Prudence

In Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Mr. Enfield tells his kinsman, Mr. Utterson, the protagonist, about his horrifying encounter with Mr. Hyde: “I was coming home from some place at the end of the world, about three o 'clock of a black winter morning, and my way lay through a part of town where there was literally nothing to be seen but lamps...street after street, all lighted up...” (5-6). Mr. Enfield recalls that it is in the “black” morning, on dark…

The Symposium is an ancient philosophical text written by Plato. This text depicts several characters giving their own extemporaneous speeches about Eros. However, the text primarily focuses on Agathon’s and Socrates’s speeches. Agathon suggests that Eros is a young, beautiful god, who has all cardinal virtues. However, Socrates completely disagrees with Agathon. Socrates criticizes Agathon’s speech and then provides his account that Eros is a need in reproduction of beauty, called the ladder of…

response to the two types of paintings is clearly the product of Brontё’s preference for simplicity and poignancy. Still life paintings, although capable of strong symbolism, have to do so sparingly. Brontё’s critique of cleopatra is an argument for prudence and refinement. She makes this claim by deconstructing a painting that appeals frivolous ideas about wealth. Although Brontё makes a compelling point, it’s important to consider the context in which the argument was…

I chose the second dilemma for this assignment where the court gave the former drug addict parents back their daughter after nine years of living with a foster family, who she has grown to know and refer to as her parents. Solution of the Dilemma Using the Primary Schools of Ethics In my view, this situation is best explored using the rules-based and the care-based primary ethical schools of thought. Rules-Based Approach According to rules-based ethical analysis, one’s belief should be a…

In the essay “A Modest Proposal” the author is an ironic character he is blind to horrible moral intimation of his Proposal and benevolent only economic progress. The entry presents disapproval of Jonathan Swift’s 1729 satire A Modest Proposal for preventing the poor children from being burden on their parents or for making them beneficial for public, as to have his status set up for a preserve of the nation.The well intentioned economist and published in the form of pamphlet, the tract argues…

The Impact of Genetically Modified Foods Methods for food production are ever-changing as the demand for more beneficial and nutrient rich foods is increasing as a result of the rapid growth in the world’s population. One of these methods is the genetic modification of food that is being introduced to our diet, and is acutely controversial for several reasons. These aliments are created through the use of biotechnology and the modification of an organism’s genetic structure to yield…

the right thing over and over again, and winning these struggles. Be open minded and critical. It identifies what we want versus who we are. Key concepts: • Arte: Virtue, excellence  Fulfill function through virtues. • Phronesis: Practical wisdom, prudence. • Eudaimonia: Happiness, flourishing  Virtue ethics Requirements for Virtue: 1.) Intelectual element  Knowledge 2.) Emotional Element …

The Richins’ Voyage to Utah When William was in his 60th year he had the desire to emigrate to Utah. He and his wife Charlotte made their plans and sailed from Liverpool, England on April 30, 1866 with their daughter Miriam and her son Arthur and their grandson Lorenzo. Before leaving William penned this poem: My friends the time is growing nigh, When I, to you, must say good-bye ‘twill be my last farewell; I soon shall join a noble band, And journey from my native land, Far in the west to…

Publius provides a convincing case for ratification by thoroughly addressing the Antifederalists’ two primary concerns including a potential consolidation of government, and the dangers of hastily ratifying the Constitution. The Federal Farmer summarizes his concerns here: “The plan proposed appears to be partly federal, but principally however, calculated ultimately to make the states one consolidated government. The first interesting question, … is, how far the states can be consolidated…

to goodness and respectable open hobby. Moreover, with the power and energy to implement law, the police are in a position to practice colossal carefulness concerning the methods used to fulfill open security objectives. Real practice of power and prudence requires a moral establishment whereupon police conduct must be based keeping in mind that the police manhandle their power. Moral administration is each cop 's obligation and moral authority abilities are among the most critical aptitudes an…