While Socrates arguments may be sound in his opinion, I'm not sure if I agree with them. Just because of the good laws of the state benefited Socrates and helped him in his upbringing, it doesn't mean that he has to remain completely loyal to them for his entire life. His main point about never returning an unjust act with another makes sense to a degree, but only if you agree with his view that the soul is the only thing that matters and not the body. While I understand that point, I don' think every unjust act ruins the soul. Some acts such as telling a white lie in some situations are
His detailed accounts and anecdotes centralize around the themes of self-identity, anti-consumerism, and the embrace of the human condition, towards an ultimate pursuit of happiness. Within the text, the humanitarian philosophies of St Benedict are discussed to great extent. McGirr admires Benedict mostly for his way of “[taking] life in moderation”, how he lived through the lives of others to find happiness. In relation, the Buddhist teachings- “Tao Te Ching”, are noted. Despite leaving the Jesuit, McGirr still believes in selflessness and generosity to find happiness.
Confucianism is highly advocated in China. In stead of saying Confucianism is a religion, I think Confucianism is concepts of state of moral idea. It provided spiritual and intellectual knowledge to the Chinese. It taught us to be self-ruled and to be virtuous person. The Chinese believed it is a virtue to follow Confucianism.
Even though Lennie is a different person from the other people, he has good intentions. Lennie is not smart enough but he can be a good friend. He is loyal and people can trust him. That the reason why George is Lennie’s friend. George does not care about Lennie’s situation and he trust in him as Lennie trust in George.
Deontologists believe that (1) do the right thing, (2) do it because it is the right thing to do, (3) Don’t do wrong things and (4) avoid them because they are wrong. Duty-based ethics teaches that some acts are right or wrong because of the sorts of things they are, and people have a duty to act accordingly, regardless of the good or bad consequences that may be produced. (www.websters.com) 2. Qualitative Elements of Human Character 1. Pride Pride is the quality or state of being proud: as a : inordinate self-esteem:
This is a very pure profession of his loyalty. I know I would not let somebody go chopping away at my head if it was not for a good reason, Gawain’s Loyalty and obligation to the throne was reason enough for him. Sir Gawain, though an honorable man, who possess great characteristics such as loyalty, an honorable code and an above par chivalry code. Since I see courage as an action rather than a characteristic, Gawain never makes that action. I also do not confuse his loyalty and obligation for an act of commitment.
It expresses itself in the ability to get things done without seeming to actually do anything, especially avoiding recourse to violence, coercion, or pressure. It can summed up by the following; Taoists do not see opposites, such as good versus evil, light versus dark or active and passive, as contradictory with each other but as someway one. Taoism is somewhat Zen-like. It is opposed to violence to the point of pacifism. Confucianism raises the status of the scholar in society and Taoism places the soldier at the bottom.
It was nice to see that with honestly comes respect and with respect comes loyalty. Wouldn’t it be nice if more people applied the law of solid ground to their way of living? It’s sad because this is not something you see much of anymore, it’s as if people are born careless and heartless. These are definitely not qualities that leaders can have. Colonel Shaw had character, heart and really cared about his soldiers and that’s what
The savior was always obedient. He showed his love for the Lord by being obedient. Was he tempted? Yes. The master of deceit tempted him, but yet he was an example of obedience by refusing to deviate from what He knew was right.
The importance of honest, morally satisfying, work and respecting the property that is the result of that work is fulfilling. And, he speaks that culture is corrupted by people that allow governments to protect property rather than people. The closing statement of“Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles. (Emerson p. 374)”, is Emerson’s way of explaining the importance of self worth.