Outline the key issues raised in Jamieson’s essay ‘method and moral theory’ In his essay, Jamieson writes his view on how to write a moral theory. In the past, philosophers have covered a wide range of topics in moral theory. For example, the significance of moral language, the nature of value and obligation etc. None of these philosophers ever discussed how to write a moral theory because they believed that there was only one way to write one. Traditionally most moral theories have been written through some form of coherentism.
It is well known that Socrates relied rather heavily on this inner-mentor and spoke of it often, and in no less than eight dialogs attributed to Plato and three writings of Xenophon are there specific references to it (Pope). But what then, summarized, is the advice of Socrates’ daimonion? It seems as if the entity served as an inner-conscious to Socrates, one that only spoke of the negatives and never the positives. The inner-oracle would warn Socrates with guidance such as ‘don’t do this’ or ‘don’t say that’ but would never coerce Socrates into obeying. According to Plato’s writing of the trial of Socrates, the philosopher says in his own
During the course of reading Euthyphro, the idea of doing what is right became the overall goal for what Socrates was trying to argue. Though to one such as myself, I would easily define it as doing what is morally good according to a just law. However, after reading this dialogue, there would seem to be many loop-holes that could be argued against my understanding. The whole dialogue of this section concerns how a man named Euthyphro is supposed proceed against his father in civil court, and how Socrates see's this as morally wrong. How he asserts his disposition is through asking Euthyphro to give his reasoning behind his actions, and constantly disagreeing with him through more questions which lead into more universal idea's such as
Phil 115 March 4, 2013 Apology and Euthyphro After Socrates claimed that he was not like Sophists or Presocratics, he answers the question as to what led him to make his so-called false accusations? He answered by explaining that he had developed a reputation of wisdom, but a type that was limited and human based. He added that it was not the kind of wisdom that gave him the power to enforce his beliefs on matters associated with the Sophists and the Presocratics. Socrates explained that he gained his reputation by a prophecy given by the Oracle at Delphi to his friend Chaerephon. Socrates told the tale of how Chaerephon had gone to the oracle and asked as to whether or not there was one wiser than Socrates, to which the Oracle replied, no.
Socrates was one man being accused by another man, Meletus, and was going to be judged by the jury, or the community. Socrates would be the "self" and the community is the people of Athens, represented by the jurors, Meletus, Anytus, etc.. Defining who the "others" are is somewhat difficult because, the others could be anyone. Once you define the community and Socrates himself, you're only left with one group of people, the Gods. Although the Gods were never physically in the story, they are what the story revolves around, so they can be considered the others.
Socrates also admits the obvious in the passage by saying because he has not experienced the after-life, he is not able to pass judgment on what is to come. After thoroughly defending himself against his first charge, Socrates takes a stab at bringing light to the second charge as well: Corrupting the
Nixon became the first president who was forced to resign and became one of the most of controversial presidents in United States history. Nobody can deny the damage of the Water Gate scandal, even the former president himself. At his the final interview with British journalist, David Frost, Nixon apologized and said that he “betrayed the American people and let American people down” (Morgan, “Frost/Nixon”, London, 2006). However, history and Americans will still remember former president Nixon and give him a fair evaluation for his contribution to the United States, and the world peace and
This essay will analyze the dialogue between Socrates and Euthryphro that takes place before Socrates’ trial with the gods of Athens. Though there were many concepts that were shared throughout the dialogue, I chose to discuss Socrates’ argument of piety, love, and what is just and unjust. Socrates’ dialogue with Euthryphro is one of many forms of tedious arguments that Socrates’ is able to present to his peers. This argument is a pivotal question in Socrates’ philosophy. It teaches us the meaning of free will and being able to independently decide what is truly pious or impious based on personal beliefs.
Fines and imprisonment could be used against those who "Write, print, utter, or publish any false, scandalous and malicious writing" against the government. Under the conditions of this law more than 20 newspaper editors were detained. The editors were Republican and some of them were imprisoned. Today we are familiar with the term “Freedom of Speech.” Americans owe a great deal of gratitude to Thomas Jefferson who despite his disapproval of the restrictions of the Sedition Act was elected President in 1800. “The law eventually expired, and John Adams' Federalist Party never won the presidency again (Head,
Before, this was not allowed and angered many abolitionists from the Whig and Democrat parties. The Parties first meetings were "Anti-Nebraska" protest meetings and they spread rapidly through the country. After just six years the Republican Party had their first President nominee who vowed to end slavery and hold the union together while do it. Today he is one of the most well known presidents in the United States, Abraham Lincoln. He beat out John C. Breckinridge, John Bell, and Stephen A. Douglas; the closest candidate finished 108 Electoral College votes behind Abraham Lincoln.