Seven virtues

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…

1. What do we mean when we say the word ethics? What are some sensitive ethical issues nurses are faced with today? According to Butts & Rich (2016), “Ethics is a branch of philosophy used to study ideal human behavior and ideal ways of being” (p. 4). Ethics is concerned with distinguishing between good and evil, and between right and wrong human actions. Some of sensitive ethical issues nurses are faced with today are breaking of bad news in a hospital setting, particularly to patients in…

On Courage Rachel Schreier Dr. Rachel Schreier is a psychology scholar and practitioner who divides her time between training and consulting, clinical practice, and scholarly writing and research. She works with both adults and adolescent clients with a variety of emotional, behavioral, and adjustment problems such as depression, stress and anxiety. She has much experience with a multitude of patients. What is courage? Is courage being yourself when you’re different from everyone else? Is it…

George Washington states,” Morality is the essential pillar of a civil society” www.free2pray.info/founderquotes.html. America is a nation that was founded on the principles of morals and ethics. This country had undergone many hardships of what is to be considered morally correct or wrong. Our nation has faced the harsh realities of war, economic downfalls, and trusting those who lead the people. There were many tough choices that could only be solved by a strong independent leader and their…

around the situation. But once I start putting myself into the actual situations of these people I really start to see my views change. Another contemporary approach that could be used to oppose my views is the Virtue ethics. I say this because “One does the right thing based upon virtues learned from youth – justice, courage, generosity, temperance, gentleness” (Chapter 3 PowerPoint). This is one that I think is a great example to oppose anyone’s views that doesn’t pick the option of your…

Glaucon in his speech articulates his argument by telling a narrative about one of his ancestors, Gyges of Lydia. The narrative opens with a fierce storm which triggers a violent earthquake that rips the land into two parts forming a chasm. This massive chasm was formed right where Gyges was tending to his sheep. Moved with astonishment, he ventured down into the chasm. There, there were all types of magical things, but one unique object in particular caught the attention of Gyges. There was a…

A good life is defined by several characteristics that I believe in. Most importantly the aspect to having a good life is fundamentally being and believing in who you are as an individual, and being comfortable in your own skin. While this seems like such an easy task,it can be one of the most difficult things for anyone to manage. Mounting stress and pressure on an individual may compel them to feel a need to change who they are or conform to fit another person’s standard or idea of what is…

In life, society’s common goal is to be a successful person. But, to what extent will a person go to fulfill this need of success. Does success justify a person intentionally going against his/her morals/ beliefs or doing what deems necessary to be successful? Some may say this would be selfish, others would say this is what it takes to fulfill their dreams. This essay will focus on an upcoming lawyer who is faced with a big responsibility that could possibly hinder the start of his success. It…

Sidney’s Virtues, Shakespeare’s Passion Throughout time, literature has tested a variety of roles within society. Much of early English literature was of a highly religious nature, and often used to teach lessons of morality and virtue, chivalric romance, and epic historical sagas. The purpose and role of poetry and other originative writing has been the topic of much controversy since its very beginning. As we have bared witness to in this class, poetry comes in many different forms, and with…