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What are the two questions ethic philosophers believe? |
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What is a good life? How should people behave? |
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What is Kant's categorical imperitive? |
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Act always in such a way that the maxim of your action should become a universal law. |
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You don't want to do something but it is your duty so you do it. |
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Doing your duty when you love doing it. Proud of yourself. |
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Do something non-consistent with your duty. You don't fulfill your duty at all. |
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According to Plato why do people commit evil acts? |
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People do evil things because they lack knowledge/ they don't know better. |
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Why is Plato considered an absolutists? |
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Because he believes there is one "good life" |
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How do people learn the "good"? |
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By listening to older/wiser people who have experienced the "good". |
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How does Aristotle define happiness? |
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the activity of a soul in accord with perfect virtue. |
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3 things people think will bring happiness? |
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money fame and sensual pleasure |
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