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| What are the two questions ethic philosophers believe? |
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What is a good life?
How should people behave? |
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| What is Kant's categorical imperitive? |
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| Act always in such a way that the maxim of your action should become a universal law. |
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| You don't want to do something but it is your duty so you do it. |
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| Doing your duty when you love doing it. Proud of yourself. |
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| Do something non-consistent with your duty. You don't fulfill your duty at all. |
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| According to Plato why do people commit evil acts? |
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| People do evil things because they lack knowledge/ they don't know better. |
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| Why is Plato considered an absolutists? |
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| Because he believes there is one "good life" |
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| How do people learn the "good"? |
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| By listening to older/wiser people who have experienced the "good". |
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| How does Aristotle define happiness? |
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| the activity of a soul in accord with perfect virtue. |
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| 3 things people think will bring happiness? |
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| money fame and sensual pleasure |
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