Aristotle
This was Aristotle's "formula" for discovering how to determine virtue; the center point between two polar extremes.
The Golden Mean
According to the Stoics, this is the one and only thing any of us has control over. What is it?
our wills
According to the Roman Catholic Church, what idea is the foundation for any human rights and responsibilities in society?
The protection of human dignity or the right to life.
For Aristotle, this is getting what you deserve, or fairness. What is the concept called?
Justice
According to Aristotle, there are four causes that bring about change. This one speaks of, "who produced the thing?"
The Efficient Cause
These are the two ways Aristotle teaches us anybody can practice virtue. What are the two ways?
By Habit
By the Intellect
Stoic virtue includes living in harmony with nature and whatever nature has in store for you. What is this called?
Sympathy
Both Social Contract Theory and the Roman Catholic Church agree: where do human rights come from?
from God (Nature or Nature's God)
This is when admission to a university is given based upon the fact one has relatives who have graduated from the same university. What is this called?
This was the name of the Roman Emperor that also became a major voice in Stoic Philosophy. Who is he?
Marcus Aurelius
According to Aristotle, what is the concept of Eudaimonia?
It is our highest good or the highest human good.
This is what we normally call and identify as "something bad." In Stoicism, this might not be what we prefer, but we will treat it with apathy nonetheless. What is this concept called?
Un-preferred Indifference
According to the Roman Catholic Church, why is Human Dignity so important? What theological idea speaks of the reason humans have dignity?
Because we are made in the image of God.
These are policies and practices within a government or organization seeking to include particular groups based on their gender, race, sexuality, creed or nationality in areas in which they are underrepresented such as education and employment. What is this called?
Affirmative Action
This is what we normally call and identify as "something good." In Stoicism, these are things we want and work towards, but even when we get them or not, we will treat the outcome with apathy nonetheless. What is this concept called?
Preferred Indifference
According to Aristotle, there are four causes that bring about change. This one speaks of, "what stuff is the thing made of?"
The Material Cause
To the Stoics, all the universe is ordered and managed by Divine Reason. What Greek term do the Stoics identify as this cosmic reason?
Logos
Social Contract Theory and Roman Catholicism agree: sometimes we might be called upon to sacrifice our rights. Why or for what purpose?
To live at peace with others and/or to allow others to enjoy their rights too.
Promoting the virtue of diversity is the function of society. Therefore it is in the interest of society to promote this.This is one of the three arguments for Affirmative Action. What is this argument called?
The Diversity Argument
These are the Big Four, also called by the Greeks, the Four Cardinal Virtues. What are the four?
Wisdom, Temperance, Justice, Courage
Because of his view of the cosmos, if you were a follower of Aristotle, how would you study a tree?
By carefully observing, examining, and studying an actual tree.
Free Will and Fate
What does it mean that Justice is Honorific?
Aristotle argues that it is in the interest of society to praise what is good and virtuous publically. Giving honor and praise to those individuals/circumstances that create good or benefit for society.
Despite the fact that Cheryl did not cause inequality the university, she may still have benefited from those inequalities, just like the rest of us. What is this concept called?
Collective Responsibility
Because of his view of the cosmos, if you were a follower of Plato, how would you study a tree?
Meditate on the divine form/idea of treeness.