The soul, according to Aristotle

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   01/27/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The Soul, according to Aristotle In the work De Anima, Aristotle presents his account of the soul. He sees the soul as inexorably tied to a physical body. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The first assertion that Aristotle makes about his conception of the soul.. The soul is the form of a living thing.. The soul as an even more specific type of actuality.. Potentiality of the soul.. The first level of potentialities:...»

Aristotle and the best kind of life in society

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « In addition, happiness is an activity of the soul according to virtue. That is why, Aristotle starts studying virtue, to better understand happiness (1102a6). ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Aristotle's definition of the purpose of the human being as an excellence. . Virtue.. Excellence by itself.. Excesses and deficiencies.. Aristotle being considered in opposition with Plato.. Habits and the nature of virtue.. The...»

Why did Aristotle believe in natural slavery?

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « The rule of the soul over the body is, according to Plato, [ ] natural and expedient whereas the (I. 1254b-9) Aristotle considers that the Man should be ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The notion of slavery to Aristotle. Natural and conventional slavery. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

What is Practical Wisdom?

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   12/04/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « next step is to explain how Aristotle thought one The rational soul is honed and perfected, made into and then correcting later reasoning according to those ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Aristotle's constructed argument . The contemplative part of the soul . Practical wisdom . Conclusion....»

On Grace: A study of Aquinas and Luther's philosophies of grace

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   11/25/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « on his idea that the human soul by nature to the ethics and metaphysical characteristics of Aristotle. According to his teachings, salvation is a reward given ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Section I: Highlights of Thomas Aquinas on grace.. The origins of grace and their cause.. Natural and supernatural elements of grace.. The role of grace in predestination.. The role of grace in justification.. Human preparation for...»

Finding the man in the golem: Perfection through the word in Gustav Meyrink's "The Golem"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   11/06/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « in Gustav Meyrink s The Golem The Golem, according to legend must find a way to unite both the soul and the If we use Aristotle s sense of virtue being the mean ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Golem according to legend.. The narrators waking up as the Pernath.. The Ibbur.. Pernath's own personality - parallel to that of the Golem.. Meyrink's use of 'verbal language' early in The Golem.. Pernath's spiritual...»

Niccolo Machiavelli

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « was influenced by the ideas of Aristotle and Plato especially concerning the goodness of the soul , if not the power has to be distributed according to religion ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Machiavelli.. Early life.. Concern with study of political reality using history or interpretations.. The Prince: Advice for a good prince.. Princes must know the art of war.. A prince must 'commits himself'.. Choosing between being...»

Moral Philosophy: A Smorgasbord of Moral Philosophers

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   06/24/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « the excellent use of the rational soul over a According to an Epicurean knowledge of our own death forces life not too unlike the mean life dictated Aristotle. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Aristotle, the man with a Grecian plan.. But how exactly does one flourish? . There is a difficulty with living Aristotle's life of contemplation.. The thought component of virtue revolves around what Aristotle describes as the Doctrine of the...»

An essay concerning Bloom's reading of the Republic

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   04/19/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « p. 125 126) In other words, Aristotle attributes the this be, though, when philosophy s goal according to Socrates the best possible state of your soul (2002, p ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The problem of Socrates. Comparing defences. Socrates' arguments in his defence saying no person wants what is bad for them. His defence of the philosophic lifestyle in general. Plato's defence of philosophy . Justifying the society...»

Is there a meaningful way in which we can talk about global citizenship in the contemporary context?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « higher than the individual because fair soul can only Indeed, Aristotle not only defined politics as the And according to him, only a political community with ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The actual and cumulative process of globalisation.. The context of globalisation and a new sphere for political theory.. The very meaning of 'global citizenship'.. A real philosophical and political concept?. Plato and Aristotle's...»

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