Epistemic virtue

Sigmund Freud once said “It is impossible to escape the impression that people commonly use false standards of measurement—that they seek power, success and wealth for themselves and admire them in others, and that they underestimate what is of true value in life.” Admiration is achieved through means beyond that of prominence. It is a commendation that is secured through integrity and honor. Freud’s words are especially true when exploring the contrasts between Hector and Achilles, heroes from…

Moments Moving Forward: analyzing the definition of Kairos One good way to inspect the “Dissoi Logoi” a Greek philosophical exposition is to approach it from multiple perspectives. Different value systems tend to be viewed as acceptable in one light and as unjust, in different light. Therefore, one person may view a situation in one way, while another may have a completely different outlook on the same situation and even label that situation differently. As Foucault points out, “Regimen should…

Plato’s The Republic discusses a wide range of philosophical arguments that lead to the fundamentals of Western philosophy. This paper will summarize key arguments in The Republic, as well as analyze Plato’s account of justice in the state being the same as in the individual. Additionally, I will explain why I disagree with Plato’s position on ideal state, ultimately disagreeing with the majority of his argument. Preliminary Definition of Justice The idea of justice is one that a number of…

1. What does Machiavelli mean by Fortune? How does this relate to a prince and to the public at large? Machiavelli talks about fortune as a means to rise to power. He implies that fortune is a form of luck that without will of the person controls half of that person’s actions. When talking about fortune, he talks about free will which supposedly controls the other half although fortune directly correlate with a prince’s success or failure. when he says that “to one who governs himself with…

The article Ethical Professional Writing in Social Work and Human Services provided useful pieces of information of how to write effectively for a Social Worker. Authors of the article organize their thought thoroughly. Summarizing thirty pages article into two to three pages is going to be tough. The article covers several topics in Ethical Professional Writing in Social Work and Human Services. There is a subject about Why Good Writing Matter in Social Work and Why it is Difficult to Do, and…

Enter Sandman The chances of getting a hit off of Mariano Rivera are about as likely as getting struck by lightning. While this is a bit of an exaggeration, there is little debate over the fact that Rivera is the greatest closer of all time. In his autobiography, The Closer, you are taken into the life and upbringing of the dominant, humble man himself. This was a great read, because of the personal account, simplicity, and perseverance in the story. I would recommend it to anyone who has an…

community, there are three types of friendship, with the highest form being a perfect friendship. Friends are crucial for humans to flourish, but perfect friendships are rare as Aristotle describes it as a “Friendship of men who are good, and alike in virtue; for these wish well alike to each other… and they are good in themselves.” (Nic.8.3.1156b7-9). A perfect friendship encourages both people in the relationship to better themselves and push each other towards a higher standard. This may be a…

Another group that requires others’ compassion and selflessness is the disabled. Compassion and selflessness allow someone to aid people in need. For instance, when Vahan’s friend became sick form an infection after giving birth, Vahan couldn’t stop thinking about her, and he and his new father, Mr. Tashian, gave her all of the assistance she required. During this event, Vahan said, “She was plagued by crippling headaches and sometimes stayed in her room all day… I did my chores and worried that…

Leadership in the Army means so much more then than just directing Soldiers what to do. LDRSHIP is the acronym which stands for Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. Although every single one is important to a good Leader my leadership style is based on Loyalty and Honor. Every NCO has categories which mean more to them. Loyalty I will be loyal to my Soldiers, I will entrust them to know I will be there when they need me day or night. As an NCO our…

What is your main criterion for choosing a family dog? We live in an apartment, so my most important criteria is size. Do you have any other important criteria for choosing a family dog? I guess breed would be another important criteria. . 0.2 points Question 2 Mark all sentences that are written correctly. What are your main criteria for choosing a boyfriend? My main criteria are good teeth and a friendly smile. Do you have any…