Taking virtue seriously

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Taking Virtue Seriously In the present paper I will examine Cicero s charge in De Finibus that Epicurean theory does not, as it were, take virtue seriously. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The difference between Epicurus and the other Greek ethical theorists.. Pleasures and pains do not always guide one's actions.. How is it possible to reconcile the tenet with the claim that Epicurean theory takes virtue seriously? . Is living...»

The virtue of humanism: Refuting Ayn Rand’s anti-altruism through Sartre’s existentialism and Rorty’s concept of contingency

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   04/18/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « they are less effective than taking the attitude their arguments primarily on the ethical virtue of liberty Freud thus helps us take seriously the possibility ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Rand's ethical egoism. Rand's criticisms of other ethical theories. Contingency and humanism. Conclusion. Works cited....»

The Great Awakening of Women

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Research papers   |   08/30/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « women to take their side more seriously; the numbers the woman feel a sense of virtue and purpose middle-class ideal encompassed obedience and taking pride in ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Nineteenth century American women . Embracing their role in housework . Women's contributions. The pursuit of the ideals: The societal injustice slavery. Angelina and the abolitionist cause. Pleasing husbands for nineteenth century...»

Conciliating God and evil

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   02/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « of predetermined decisions, one must seriously reconsider the and the value placed on such a virtue. but is more easily understood when taking into account god ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The problem of evil and the existence of god.. The logic used to prove that god is straightforward.. Considering standard objections for better understanding.. The existence of evil can be consistent with the idea of a perfect god....»

How can MacIntyre claim that some traditions, but not others, can escape the problem of incommensurability in their moral reasoning?

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « is as entitled as any other tradition to be taken seriously. Nonetheless, MacIntyre s project is worth taking into account, as it A. MacIntyre, After Virtue. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Determining how MacIntyre can claim that some theories can escape the problem of incommensurability.. MacIntyre's strong commitment to contextualism.. Criticisms of MacIntyre's work.. MacIntyre's rejection of modernity and its...»

Family law - Problem question assignment

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Presentation   |   08/18/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Homer s conduct and whether Maria will be seriously prejudiced by the delay involved in taking normal steps order as an associated person by virtue of being ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Maria and Homer and the definition of ?associated persons? and cohabitants under the Family Law Act 1996.. Court orders for Maria and how the advice would differ if Maria and Homer were married.. Enforcement of orders.. Conclusi...»

Environmental Cluster

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   07/08/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « prove that the claims of these two authors should be taken seriously. fun at him for not making any laws or taking any actions Buddhism, Virtue and Environment ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Main Sources and Notebook.. Learning Experience.. Our Future Dilemma.. Solutions for the Dilemma.. More Linking.. Concluding Remarks.....»

David Hume's philosophy in relation to evidence based medicine

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   02/05/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « them (they are analytically true in virtue of their be evidently going in a circle, and taking that for so radical that we should take his argument seriously. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Responses to the problem.. The philosophy of science.. A different branch of philosophy: epistemology.. The connection between practical debates surrounding EBM and the problem of induction.. Hume's skeptical argument.. Hume's problem...»

The California wine industry

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   09/09/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « First, social changes were taking place in California wines, but was not at all taken seriously by the they figured that French wines, simply by virtue of being ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Taste and status.. The science of winemaking.. The judgment of Paris.. California wine today ? The rise of Zinfandel.. Conclusion.....»

The Enlightenment of Sir Gawain

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   04/24/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « very well be renewed like vegetation, but taking this to and inseparable, a conception of virtue that goes as humanly perfect, is actually seriously flawed (141 ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. The Green Knight's appearance at the court of King Arthur. Gawain's spiritual education. The beheading of the Green Knight . Gawain's arrival at Sir Bertilak's castle. The use of the word 'gaze'. As in Shakespeare's...»

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