle. This principle‚ which has two strands‚ blocks a shareholder from conveying an activity to seek after wrongs which have been done to the organization. In the first place‚ the executives have been named to deal with the organization’s undertakings and they owe their obligations to the organization; any misfeasance‚ allotment of corporate property or break of obligation on their part is
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Most governments around the world fall between the ideologies of Collectivism and Individualism. Many of the governments have struggled to find a spot between these ideologies that promotes societal growth while still maintaining peace. The source presented is saying that Individualism is the most effective way for a society to function. The speaker believes that a capitalist society is the most effective way for a society to exist. A capitalist society is a one in which the focus is on the individual
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Being in the military I have been around many different types of people. There are several major groups of ethical theories such as consequentialist (teleological)‚ nonconsequentialist (deontological)‚ and virtue theories. After thinking about past interactions with people I have worked with and pondering about my family members I will discuss to an extent I believe they use consequential‚ nonconsequential‚ and virtue theories. An old acquaintance of mine‚ Thomas uses consequential theory. He is
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To begin with Macbeth and Banquo had their prophecies‚ both the characters and the audience are forced to wonder about fate. Is it real? Is action necessary to make it come to pass‚ or will the prophecy come true no matter what one does? Different characters answer these questions in different ways at different times‚ and the final answers are ambiguous as fate always is. Unlike Banquo‚ Macbeth kills Duncan. Macbeth tries to master fate‚ to make fate conform to exactly what he wants. But‚ of course
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Valery Lopez March 3rd‚ 2016 Oedipus from “Oedipus Rex” and Creon from “Antigone” both share a common feature. They’re both tragic heroes and share the same story. Although their title throughout the play was the same‚ some of their intentions‚ moral and ways of thinking weren’t as much but also were at the same time. In spite of their failure to lead Thebes when they most needed a leader to protect the city their effort was valued but it wasn’t enough. Oedipus
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In Antigone‚ Antigone buried her brother‚ Polyneices‚ against Creon’s law. Creon warned the city of Thebes that if anyone were to bury Polyneices‚ a stoning would take place as a punishment in front of the public. Antigone‚ Polyneices’ sister‚ went to her sister asking for her help in burying her brother and when she refused to help‚ Antigone went ahead and buried Polyneices herself. Once Creon found out what Antigone had done‚ he sent her away to the middle of the woods in a closed tomb where she
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Hamilton v.s. Jefferson Alexander Hamilton was a federalist who believed in a strong central government. Thomas Jefferson was a democratic republican who wanted states to have strong power. Hamilton and Jefferson were competing to get their way. Hamilton point of view was best for America. Hamilton want the best for the country not for himself‚ he wanted to help bring upon a good strong federal government‚ and he thought that Jefferson was to dangerous for the country. Hamilton want best for the
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LaFeber (2008) makes the poignant statement‚ “In the battle of MacArthur versus Truman‚ the long-range issues tended to be overshadowed by the personalities involved. In MacArthur’s case this was not an advantage” (p. 130). MacArthur had been invaluable to Roosevelt‚ but it was a completely different story with Truman. MacArthur and Truman had turbulent relationship consisting of disregard to the proper order of command. The Reason for MacArthur’s Dismissal The reason for President Truman’s dismissal
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Friedman Versus Drucker According to Peter Drucker’s‚ what is "business ethics"? Published in The Public Interest‚ he noted and addressed the moralist by stating. “To the moralist of the Western tradition "business ethics" would make no sense. Indeed‚ the very term would to him be most objectionable‚ and reeking of moral laxity. The authorities on ethics disagreed‚ of course‚ on what constitutes the grounds of morality--whether they are divine‚ human nature‚ or the needs of society”(Drucker‚
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