Aristotle
How old Aristotle when he lost his parents?
17
What was Kant's birthplace?
Königsberg, Prussia
When was Levinas born?
1905
What is an example of good ethics?
Following the law, community service, self-improvement, helping others etc
What is the course code of this course?
HRE4M1.3
What were the 2 professions of Aristotle?
Philosopher and Scientist
What is Kant known as?
One of the most influential thinkers in western philosophy
Which philosophy did Levinas contrast?
Western Philosophy
What is the focus of ethics?
To promote good character
Which soccer player has the most ballon d'ors and how many?
MESSI - 8
What 2 major sciences is Aristotle regarded the 'father' of?
Physics and Political Science
What discipline was Kant a professor for?
Logic/Metaphysics
What traumatic event majorly influenced his philosophy?
The Holocaust
What is the difference between ethics and morality?
Ethics focuses on indivudal morals/goodness of humans whereas morality focuses on the most lawful action.
What should you do vs What would you do?
TBD
Pursuit of happiness, Humans as rational animals, and The need to maintain a balance
What are 3 of his major works?
Critique of pure reason, Critique of practical reason, Groundwork of metaphysics of morals
What does Levinas' work center towards? What is its main focus?
Ethical significance of the face-to-face encounter, emphasizing the unique responsibility each person has toward the Other
What question word is assiocated with Ethics?
Should?
Find when (x2+7x+12) < 0
-4 < x < -3
or
xE(-4, -3)
What are the 5 out of 6 works of Aristotle?
Posterior Analytics, Physics, Metaphysics, De Amina, Politics, Ethics
What are the 4 key points of Kant's ethical theory?
The good will, moral duty, humans as ends not means, practial reason
What are 4 of the 5 key elements of Levinas' ethical theory?
Face-to-Face Encounter, Ethics and Responsibility, The Infinite and the Good, Totality and Infinity, he Ethical Demand of the Face
What are the 4 scenarios discussed in the Why Be Ethical Section?
The Scream, The Begger, The Curfew, The Intolerable
How tall was Kant?
1.57m