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"The psychological question asks after the historical origin of our moral ideas and judgments; the metaphysical question asks what the very meaning of the words 'good,' 'ill,' and 'obligation' are; the casuistic question asks what is the measure of the various goods and ills which men recognize, so that the philosopher may settle the true order ...
The Way to Wealth or Father Abraham's Sermon is an essay written by Benjamin Franklin in 1758. It is a collection of adages and advice presented in Poor Richard's Almanack during its first 25 years of publication, organized into a speech given by "Father Abraham" to a group of people. Many of the phrases Father Abraham quotes continue to be ...
First page of a 1566 edition of the Aristotolic Ethics in Greek and Latin. The Nicomachean Ethics (/ ˌ n aɪ k ɒ m ə ˈ k i ə n, ˌ n ɪ-/; Ancient Greek: Ἠθικὰ Νικομάχεια, Ēthika Nikomacheia) is Aristotle's best-known work on ethics: the science of the good for human life, that which is the goal or end at which all our actions aim. [1]:
Nicholas Kristof reviewed the book for The New York Times, beginning with a discussion of the earning to give strategy. Kristof had three reservations about the book: (1) it is not clear where to draw the line with respect to altruism, (2) in addition to humanitarian motives, loyalty is also important and many give to universities or the arts out of loyalty, (3) the idea of taking a job solely ...
It implies both good judgment and excellence of character and habits. Classical works about this topic are still influential today. Classical works about this topic are still influential today. In Aristotelian ethics , the concept was distinguished from other words for wisdom and intellectual virtues —such as episteme and sophia —because of ...
This is the first such case mentioned in the Nicomachean Ethics. [15] Being just in the true sense. This is the type of justice or fairness of a good ruler in a good community. [16] Phronesis or practical wisdom, as shown by good leaders. [17] The virtue of being a truly good friend. [18] Having the nobility kalokagathia of a gentleman. [19]
By Max Nisen It's easy to look at successful people and explain their achievements as the product of luck - being in the right place at the right time or being born with extraordinary talent.
"Follow your heart all your life, do not commit excess with respect to what has been ordained." (p. 66) "If you work hard, and if growth takes place as it should in the fields, it is because God has placed abundance in your hands." (p. 74) "Do not gossip in your neighbourhood, because people respect the silent." (p. 74)