On the other hand, the philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre attempted to resurrect thinking about virtue. ... Slote viewed virtue as an inner trait or disposition of the individual in contrast to philosophers such as Macintyre with a heavy emphasis on the community aspect of virtues and how they may be cultivated through the concept of a 'polis'. ...
Jesus, the model of all Christianity, was in fact a philosopher. ... They help us ask questions that philosophers are supposed to answer. ... The first and greatest philosopher of all time, Socrates, didn't answer every question that was posed to him. ... Kenneth Star could be considered a philosopher, for he pursued the truth in the case of Bill Clinton, just as Socrates would have done. In reality, all of us could be considered philosophers, for we all, in one way or another, peruse truth almost everyday of our life. ...
He is best known for his works on human ethics and is considered one of the most controversial and influential philosophers that are alive today. His work as a philosopher is more well-known than his works as an Animal Rights Activist, Children's Activist, Civil Rights Activist, Environmental Activist, Women's Rights Activist, Anti-War Activist, or an academic author (SP 5). ...
They also use a much more reasonable and educated approach than philosophers have done in the past. ... Betham can be classified as a legal philosopher due to this. ... This sets him apart from many contemporary philosophers. ... Although they differ in this sense, it can be accredited to the fact the Bentham was a legal philosopher and Marx was primarily an economist/economic philosopher. ... We are now able to expand our horizons in ways not thought of by traditional philosophers of the past. ...
Among the most revered philosophers of all time was Socrates. ... Socrates is considered by many to be the greatest Greek philosopher because of his profound affect on Western philosophy. ... Philosophers must get used to viewing and examining the world with out any senses. ... Sound can be very distracting as well when a philosopher is trying to concentrate. ... Socrates even influenced the Greek philosopher Epictetus, the Roman philosopher Seneca the Elder, and the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. ...
These rulers could also be philosophers with military experience, or military leaders with a great sense of philosophy. ... Socrates then explains that not all who claim to be philosophers are actually philosophers. At this point in the novel, Socrates explains the difference between those that claim to be philosophers, and those that actually are philosophers. Men who only claim to be philosophers are only thinking of building a reputation. ... In any case, I am beginning to agree with Glaucon and the others about how Socrates builds his arguments; now it's a good thing for a philosopher...
The third and final question is why is the philosopher's life a better life than that of the tyrant. ... This breaks down to a question of, is a philosophers life (just) better than a tyrants life (unjust). ... The philosopher: "who is most kingly who rules like a king over himself... ""(582b) This type of thinking also plays true for honor-loving over money-loving and philosopher over honor-lover. So in the end of this argument the philosopher lives the most pleasurable life while the tyrant leads a life not as pleasurable as that of the philosopher. ...
WH Walsh wrote the book Hegelian Ethics in 1969 in an attempt to make clear the philosophy and writings of a philosopher that was neglected by other philosophers for more than a generation. ... Walsh begins his comparison by pointing out what the two philosophers biggest disagreement is; what the task of the moral philosopher is. ... To Hegel, the job of the moral philosopher was to understand the world, not tell people how to live. ... Hegel is right in saying that philosophers need to simply describe the way in which the world is. ... This should be the task of the moral philosopher, describ...
In a process of a never-ending inquiry into the subjects of science and humanities, philosophers were affecting multiple aspects of every day life. ... Some of the most prominent philosophers, who have contributed to defining the Greek ideal were Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. ... Concerned with the same goal, all three philosophers are arriving to similar definitions of ideal. ... All three philosophers believed that man would be much happier if he was part of a State rather than on his own. ... These three philosophers believed that if man could be more productive by specializing in so...
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 philosophers, his dialogues have made it over 2000 years, and will continue to be read over time. ... Therefore, like so many other fundamental questions, Greek p...
Philosophers examine many different fields and views that other people have. ... Philosophers are thought to be the people who are supposed to be experts on all these areas. ... But there is no general introduction into the life and achievements of this worldwide known Greek philosopher and teacher Socrates. ... Socrates was the first philosopher to make a clear distinction between body and soul and to place higher value on the soul. ... Socrates also believed that philosophers looked upon death with good cheer and hope. ...
Creation, love, and justice were important to the ancient Greek philosophers Plato and Aristotle. ... I believe Aristotle would support the evolution theories that have been posed by many scientist and philosophers. ... Though Plato and Aristotle were two ancient philosophers of the same time period they had different views on the issues of creation, love, and justice. ...
Three of the most influential Greek philosophers were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. While admittedly, these philosophers built some of their ideas from the philosophers that came before them, they each formed unique opinions about the world, life, and how to live. ...
To guide our reflection on such difficult questions, philosophers, religious teachers and other thinkers have shaped various approaches to ethical decision-making. Many philosophers consider ethics to be the "science of conduct." ... Philosophers have been discussing ethics for at least 2500 years, since the time of Socrates and Plato. ... However, the field of business ethics has traditionally been the domain of philosophers, academics and social critics. ... This lack of practical information is not the fault of philosophers, academic or social critics. ...
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. ... (Weston) John Locke was amongst the first philosophers to advocate the idea of natural rights. ... According to modern experimental psychologists, experimental tests show that the vast majority of people think it is right to pull the lever but it is wrong to push the ...
The difference between the two philosophers stems not from the virtues themselves but how one acquires these virtues. ... In describing the philosopher king, the perfect leader and most virtuous person, he says that they are, "always in love with that learning which discloses to them something of the being that is always and does not wander about, driven by generation and decay (Plato, 485B). " What can be drawn from this is that the keeper of virtues is a lover of wisdom and furthermore, virtues stem from wisdom. ... Aristotle strongly opposed his master when it came to these points but befor...
The philosophers Socrates and Epicurus both taught their students ideas and concepts which encouraged students to have different views on the nature of deity, simple living, and not fearing death. ... Both Socrates and Epicurus were philosophers that talked about the simplicity in ones life and warned that one should not strive to be wealthy with riches. Socrates asked questions of his students in order for the students to understand the concerns of the "true philosopher" "are not found in such pleasures, such as eating, drinking, pleasures of love, getting fine clothing and shoes and other b...
Socrates was one of the greatest philosophers of his time. ... This is the true life of the philosopher. As philosophers, we must all think about how we want to die. ... On our last day on earth, we should all hope that our souls leave our executed bodies free of wickedness as the wise philosopher, Socrates, did on his....
In the short story, The German Refugee, the narrator and a German refugee, Oscar, develop a unique friendship. The narrator, a poor senior in college, tutors immigrants in the English language to make some extra money due to the poor economy after the Great Depression. His student Oscar is much li...
The branches of philosophy Historically, philosophers have identified four main branches of their discipline. ... Philosophers subdivided it into three main divisions: ontology, philosophical anthropology and philosophy of religion. ... The philosopher as a physician Philosophical questions aren't simple at all but very complex. ... Like physicians, philosophers play an important role in our society by identifying the ills that afflict us and educating us to treat ourselves. ... Kant a German philosopher called his moral principle the categorical imperative. ...
The branches of philosophy Historically, philosophers have identified four main branches of their discipline. ... Philosophers subdivided it into three main divisions: ontology, philosophical anthropology and philosophy of religion. ... The philosopher as a physician Philosophical questions aren't simple at all but very complex. ... Like physicians, philosophers play an important role in our society by identifying the ills that afflict us and educating us to treat ourselves. ... Kant a German philosopher called his moral principle the categorical imperative. ...
"Cost-benefit analysis, the sort of efficiency calculation that is common to business decision-making is based on the notions of utility" Utilitarianism, as coined by philosopher John Stuart Mill is known as the theory of ethical rationing of one's actions based on the principle of bringing as much happiness as possible to the most amount of people. "According to philosopher Jeremy Betham, the definitive moral standard is that of "utility," requiring us to consider the consequences of an act (or a social policy) for all those affected by it." ...
Many well-known philosophers agree that morality puts limits on individual conduct; however, they do not agree with how those limits relate to a persons goals. ... Immanual Kant (1724-1804) was a German philosopher who is widely considered to be a central figure of modern philosophy. ... John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) was a British philosopher who is regarded as the most influential English-speaking philosopher of the nineteenth century. ... Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) was a German philosopher who wrote several critical texts on religion, morality, contemporary culture, philosophy and sc...
According to Aristotle, a well-known philosopher, happiness is the end of political science. ... Voluntary actions are done by choice according to both philosophers. ... As you can most likely already tell, the mean, according to both philosophers, is happiness. ...
The argument he presents is a philosophical one and has its basis in utilitarianism, which is accepted by some philosophers, and rejected by others. ... Courts and moral philosophers alike have long accepted the proposition that people have the right to refuse medical treatment they find painful or difficult to bear, even if that refusal means certain death. ... We don't seem to be able to come to unanimous grips with this elusive problem, but, the philosophers continue to try. ...
