...Imagine not having control over anything you do in life; letting society control everything you do and living your life, as other people want you to live it. With viewing life from the libertarian philosophy, libertarians will argue that each person should be able to live life as they want as long as they are not harming others. With the governments today, they create laws that protect people from themselves. This is hard for libertarians to accept because in their opinions, each individual should have their own freedom. The core of libertarianism is the fact that we own our bodies, our earnings, and our earnings and this meaning the government has no right to take or limit any of these. Henry David Thoreau discusses in his “Civil Disobedience” many topics that are more informing on the topic of individual living rather than the community. Thoreau was a transcendentalist. Transcendentalists believed that society and its institutions—particularly organized religion and political parties—ultimately corrupted the purity of the individual. They had faith that people are at their best when truly "self-reliant" and independent. It is only from such real individuals that true community could be formed. From Thoreau’s point of view, he would tell you to break a law regardless of the consequences if the law is unjust to another person. Thoreau not only harbored runaway slaves in his home, but he also refused to pay taxes since the money was going towards supplies that were going to...
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...How we ought to live: Role of Religion and Government Abstract When one looks beyond the fundamental questions about life, it is pretty obvious that “how we ought to live?” follows whatever conclusion one reaches about their existence. This is an attempt to answer questions like: How shall we live? What shall we live for, if anything? How can we decide right from wrong? I look at the roles Religion and Government in showing us how we ought to live. When one looks beyond the fundamental questions about life, it is pretty obvious that “how we ought to live?” follows whatever conclusion one reaches about their existence. This is an attempt to answer questions like: How shall we live? What shall we live for, if anything? How can we decide right from wrong? Without requiring us to rely on blind faith alone, while using lessons from faith and rational thoughts. History Socrates (469-339 BC) used what we know today as dialectic way of answering Philosophical questions about life. This involved asking and answering probing questions in order to arrive at something that could be considered true. Unfortunately he was put to death for failing to acknowledge the gods that the city acknowledged and for introducing new deities. Aristotle (384-322 BC) thought that human fulfillment came as we order our lives around developing and expressing moral and intellectual virtues, such as courage, wisdom, generosity, and understanding. In order to do this, we must be mentally active. That...
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...Article 1: The Psychology of Competitiveness. (n.d.). Retrieved October 23, 2015, from https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/sideways-view/201510/the-psychology-competitiveness In the article "The Psychology of Competitiveness," it explained the pros and cons of competitiveness. It is questionable as to whether or not competition should be encouraged. "Good competitiveness" often is focused on achievement. Though if an individual begins to lose sight of his goals, he may become very cocky, causing a lack of social skills. If an individual begins to grow accustomed to winning at all costs, he would display "bad competitiveness." Article 2: How to Develop Mentally Tough Young Athletes. (n.d.). Retrieved October 23, 2015, from https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/coaching-and-parenting-young-athletes/201510/how-develop-mentally-tough-young-athlete...
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...Directors, Community [UPDATE] ... After-hours trading of $AAPL resumed shortly thereafter RE-Fundraising.com Fundraising + Relationship Building Home Consulting Speaking Bio of Author Disclosures Analyzing Fundraising Strategies through the 80/20 Principle Knowing what produces our greatest results can make a real difference. When I speak to nonprofit and education professionals involved with fundraising the discussion inevitably turns to the ROI of funding strategies currently in place and ways to improve. I think many nonprofits have explored various types of funding sources and to some extent have a diversified fund development plan in place. Where many fundraisers go wrong is in identifying which of these strategies has become too time consuming and less productive to their organization. To help dissect this problem I utilized the principles of an economist born over 150 years ago- enter Mr. Vilfredo Pareto. In the business world most are familiar with the term the “80/20 Principle” or Pareto’s Law. Quick history lesson; Pareto was a controversial economist (who isn’t these days) that lived from 1848 to 1923 and he wrote a book where he included a law about income distribution. The mathematical formula he used to demonstrate a grossly uneven but predictable distribution of wealth in society where- 80% of the wealth and income was produced and possessed by 20% of the population. Pareto’s Law can be summarized as follows: 80% of the...
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...Marketing Marketing is the activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large We can also say that marketing is The management process through which goods and services move from concept to the customer. It includes the coordination of four elements called the 4 P's of marketing: (1) identification, selection and development of a product, (2) determination of its price, (3) selection of a distribution channel to reach the customer's place, and (4) development and implementation of a promotional strategy. Engagement marketing Engagement marketing, sometimes called "experiential marketing," "event marketing," "on-ground marketing," "live marketing," or "participation marketing," is a marketing strategy that directly engages consumers and invites and encourages consumers to participate in the evolution of a brand. Rather than looking at consumers as passive receivers of messages, engagement marketers believe that consumers should be actively involved in the production and co-creation of marketing programs, developing a relationship with the brand. Consumer Engagement is when a brand and a consumer connect. According to Brad Nierenberg, experiential marketing is the live, one-on-one interactions that allow consumers to create connections with brands. Consumers will continue to seek and demand one-on-one, shareable interaction with a brand. Keith...
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...Integral Institute, website is www.integralinstitute.org Their mission is to awaken humanity to full self-awareness. Their vision is that humanity lives with the awareness that is necessary to integrate the fragmented and partial perspectives of differing pursuits of the good life. Their programs focus on research and education along with leadership. They help global leaders to improve the human condition. The section that I like regarding this website is the publication section. You can subscribe to the Journal of Integral Theory and Practice. This publication has articles that represent the cutting edge of Integral exploration: philosophy, theory, criticism, and practice. Mind and Life Institute, website is www.mindandlife.org Building a scientific understanding of the mind to reduce suffering and promote well-being. They have different programs. They also have conferences and events. The website has a blog section so you can keep up with the latest news from Mind and Life Institute (MLI) There is also a newsletter that you can read. There are Mind and Life videos. They also have free web streaming. They have resources such as books, DVDs, and Newsletter. There are different ways to stay connected to Mind and Life Institute such as Facebook, YouTube, and...
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...the young man as happy, but rather the old man whose life has been fortunate.” This quotation is from Epicurus. Epicurus tried to find the key of happiness as did Aristotle. Although they have different theories of happiness, they both agreed on the idea that all human actions aim to reach complete happiness. Happiness is something that can be defined differently by each individual. Every person would have a different idea on how we reach happiness. For Aristotle, complete happiness comes through fulfilling human function well and this can be provided by practicing virtuous acts. On the other hand, Epicurus supports the idea that presence of pleasure and lack of pain can conduct us to complete happiness. I shall argue that Epicurus and Aristotle have different ideas but they both aim towards a final good, which is happiness. As two different ethical theories, they both have weakness’ and strengths that this paper aims to show. Aristotle defines happiness as “something you seek for its own sake, whereas you seek all other goods ultimately for the sake of happiness” (Aristotle’s Ethics: The Theory of Happiness). This shows us that happiness is a final good that every individual aims to reach. Aristotle supports the idea that everybody must fulfill their function well enough to reach complete happiness and a fulfilled life is found in those who practice virtuous acts (Boyce). To understand exactly what Aristotle’s philosophy aims to show, we must first understand how he defines...
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...Was Socrates the first coach? The ancient Greek philosophers and coaching Flourishing life (eudaimonia) Excellence (aristia) –Prudence (phronesis) – Morals (ethos) This original article (a shorter one) written by Barbara Asimakopoulou was first published in International Coaching Federation’s blog The ancient Greek philosophers, motivated by their love of knowledge (the actual word “philosopher” derives from the Greek words “filos” and “Sophia” which mean “friend” and “wisdom” respectively) have been preoccupied with the investigation of the reasons for human existence and the way men should live, so as to be consistent with their reason for being. Their views widely appealed to the western world and formed the foundation for western philosophy and psychology, influencing the philosophers who followed, from the oldest to the most contemporary ones and inspiring passionate support but not without also being questioned. Today, most of their views seem to have lost nothing of their lustre and stand out like shining beacons, especially now that the western world is desperately seeking answers in order to relight its fires!!! In the text below, I refer to Aristotle and Socrates, the principles and practices they bequeathed us, so as to prove that these have a lot in common with the principles and practices of coaching. In addition, I will attempt to prove that Socrates is the first ever coach!!! Aristotle, a student of Socrates and Plato, the most important philosopher...
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...students to achieve? The purpose of education is to prepare someone to meet the demands of the real world. Education teaches an individual about a particular subject or it develops the problem solving skills that I feel everyone is born with. I feel that everyone is born with the ability to solve problems. Education challenges those skills and forces children and adults alike, to create or enhance their own problem solving skills. Albert Einstein was quoted as saying, “The aim [of education] must be the training of independently acting and thinking individuals who, however, see in the service to the community their highest life problem” (Einstein, 2012). I think this statement holds true today. I feel that education must prepare people to take on the world. Each individual will develop into their own identity and discover what is important in their life and what is worth fighting for. Ryan and Cooper (2013) “say that education is a process of human growth by which one gains greater understanding and control over oneself and one’s world” (p.28). Education is a process and we all take steps in education. That is why there are grade levels and there are curriculums based off of those steps that we take. Each individual develops a little differently than the next, but education presents someone with a problem and allows a person to develop an answer. There are parts of education that are black and white, like 2 plus 2 and there are also parts of education that will challenge...
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...Lella McLemore Duane Saari BME-214614-04 Organizational Behavior 18 February 2013 Belief and Support of Human Capital: Case Study Analysis of Whole Foods What role, if any, does McGregor’s Theory Y play at Whole Foods? Explain? The primary focus of this case study analysis shall be to examine the methods of Whole Food’s distinctive approach and development to the implementation of creative management strategies and how they can continue to successfully help them to maintain growth in their company. The underscoring premise of McGregor’s Theory Y primarily rest on the assumption that that the role of management is develop the potential of their employees and help them to realize their potential to meet the common goals of their organization (Steward, 2010). With this underlining thought in mind McGregor’s Y Theory plays an intricate and crucial role at Whole Foods. According to our textbook, Organizational Behavior, by Robert Kreitner and Angelo Kinicki, and the company’s primary mission directives, Whole Foods goal is for upper management to share the responsibility with their frontline managers in the development of a successful work environment (Kreitner & Kinicki, 2013, p. 30). Whole foods promotes their employee teams to be self-directed and take initiative and responsibility for operating together for the benefit of their entire business organization. To this end John Mackey, Cofounder and Co-CEO of Whole Foods Market promotes through the application of McGregor’s...
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...Tanith Perridge 1 Keywords Glossary Philosophy Definition: Anguish Satre’s lecture on existentialism and humanism brings with it several emotional implications or responsibilities in which choice is connected. One of the emotional links is that of anguish. Satre states that anguish is an individual’s response to freedom …“we are responsible as we are free” .. (Flynn 2006 pg8) that individuals have to take sole responsibility for actions taken resulting in the feeling of anguish. Discussion As starte stated existence precedes essence, we are all a Tabula Rasa(blank slate) that we are all free in which to make the choices and decisions that shapes who we are. Anguish is almost an emotional response to the freedom that we have, that we are all free to choose own paths in life, we should be responsible for all of our actions, choices and decisions that we make. When choosing that decision we are choosing that decision for all. ..”When choosing for himself he chooses for all mankind..” (Cohen- solal 1996 pg, 67) Satre utilised Kierkegaards example of Abraham sacrificing his son as a result of a divine command in which to explain anguish more clearly. Stare sates that is it Abraham’s choice in which to interpret the command as divine or god like. To satre the freedom is the value of all values that we can experience aguish as a result of the responsibility of being truly free, however satre suggested that we are also condemned to be free, resulting in anguish felt at...
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...definition of cosmology is: “the branch of philosophy dealing with the origin and general structure of the universe, with its parts, elements, and laws, and especially with such of its characteristics as space, time, causality, and freedom (Drew).” The second definition of cosmology is: “the branch of astronomy that deals with the general structure and evolution of the universe (Drew).” Therefore, cosmology is the study of the origin of the universe, and it can be interpreted through a philosophical or scientific perspective. But for this essay, I will interpret cosmology in a philosophical, literary perspective to study “cultural perspective which the universe is shaped, ordered, operated, and men's role in it.” The goal in this essay is to illustrate philosophical, literary similarities and differences between Eastern and Western cosmologies by using King James' The Fall and David Cusick's The Iroquois Creation Story. The Eastern and Western cosmologies are defined by philosophical and literary perspectives, not based on geography, culture, and language. The Eastern cosmology is based on collectivism and Yin and Yang. Yin and Yang is Chinese philosophy which describes “opposite or contrary forces and actually complementary, interconnected, and inter-depended in the natural world (Palmer, 25).” This means that evil is necessary for good to exist and vice versa because they complement each other. Collectivism is “the idea that the individual's life belongs not to him but to the group...
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...individuals or profession as a standard in making decision or action. For the technocrat group, ethics is linked with study on standard of morale issue. Ethics played an important role in a person life because ethics really show the person morale whether its good or bad. Ethics have many theories that explained the principles that can be used in designing the good personalities in oneself. One of the important theory is the Consequentialist Theory, The Consequentialist Theory is divided into many theories such as the egoism and utilitarianism ethics. We should learn about ethics in our daily lifes and anywhere we are. 2.0. THE VALUES IN ETHICS RESOURCES There are four (4) resources in the value of ethics. The resources are religion, philosophy, the culture experience and also law.. 3.1. Religion Religion is the main and oldest resources in the values of ethics. Religion played an important role in building the ethics value in oneself and as well as the organization. For the individual that are Muslim, they are tied with the ethics value that is stated in the holy Quran which was left behind by the prophet Muhammad which was written in the hadith. Whereas other religion they are also tied to their ethics value based on the religion thought . 3.2. Philosophy System Philosophy System starts more than 2000 years ago, where during that time many new thoughts that had been establish in evaluating ethics. Most of the views and thoughts was not acceptable and had been...
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...Introduction HubSpot founders, Brian Halligan and Dharmesh Shah, were selling more than software—they were selling a philosophy. They believed that Web 2.0 was a game changing technology that could be leveraged to fundamentally change the way marketers attracted customers. At the same time, typical push marketing techniques were becoming ineffective. Greg Stuart, x-CEO of Interactive advertising bureau, estimates that advertisers spend roughly $112 billion (just over half of total spending in 2006) on sending messages that reach the wrong audience or none at all (Anonymous, 2006). HubSpot designed their products to fill and manage the customer funnel using techniques termed Inbound Marketing. Using the same techniques and products they were selling, HubSpot was able to attract 1,000 customers in a little over a year which showed that their philosophy was sound. In fact, their philosophy was “sold” even before they had a single customer because they were able to raise $17M in venture capital. They attracted a diverse group of customers using the inherent characteristics of inbound marketing techniques. However, two distinct customer segments emerged from the customer database and hence HubSpot positioned their product offerings accordingly. It is clear that HubSpot is at the tail end of the Introduction phase and moving into the Growth phase of the product life cycle. The owners have reached a stage where they need to accelerate their growth rate and increase profitability...
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...is determined. Macroeconomics deals with the larger aspects of a nation's economy, such as the sectors of agriculture, industry, and service. It aims to (a) speed up the economy's growth rate and increase total production; (b) increase the rate of employment; (c) keep the prices of commodities stable so that they remain affordable; and (d) have sufficient reserves for foreign exchange for importing goods and paying off loans. Economists help in solving problems like unfair wages, rapid population growth, people migration to city centers, high crime incidence, and loss of human resources due to overseas migration. http://hotbabefatchicks.hubpages.com/hub/Branches-of-Economics The first process is MICROECONOMICS:- this is considering the small scale working of economic laws. Here we see a man faced with choice of ways to spend his limited money, or an individual business deciding its pricing policy. It is a branch of economics that studies how the individual parts of the economy, the household and the firms, make decisions to allocate limited resources, typically in markets where goods or services are being bought and sold. Microeconomics also deals with the effects of national economic policies (such as changing taxation levels) on individuals and firms. The second is MACROECONOMICS:- here we consider the large issues and problems of a government trying to raise the standard of...
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