Introduction This paper aims to discuss the thoughts of Aristotle as the philosopher of his time. The paper will examine the applicability of his ideas in the world today. It will analyze the ethics of Aristotle against the way today’s governance. This paper will offer an informed critique of Aristotle’s politics. The paper will discuss the prepositions of Aristotle and the merits and demerits associated with each leadership. Discussion Aristotle politics looks at the world scientifically and can
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Confucius and Aristotle were two of the most critical philosophers in human history. Much of their work on virtue and ethics has been passed down through ages and used to teach generations on the differences of what is considered a rightful act or a wrongful one. This paper will discuss the similarities and differences of each philosopher. Analyze differences between Chinese and Greek cultures. It will also explore the application of these virtues/ethics in the modern work place. Aristotle was a Greek
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Motivational interviewing is another practice that is client centered and goal-oriented for the purpose of motivating clients for positive change (Zerler‚ 2009). In the crisis setting‚ Mental health professionals explore client’s uncertainty about life and any other component that is evident during a crisis. Clients who express suicidal ideations are usually extremely ambivalent‚ and have a hard time seeing the good in situations‚ but are able to reflect and connect with their feelings: with the
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things to be aimed at” for a tragic hero according to Aristotle. Theses four traits include moral goodness‚ propriety‚ realism‚ and consistency. He also says that a tragedy must invoke catharsis‚ the purgation of the emotions pity and fear. A good example of an ancient Greek tragedy is the Oedipus Rex by Sophocles. The story of Oedipus Rex greatly supports Aristotle’s claims about tragedy. It’s obvious that to be a hero one must be good. Aristotle adds that “any speech or action that manifests moral
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Merrium-webster.com defines ultimate reality as “something that is the supreme‚ final‚ and fundamental power in all reality”. Although not mentioned in depth in Nicomachean Ethics‚ Aristotle does believe in an ultimate reality; a god-like ‘prime mover’ that set everything into motion. Surprisingly similar‚ Plato uses reflection and reason to deductively determine that there is a ‘natural creator’ who “…created…everything…in its essential nature” (Plato 316). While they mostly agree on ultimate reality
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Aristotle claims that an activity is all happiness and good for someone‚ what he mean is that happiness are not a position; it is a way that will continue your trough out life. To understand happiness you must also understand the human soul‚ Aristotle says there are three different parts‚ part one is the vegetative‚ which basically means the fact that we are living just like the vegetables. In the second part there are the rational and irrational‚ which we and the animals have in common and share
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of natural law. Like Aristotle‚ he believes that everything has a purpose‚ which is determined and fulfilled by natural law. However‚ he makes a very clear contradiction to Aristotle’s beliefs when it comes to the issue of what the purpose of justice is. Aristotle believes that justice is the presence of all virtue‚ while Thomas believes that Justice is one thing on its own‚ he believes that it is specifically the virtue of a good citizen. This idea is one that Aristotle could not have understood
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focusing on naiveness of focal groups. One example is where offenders impersonate government officials and ask for personal information with threats of losing benefits by not submitting. Due to this‚ the most appropriate theory that applies is rational choice theory.
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In order to think of rational counterfactuals people use causal knowledge. Causal knowledge is a basic understanding that one thing will cause another. Scientists were able to prove that even young children use causal knowledge while they play pretend. Gopnik wrote‚ “Causation is what gives fantasy its logic” (Gopnik 175). This means that when we imagine different situations‚ without causal knowledge‚ our counterfactual thoughts might not make sense. Gopnik points out‚ “once you know one thing is
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having too much which per Aristotle it’s a character flaw. The first virtue is courage which has an extreme of excess as rash (person). Rash per Aristotle is known to be too brave‚ which means having too much braveness inside‚ as a virtuous person would have less and/or an equal amount of brave (courage). Also‚ a rash (person) is more than hasty without though. “…rash people are impetuous‚ wishing for danger before they arrive‚ but they shrink from them they come” (Aristotle‚ 42) Rash people want the
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