of their consequences. Consequentialism theory is also known teleological moral theories. Which teleological word is from Greek ” Telos”,means “end” and ” logos” means “science”. This theory of morality derives duty or moral obligation from what is good or desirable as an end to be achieved. This general approach can be applied at different levels to different normative properties of different kinds of things, but the most prominent example is consequentialism about the moral rightness of acts, which
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influenced really easily. Students are tempted to try several new things such as, smoke and do drugs. A student is not stubborn enough to not be able to accept new things. Earning good grades is an exercise that students have been practicing and forced to do since elementary. To pass a class, a student is pressured to get good grades. Peer pressure can simply put stress on the student and that will lead the student to practicing drugs since they relieve stress. In this society that we are in, everyone
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In Plato’s Apology, Socrates believes that to be good, you should strive to find out why and how things are the way they are. When his childhood friend visited an oracle and asked if anyone was wiser than Socrates, the oracle said there wasn’t. In doing this, he demonstrates that you should not just accept what you see or hear at face value, rather, you should investigate further to understand why. It does you no good to not be able to explain it. If you cannot explain it, you could say that you
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acceptance of reality, but in a good way. It is something that is learned. A person with intellectual virtue is someone who is not tempted to do bad in society or harm anybody. They are here to do good and that is it, they see everything in a positive manner. A moral virtue is defined as excellence of character through choices. Moral virtue is an example of a person that makes good choices out of good faith. Now this does not mean a person that does favors but they end up being bad. It’s as if a mechanic
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American that don’t always make them a good person. Good people are loving and caring. There not always concerned about if they are going to be rich and famous. Good people care about others and accept people for who they are not based upon race gender or class. A true American possesses none of these qualities. Although not all of the qualities in a true American are bad many of the qualities are not favorable for a person looking to be a good all around person. True Americans are greedy, class conscious
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the actions should be the deciding factor of morality. Thus, in deontology, an action is independent of the consequences. This brings up the idea of “the good will” where there are specific actions that are considered entirely ‘good’. The good will is based entirely on reason, thus actions that are considered good are particular traits that are good when considered on their own. These actions or characteristics, may be moral by themselves, but can become corrupt if performed or held
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many ways essential to a persons emotional health. There are many traits that a person must embody to be considered a good friend. A good friend can last a lifetime. Being a good listener is essential to be a good friend. if your friends feel as if you are not listening or have no interest in their lives they will not confide in you. Without the ability to listen your friendships will be superficial. Being compassionate is important quality in a good friend. Being able to sympathize regardless
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reasons whether God exists or not. Another common concern is who is rational to believe or whether to believe in God is just faith without support. There are a number of good examples for believing in God and a number of examples against believing in God. The term of “God” is defined as an all loving, all knowing, and all powerful being. People that believe that God exist are theists. On the other hand, people that do not believe in God are atheists; they are denying existence of God. However, agnostics
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Goods and Services Tax 1 GOODS AND SERVICES TAX BILL 2014 ARRANGEMENT OF CLAUSES Part I PRELIMINARY Clause 1. Short title and commencement 2. Interpretation 3. Meaning of “business” 4. Meaning of “supply” Part II ADMINISTRATION 5. Director General and other officers and their responsibilities 6. Recognition of office 7. Public servants 8. Confidentiality of information Part III IMPOSITION AND SCOPE OF TAX 9. Imposition and scope of goods and services tax, etc. 10. Rate of tax 11. Time of supply 12
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in ways that are good and others in ways that are bad. Some people look at things differently from others. But who really knows what is true and what is real. Some people stay in the darkness for a long time without have the true knowledge. This essay explores how Socrates looked at things and his beliefs and perception as compared to how Voltaire looked at life. This is a summary of what was captured in Apology, allegory of the cave and the Good Brahmin. These stories have good implication on the
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