... is the task in prose speeches of the arts of politics and rhetoric."" He recommends speeches which the character chooses or avoids nothing at all in conveying character. Verbal expression achieved through the choice of words, or style is also important later. The form in which the structure of events should take "is one ... . Centering on one individual prevents a plot from having unity, as Aristotle comments on. He goes on to say that, "a particular character may perform many actions which do not yield a single action."" The key to success lies with combining only those actions which are...

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... object's form as not being something outside an object, but rather in the varied phenomena of the sense. Moreover, the traits that give an individual object its character do not have a prior and separate existence in a world of forms, but belong to the object itself. Aristotle refutes Plato's definition believing it to be ... blocks to first build a bridge, and then tear it down and build a house. The matter in each scenario would be the same, its made of the same material, wooden blocks, and does not change at all. Yet the house and the bridge have the material arranged in different ways...

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... is the search for "eudaimonia", which roughly translates to "happiness" or "flourishing". Flourishing may be a better translation of the word eudaimonia because this is the kind of happiness that only comes from a distinct type of character. This is not the same happiness that would come from finding $20 on the ground, from watching your favorite TV show, or from ... hugging a fluffy kitten. We could refer to this flourishing as the happiness that comes from within, when we are in possession of the virtues such as: patience ... , courage, temperance, and justice. When given thought, it ...

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... In calling a city a complete community (teleios koinania) and the completion or end (telos) of the other communities, Aristotle does not mean only that the formation of a city comes chronologically after the formation of couples, households, and clans. He means that the capacities of the city subsume and extend the capacities of its predecessors, just in the way that a mature plant or animal has capacities which ... beings find their highest fulfilment.] Second argument: (1) The city differs from other kinds of community in having the full degree of every sort of self-sufficiency: it com...

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... portrayed as a heroic individual, "it presents Oedipus as the great king, the solo hope of Thebes, himself so remote from the cause of the play, (Greek Tragedy -pg. 177), and this is to create a sense of tragedy when the hero eventually falls, "it builds up the tragedy when the character of Oedipus, in preparation for the end (Greek Tragedy -, pg. 177)." Aristotle believed the characters ... discovery. Oedipus is taken from a state of happiness- "King of the Land" (Oedipus Tyrannus, line 16), through to a state of misery, "Drive me out of the land at once, far from sight, where I can ne...

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... people who are knowledgeable enough and who have the will and desire to answer these puzzling questions, are called Philosophers. A challenging concept that philosophers have pondered about, is that of emotions. Emotions is a term commonly and loosely used to denote individual, subjective feelings which indicate moods ("emotions" 899). Logic, Natural Philosophy, Ethics, Poetics and Metaphysics are ... to Rom Harre and Gerrod Parrot, author of The Emotions, Aristotle theory of emotion: " incorporates moral, social and cognitive considerations within a larger naturalistic framework. It is ...

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... you"d be familiar with Bradley. He described King Lear as a "pure tragedy". Aristotle outlined tragedy as having certain characteristics, each of which relate to King Lear. First of all there is a tragic hero of high status, who is noble but eventually undone by character flaw- hamartia. Secondly, there must be an anagnorisis- self realisation where the main protagonist suffers but results in catharsis (cleansing ... up the question, "is King Lear a tragedy or disaster?" To which he stated: "If the play is seen as exemplifying the mindless, haphazard cruelty of a godless universe, it is i...

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... comes from the realization and perfect practice of virtue. In order to lead a life of goodness there must be a foundation of adequate health, adequate wealth, and goods of the soul. People think that a moderate amount of virtue is enough, but set no limit to their desires of ... "wealth and property, power, reputation, and the like. (391) Happiness is more often found in those who are cultivated in their mind and in their character, and have only a moderate share of ... "external goods," than among those who possess extensive "external goods" but are lacking in higher qualities. The goo...

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... has problems with Aristotle's definition of friendship. Kant believed an act could only have moral value if and only if you were not the primary beneficiary of the act. According to Kant with Aristotle's theory of friendship, it seems the friendship can not be a moral goal. A friendship is "morally neutral". It does not say anything about your moral character. Of course, Aristotle would disagree. He ... may say having a friend of virtue is a goal every moral person should strive for (John L. Fjellstad). Kant believes people don't seek friendship for friendship's sake, but to satisfy need...

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... believe this distinction is not necessary. References to Socrates, especially regarding Republic, can be taken as Plato's beliefs expressed through the character of Socrates and not the man himself. It is also important to note at this time, that the poleis (singular polis), or ... the ideal. Finally, we will see why, although quite well founded theoretically, Plato's belief that philosophers should rule is flawed. The question of whether justice is better than injustice is the main subject broached by Republic. At an individual level, Plato (through Socrates) argues that justice ... th...

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... attain happiness. Aristotle also makes a point about "moral virtues": not lying, not taking a persons life, and other morally right things. Being morally virtuous is a way of leading a happy life. By not stealing, or killing, or lying; one can be content in knowing he is good thus bringing happiness. But can this possible to its ... friend which is being chased by a mad man, and you promise to your friend that you will not reveal their hiding place. What if that mad man comes looking for your friend and asks you to tell him where he is at? You are morally obligated to tell the truth, but...

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... and Aristotle believed that no man was self-sufficient enough to live on his own. Plato believed "a State comes into existence because no individual is self-sufficient" (Stumphf, 70). This theory of Plato's was also shared by Aristotle who said, "He who is unable to live in society or who ... State you would specialize in one thing only, while a different individual would specialize in something else and this would allow the quality and the quantity of the product to increase. "Plato assumes that we are all born with physical and intellectual equipment that makes us suited to perform so...

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... During both periods there were many famous philosophers such as Plato, Socrates (whom is considered to be merely a fictional character made up by Plato to get his point across), and Aristotle of Hellenistic times. As we all know (or should know) Plato believed that only a few people, such as himself, ... There was also a huge leap in mathematics, astronomy, and medicine because of philosophy, unlike Hellenic philosophy which suffered in these things due to being away from them for so long. And finally there comes art. Although the Greeks of Hellenic times thought this was important, it d...

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... . When Aristotle says that friendship is necessary he is talking about a complete friendship, since incomplete friendships cannot be called friendships of virtue. In activities that people have there are three main things people want when it comes to friendships; pleasure, utility or the good. Aristotle also claims that in order to be virtuous you must love yourself. On these terms I will argue ... that the kind of friendship that Socrates and Crito have is not a virtuous one. Friendship is very important in Aristotle's moral and ... men- and how they help each other forget who they or ...

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