more questions from my philosophy class...anyone?/>?
their on aristotle, the nicomachean ethics...i have to write an essay by sunday on these.
1) distinguish between the "moral" and "intellectual" virtues, defining and illustrating each type. what part of the sould does eacah belong to? which one is superior according to aristotle?
2) what does aristotle find lacing in pleasure, fame and walth as ends that we should pursue? Since these still seem to be the goals that people today consider important, do you think that Aristotle's ethics is irrelevant for us living now?
3) What are the characteristics that an ultimate end must possess? Define each one according to aristotle. What is the Ultimate End according to aristotle? define it. do you consider this end important for what you view as the good life, or is there something else?
4) what is the function of a human being according to aristotle? this idea is expanded with his doctrine of potentiality and actuality...explain?
5) why does he say.."the wise man..is the most beloved of heaven?"
okay so i didn't read yet but i will now and maybe this will make sense.
their on aristotle, the nicomachean ethics...i have to write an essay by sunday on these.
1) distinguish between the "moral" and "intellectual" virtues, defining and illustrating each type. what part of the sould does eacah belong to? which one is superior according to aristotle?
2) what does aristotle find lacing in pleasure, fame and walth as ends that we should pursue? Since these still seem to be the goals that people today consider important, do you think that Aristotle's ethics is irrelevant for us living now?
3) What are the characteristics that an ultimate end must possess? Define each one according to aristotle. What is the Ultimate End according to aristotle? define it. do you consider this end important for what you view as the good life, or is there something else?
4) what is the function of a human being according to aristotle? this idea is expanded with his doctrine of potentiality and actuality...explain?
5) why does he say.."the wise man..is the most beloved of heaven?"
okay so i didn't read yet but i will now and maybe this will make sense.
leftjab:
it's been far too long since i've read the greek philosophers, sorry. it makes more sense when you read it, but damn, aristotle's writings are dense & tough to understand. forgive me, as i'm about to see edie brickell live, who once sang, "philosophy is a walk on the slippery rocks."
isolation:
hey sorry i never called back. my brother never called me anyway so i wouldn't of been able to help. i hope you did ok. i'll call you soon....