aristotle?
Q. what did he believe about human nature according to this quote... "Since human reason is the most godlike part of human nature, a life guided by human reason is superior to any other...fir man,this is the life of reason, since the faculty of reason is the distinguishing characteristic of human beings
Asked by Kelly - Thu Dec 13 16:54:28 2007 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. he belived that reason is mankinds greatest ability.
Answered by ClefPro - Thu Dec 13 16:58:00 2007
Q. what did he believe about human nature according to this quote... "Since human reason is the most godlike part of human nature, a life guided by human reason is superior to any other...fir man,this is the life of reason, since the faculty of reason is the distinguishing characteristic of human beings
Asked by Kelly - Thu Dec 13 16:54:28 2007 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. he belived that reason is mankinds greatest ability.
Answered by ClefPro - Thu Dec 13 16:58:00 2007
What were aristotle, ptolomey and plato's contributions to geography?
Q. My smart *** roomate who thinks he knows everything cant answer the question. So we are looking for someone who can what were aristotle, ptolomey and plato's contributions to geography? If not an answer maybe a link to somewhere we can find some info
Asked by Lou - Mon Oct 8 21:07:20 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Aristotle and Plato referred to places in their writings which were later found to exist. They provided archaeologists and researchers important clues. Ptolomey and his observations of the heavens, and the relationships of heavenly objects, made plotting courses, etc. more accurate, which enabled exploration and cartography of earthly vistas.
Answered by oceananemonie - Mon Oct 8 21:13:08 2007
Q. My smart *** roomate who thinks he knows everything cant answer the question. So we are looking for someone who can what were aristotle, ptolomey and plato's contributions to geography? If not an answer maybe a link to somewhere we can find some info
Asked by Lou - Mon Oct 8 21:07:20 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Aristotle and Plato referred to places in their writings which were later found to exist. They provided archaeologists and researchers important clues. Ptolomey and his observations of the heavens, and the relationships of heavenly objects, made plotting courses, etc. more accurate, which enabled exploration and cartography of earthly vistas.
Answered by oceananemonie - Mon Oct 8 21:13:08 2007
What did Aristotle mean when he said ethics was a practical rather than a theoretical discipline?
Q. How did Aristotle define virtue? What is the golden mean in relation to virtue? Provide three examples of the golden mean. Please answer all the following questions for me; I'm deeply grateful.
Asked by Rami - Sun Jun 7 15:45:18 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. As to the first part of your question, ethics are practical because it provides us with guidelines of behavior that result in a stable and potentially thriving community and society. By having a measure of behavior and consequence, we can promote those actions that most benefit the individual and, most importantly, society. It just makes sense to teach everyone to act according to a plan that will benefit all. Practical.
Answered by BagsofSand - Sun Jun 7 15:58:24 2009
Q. How did Aristotle define virtue? What is the golden mean in relation to virtue? Provide three examples of the golden mean. Please answer all the following questions for me; I'm deeply grateful.
Asked by Rami - Sun Jun 7 15:45:18 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. As to the first part of your question, ethics are practical because it provides us with guidelines of behavior that result in a stable and potentially thriving community and society. By having a measure of behavior and consequence, we can promote those actions that most benefit the individual and, most importantly, society. It just makes sense to teach everyone to act according to a plan that will benefit all. Practical.
Answered by BagsofSand - Sun Jun 7 15:58:24 2009
How does Aristotle considered to be parts of the soul differ form Plato views?
Q. What does Aristotle consider the parts of the soul? How does his analysis differ from that of Plato (that we studied in Book 4 of The Republic)? How is his analysis similar to that of Plato?
Asked by krystinamackinnon - Tue Feb 12 11:42:29 2008 - - 1 Answers - 2 Comments
A. Both had the occult Hermetic Academy worldview of the Mystery Religions of Egypt and Babylon.The soul is one part from a Biblical perspective.
Answered by Angel - Fri Feb 15 01:02:17 2008
Q. What does Aristotle consider the parts of the soul? How does his analysis differ from that of Plato (that we studied in Book 4 of The Republic)? How is his analysis similar to that of Plato?
Asked by krystinamackinnon - Tue Feb 12 11:42:29 2008 - - 1 Answers - 2 Comments
A. Both had the occult Hermetic Academy worldview of the Mystery Religions of Egypt and Babylon.The soul is one part from a Biblical perspective.
Answered by Angel - Fri Feb 15 01:02:17 2008
Aristotle believed that something is good if it fulfills its purpose?
Q. Aristotle believed that something is good if it fulfills its purpose. Such as a good plant is one that grows healthy and strong. This formed the basis of the natural law of ethics. Everything has a natural purpose in life, and actions are right or wrong depending on whether or not they contribute to the satisfying of that purpose. Whatis your comment on the topic of natural law ? Can you provide other examples of the ethics of natural law ?
Asked by garlin104300 - Sun Sep 6 01:32:12 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That's open-ended. The flaws include: 1. Cross-purposes - Something good for one thing conflicts with the purpose of another thing. Being eaten by the lion is not considered good by the monkey that was eaten. 2. An entity may have two purposes, such as to live and to fertilize the soil with it's dead body. In this case, is suicide good, or is survival at all costs good? 3. Similar to item 2, an entities short term purpose may interfere with an entities long term purpose. For example, our current dilema of procreation vs. balanced ecosystem. In these cases and more, what Aristotle truly points out is that "good" is subjective, as it is respective to the purpose sought. The same act is determined to be "not good" to any with a… [cont.]
Answered by Houston, we have a problem - Sun Sep 6 02:36:08 2009
Q. Aristotle believed that something is good if it fulfills its purpose. Such as a good plant is one that grows healthy and strong. This formed the basis of the natural law of ethics. Everything has a natural purpose in life, and actions are right or wrong depending on whether or not they contribute to the satisfying of that purpose. Whatis your comment on the topic of natural law ? Can you provide other examples of the ethics of natural law ?
Asked by garlin104300 - Sun Sep 6 01:32:12 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That's open-ended. The flaws include: 1. Cross-purposes - Something good for one thing conflicts with the purpose of another thing. Being eaten by the lion is not considered good by the monkey that was eaten. 2. An entity may have two purposes, such as to live and to fertilize the soil with it's dead body. In this case, is suicide good, or is survival at all costs good? 3. Similar to item 2, an entities short term purpose may interfere with an entities long term purpose. For example, our current dilema of procreation vs. balanced ecosystem. In these cases and more, what Aristotle truly points out is that "good" is subjective, as it is respective to the purpose sought. The same act is determined to be "not good" to any with a… [cont.]
Answered by Houston, we have a problem - Sun Sep 6 02:36:08 2009
How, according to Okin, does Aristotle try to justify natural hierarchies? How does she criticize scholars?
Q. Susan Moller Okin How, according to Okin, does Aristotle try to justify natural hierarchies? How does she criticize scholars who reject Aristotle s justification of slavery but remain silent on his justification of the subordination of women? Do the same criticisms apply to both arguments?
Asked by Meghan - Wed Nov 4 21:06:20 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. id tell you read the book like Hoffman told us to but i googled it to, hahaha...theres no spark notes or anything on this just copy someone else's paper like a good saint joes student :P
Answered by Andy C - Thu Nov 5 14:54:00 2009
Q. Susan Moller Okin How, according to Okin, does Aristotle try to justify natural hierarchies? How does she criticize scholars who reject Aristotle s justification of slavery but remain silent on his justification of the subordination of women? Do the same criticisms apply to both arguments?
Asked by Meghan - Wed Nov 4 21:06:20 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. id tell you read the book like Hoffman told us to but i googled it to, hahaha...theres no spark notes or anything on this just copy someone else's paper like a good saint joes student :P
Answered by Andy C - Thu Nov 5 14:54:00 2009
How does Aristotle relate to how people have structured their governments?
Q. Aristotle is one of the political philosophers and somehow he has changed how the worlds people have formed their government.
Asked by fabulous - Thu Jan 18 21:40:59 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Aristotle traces the origins and structure of the state and names six distinct pairs of governmental structure: monarchy and tyranny, aristocracy and oligarchy, polity and democracy. In each case the former of the pair (monarchy, aristocracy, and polity) rulers are concerned with the welfare of the state; in the later case (tyranny, oligarchy, and democracy) rulers are concerned only with their own self interest. Therefore, he urged citizens toward a greater good in developing their governments. In the Middle Ages, Catholic philosophers interpreted this to mean that certain people were virtuous (aristocrats, priests, etc.) and used it to justify hierarchy and ordering of society. In the Renaissance, Thomas Hobbes, and others rejected such… [cont.]
Answered by sarayu - Thu Jan 18 22:25:03 2007
Q. Aristotle is one of the political philosophers and somehow he has changed how the worlds people have formed their government.
Asked by fabulous - Thu Jan 18 21:40:59 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Aristotle traces the origins and structure of the state and names six distinct pairs of governmental structure: monarchy and tyranny, aristocracy and oligarchy, polity and democracy. In each case the former of the pair (monarchy, aristocracy, and polity) rulers are concerned with the welfare of the state; in the later case (tyranny, oligarchy, and democracy) rulers are concerned only with their own self interest. Therefore, he urged citizens toward a greater good in developing their governments. In the Middle Ages, Catholic philosophers interpreted this to mean that certain people were virtuous (aristocrats, priests, etc.) and used it to justify hierarchy and ordering of society. In the Renaissance, Thomas Hobbes, and others rejected such… [cont.]
Answered by sarayu - Thu Jan 18 22:25:03 2007
How did Aristotle and Copernicus explain the retrograde motion of the planets?
Q. Under their different ideas of how the solar system was setup, how did Aristotle and Copernicus explain the retrograde motion of the planets in the sky?
Asked by hotrod3248705 - Fri Sep 19 00:15:22 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Aristotle believed in the geocentric model of the Universe. In this model, retrograde motion was explained by epicycles. Look at Wikipedia to see what they are: Copernicus was a supporter of the heliocentric model of the Universe. In this model, retrograde motion resulted naturally from the fact that all the planets, including Earth, rotated around the Sun. It was essentially just a curious side-effect.
Answered by SVAL - Fri Sep 19 00:39:07 2008
Q. Under their different ideas of how the solar system was setup, how did Aristotle and Copernicus explain the retrograde motion of the planets in the sky?
Asked by hotrod3248705 - Fri Sep 19 00:15:22 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Aristotle believed in the geocentric model of the Universe. In this model, retrograde motion was explained by epicycles. Look at Wikipedia to see what they are: Copernicus was a supporter of the heliocentric model of the Universe. In this model, retrograde motion resulted naturally from the fact that all the planets, including Earth, rotated around the Sun. It was essentially just a curious side-effect.
Answered by SVAL - Fri Sep 19 00:39:07 2008
How does what Aristotle did effect us today?
Q. I'm writing a paper on the History of Healthcare and I need to know "so what?" about what Aristotle did his whole life. Why does it matter to us today? What changes have happened in the world as a result of their contribution?
Asked by Lexi :) - Mon Sep 14 12:36:12 2009 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. He went to the source of nature to get answers and began what we know today as the scientific method.
Answered by Elisheba - Mon Sep 14 13:24:51 2009
Q. I'm writing a paper on the History of Healthcare and I need to know "so what?" about what Aristotle did his whole life. Why does it matter to us today? What changes have happened in the world as a result of their contribution?
Asked by Lexi :) - Mon Sep 14 12:36:12 2009 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. He went to the source of nature to get answers and began what we know today as the scientific method.
Answered by Elisheba - Mon Sep 14 13:24:51 2009
Why is it that many scholars refer especially to Aristotle as a classical philosopher?
Q. I do not mean to neglect Pythagoras, Plato, Socartes, or any other great philosopher, but I am currently studying Aristotle.
Asked by KingofDinosaurs - Wed Jul 15 20:10:58 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Classical Period is the name -- or rather a name -- of the historical period in which he flourished. The Classical Period is synonymous with the Ancient Period and, also, with Antiquity. It is especially associated with early Western Civilization in Greece and Rome. It extends all the way to the fall of the Roman Empire. Then the Middle Ages set in. Aristotle is by no means the only classical philosopher. Socrates and Plato were classical philosophers too.
Answered by powerhouse - Wed Jul 15 22:51:34 2009
Q. I do not mean to neglect Pythagoras, Plato, Socartes, or any other great philosopher, but I am currently studying Aristotle.
Asked by KingofDinosaurs - Wed Jul 15 20:10:58 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Classical Period is the name -- or rather a name -- of the historical period in which he flourished. The Classical Period is synonymous with the Ancient Period and, also, with Antiquity. It is especially associated with early Western Civilization in Greece and Rome. It extends all the way to the fall of the Roman Empire. Then the Middle Ages set in. Aristotle is by no means the only classical philosopher. Socrates and Plato were classical philosophers too.
Answered by powerhouse - Wed Jul 15 22:51:34 2009
How were Aristotle's ideas transmitted and studied in the Middle Ages?
Q. Aristotle had many thoughts. Which thoughts have been transmitted and studied in the Middle Ages? In Yahoo! Answer, some said that Aristotle's ideas are compatible with Christianity. In what aspects can they be integrated together?
Asked by Wayne Lai - Sat Oct 11 22:00:32 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. He has been revered as a teacher for eons. They were written and spoken by teachers in every age..
Answered by Ed Atun - Sun Oct 19 12:29:50 2008
Q. Aristotle had many thoughts. Which thoughts have been transmitted and studied in the Middle Ages? In Yahoo! Answer, some said that Aristotle's ideas are compatible with Christianity. In what aspects can they be integrated together?
Asked by Wayne Lai - Sat Oct 11 22:00:32 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. He has been revered as a teacher for eons. They were written and spoken by teachers in every age..
Answered by Ed Atun - Sun Oct 19 12:29:50 2008
What are the different stages of acquiring knowledge according to Aristotle?
Q. Hey, I've been looking everywhere for this answer! I am writing an essay on different philosophers and so far I already have 2 or 3. Can anyone let me know how Aristotle did this? Thanks to everyone that answers!
Asked by John John Ancram - Mon May 11 20:25:48 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Aristotle believed -- like science -- in 2 kinds of leaqrning inductive -- by experience-- and deductive -- by rational rule. While we experience before we are logical -- we can only rationalize what we sense after.
Answered by apophasisx - Fri May 15 13:42:30 2009
Q. Hey, I've been looking everywhere for this answer! I am writing an essay on different philosophers and so far I already have 2 or 3. Can anyone let me know how Aristotle did this? Thanks to everyone that answers!
Asked by John John Ancram - Mon May 11 20:25:48 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Aristotle believed -- like science -- in 2 kinds of leaqrning inductive -- by experience-- and deductive -- by rational rule. While we experience before we are logical -- we can only rationalize what we sense after.
Answered by apophasisx - Fri May 15 13:42:30 2009
Is God not a perfect being, just as incorruptible as the heavens described by Aristotle?
Q. On page 130, Grant describes St. Ambrose's rejection of "Aristotle's incorruptible celestial ether, because this would imply the incorruptibility of the heavens. But the world is corruptible..." It seems to me that Aristotle's model of the outer sphere can be represented quite easily as God Himself, or even as the heavens in which He dwells. Is God not a perfect being, just as incorruptible as the heavens described by Aristotle? Or is Ambrose suggesting that there is a difference between the Earth and what lays beyond it. Even so, this still resembles Aristotle's conception of the Un-moved Mover 'allowing' the Mover to operate.
Asked by Anthropomorphic - Mon Oct 8 04:35:27 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. What difference does it make when your in love and having children?
Answered by Bobby K - Mon Oct 8 04:44:11 2007
Q. On page 130, Grant describes St. Ambrose's rejection of "Aristotle's incorruptible celestial ether, because this would imply the incorruptibility of the heavens. But the world is corruptible..." It seems to me that Aristotle's model of the outer sphere can be represented quite easily as God Himself, or even as the heavens in which He dwells. Is God not a perfect being, just as incorruptible as the heavens described by Aristotle? Or is Ambrose suggesting that there is a difference between the Earth and what lays beyond it. Even so, this still resembles Aristotle's conception of the Un-moved Mover 'allowing' the Mover to operate.
Asked by Anthropomorphic - Mon Oct 8 04:35:27 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. What difference does it make when your in love and having children?
Answered by Bobby K - Mon Oct 8 04:44:11 2007
How would you describe the differences between the teachings of Plato and Aristotle?
Q. I understand that Plato believed in the Forms and more abstract concepts as opposed to Aristotle who believed in concrete thinking. I also interested to know more of their differences. I would appreciate if someone could give me more information.
Asked by change_the_world18 - Tue Oct 28 11:28:35 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Aristotle came after Plato and learned from him.
Answered by CALDWOOD - Fri Oct 31 20:39:56 2008
Q. I understand that Plato believed in the Forms and more abstract concepts as opposed to Aristotle who believed in concrete thinking. I also interested to know more of their differences. I would appreciate if someone could give me more information.
Asked by change_the_world18 - Tue Oct 28 11:28:35 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Aristotle came after Plato and learned from him.
Answered by CALDWOOD - Fri Oct 31 20:39:56 2008
What are similar Ideas of Aristotle and Galileo?
Q. Basically what the title said. What were some similar ideas of aristotle and galileo? When they both argued when objects fall, they would either fall to the ground at the same time or not. And, why did peoples views of Aristotle hinder progress in science in Western Europe for over a thousand years? If you can answer this, it would help me SOOO much!
Asked by Jacky - Sat Nov 29 19:44:53 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. LOLLL heeey jacckky. i got the same problem -0- I thought yahoo would have the answers, but only got questions .
Answered by thomas. - Sun Nov 30 21:07:59 2008
Q. Basically what the title said. What were some similar ideas of aristotle and galileo? When they both argued when objects fall, they would either fall to the ground at the same time or not. And, why did peoples views of Aristotle hinder progress in science in Western Europe for over a thousand years? If you can answer this, it would help me SOOO much!
Asked by Jacky - Sat Nov 29 19:44:53 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. LOLLL heeey jacckky. i got the same problem -0- I thought yahoo would have the answers, but only got questions .
Answered by thomas. - Sun Nov 30 21:07:59 2008
Are there any reasonably reliable descriptions or images of Aristotle?
Q. In a book I recently read, Aristotle was described as clean-shaven, fond of jewelry, and a bit of a fashion plate. That doesn't jibe with any classical sculptures I've ever seen of him, or the personality that comes through from his writings. I realize we probably have no competely accurate descriptions (literary) or sculptures, but I would be interested to know if there are any even quasi-reliable descriptions or images of him.
Asked by turmarion - Wed Jul 9 02:03:24 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Aristotle was not a respected Philosopher until he was past middle age, and as a practice of all teachers past middle age, he grew a beard. Modern college professors do this in fact, it is a sort of "uniform." Even a bearded sage was once a young man you know; Aristotle was a pupil of Socrates I believe, who scolded him for his hedonistic ways. It was a classic case of an intelligent but irresponsible young man with great potential wasting it on parties, wine and women, and an older sage decrying the fact that said youth is wasting his life. Eventually though, an unnamed tragedy which history does not reccord and subject to much speculation, that resulted from his hedonism, caused him to change his ways and become, well, Philosophical.… [cont.]
Answered by dmaud56 - Wed Jul 9 06:03:51 2008
Q. In a book I recently read, Aristotle was described as clean-shaven, fond of jewelry, and a bit of a fashion plate. That doesn't jibe with any classical sculptures I've ever seen of him, or the personality that comes through from his writings. I realize we probably have no competely accurate descriptions (literary) or sculptures, but I would be interested to know if there are any even quasi-reliable descriptions or images of him.
Asked by turmarion - Wed Jul 9 02:03:24 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Aristotle was not a respected Philosopher until he was past middle age, and as a practice of all teachers past middle age, he grew a beard. Modern college professors do this in fact, it is a sort of "uniform." Even a bearded sage was once a young man you know; Aristotle was a pupil of Socrates I believe, who scolded him for his hedonistic ways. It was a classic case of an intelligent but irresponsible young man with great potential wasting it on parties, wine and women, and an older sage decrying the fact that said youth is wasting his life. Eventually though, an unnamed tragedy which history does not reccord and subject to much speculation, that resulted from his hedonism, caused him to change his ways and become, well, Philosophical.… [cont.]
Answered by dmaud56 - Wed Jul 9 06:03:51 2008
Are you under 25 years old and strongly influenced by Aristotle type philosophy?
Q. Philosophy of reason. Aristotle or Ayn Rand, or any other type of philosophy based off reason? I know there are a lot more, but these two most influence me. If you are, tell me the philosophy you are studying and follow. Young people and reason is hard to find nowadays so it seems. I know yahoo answers might not be the best place to look.
Asked by Luke - Sat Feb 23 00:40:38 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well not to sound pretentious or anything but I am greatly influenced by my favorite TV program, Scrubs. So damned good.
Answered by Jade - Sat Feb 23 00:58:18 2008
Q. Philosophy of reason. Aristotle or Ayn Rand, or any other type of philosophy based off reason? I know there are a lot more, but these two most influence me. If you are, tell me the philosophy you are studying and follow. Young people and reason is hard to find nowadays so it seems. I know yahoo answers might not be the best place to look.
Asked by Luke - Sat Feb 23 00:40:38 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well not to sound pretentious or anything but I am greatly influenced by my favorite TV program, Scrubs. So damned good.
Answered by Jade - Sat Feb 23 00:58:18 2008
Aristotle: Does Aristotle argue that if a literate person misspells a word, we assume he cannot read?
Q. Does Aristotle argues that if a literate person misspells a word, we automatically assume that the person does not know how to read.
Asked by unknown - Tue Mar 23 19:19:53 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No
Answered by Contrary Canary - Tue Mar 23 21:28:17 2010
Q. Does Aristotle argues that if a literate person misspells a word, we automatically assume that the person does not know how to read.
Asked by unknown - Tue Mar 23 19:19:53 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No
Answered by Contrary Canary - Tue Mar 23 21:28:17 2010
Experts on Aristotle or good knowledge of interpertation answer this question please?
Q. Aristotle once said: I see the universe as a scale lying between two extremes: form without matter on one end and matter without form on the other end. can someone explain what he means by this?
Asked by yellaaa :] - Mon Oct 29 20:03:52 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. On one extreme lies form without matter: The Platonic concept of the "eideai" the ideal form, out of which all the sensible objects and entities are but copies, an extreme idealism that gave actual intrinsic and formal existence to perfect ideas without the need of matter. On the other side of the spectrum were the cinics, the stoics and the epicureans, who followed Democritus in assessing that all that there was, was matter and that there was no supreme essence in the world, but matter and atoms, and that we should be either indiferent to the mond: the cinics, adapted to the world and live with it the best we could: the stoics, and use it for pleasure: the epicureans. Now Aristotle brings forth the concept of essence, that the particular… [cont.]
Answered by Dominicanus - Mon Oct 29 20:34:43 2007
Q. Aristotle once said: I see the universe as a scale lying between two extremes: form without matter on one end and matter without form on the other end. can someone explain what he means by this?
Asked by yellaaa :] - Mon Oct 29 20:03:52 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. On one extreme lies form without matter: The Platonic concept of the "eideai" the ideal form, out of which all the sensible objects and entities are but copies, an extreme idealism that gave actual intrinsic and formal existence to perfect ideas without the need of matter. On the other side of the spectrum were the cinics, the stoics and the epicureans, who followed Democritus in assessing that all that there was, was matter and that there was no supreme essence in the world, but matter and atoms, and that we should be either indiferent to the mond: the cinics, adapted to the world and live with it the best we could: the stoics, and use it for pleasure: the epicureans. Now Aristotle brings forth the concept of essence, that the particular… [cont.]
Answered by Dominicanus - Mon Oct 29 20:34:43 2007
How to apply Aristotle's and Act Utilitarian view of ethics?
Q. I am having trouble finding how one would apply Aristotle's views on ethics, virtues, etc, and Act Utilitarianism to the situation of the following: You are an assistant manager at your neighborhood supermarket. A regular customer a single mother with four children is caught shoplifting $60.00 worth of groceries. You know she is out of food stamps and you know her ex-husband has fled the state to avoid paying child support. What do you do? Do you press charges? Any help on this would be fantastic.
Asked by wondering - Thu Oct 29 13:33:09 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well, to be truly Utilitarian, one must act in order to increase utility to as many ppl as possible or to minimize pain/unhappiness to as many people as possible. Basically act so that you generate happiness. In this case you must first ask, if you do not press charges who does it hurt? The owner of the supermarket. One could argue that if the owner never finds out, he or she will never miss the 60.00 dollars. On the other hand, if he or she does find out, he or she will be out of $60. The owner would miss out on the happiness the $60 dollars would have provided. Then you have to ask, is the happiness the owner loses less than the happiness gained by the mother and her children? There is no way to tell for sure since it is based… [cont.]
Answered by JR - Thu Oct 29 13:58:00 2009
Q. I am having trouble finding how one would apply Aristotle's views on ethics, virtues, etc, and Act Utilitarianism to the situation of the following: You are an assistant manager at your neighborhood supermarket. A regular customer a single mother with four children is caught shoplifting $60.00 worth of groceries. You know she is out of food stamps and you know her ex-husband has fled the state to avoid paying child support. What do you do? Do you press charges? Any help on this would be fantastic.
Asked by wondering - Thu Oct 29 13:33:09 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well, to be truly Utilitarian, one must act in order to increase utility to as many ppl as possible or to minimize pain/unhappiness to as many people as possible. Basically act so that you generate happiness. In this case you must first ask, if you do not press charges who does it hurt? The owner of the supermarket. One could argue that if the owner never finds out, he or she will never miss the 60.00 dollars. On the other hand, if he or she does find out, he or she will be out of $60. The owner would miss out on the happiness the $60 dollars would have provided. Then you have to ask, is the happiness the owner loses less than the happiness gained by the mother and her children? There is no way to tell for sure since it is based… [cont.]
Answered by JR - Thu Oct 29 13:58:00 2009
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