Virtues of Ultima

goodness. Goodness, encompasses both utility and pleasure and only exists when both people involved admire each other’s goodness over a long period of time; this sort of friendship is very rare. According to Aristotle friendship is either “a virtue or implies virtue,” if there is something loveable in a person, “for not everything seems to be loved but only the lovable and this is good, pleasant or useful.” The idea of a perfect friendship relies on an equal exchange of with utility, pleasure,…

What comes to mind when one thinks of fearless? One might think brave, bold, courageous, or maybe even heroic. The definition of “fearless” is the lack of fear, but the true definition is Adam Brown. Adam Brown was very brave, bold, courageous, and a hero in today’s eyes. He tested his limits and did the impossible. Adam’s dauntless acts were showed in a book written by Eric Blehm. This book is called Fearless, and it shows how Adam became the person he was. Adam Brown was among many things, but…

According to Aristotle in his The Nicomachean Ethics, there are several different types of friendships, each with their own qualities, motives, and products. Aristotle defines the different types of friendships into three categories: friendships of utility, friendships of pleasure, and friendships of the good. Within each of these particular groupings of friendship, the interpersonal relationships associated bring forth positive effects to both an individual and a community. Friendship is not…

Expectations vs Reality: The dilemma of international students-Hemant shares his story. By Mercy Addo and Hemant Odhrani 22 September, 2017 There is a saying that the eminence of your expectations defines the quality of your actions. It has been concluded that the secret to a good self-esteem is lowering your expectations in everything and making it achievable. To Hemant Odhrani, the thought of negative expectations is unavoidable when you are an international student. “…when I read my…

The textbook, “Business Ethics: Ethical Decision Making and Cases” by O.C. Ferrell, John Fraedrich, and Linda Ferrell submits hypothetical situations that establishment ethics issues found in business companies. This paper will summarize the dilemma inserted on pages 29-30, and seek to answer the questions or exercises concerning the story and ethical analysis. An Ethical Dilemma 1 Megan, a new employee of a company has been instructed to browse company files and seek out ethics violations…

Belief in a Just World: Victim Blaming Varline Jean-Marie Florida International University Belief in a Just World: Victim Blaming A just world is defined as a world in which people do get what they deserve. This belief in a just world (BJW) serves important functions for individuals as it helps them to navigate through the social world. Importantly, it enables people to strive for long-term goals (Bal & Van den Bos, 2012; Hafer, 2000a). That is, if people can have faith that everyone gets…

A successful and respected ruler must have many qualities to give themselves the control they need to govern a country. Both Plato and Machiavelli suggest a different way to rule, which they both believe work to benefit themselves and their country. Machiavelli believes in governing his way because he says a ruler should appear “merciful, truthful, humane, sincere, and religious” and feared by citizens. Plato believes a ruler should be knowledgeable in philosophy, and not necessarily want to…

Chivalry is not Dead (An analysis of chivalry as observed in the Arthurian texts, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Song of Roland, Perceval, and Morte D’Arthur) Chivalry is commonly known as being gentleman-like. If someone has chivalry, he is respectful and holds the door for people. But where does this idea of chivalry come from? Back in the middle ages, the Code of Chivalry was born with the rise of King Arthur and his Knights. Scholar Chantry Westwell states, “The epic tales of King…

To be a part of a community is to have a feeling of fellowship with others as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, or goals. The definition of community can change based on the people involved, but it always has a common factor. In Norse culture, the concept of community is essential to their way of life. People were separated into clans, and everyone of each clan was treated as importantly as the king. Those adopted into the clan were treated as family members, and seen as a serious…

Plato’s allegory of the cave is an excellent representation of misconception. Plato describes how countless people lack the knowledge in the Theory of Forms and as a result, the people are unable to turn and see what is behind them. Meaning that such people who are unable to move their heads will mistake what is in front of them for the truth, rather than try and look at what is behind them and learn from it. Whether one wants to accept the reality for what it is or stay in a blissful ignorance…