Cardinal direction

The energy in Puri's air was very holy, and there I was given the proof of positive thinking that can be beneficial only when doubt doesn't exist and the moment is lived in an innocent state of mind, while wishing truly for the best for others without any return expectations. In India, I was surrounded by so much poverty, at this point it seems appropriate to mention that even though I was better off than the local multitude, I traveled for fourteen months outside my native country, Italy, with…

Atwood Narrative As the leaves bristle and the thin sheets of wind intrude through the slender opening of the window of the bus, sat a grey backpack with a variety of stickers scattered onto the fabric in diverse figures and colors, each giving the dull backpack a sense of flare. Besides the backpack displayed a boy sitting on a cold, leather seat, crossing his arms, a picture of his grandfather-who served in Camp Grant, now called Atwood- clenched tightly against his chest. “Now reaching…

1. Choose one morally questionable decision made by any character in the movie & describe the scene in which that decision is made. Then describe the object, the intention, & the cirumstance of that decision. Based on your analysis of these three factors, to what degree do you think this character is guilty of an immoral action? (5 points) In the movie, a morally questionable decision is made by Andy when he decides to escape prison and steal the Warden’s money from his bank account . The…

harmony within the individual, and the purpose of life for a human being. Chapter two addresses the Cardinal Virtues which are prudence, temperance, justice and fortitude. Chapter three talks about social morality, and within this chapter he touches on the importance of charity. Chapter four covers morality and psychoanalysis. This chapter discusses how sin affects human nature and how the right direction not only leads to peace but also knowledge. Chapter five discussed sexual morality. This…

Numerous eminent philosophers and philosophic theories have existed in the history of Philosophy, but not everyone received immense attention nor fame. Socrates is one of the few philosophers, whose philosophy and its influence became widely recognized and credited. Socrates’ contribution to individuals and moreover to the world is beyond exceptional, and in fact, he is the very person who motivated and inspired many individuals to start contemplating on ideas that they did not think much of…

the perfect example of how to live a virtuous life. There have been many great people throughout history who have followed his example. We call many of these people saints because of how well they lived their lives of virtue, specifically the four Cardinal and three theological virtues. One saint who clearly lived out these virtues was St. Maximilian Kolbe. St. Kolbe was a Franciscan priest who lived during the early 1900s. As a man who lived out the seven virtues, he obviously lived out the…

Modern day philosophers tend to begin crafting their theories around the question of, what is the right thing to do? By doing so, theories they create are fundamentally different than those created by ancient philosophers whom began by asking, which traits make one an ethical person? With ancient and modern philosophers beginning their theories with different questions, the theories they develop vary. Modern philosophers have developed theories such as the Social Contract and Utilitarianism,…

achieved in man in the same way it is within the state; it is present when everyone minds their own business. He breaks the state and man into 3 components that each possess qualities called cardinal virtues; Wisdom, Courage, Self-Discipline. Justice, the fourth and last cardinal virtue is contingent upon…

A Knight’s Own Book of Chivalry by Geoffroi De Charny outlines the concept of chivalry and establishes the ideal conduct of knights of medieval era of the Hundred Year Was between France and Britain. The book goes over the many ways in which knights must conduct themselves to preserve their honor and capabilities of a knight, whether it be in acts of courtship, piety, or military prowess. Charny organizes the book by distinguishing the types of actions and qualities that are chivalrous…

He was with the cardinals and as stated in the documentary NFL Life: Kurt warner, he then knew his purpose was to help bring the Cardinals to the super bowl, he was to help train them and make them a better team. In, the 2007 offseason and 2008 season he made them practice and worked in the rain to get better and push through…