PLEASE RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENT POST IN 50 WORDS OR MORE:   The philosophical theory of virtue ethics provides a compelling perspective on ethics that places an emphasis on the development of virtue and good character as the cornerstone of ethical decision-making. Even though it might not be the only ethical theory to take […]

In the Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle concludes that eudemonia, or human flourishing (translated as “happiness” in our text) is the highest good. Describe Aristotle’s conception of eudemonia (“happiness”). Next, describe Aristotle’s conceptions of the human function, the rational part of the soul, habituation, character, and virtue. Explain the role each of these conceptions plays in the […]

Length tips–To answer these topics completely, it takes about 2 pages – 8-10 paragraphs. Use the topic questions and the scoring rubric to see if your draft responds fully to all parts of the question. A complete thoughtful answer is more important than word count. Topic A: What is the fallacy of Straw Man? How […]

  Your Special Project for Lesson Two is to complete a Rational Life Plan. This has 2 parts.  Page 15 speaks to many of the ideas to be reviewed within your Rational Life Plan.  Organize the project as you see fit in terms of full paragraphs or bullet points containing complete sentences.  Be sure to cover all aspects of […]

Watch these vidoes and answer the questions below.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBPd7getIcM and https://www.google.com/search?q=plato%27s+cave+animated+version&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS954US954&oq=plat&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBggAECMYJzIGCAAQIxgnMgYIARBFGDkyDQgCEC4YxwEY0QMYgAQyDQgDEC4YgwEYsQMYgAQyFQgEEC4YFBjHARiHAhixAxjRAxiABDINCAUQABiDARixAxiABDINCAYQLhiDARixAxiABDINCAcQABiDARixAxiABDINCAgQABiDARixAxiKBTIKCAkQLhixAxiABNIBCDc3NzlqMGo0qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:581e86dd,vid:d2afuTvUzBQ,st:0.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBPd7getIcM.     Your WIT, What Do I Think, are short, reflective work. Each WIT is to exhibit your critical analysis skills, your organizational skills for writing,  and your creative thinking skills.  You will write a 2-3 page reflection for each WIT.  Please double space and […]

In Book IX, Chapter 8 of Nicomachean EthicsPage(146-148), Aristotle discusses two conceptions of self-love or selfishness. There is a common view of self-love or selfishness which he initially considers to be somewhat plausible, but after further analysis rejects as mistaken. He then describes another, more fundamental view of self-love or selfishness which he thinks is the correct […]

In Book IX, Chapter 4 of Nicomachean Ethics Page (141-143), Aristotle discusses self-love and friendship. He describes the way an excellent (fully virtuous) person will regard his or her self, and how a vicious (the opposite of virtuous) person will regard his or her self. Compare and contrast these two types of persons as Aristotle describes them. […]

Part I – Explain the author's argument in the article that you’ve chosen. In his/her view, what is the correct position to have on the applied ethics issue you chose? What are the reasons that he/she gives in support of his/her view? Part II – Present potential problems for the author's position. This will not […]

  For this discussion board please review Peter Singer's entry in our textbook "Famine, Affluence, and Morality" (Page 678).  You also may want to review the following video: Peter Singer's Examined LifeLinks to an external site. Based on the reading (and video) what does Peter Singer think 'the right thing to do' is?  Do you […]

PLEASE READ THE POST BELOW AND RESPOND TO IT IN 50 WORD OR MORE: Ethics are based on our morals and that everyone has free will but what is free will?  Free will is the theory that we make our own decisions and actions, This decision could have a positive or negative impact on our […]