Comparative Philosophy & Ethics Essays, Research Papers & Term Papers (264) essays
Comparative Philosophy & Ethics essays:
An Analysis of Nichomachean Ethics An exercise in self denial
... Aristotle starts out in his philosophy with a contention that all being seek to reach one ultimate unified goal. This is supported by his premise that all actions are designed to reach some end. And in this he came to the conclusion that life itself comes to some purpose. He acknowledges that ...
Everyday Ethics and the morals behind them
... ethics in the media, business, academics, and even the internet. One aspect of the wide span that ethics covers is everyday ethics. Everyday ethics are those that are practiced on a regular basis. These are sometimes overlooked because they seem like common sense. However, it can be surprising that ...
The logical problem of evil
... Evil We have noted that there are two aspects of the problem of evil: the philosophical or apologetic, and the religious or emotional aspect. We also noted that within the philosophical aspect there are two types of challenges to faith in God: the logical and the evidential. David Hume, the ...
My notes to review for final. The brief overview of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Epicurus.
... common knowledge. Socrates' ethical principle: 1) virtue is knowledge/ wisdom. Virtue - excellence, good at doing smth. Plato expands "virtue is knowledge" 1) with psychology; parts of the soul, separate from each other: a) reason - desire for knowledge (head); b) spirited part, emotions, love, envy ...
Ethics
... be in the 1940s, but even the sight of it now (1993), gave me such a horrible feeling. While standing there I tried to imagine the history of the place and I could see (so to speak) the evil and torment of this cold, place that ...
"Integrity Crisis in Moral Conscience and the 21st Century"
... the crisis in contemporary moral philosophy and the loss of the integrity of moral conscience in our society today. What is discussed first is how philosophy has lost its sense of purpose, and how as a result men and women have lost sight of the intelligible good; that is needed in the ...
Secular Ethics-Why they are more practical in today's society than Religious Ethics. (a persuasive essay)
... be happy that there is ANY type of law to help the non-religious world to go by. Without Secular Ethics , the Christian world's ideas and values would be too much of a culture shock and would be impossible to teach to the ungodly. In conclusion, I believe that ...
Should we Legalize Euthanasia
... in the stomach are destroyed by acid (HCl) A sticky substance, mucus, traps pathogens in the respiratory tract Cilia moves away mucus towards the throat to protect gas exchange surfaces The immune system targets foreign materials and pathogens Inflammatory response Histamine is released into the ...
Philosophy Essay: Does it make sense to say individuals can create their own moral rules?
... conclusions. BIBLIOGRAPHYLynch, Tony 1994. Philosophy Core Module 3 Morality, Religion and Happiness, University of New England Armidale: Published by Teaching and Learning Centre UNE pp 1-37Le Guin, U. 1975, "The ones who walk away from", in The ...
The Ethics of Euthanasia
... the conclusion that more than fifty-percent of people agree with euthanasia, but that the experts, doctors, do not. Should it be Legal? Another issue which brings conflict is the question of whether or not euthanasia should be legal. In ...