From the times of ancient Greece, an era of thought and enlightenment emerged some of the greatest thinkers of all time, such as Socrates and Plato. ... Both philosophers put forth well-structured arguments with examples that seem to prove their case. ... Plato's vivid dialogues portray Socrates explaining that the "just man" is wise, that "he" is a philosopher, much like Plato and himself. ... I think that Plato's views may be a little biased in the context that the "just ruler" should be what he is, a philosopher. ... Plato will always remain one of the all time great philosoph...

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Utilitarianism was developed in late eighteenth century by English philosopher and social reformer Jeremy Bentham (Mautner). ... Philosopher, economist, and spokesman for women's suffrage, John Stuart Mill, published the paper "Utilitarianism" in 1861 to pose his argument supporting his claim for equal rights. ... The theory of natural rights was developed late-17th century into early 18th century, during the Age of Enlightenment, as an extension to the enduring standard human rights debate. (Weston) John Locke was amongst the first philosophers to advocate the idea of natural ...

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Philosophers have come up with a number of logical systems in attempt to deduce what is or is not ethical. ... It was said by John Stewert Mill, a British philosopher and utilitarianist, "that actions are right to the degree that they tend to promote the greatest good for the greatest number." ... The philosopher Kant is one of the most outspoken advocates of ethical duty and emphasized that one type of duty in self imposed and the other is imposed by others. ... Although at in the past this was a very popular theory it has been extensively attacked since the Enlightenment. ...

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The Greek philosopher Aristotle attempted to derive this contemplation by practical, almost mathematical means, despite its variables being ridden with anomalies. ... There are countless other ways to reach the ultimate goal of happiness but they are ephemeral to the nirvana-like state of philosophical enlightenment Aristotle considers himself to possess that is a constant state of psychological bliss. ...

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