J.E.B. Stuart

Morality is a system of moral conduct, or conformity to ideals of \correct human conduct. In the novel Anthem by Ayn Rand, one system of morality was so distorted that Equality creates his own system of morals. Throughout Anthem, Equality, the narrator, goes through a series of events that led him to change his view of morality. At the end of Anthem, the collectivist society’s view of morality remains the same while Equality’s view of morality is changed to ideals of right human conduct.…

In Timaeus’ account of the cosmos; beauty, order, and intelligence work as one to sustain the existence of the cosmos. The world was made as a likeness of the creator because he was perfect and good, so the world was given intellect and soul. The cosmos themselves are the most beautiful thing to be created. Intelligence is necessary for beauty, and order is necessary for existence. The universe was transformed from chaos into order, things that are chaotic do not exist to us. The creator got rid…

Psychologists have long classified happiness, or eudemonia as one amongst a few basic, primary emotions – happiness is our immediate, instinctive, and internal response to a situation. Yet, the texts we have studied share a common thread of discussing individual happiness in terms of the happiness of the collective. These authors come to the consensus that happiness product of service to the state, being virtuous, and keeping ones’ desires in check. In Thucydides “Pericles’ Funeral Oration”,…

In order to regulate hate speech you first have to decide what qualifies as hate speech. If colleges were to have speech codes then it would be them choosing what does or does not fall under the term hate speech. One philosopher who would disagree with programs such as these is Donald Allen. Allen warned about what happens when a state, or in this case colleges, try to decide what is moral. He said that an overbearing state would lead to a state of paternalism, taking away people's ability to…

Goodness is the very heart of the whole reign of moral values. It is by no accident that the term "good" means moral value as such, and also the specific moral quality of goodness. Among the different moral values there is none which embodies more completely the entire reign of moral values, than goodness; in it we find the purest and most typical expression of the general character of moral goodness as such. It is the center of all morality, and at the same time, it’s most sublime fruit. Its…

1 Hatice Çayır 2012202009 Phil 314 Explain and evaluate the role ‘individuality’ plays in Mill’s argument for freedom of life Individuality is an significant concept which is at the core of Mill’s philosophy. In the third chapter of on liberty, Mill discusses the great importance of individuality as a component of well being. By individuality, Mill does not aim just people’s own benefit, but also considers society’s profit as a whole. This term has many relations with other important terms in…

Al Zulm 1. What is Zulm Zulm (oppression, wrongdoing, injustice, unfairness) means giving anyone more than or less than they deserve. When I initially learnt this definition, I compared with the usage of this word and realised it was a perfect definition. 2. Categories of Zulm  Injustice to Allah S.W.T  Injustice to others  Injustice to yourselves Injustice to Allah This is the worst form of injustice anyone can commit. Allāh said : 1. وَمَا قَدَرُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ حَقَّ قَدْرِهِ “They…

Moral Reasoning Cognitive Moral Development theory was first developed by Jean Piaget in order to explain the mental processes that occur when deriving meaning from experience. From this theory. Lawrence Kohlberg developed the hypothesis that the higher the moral reasoning, the higher the ethical decision. Moral intent, also referred to as moral reasoning (Hunt & Vitell, 1986), is derived from an individual’s values. It most often comes from religious studies, individual thought or…

According to Sandel, Mill tried to extend utilitarianism a generation later than Bentham. Mills wanted to make it more humane. Mills responded to both of the objections in Bentham’s utilitarianism theory. His writings aimed at joining individual rights with the utilitarian theory of greatest happiness. His book, On Liberty, valued the importance of freedom as long it as causes no harm to others. Bentham wanted to maximize utility or happiness in every situation but Mills thinks we should…

Discuss any objections to hedonism of which you are aware of and explain whether there is an alternative theory of well being that is preferable to hedonism. Within the following essay I will discuss objections to hedonism and I will further explain whether there is an alternative theory of well being that is preferable to hedonism. Firstly we have to identify what hedonism is, hedonism has been typically expressed by certain quotes as “Pleasure is the only thing worth seeking for its own sake”…