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This paper examines the writings of Aristotle and Plato on the subject of equality of all individuals versus the needs of society to be led by the best and brightest. A discussion is presented of the compromises made by contemporary American society, as a democracy, in order to acknowledge the importance of an elite.

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"We may begin our discussion with Aristotle's Nicomachean Nicomachean , which he wrote in 350 b.c. The treatise covers a range of topics, but focuses on the ways in which both a person's character and his or her intelligence are related to the chance that that person has in life to be both happy and virtuous. Aristotle's definition of "virtue" (like that of his contemporaries) was different from the ways in which we in general today define the term: It was more inclusive, perhaps being more akin to our idea of conscience or morality. In this treatise, Aristotle outlines two different kinds of virtue (which we might also translate simply as excellence): moral virtue and intellectual virtue. Moral virtue, for Aristotle, is an outgrowth of an individual's character and comes about through a lifetime of decisions and actions. In other words, for Aristotle, moral virtue is effected by the accumulation of a person's repeated and habitual choices: We make ourselves into virtuous (or unvirtuous) people by acting or failing to act in virtuous ways whenever we are presented with the chance to do so."

Tags:Nicomachean, ethics, character, intelligence, democracy, elite, leadership

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This paper discusses Plato's and Aristotle's views on the human soul. The paper makes the basic argument that both philosophers had different positions on the mind-soul relationship, the characteristics of the soul and the origin of the soul. The only thing they agree on is that souls come from other souls.

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"The human soul has been a common topic of debate for philosophers ever since philosophers have existed. Both Plato and Aristotle theorized about the human soul. In most cases they presented very different arguments on the nature of the human soul. However, there are also a few similarities between their arguments. This essay will look at the arguments that both Plato and Aristotle made about the human soul. The three areas in which these philosophers differ are in terms of the relationship between the body and the soul, the nature of the soul and the ultimate origin of the soul."

Tags:plato, aristotle, soul

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This paper explains that, although Plato and Aristotle's views on society and its role were fairly distinct, they had an identical purpose, to create a dignified living for communities. The author points out that concepts of Aristotle are different from those of Plato because Aristotle is an empiricist - he appreciates the relevance of immediate examination to find out the truth; whereas, Plato feels that simple logical conclusion can confirm the ultimate authenticity. The paper relates that, employing Socrates as an illusory narrator, Plato regards the character and the importance of justice as they are observed in the composition of society in general and in the character of an individual human being. Aristotle, disciple of Plato, broadened the concept of virtue by reasoning that righteous behavior should take up some midway between extreme conduct and conduct that lacks.

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"Concurrently, forgiveness is usually considered as a significant virtue - a society in which there is complete lack of forgiveness will be a society that is oppressive, there is a dearth of freedom and would be devoid of the three fundamental ethics of compassion. That is strange; nevertheless, since forgiveness basically needs that justice not be performed. It has to be understood at this point that forgiveness is not an issue of showing sympathy or behaving well, even though these virtues might result in the likelihood of expressing increased forgiveness. Forgiveness even is not equal to empathy or compassion. The thing forgiveness involves is that certain things less than justice is one. In situations where a criminal who has been convicted begs for forgiveness, in that case he is requesting that a lenient penalty be given compared to what is slated for. While a Christian proscribes before God for forgiveness, she is requesting Him for a lesser penalty than He has in store for her."

Tags:forgiveness, repression, communities, empiricist, disciple

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The paper discusses Plato's epistemological theories, beliefs on ethics, love and music, theory of the primordial existence of three sexes and his political ideas. The paper then looks at the works of Aristotle, who was in many ways Plato's direct follower, although he was more methodical than Plato. The paper examines Aristotle's ideas on substance, essence and virtue. The paper concludes that Plato's and Aristotle's philosophies are essential to the Western tradition.

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"Plato and Aristotle are two of the philosophers whose works have not only survived the test of time but that are actually taken to be the foundation of Western philosophy. Their works span a wealth of philosophical concepts and notions, being concerned at the same time with metaphysics, ethics, epistemology, ontology, politics and so forth. As it will be seen, despite the fact that Aristotle is Plato's student, his philosophy nevertheless diverges in many points from that of his master. The systems of thought belonging to the two philosophers can hardly be reduced to a few schematic notions, but the crucial aspects will be discussed and compared."

Tags:epistemology, ethics, love, music, knowledge, death, hermaphrodite, substance, essence

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Music is an important element in life. Every person has the ability to listen to music and evaluate it based on his or her own personal tastes. This paper explains Aristotle's belief that measuring the worth of music based on personal likes and dislikes was the only appropriate way to determine music value. The paper also discusses Plato's view which differed from Aristotle's. Plato claimed that certain criteria had to be used to evaluate music. These criteria were necessary to alleviate subjective arguments and provide a universal system of measurement important in an ordered society. The paper then discusses the point that, while it is Aristotle's concept of music evaluation that was ultimately embraced by society, Plato's musical evaluation process can still be attributed to the manner in which some people believe that the value of music should be measured. Plato believed that music had the power to alter human emotion.

Tags:music, plato, philosophy

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In this article, the writer looks at how Aristotle and Plato differ on the subject of harmony, with Plato arguing that it must be embodied in the person of the leader and Aristotle recognizing that even if it is, that does not prove that the leader is entitled to be a dictator; what is required is a formally structured government.

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"It is possible to reduce the classical philosophical conception of harmony to the idea of the golden mean Hamilton cites the saying engraved on the temple of Apollo at Delphi. Nothing in excess and gives a brief account of how the rivalry between the staid worshipers of Apollo and the drunken celebrants who worshiped Dionysus was resolved when the musician Orpheus, Apollo's pupil, reformed the violent Bacchic rites and brought them into order. An ethos of noble self-restraint with Apollonian and Dionysian attributes in constant tension came together in Hamilton's ..."

Tags:Plato, Aristotle, leader, government, dictator, Republic, Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Politics, harmony

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This paper looks at Plato and Aristotle in their different assessments of what leadership should be, as a set of forces that should bring out the best in citizens towards cohesive and stable city-states. The paper discusses how for Plato, the polis had to have an elite prepared to truly lead, since an example set at the top is more apt to be followed elsewhere. The paper then discusses how Aristotle noted the mistrust of oligarchy and the need to equip all to be better citizens who felt they were not simply directed.

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"Plato and Aristotle stressed the importance of the good government of a polis that would permit its citizens to become fully virtuous human beings. However, their ideas differed strongly in terms of the role of politics in bringing about good government as a framework that could enable the common good. This paper explores significant differences that continue to surface in our contemporary study of both political science and political philosophy. It can seem when reflecting on the works discussed here, as though Humanity really has two choices when seeing..."

Tags:plato, aristotle, leadership

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This paper examines the similarities and continuities between Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. The paper looks particularly at the logic and argumentation employed by each, the views of each towards knowledge and how best to acquire it, what love signifies for each of the three, and - finally - what they define as being real or unreal (what "existence" is, in other words). Ultimately, the paper concludes that while the similarities between the three are significant, it must be pointed out that Aristotle appears to be the non-conformist in the group in some important respects.

Tags:aristotle, plato, socrates

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The aim of this paper is to bring forth the views of Aristotle and Plato to analyze the current issues of bias and objectivity that exist within the cultural construct of journalism and the modern media. By evaluating the issues of rhetoric as put forth by Plato and Aristotle, the paper shows how one can realize the often-tainted perspective for truth within the institutional nationalism and capitalism of modern media corporations.

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"The philosophy of Plato is far more abstract than that of Aristotle, since it focuses more on the forms of higher understanding and the greater good. The term rhetoric was often not a complimentary word for Plato, as he often saw language and knowledge being used on a relativistic basis for the well being of those that sought to profit from non-virtuous political or social means. Often the lack of uniformity in defining what is the "greater good" in society is difficult, since the intellectual virtue discussed by Aristotle can often provide an abstract and often unrealistic set of ethical guidelines. "

Tags:propaganda, knowledge, capitalism

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In this paper, the philosophical principles of Aristotle and Plato are analyzed in relation to the growing conflict of bias and objectivity in modern journalism. The writer discusses that the growing capitalistic tendencies of the 20th and 21st century American news service is the direct result of massive privatized corporations holding a monopoly over objective reporting and news presentation. The writer notes that often, the examples of the War in Iraq provide key points in the way that news coverage provides a moral based virtue that strays the from the academic intellectual virtue that Aristotle discusses in his Nicomachean ethics.

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"The aim of this philosophical study will bring forth the views of Aristotle and Plato to analyze the current issues of bias and objectivity that exist within the cultural construct of journalism and the modern media. By evaluating the issues of rhetoric as put forth by Plato and Aristotle, one can realize the often-tainted perspective for truth within the institutional nationalism and capitalism of modern media corporations. In this manner, the issue of ethics arises within an Aristotelian format that defines how journalism can be perceived trough intellectual virtues ..."

Tags:journalism