Category: Aristotle

The Influence Of Aristotle On Oedipus Rex Oedipus rex is a tragic play developed by Sophocles, which was first premiered in 429 BC. The play tells the story of Oedipus, who was a king in Thebes, who was presumed to unwittingly murder his father and unknowingly marry his mother following a prophecy to make to…

The Tempest as Comedy or How Tragedy is Related to Comedy Comedy is an integral part of human life. Literary it is a kind of dramatic work and a genre that uses satire as a tone and it is amusing, with which it mostly has a cheerful ending. Comedy creates triumph over all the sad…

Aristotle’s Virtue Of Ethics: Advantages And Disadvantages In this essay, I will be explaining generally about Aristotle’s virtue ethics. I will be explaining what Aristotle means by each part of the given quote and I will be providing brief examples. Moreover, I will be evaluating some Complications facing Aristotle’s account of virtue and I will…

Understanding The Audience And Efficiency Of Rhetoric By Aristotle Understanding Aristotles Rhetoric Audience as an element of rhetoric has changed over time and changed throughout the course of history. One leading example of the contrast between the modern idea of audience and its original meaning is the way it was taught and observed by Aristotle.…

Socrates, Plato And Aristotle Views On Human Nature And Morality Human nature is defined as the nature of humans, especially the fundamental dispositions and traits of humans (Human Nature, n.d.). Moral character refers to the most important code of conduct put forward and accepted by any group, or even by an individual (Gert). As humans,…

Aristotle And Confucius’ Views On Virtue Virtue is a characteristic in which every being should strive for. After reading Aristotles Nicomachean Ethics and Confucius Analects, I believe virtue is both a state of mind and actions that reflect a high moral value; you are respectful and mindful of all actions and people around you and…

Aristotle Views On The Soul And Body With the different philosophies and 12 philosophers that were discussed, Aristotle was the one who caught my attention. I was drawn to his idea of philosophy because of how he said that the soul and body are embedded in each other and that the body will not work…

Applying Aristotelian Theory To Examine The Use Of Ethos, Logos And Pathos In The Election Campaigns Of Donald Trump And Hilary Clinton Introduction The most recent presidential election within America was undoubtedly one of the most controversial and relentless elections within recent times. These debates provided an example of the shift that has occurred within…

The Contrast Between Virtue and Continence: Aristotle’s Opinion Throughout his philosophical career, Aristotle emphasized the importance of the fundamental elements that play a role in the way we navigate our lives and moral ability. He observes two key components that define the degree of ones moral compass; one being virtue, and the other, continence. In…

Aristotle And Dante Discover The Secrets Of The Universe Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe rely mainly on intervention from inside than from outside. Despite this reason, the book will not be for everyone; however, Aristotle’s path into maturity and self-acceptance may find compelling and inspiring. When Dantes father says to him,…