As a result of the translation from Chinese to English, did not directly come out and state his perspective on ethical practices was, exactly what he felt virtue was. ... Aristotle states "the good is rightly observed to be that at which all things aim" (Aristotle, 350 B.C., 1:1). ... Aristotle believed that the benefit of the state should always be placed for the sake of the individual, a particular mindset that he received as a result of listening to and, to a degree, following, the teachings of Plato (Aristotle, 350 B.C.). ... Aristotle likewise believed that a particular classifi...

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Our relationship with god is systematically complicated in philosophy, because of the difference in religions, and belief within our society. ... According to Socrates "the gods are our keepers, and we men are one of their possessions... we must not put an end to ourselves until God sends some compulsion like the one we are now facing. ... Aristotle wrote that "Now when a person kills himself in a fit of anger, he acts voluntarily in violation of right reason; and that the law does not permit. ... Surely toward the state, not toward himself" (Aristotle: XI). ... Hume understands that...

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