Cardinal virtues

Yohana Pisabaj K. Howarth PHI 205- 055 16 December 2014 The greatest gift humankind can gain is morality. Morality is defined values concerning the distinction between right and wrong or the good and bad behavior. For the past 18 years, my moralities were based on the Christian morality. Growing up with Christian parents, I was told my belief had to come from God. He was the one who created all things and God is to teach us how to live better life. The basis of Christian morality is all…

Rafael needed to find something interesting to read. Her teacher had assigned her class to write an article on a book and Rafael wanted it to be a cleverly woven masterpiece. Rafael checked into her school’s library one day and carefully browsed through the selection of books until she found a book that was rumoured to be interesting and thought provoking. “The minute I opened the book and began reading the first words, I knew I was in for a literary delight”, Rafael says, “The words speak to a…

Plato’s The Republic, is a complex work that discusses the nature of man, justice, the soul and a just society. The city of Athens was on the verge of ruin after Socrates trial and execution. Plato considers justice to be interconnected with goodness of an individual and a state, thus being the best way for survival. This paper will discuss justice and injustice as exemplified in Plato’s description of the fall of the state and the individual. The conversation begins with Glaucon and…

When it comes to values-based leadership, it is important to understand that as leaders we sometimes need to take a few steps back to self – reflect so that we can build awareness around our purpose as leaders. It’s important that with value-based leadership, we learn to collaborate with others in order to help people achieve their best. As leaders it is our obligation to show humility and gratitude. In the book, From Values To Action, Harry Kraemer is able to unpack this idea of authentic…

What did Schweitzer mean by this statement, one may assume and some may wonder about such a broad statement? The meaning of the statement is that regardless of whatever or whomever one may help; the inner man provokes that individual to adhere to the code of ethics in his or her profession. What’s the definition of ethics? Webster New World Dictionary defines ethic as “as the study of standards of conduct.” Never the less, the discussion is on the code of ethics. Clinton & Ohlschlager stated,…

Leadership plays a significant role in a manager. Although there are many more characteristics that are included when defining the purpose of a manager, being able to lead and control a group in a work enviroment is vital. It is true that leadership in managers is important, but there should be a mutual relationship between the managers and the employees. Effective followers also play an important role in any work force. In order to be an effective follower, there are five characteristics that…

Due to the fact that I am going into a profession that thrives on being flexible, I was able to identify this as the more accurate placement of myself on the spectrum. As previously mentioned, I feel as though I most identify with the ideas from virtue ethics. I center my moral code on positive character traits and how to best live up to them. I feel like this connects directly to my feelings about religion and God. I classify myself as an agnostic and truly believe that human knowledge is…

created a system that works with imperfection, they believed ethics to be necessary and included recommended virtues to help guide the direction for future leaders. These lists direct the path to a leader with standards and ethical character able to lead a country. Even though the list of virtues was suggestive for the future Presidents of America, it would prove beneficial to uphold these virtues for all…

Starting off with book two, I had a lot of internal conflict and confusion. They first had trouble deciding if being just was better than being unjust. I being a Christian find this horrifying. Then they came to the conclusion that being unjust was better, but looking just was necessary. I understood how they came to their conclusion, but I could grasp how they were morally okay with it. However, they only agreed that being just was better because their gods reward good, not because they wanted…

Competence: My friend says that I have the ability to demonstrate both of the elements of competence. Appropriateness has been demonstrated while holding the position of Fleet Manager, while knowing the procedures or rules to follow to accomplish the proper outcome of getting work accomplished. There were expectations and guidelines needed to be adhered to even though some of the scheduling would not be the norm, by process of using my ability of effectiveness I was able to succeed. The ability…