Epistemic virtue

this collection, he discusses the difference between intellectual and moral virtue. However, before one can delve into the difference between two types of something, one must first understand what the overall something is. Or in this case, before discussing intellectual and moral virtue, an explanation of virtue itself must be made clear. While it is never explicitly stated in Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle defines virtue as the desire and practice of acting in the right way that is the mean…

was his concept of virtues: thirteen specific traits that, if practiced, would increase that person’s happiness and quality of life. He practiced his own virtues and stated that this helped him to become a better man. Long ago, I discovered his concept of virtues and began to practice them myself, which has significantly affected me as a person in what I believe to be a positive way. Franklin discusses his thirteen virtues in part two of his autobiography. The thirteen virtues he created are:…

that man’s happiness consists in honors because with honor, virtue is rewarded. Aquinas disagrees and states that honor is not in the honored man, but the person who honors. Also, the people who respect the person honored is the one who gives honor so happiness cannot consist in honor. Honor is given with some excellence in the person. This is not related to happiness and therefore, cannot be happiness. If people were to work for virtue, their reward would be happiness, but if people worked to…

world of ethics, there lies principles on which to live life by. Among these principles come the great philosophers that created them. Philosophers such as Aristotle, Immanuel Kant, and John Stuart Mill. Along with their corresponding theories of Virtue, Nonconsequentialism, and Utilitarianism. These theories have such shaped the world ethics since creation and have continued to influence thinkers even today. Theories such as those mentioned are still being discusses and analyzed now. They still…

Gold friend “The silver friend knows your present and the gold friend knows all of your past dirt and glories. Once in a blue moon, there is someone who knows it all, someone who knows and accepts you unconditionally, someone who is there for life.” Everyone needs a friend that they can always count on in their life. This description of a “gold friend” by Jill McCorkle perfectly describes an important friend of mine. It was an ordinary Sunday morning; the sun was shining as usual. I put on my…

in the private and public sphere. Women’s role was mainly in the home as caring for her family and participating in house work. Also, women had little interactions with the public because of the cult of domesticity. The cult is based on these four virtues of principles “piety, purity, domesticity, and submissiveness” that women should dedicate their roles as. Each one was pointed towards the wives of the household to keep their husband content and believed that they will be protected. The cult…

engineering, there are several necessary virtues or excellences needed to flourish in their respective fields. This paper will highlight Aristotle’s understanding of eudaimonia (happiness), arête (virtue), and telos (a final cause or end). Aristotle also makes a distinction between two types of virtues, thought and character. Expanding upon these two, the virtue of thought is described to be about wisdom, comprehension, and intelligence. Whereas, the virtue of character is said to be about…

Though as a moral person I can sometimes make mistakes, I’ve always corrected myself in situations that were deemed bad or unfair, making me morally correct. I know that I am a moral person because I practices virtues like honesty, kindness, courage and friendliness, not because it 's the right thing to do, but when in the process of these actions it feels good inside. I have good moral character because I’m consistently trustworthy, honest, respectful and hold…

questionable for many people worried about “playing God” or causing problems at a broader, societal level. Based on the principles of parental virtue ethics and procreative beneficence, however, it is morally desirable for parents to select children with the best possible genetic endowment. Rosalind McDougall offers a wonderful outline of the parental virtue ethics approach…

Justice is an asset man people throughout history have wielded and cherished, but has it always been correctly understood. The question of ‘What is justice’ is one that causes people to challenge their beliefs and their knowledge. In The Republic, by Plato, Socrates questions many things, including the possible definition of justice. Another character named Thrasymachus joins the conversation to present a different view of justice from the one Socrates is contemplating. The main focus of these…