Essays on Virtue

Theory the focus is more on the character based side of things. His theory was seen as more as an agent-centered concept, so that an action was to be right if that is what a virtuous person, being the agent, would do in those certain circumstances. The goal of the theory of virtue is to…

Epicurus, a celebrated philosopher who established the Epicurean belief, was born in 341 B.C. and passed away in 270 B.C. He advocated for the pursuit of carnal desires but also recognized the significance of experiencing pain in life. Without suffering, individuals would undeniably take everything for granted. Epicurus educated a group of followers to live…

Introduction For centuries, philosophers have argued over a controversial issue of morality. Could a individual who makes moral determinations unhappily be every bit moral as a individual who makes them merrily? One doctrine on that issue ranges as far back as Plato and Aristotle, this is the construct of virtue-based ethical systems. Pojman writes, Virtue…

There are many different forms in which courage can manifest. It can be seen when individuals stand up for their beliefs, overcome harrowing experiences, or risk their own well-being to protect others. The mentality of taking action and ignoring fear serves as a catalyst for the judgments that await. Having the courage to conquer fear…

Robin Sharma is one of the world’s premier thinkers on leadership, personal growth and life management. He was born in Nepal in 1965. The bestselling author of  The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari. Robin Sharma is in constant demand internationally as keynote speaker at the conferences of many of the most powerful companies on the…

Three recurring themes in Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe are greed, vanity, and repentance. Theme is defined as an underlying or essential subject of artistic representation, and these three themes play a significant role in the development of the story of Moll Flanders. The theme of greed is evident in Moll’s involvement in prostitution and…

Thar article “What ‘Learning How to Think’ Really Means” by Barry Schwartz was interesting reading and reflects most college students. He starts off by talking about how students are in debt due the high cost of education and whether they are getting their money’s worth. Then he discusses what learning how to think means and…

In years of King Arthur and the round table, the knights lived by a code. This code was called the Code of Chivalry. Knights abided by these rules and were punished both physically but socially if they broke one. Today, this code can be translated into modern day unspoken rules. “This above all… to thine…

Hypocrisy in Tom JonesIn Tom Jones Fielding is attempting little less than a redefinition of virtue.  Tom’s moral superiority over characters such as Blifil is established in a manner which has not always satisfied all readers, for Tom is sensual and reckless, while Blifil is prudent and law-abiding.  William Cobbett, writing in 1829 in his…

Ethics play an integral and necessary part in our lives. An individual’s course of action is dictated by which ethical model they adhere to. Ethics answers the question, “What do I do? ” It is the study of right and wrong. “At a more fundamental level, it is the method by which we categorize our…