when it comes to political virtue. In order to push citizens out of complacency‚ Socrates used a method called the “elecnhus” to prod citizens to discover the true definition of virtues (Jowett‚ 2009). In doing this‚ Socrates hoped to promote a rigorous understanding of traditional moral virtues; an understanding of what courage‚ justice‚ and wisdom‚ truly meant (Jowett‚ 2009). At first glance‚ it seems that Socrates is promoting the appreciation of the traditional virtues‚ and is therefore a conservative
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Euthyphro – Plato NAME PHI208: Ethics and Moral Reasoning Instructor date Euthyphro – Plato The discussion between Socrates and Euthyphro is one of the most famous Socratic discussions because of the meaning set behind the actions. This discussion is focused on what is the piety or the holiness asked by Socrates to Euthyphro. Socrates appoints Euthyphro to help him understand what piety is as he admits he does not know‚ in order to help with his case against him. They argue
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China’s Flourishing Civilization China’s Geography Map of China What topographical features are present and not-present on this map would influence China’s development? Major River Systems Ancient China had two major river systems: • Huang He which is also known as the Yellow River • Yangtze which is also known as the Chang Jiang . Major River Systems • The Huang He River system 3‚000 miles long • Empties into the Yellow Sea • Ancient Chinese civilization began along this river
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There were many great philosophers who have contributed in making philosophy what it is today‚ one of them being Plato. In addition to being an outstanding philosopher‚ he was also a mathematician and a writer. One of Plato’s biggest inspirations was his very own teacher Socrates. Socrates never wrote down a word of what he said‚ but thankfully Plato was able to record it all down for him and wrote many dialogues about Socrates words and teachings. One of Plato’s most famous works was his dialogue
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Human nature has been contemplated‚ both implicitly and explicitly‚ by many philosophers. Plato begins his study by discussing the nature of justice‚ which then gets applied to human nature. His discussion of human nature can be considered the foundation of his discussion of justice in the soul. Since we only learn about human nature through the study of politics‚ it can be argued that both topics are of importance to Plato‚ albeit in differing degrees. If he did not care about politics‚ it does
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Virtue ethics belongs to the branch of philosophy called ethics. Virtue ethics is also a sub branch of normative ethics and it contrasts with disteleology because normative ethics is more concerned about characteristics of a person rather than the moral duties and laws they must abide‚ so Natural Moral Law‚ Kantian ethics and Divine Command are usually dismissed by Virtue Ethics. This ethical theory also contrasts with consequentialism e.g. Utilitarianism which is more focused on results and outcomes
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Buddhist‚ Confucian‚ and Taoist Views on Benevolence in Regards to Human Flourishing Benevolence can be defined as the moral inclination to be kind and compassionate. If people could control their malicious behaviors and focus on participating in acts that are solely beneficial to humanity‚ the earth would be much more prosperous. Being kind to others gives us a feeling of contentment that is otherwise unattainable. Receiving compassion and kindness provides us with a sense of gratitude and wellness
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Assess the contribution and achievement of Plato as a critic. Plato was the first philosopher-scholar who gave a formal and systematic shape to criticism. It is believed that he started his career as a poet but soon after his meeting with Socrates‚ he destroyed his poems and dramas and began to take active interest in philosophy and politics. But he was not a professed critic of literature and his critical observations are not embodied in any single work. His chief ideas are contained in the Dialogues
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lines that the infringement of Human Right will no longer be accepted‚ and we will unite as one to establish a declaration of Human Rights. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was created and signed on December 10‚ 1948‚ there was legislatives from 48 countries who came together at the United Nations in Paris who believed in the value and respect for human life. (unac.org) After several drafts and much debate‚ the final version of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) emerged. The
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2012 Knowledge and opinion essentially form the entire dialogue of Plato’s Meno. Throughout the dialogue Socrates and Meno are on the search for whether virtue can be taught. From Socrates and Meno’s search for virtue‚ the importance of understanding knowledge and opinion becomes evident. Socrates and Meno’s search for virtue results in three themes. These themes are the relationship of knowledge‚ opinion and the helpful importance of teaching. Understanding knowledge‚ opinion and teaching’s
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