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Which approach to values do you find most convincing and why? How is social distancing altruistic according to Appiah (The Ethicist)? What is the point of his “driving with your eyes closed” analogy? What is J.S. Mill’s harm principle? Do you agree with Appiah’s conclusion?  Utilitarian Approach: I think the Utilitarian Approach is convincing becauseContinue reading “Blog Prompt 20”

Consider the following pairs and how they would fit into Aristotle’s categories of friendship: Thomas/Victor, Victor/Arlene, Arnold/Suzie, Lucy/Velma. Near the end of the film, Thomas asks Victor,“Do you know why your Dad really left?” Victor replies, “Yeah. He didn’t mean to, Thomas.” What didn’t Arnold mean to do? What does this exchange reveal to usContinue reading “Blog Prompt 16”

Do you agree with Aristotle’s proposition that there are three types of friendship: friendship of pleasure, friendship of utility, and friendships in virtue? Can you identify people in your life that fall into any of the three categories? I somewhat agree with Aristotle’s proposition about there being different types of friendships and maybe have seenContinue reading “Blog Prompt 15”

Are the virtues merely a means to happiness? What is virtue? How does one become virtuous? What does Aristotle mean when he says that virtue is a state of character? Give examples and explain. Virtue means being morally good in any situation, handling with excellence. I feel like virtue can be anything that has positivityContinue reading “Blog Prompt 13”

What are the Dalai Lama’s main commitments? What are their benefits? Do you share any of his commitments? Dalai Lamas main commitments are global level issues. He states that the world should focus more on “education of the heart, teaching love, compassion, justice, forgiveness, mindfulness, tolerance and peace.“ Education of the heart can be taughtContinue reading “Blog Prompt 12”

Focus on a particular component of the eightfold path and apply it to your own life. Do you think that right action would mean less suffering? Refer to both readings in your explanation of the connection between virtue and the cessation of suffering. If I apply right livli hood to my own life which means “that one should abstainContinue reading “Blog Prompt 11”

What reasons does Mill give in support of the Greatest Happiness Principle?  Is utilitarianism a “pig philosophy?”  How does Mill explain the fact that some people choose lower pleasures over higher pleasures? Do you agree with his assessment? Losing interest to a high desire is easy when you never been given a chance to do itContinue reading “Blog Prompt 4”

 When did you realize there was true injustice (or true virtue) in the world? Tell a story that describes either your first encounter with injustice or a significant one. Selflessness is helping people in need. True virtue means being morally good. The first time I realized there was true virtue in the world was whenContinue reading “Blog Prompt 1”