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Tthe Notion of Virtue in Plato and Aristotle

Date Submitted: 10/23/2004 14:28:01
Category: / Literature / English
Length: 5 pages (1335 words)
THE NOTION OF VIRTUE IN THE ETHICAL VIEWS OF PLATO AND ARISTOTLE: Plato and Aristotle, two philosophers in the 4th century, hold polar views on having a happy life and philosopy in general. This fact is very cleverly illustrated by Raphael's "School of Athens", where Plato is portrayed looking up to the higher forms; and Aristotle is pointing down because he supports the natural sciences. Firstly, Plato’s concept of reality contrasts with Aristotle’s …
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…s ethos. Though a life limited only in the beliefs and opinions- a man is made of only of desires and reason. And i think such a life would be too simple: Only fulfulling your desires through reason. Man has to be more than just man since he can think. But Aristos theory makes that impossible. Ýn conclusion i found plato’s theory is more convincing although aristo’s is more applicable to our lives.
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