However, with such a definition of a political animal a conundrum arises that can only be solved by Aristotle's teleology. Man needs to be a political animal to engage in the state but there needs to be a state for man to be a political animal. ... In Aristotle's thinking, the activities that derive from man being a political animal such as debating the nature of justice are almost synonymous with the consequences, namely a virtuous life. ... Morality is not directly implanted by nature but is an indirect natural occurrence; we are political animals and form households, villages and ...

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Aristotle defines happiness as actions that are pleasant to a virtuous man. ... Justice is defined by Aristotle as proportion and equality. ... A friendship like this will last based on the principles of Aristotle because they are both making correct choices and the right actions with the other in mind which forms a bond in which Aristotle believes cannot be broken. Relationship of Ethics and Politics is described as "political society exists for the sake of the good life". I believe that Aristotle creates a sense that politics can be seen in not only government but any governing b...

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Relationships between husband and wife, father and son, neighbors, business partners, team members, members of a political party, teacher and student, would all be viewed as friendships in Aristotle's eyes (Russell McNeil). ... Personally, I disagree with Aristotle on this. ... Of course, Aristotle would disagree. ... Aristotle would disagree. ... I have also given my own arguments on why I do not agree with certain arguments made by Aristotle and the arguments of Kant, also in opposition of Aristotle, as well as Aristotle's counter arguments....

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Ethical Models 1A: Aristotle's Mean The earliest model to be formulated whose main aim of the model was dedicated in speech giving is Aristotle's Mean. ... Some think that Aristotle's mean is ironically enough, meaningless. ... In Confucius' Doctrine of the Mean we find a similar thread to Aristotle only there is an implied center of balance. ... We are all God's children and instead of being concerned in formulating codes of ethics and models, are expected to be following God's command. 4: Rawl's Veil of Ignorance This model portrays ethical decision makin...

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Greek Philosophers Socrates, Plato and Aristotle had virtually the same beliefs about man's relation to the State, although Plato's political theory of the State was more rational than Socrates or Aristotle's. ... Although Socrates, Plato's and Aristotle's political views of the State are similar, Plato's view is more rational than Socrates and Aristotle's in the sense that he created an ideal State. ... "Plato's political theory is developed in close connection with his ethics" (Copleston, 223). ... Plato who thought out an ideal State and created r...

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Two great philosophers in history, John Stuart Mill and Aristotle created moral theories in an attempt to structuralize this thing called happiness. ... Next, in Aristotle's Nichomachean Ethics, happiness takes a different idea as he explains his theory. ... By "the soul," Aristotle refers to the rationally calculating part of the soul that has reason, apart from the non-rational part of the soul. ... For example, money can be chosen as a means for happiness, or enjoyment as a means for pleasure, or honor as a means for politics. Although Aristotle agrees that individuals need a...

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" Additionally, ethics has been a topic of copious debate between not just many philosophers including Aristotle, Plato and Socrates, but also in our current day in politics and law. ... Socrates informed Athenians that they were concerned with their families, their careers and their political responsibilities, and told them what they should have been distressed about: Their souls. ... As the great Aristotle once noted, there is widespread agreement that happiness is the goal, but considerable disagreement as to what constitutes happiness. ...

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On the other hand, Aristotle's ethics and his politics were founded on definitions and goals, though they remained linked to the empirical, the contingent and individual. ... Aristotle employed reason to discover as immanent order within the empirical world itself . ... As we know now, after winning the election, Lincoln passed the Emancipation Act of 1863 to actually prevent the Confederates from getting international support, thereby turning a political-economic conflict into an ideological one. ...

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Aristotle's assertion about weakness of will, where in certain situations the moral issue is recognised but accompanied by the failure to apply it further serves to invalidate the Socratic argument. ... He then says he never entered into a career in politics because "I should long ago have lost my life" (31d-32a). ... Participation in any political structure is vital if results of significance are required. Politics is the driving force of most economic and social reform. ... His argument to avoid politics is questionable and leaves no room for group or individual participation. ...

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