Excusive Summary This report will analyse the ethical perspectives, its relationship with Phronesis and how it can be used to solve social issues emanating from Congo. Issues such as child labour, civilian deaths a fall out from the continued finance of an illicit war in Congo. According to the findings, Congo supplies 80% of the world coltan and also provides the cheapest coltan in the world. This is perhaps the main reason why foreign companies desire to purchase coltan from Congo as spells more
In Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle frequently references the doctrine of the mean. This doctrine discusses how every behavior has a moderate behavior that stands in between two extremes. In Book II, he goes into detail on the difference between knowing something through learning and having the natural knowledge or ability. He applies this to his idea of man being “moderate” or “excellent”. Aristotle’s philosophy on the excellences of character is that ‘practice makes perfect’. The philosopher
have become ubiquitous, diminishing or even eradicating opportunities for the exercise of discretion, which is fundamental to the advancement of good judgment as well as personal satisfaction. Modern philosophy and culture has shifted away from phronesis, practical judgment, in favor of techne, technical rationality. The fundamental threat that technology imposes on us is linked to our inability to think and act “outside the box.” David Tabachnick, a professor in the department of Political Science
Aristotle, Temperance, Pleasure, and Pain(1) ABSTRACT: Aristotle argues that temperance is the mean concerned with pleasure and pain (NE 1107b5-9 and 1117b25-27). Most commentators focus on the moderation of pleasures and hardly discuss how this virtue relates to pain. In what follows, I consider the place of pain in Aristotle’s discussion of temperance and resolve contradictory interpretations by turning to the following question: is temperance ever properly painful? In part one, I examine the
Author’s Note: •I had prior experience with the rhetorical terminology used throughout this semester, but I hadn’t delved quite as deeply into their meanings and their uses. I don’t think that this writing project alone had a major effect on my understanding of rhetorical terminology; however, the works that we read as lead-up to and context for the assignment really helped me learn to recognize the use of different rhetorical strategies in text on a higher level than I did before. That being said
Machiavelli was infamous for being ‘evil’. However he wasn't actually evil, he was advocating good virtuous behaviour as a general rule. He just recognized that in reality not every situation can be solved by virtuous means. The meanings behind both phronesis and virtù illustrate the differences between Machiavelli’s view of being an efficient ruler and Aristotle’s view of being a virtuous ruler. In the Prince Machiavelli shows with three excellent references that it
Aristotle's ethics consist of a form of virtue ethics, in which the ethical action is that which properly complies with virtue(s) by finding the mean within each particular one. Aristotle outlines two types of virtues: moral/character virtues and intellectual virtues. Though similar to, and inspired by, Plato and Socrates’ ethics, Aristotle's ethical account differs in some areas. Aristotle, a student of Plato, is known for his contributions in many fields of philosophy, ethics being one of the
According to Michael L. Morgan, editor of Classics of Moral and Political Theory, the centre of Aristotle’s life, and of the theories of science, psychology, politics, and ethics, was a desire to know (252). Aristotle’s search for knowledge led to many ideas, not just about the way the world is, but also about the way the world should be; his work on the excellence of the emotional or desiderative part of the soul is an example of a blending of the two, producing a contemplation of the human soul
In the second section of the book, Heinrichs gives the rundown on how to defend oneself from enticing situations. The author warns the reader to beware of fallacies, and helps us identify trustworthiness in someone’s rhetoric. In Webster’s New World Dictionary, fallacy is defined as “a false or mistaken idea, an error in reasoning; flaw or defect in argument.” There are many fallacies, including; bad proof, hasty generalization, ignorance, tautology, false dilemma, and complex cause. Bad proof is
and counseling cannot always solve a problem of character. According to Aristotle there are three virtues of thought that make up our character: techne (knowledge of craft), phronesis (prudence/ practical wisdom), and sophia (wisdom/theoretical wisdom). Techne is gained by preforming a craft well and it cannot be taught. Phronesis is gained through life experience and again cannot be taught. Sophia can be taught since it is the process of learning through theoretical study. With that in mind it becomes
Virtue is the moral excellence that an engineer has to abide by in order to achieve a sense of achievement and virtuous gratification towards his actions. Specifically, virtue ethics emphasizes the individual’s character of the action. Virtue relates to engineering by allowing engineers to practice their intellectual virtues which stems from learning and their ethical virtues which stems from habit. Virtue ethics emphasizes that it is who you are that counts and one should value character, a person’s
Aristotle vs. The God Father On the auspicious day of his Sicilian daughter's wedding, the father of the bride is obligated to fulfill every request brought before him. This tradition forms a cornerstone of familial honor and respect in Sicilian culture, underscoring the gravity of obligations and debts. In "The Godfather," directed by Francis Ford Coppola, this premise serves as a thematic backdrop against which the intricate interplay of Ethos, Logos, and Pathos unfolds. Throughout the narrative
Theory and Praxis in Aristotle and Heidegger ABSTRACT: The discussion of Heidegger's “destructive retrieve” of Aristotle has been intensified in recent years by the publication of Heidegger's courses in the years surrounding his magnum opus. Heidegger's explicit commentary on Aristotle in these courses permits one to read Being and Time with Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics and Metaphysics. My paper analyzes a network of differences between the two thinkers, focusing on the relationship between
The Ethical Debate of Placebos In health care there is a fine line between what is ethical and what is not. As time goes on this line becomes thinner and thinner. In the article The Moral Case For The Clinical Placebo, Azgad Gold and Pesach Lichtenberg are two researchers that argue that there are exceptions to this fine line when talking about placebos. They specifically argue, “The intentional use of the placebo, in certain circumstances and under several conditions, can be justified.”1 The
Side Effects from Cyberbullying Bullying is just not a face to face problem, yet happens through electronic devices to criticize someone. Though it’s called cyberbullying instead of just bullying. Cyberbullying is defined with the use of electronic devices such as cell phones, tablets, and laptops to criticize a person. Normally, when using these devices people can send messages that tend to emotionally hurt someone’s feelings. Social media can lead to many negative outcomes when communicating to
Plato’s Republic: Justice and Injustice in Thrasymachus' Account ABSTRACT: This paper has a two-fold task. First, I show that there are three types of individuals associated with the Thrasymachean view of society: (a) the many, i.e., the ruled or those exploited individuals who are just and obey the laws of the society; (b) the tyrant or ruler who sets down laws in the society in order to exploit the many for personal advantage; (c) the "stronger" individual (kreittoon) or member of the society
The Function Argument Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics aims to find the supreme good, or “the highest end of human life” (Lec. Slide W02.2), which he calls eudaimonia. In order to achieve eudaimonia Aristotle argues that one must first find one’s function, what he calls ergon. This later became known as the function argument. This paper will explain eudaimonia, Aristotle’s function argument and its importance in achieving eudaimonia. I will then discuss one objection to the function argument referenced
Aristotle is the Ethics of Virtues, and how to practice them. A theory included in Aristotle’s Virtue Ethics is the unity of all the virtues, and in order to be virtuous, one must exhibit all the virtues. One of these virtues being practical wisdom, or Phronesis. The role of practical wisdom is to be able to pre-determine which action will ensure Eudaimonia or happiness in different situations. In the words of Aristotle he explains, “Virtue makes the goal right, practical wisdom the things leading to
There are many engineers throughout the world who focus on a variety of different types of engineering. One thing that is common among all of these engineers are the virtues that are required to be good engineer. Regardless of which discipline an engineer pursues the base virtues required to do well in that discipline remain the same. This paper will first discuss Aristotle’s understanding of virtues. Then the paper will discuss a few of the virtues needed to be a good engineer and what engineering
A virtue is a trait believed to be morally good, and a vice is a trait believed to be morally wrong. Eventually, a person will make a decision and take action based on their virtues and vices. Therefore, it is virtues that help engineers reach their purpose and evaluate ethical behavior. This paper will attempt to generate a list of virtues that an engineer must possess in order to be regarded as virtuous. Before doing this, Aristotle’s virtue ethics, virtues of thought, and virtues of character