Nicomachean Ethics Note: This OD is based on the Aristotle reading (Nicomachean Ethics, Book1 & Book 2) from your Cahn text (pp. 275-290). Based on Book 1 of the Nicomachean Ethics, what does Aristotle mean by good? What does Aristotle say is the chief good (best or highest good)? Why can’t this chief good consist […]
Reflection Paper 2: The ethics of Jesus or Aristotle Eleven questions to be asked of ethical theories: What is the highest good (summum bonum)? What is the general nature of virtue (excellences of human character)? What are the primary virtues for a person to have in their character? How are the virtues acquired? How are […]
Socrate Answer the question specifically Do you think that Socrates’ view that philosophy is “preparation for death” makes life more or less valuable? Doesn’t his position make life valuable only if in death, you continue to exist ? Doesn’t this put human life in service to an after life?
Select one of the religious movements discussed in chapters 7&8 of the Albanese text book. The student will write a 3 – 4 page paper (750-1000 words, not including works cited page). The paper should cover the following: 1. Origin- how did this religion begin? Was there a founder? What was going on in the […]
