Cardinal Virtues: Chapter 3 The Great Gatsby In the final line of chapter 3‚ after revealing Jordan Baker’s “incurable dishonesty‚” Nick Carraway says the following about himself: “Everyone suspects himself of at least one of the cardinal virtues‚ and this is mine: I am one of the few honest people I have ever known.” (64) What are the Cardinal Virtues? Cardinal basically means the most basic or hinge elements‚ therefore the cardinal virtues are the positive qualities that all other virtues are
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Aristotle’s Theory of Virtue and Happiness Aristotle was one of the most respected philosophers of all time. He wrote on many subjects covering a wide range of topics; politics‚ psychology‚ metaphysics‚ logic and ethics. In the article “Nature of Virtue” written by Aristotle‚ his theory of a persons happiness and good morals is explained. I agree that a human’s goal in life is to be happy‚ and to live a good life but happiness and good do not come hand in hand. In this paper‚ I disagree
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It is said that Nicomachean ethics were named after either Aristotle’s son or father as they were both named Nicomachus. Aristotle believed that happiness is what makes a person pure. To make this one virtue true‚ Aristotle believed that there were four moral virtues that worked together; the virtue of great soul‚ justice‚ practical judgment and being a truly good friend. From Aristotle’s notes‚ are ten books written from his lectures. Aristotle was believed to have his thoughts on ethics based
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criticizes her son to maintain her own reputation. Mrs. Dickinson strives to maintain her image in the eyes of others. Mrs. Dickinson “… [is] one of those woman who have an unfailing sense of what to say‚ and say it: despair‚ perversity‚ or stubborn virtue must actuate them” (111). Mrs. Dickinson understands that being harsh on Fredrick (her son)‚ hurts him extensively but she continues to be harsh. She doesn’t have much concern towards Fredrick’s feelings; Mrs. Dickinson just ignores Fredrick when
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Out of the three theories that we looked at the second half of the semester‚ utilitarianism‚ deontology‚ and virtue‚ I think the virtue theory is the most accurate of them all. The theory says a person is determined good or bad based on their character. I think that is most accurate because if a person is constantly acting badly‚ then they would be considered a bad person. If a person is constantly acting good‚ then they will be considered a good person. Looking at the other two theories‚ utilitarianism
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use of reason” (MacKinnon 2015). This theory law theory identifies the actions of humans and categorized them either right or wrong. Virtue Ethics is often used to define characteristics standard of a person. Virtue Ethics normative theory that maintains that the focus of morality is habits‚ dispositions‚ and character traits” (MacKinnon 2015). Natural law and Virtue Ethics could be compared side by side because it helps determines the actions of a person ethical and moral decision. Natural law applies
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differences of utilitarianism‚ the virtue theory‚ and deontological ethics. Thus‚ further understanding of these behaviors will enable an individual to realize that social responsibility and ethics are important when it comes to business and personal success. We will analyze the differences in terms of how each of these theories addresses both morality and ethics. Thus‚ we include a personal experience that explains the correlation between moral‚ values‚ and virtue concepts as they relate to one another
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David Ruano David Parker History 111 March 1‚ 2015 Franklin’s Virtues: Attaining Moral Perfection Besides Dr. Martin Luther King’s‚ “Letter from Birmingham Jail‚” Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography is one of the best pieces of literature I have ever read. I now understand why this book is viewed with great importance. I truly believe that if every American young or old would follow in the perspective of Dr. Franklin and his 13 virtues‚ that the United States of America will be the first nation to
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1. What according to Aristotle‚ is a virtue? What is a vice? Fully describe two virtues and their corresponding vices. How does the concept of balance relate to virtues and vices? A virtue is something that can be praised upon however it is also make us good and obedient to the law. Virtue makes us good and obedient to the laws that are forced upon us. There are two types of virtues one is a moral virtue which comes from habits while intellectual virtue comes from knowledge. However‚ Aristotle talks
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Virtues of My Life: Order‚ Courage‚ Patience In order to survive in 1996‚ there need to be at least some standards and goals of morality in a person’s life. Moral excellence is definitely hard to achieve‚ but is definitely something to attempt. Personally‚ there are many distractions and obstructions the present day provides‚ creating a difficulty of direction in my own life. I need to overcome obstacles such as peer pressure in order to become a confident‚ successful person. The present
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