Aristotle & Hume On Ethics
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A 5 page essay that compares and contrasts the positions of Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) in his Nicomachean Ethics and David Hume (1711-1776) in his Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals. The writer argues that each of these philosopher present two very different and contrasting views of the foundations for ethical reasoning. No additional sources cited.
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Aristotle & Plato on Art
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A 5 page research paper that examines the attitudes of Plato and Aristotle toward art. The writer argues that while they both made the fundamental assumption that art is a form of mimesis, the imitative function that is inherent in all forms of art provoked Plato's disdain, but provoked Aristotle's curiosity. An examination of their views demonstrates that Aristotle carried his philosophy of art beyond the concepts put forth by Plato. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Aristotle and Adam Smith on Reason and Sentiment
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This 5 page report discusses the classical philosopher Aristotle and the 18th century British philosopher and economist Adam Smith and how their views on reason and sentiment related to what each perceived to be the nature of virtue. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Aristotle And Buddhism: Comparing Philosophies
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4 pages in length. Eastern and Aristotelian philosophy have long contradicted each other when it comes to many of the foundations of mankind's existence. One area in which they both share a common denominator, however, is with regard to leading a peaceful, benevolent and principled life. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Aristotle and Human Origins
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A 4 page paper which examines Aristotle’s take on human origins. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Aristotle and John Stuart Mill -- Concepts of Justice
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This 6 page report discusses ideas of justice as perceived by the classical philosopher Aristotle and John Stuart Mill. According to Aristotle, the human soul is made up of rational and non-rational elements. In comparison, John Stuart Mill did not model his understanding of character on any factors other than his own belief that a person’s (male or female) character develops and is forged by his or her response to society. That response is what then empowers the individual to make the necessary changes within as well as related to fundamental societal parameters. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Aristotle and Plato on Citizenship
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An 8 page paper discussing the views of these two philosophers on what constitutes citizenship in the society and who is eligible for being considered to be a true citizen. In essence, Aristotle settled on two classes: the privileged and those who served them. Those who served had no true right to determine their own destinies at all. Aristotle's true citizen could be defined as one who in reality contributed little or nothing to the society aside from the grace of his presence and existence. Plato took a much more practical view of citizenship and the need for the participation of all individuals in at least some aspect of the larger society. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas on Religion and Philosophy
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This 3 page paper examines reason, revelation and tradition in both Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics and in St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica. It is found that there are both differences and similarities. No additional sources cited.
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Aristotle and the Good Stuff
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(7 pp) One of the things, that seems to happen whenever we think of philosophy, is this perverse mental block that flings itself into the air, calling something similar to, "Danger! Will Robinson. Danger! Danger!" Many of us get stuck there - take the warning and run the opposite direction. Take a deep breath, tell yourself, that thinking is not harmful to your heath and give this Greek guy a chance. This discussion will focus on some of the "good stuff:" the ideas of reason, virtue, and happiness as defined by Aristotle.
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ARISTOTLE AND THE GOVERNMENT
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This paper examines some of Aristotle's philisophical foundation for political beliefs -- including the idea of nature (and natural laws) underlying the political order of his ideal polis. The three "rungs" of this ladder include the individual/family, the village and the state. Bibliogrpahy lists 1 source.
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