Diogenes of Sinope was known for being different from the rest of society. Diogenes was popularly known as a Kyon, which in Greek means “dog.” The word cynic derives from Kyon and was later associated with the philosophy of cynicism which is “The end of life is virtue, not pleasure, and it can only be obtained by independence of all earthly possessions and pleasures” (Philosophy.lander.edu) as well as living a “living a life full of virtue in agreement with nature”(Philosophybasics.com). Diogenes
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The Doctrine of the Mean was created by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. This Doctrine is often referred to as a useless mistake with regards as to what it stands for, however I believe that it stands as one of the main beginnings of virtue based philosophy. The Doctrine of the Mean is based off of the idea of virtue and that everyone has a ethical choice to make no matter what situation they are placed in. For example, virtue can be seen when one is faced by two very extreme situations;
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Socrates: Socrates was born in 469 BCE in classical Athens, where he lived his youth in a family without a lot of financial support. His father, Sophroniscus, worked as a stone mason. A stonemason was a person who would work with stone. His mother, Phaenarete, worked as a nurse. Being born during Pericles’ reign of Athens, he was educated by Pericles’ wife, Aspasia. As the ancient Greek law proclaimed, Aristotle was forced to serve in Pericles’ army. During his military service, he fought in three
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“Fairness is what justice really is”, a quote by former Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court, Potter Stewart. Mercy is defined as compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm, whereas justice is defined as, behaviour or treatment according to what is morally right. In other words, mercy is the forgiveness and justice is the discipline, it is no question that both are important to uphold a stable society, and it is the same for the society within
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Isabella McCabe Mrs. Wachter English 19 May 2016 The Many Theories of Atlantis Atlantis was told to be a charming city that was sunken by the gods because the residents of Atlantis, who were always intelligent, compassionate, and thoughtful people, had turned into greedy people that wanted to take over the world and rule it (Keyes 2). To punish the residents, the gods had the volcanos erupt, the rivers become floods, fires rage, and earthquakes shake the land. With all of the eruptions, water
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Good morning ladies and gentlemen, today I’d like to bring forth a virtue that is lacking in current American Society. This virtue being the roman virtue of “prudentia”. Which produces foresight, which means wisdom, and which formulates personal discretion. For which it entails an image of progression and well being, if it is pursued. Be that as it may a positive threshold for whatever endeavors our society encounters , astronomical or individual, I observe that in today’s American society it is
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From 471- 322 BC, Aristotle, Socrates, and Plato made a huge impact on Greece and the whole world. These men were some of the most influential and stellar philosophers of their time. With their discoveries and teachings, they have shaped the basis of Western Philosophy. Socrates was the first of the bunch, but indeed he passed along his knowledge and beliefs to his student, Plato. When Socrates died, Plato began to spread his teaching to his students. While teaching, he met a young determined man
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Aristotle was an ancient Greek philosopher and scientist that helped form the scientific knowledge and theories we have today. Being the “first real kind of scientist” Aristotle had a huge impact on the science world. Without the studies of Aristotle, many of the scientist in the time after him would not have been able to form the theories and beliefs they developed by looking at the work done by Aristotle. As one will see, Aristotle spent most of his life studying, teaching and writing; making
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critical work that conveys values held by its maker. In this work of art, Raphael paints Plato and Aristotle in the focal point of the canvas, two important philosophical personalities from these times. They are distinguished by the books that they hold. These scholars are most identifiable in the painting, and they are surrounded by different unidentified philosophers, demonstrating that Raphael held Plato and Aristotle and their convictions in incredible regard. Raphael is telling the watcher that
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Socratic Dialog Question: "What is reality?" - Enter Socrates and Saint Augustine- Socrates: I had the best rest the previous evening. Holy person Augustine: That is extraordinary old buddy, yet do you ever question this material reality that we see? - Enter Leibniz - Leibniz: Greetings gentlemen, am I listening to an exchange about levels of reality mixing up here? Socrates: Indeed Leibniz, go along with us and let us know what you think about the likelihood of another reality. Leibniz:
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