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Meta-ethics
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Virtue ethics
Ethics of care
Good and evil&_160;· MoralityAristotle asserted that man had three natures vegetable (physical), animal (emotional) and rational (mental). Physical nature can be assuaged through exercise and care, emotional nature through indulgence of instinct and urges, and mental through human reason and developed potential. Rational development was considered the most important, as essential to philosophical self-awareness and as uniquely human. Moderation was encouraged, with the extremes seen as degraded and immoral. For example, courage is the moderate virtue between the extremes of cowardice and recklessness. Man should not simply live, but live well with conduct governed by moderate virtue. This is regarded as difficult, as virtue denotes doing the right thing, to the right person, at the right time, to the proper extent, in the correct fashion, for the right reason.[4] However, Aristotle's method of observing the present state of things and drawing social conclusions from them, led him to propose a rigid hierarchy of human beings, in which Greek aristocrats were at the top, and women and slaves were akin to 'domestic animals'. [5] Founded by Aristippus of Cyrene, Cyrenaics supported immediate gratification. "Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die." Even fleeting desires should be indulged, for fear the opportunity should be forever lost. There was little to no concern with the future, the present dominating in the pursuit for immediate pleasure. Cyrenaic hedonism encouraged the pursuit of enjoyment and indulgence without hesitation, believing pleasure to be the only good.[6]
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1. Free Will Astrology 1 ~ The Choice is Depend On Your Free Will
July 15, 2008
According to Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy; “Free Will Astrology” is a philosophical term of art for a particular sort of capacity of rational agents to choose a course of action from among various alternatives. Which sort is the free will sort is what all the fuss is about. Most philosophers suppose that the concept of free will is very closely connected to the concept of moral responsibility. Acting with free will, on such views, is just to satisfy the metaphysical requirement on being responsible for one's action.
In our life, we make choices every minute. We make choices to live... (read more)
Author: PZ Lian
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2. Moral Philosophy: Altruism and Selfishness
April 23, 2008
Many cultures and moral philosophies have promoted so-called selflessness, such as the ethical doctrine of altruism by Auguste Comte (who coined the term altruism). Perhaps as a result, some other philosophies have promoted so-called selfishness, such as the ethical doctrine of Egoism and Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism.
Putting prescriptive morality aside, I contend that the self-interestedness supported by pro-selfishness philosophers does not necessarily conflict with the kindness supported by pro-selflessness philosophers.
The two philosophical viewpoints appear to directly ... (read more)
Author: Scott Hughes
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3. Taekwondo for spiritual and moral upliftment
February 11, 2008
Taekwondo is practiced for as many reasons as there are people doing it. Some people are interested in only the self-defence aspect, while others like the physical challenges the moves present. Whatever the reasons for taking up Taekwondo, people find that the benefits exceed their initial expectations. All it takes, according to Taekwondoworld.net, is a one-hour session twice a week, for you to experience an improvement in all areas of your life.
Along with the physical health benefits, practitioners experience a renewed respect for life. Consideration for others is one of the core facet... (read more)
Author: Sandy Cosser
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4. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Evokes Mental Release
December 21, 2007
Peaceful, serene, strong, relaxed, pure -- this is how you will feel after participating in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. This ancient method is based around the idea of "flow" and connected movements.
Like most forms of this type of therapy, it's not just a series of "stretches" or exercises -- but rather, a combination of philosophy, moral code, meditation and healthy habits. Muscle definition or flexibility may attract athletes to a yoga center, but for others it's that spiritual meditation of this therapy that entices -- resulting in a calmer mind, improved circulation and more energy.
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Author: Mike Selvon
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5. Philosophy of Life in Muslims & non-Muslims world
May 20, 2007
Life is very special and remarkable gift by Allah, on the other hand it has produced to spread love, peace & harmony, brotherhood and truth, but it seems to us world is divided into three types of population categories from which one encourage moral values, charity & peace. Other very large population enhance uproar and they devastate and demolish innocent communities and citizens, they are Jekyll & Hyde, double-dealer, reprobate, loathsome, pharisaic, hangdog, agitator, ill-mannered, violent and perverted, so as the result they don’t feel calm and remain agitate & perturb. While the third... (read more)
Author: Fouzia Naseer
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6. Ethics and Counselling Applications
January 07, 2007
Ethics and History "Ethics (from Greek - meaning "custom") is the branch of axiology, one of the four major branches of philosophy, which attempts to understand the nature of morality; to distinguish that which is right from that which is wrong. The Western tradition of ethics is sometimes called 'moral philosophy'". (WIKIPEDIA). The origins of ethics are related to the introduction of moral behaviour in early societies. The application of concepts such as 'right' and 'wrong', and the definition of these concepts in different environments, induced the need for a formal approach to ... (read more)
Author: Pedro Gondim
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7. Importance of Christian Boarding School in your Teens Life.
September 01, 2006
Parents are struggling more than ever to keep their children on the right path amid social pressures, pop culture, and the noise and distractions of today's fast paced world. Parents will often choose a boarding school that also addresses their need to have a Christian-based philosophy - a program that understands the ethical and moral principles they would like to instill in their children.
When parents begin to notice their son/daughters making poor decisions, choosing the wrong friends, and becoming more and more attracted to destructive behaviors, then they look for help to control th... (read more)
Author: Emp Emp
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8. Self Determination - Making The Most Out Of You
March 01, 2006
Breaking the mold of being a child is difficult. The mere addition of years does not make that happen. The dependency many adults choose, in fact, keeps them in a child-like mentality. If the doctor makes our health decisions, an accountant our financial ones, a minister our moral ones and a politician is left to decide our rights, how is that different from a child being told what to do by teachers and parents?
Substituting authority figures and shifting dependencies does not equal maturity.
Childhood is necessarily filled with lots of dos and don’ts, rights and wrongs, rewards... (read more)
Author: Wysong Corporation
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9. Conscience
February 28, 2006
When I was a child my parents told me what was right and wrong, school had its rules and church had its sins. To be a good boy, all I needed to do was obey all the do’s and don’ts. If I did, I was led to believe I was following my conscience.
This view of conscience can carry into and through adult life so that one’s perception of right and wrong is shaped totally by the dictates of others. Is conscience just a product of nurture? Are we mere blank moral slates at birth or do we have an inherent sense of ethic from the get-go? I have come to believe the latter is the case because of my ow... (read more)
Author: Wysong Corporation
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