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Ethics
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Philosophy
Undergraduate 3
10/30/2008

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Aristotle-what is good?
Definition
that towards which all things tend
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Aristotle-why is the "good" not an idea?
Definition
not an idea because it's different for everyone, it can't be defined in one specific way. There are many different goods, not just one.
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Aristotles 4 causes
Definition
1) efficient 2) formal 3) material 4)final
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three roots of friendship
Definition
1) usefulness 2) pleasure 3) good
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what is the relation between friendship and justice
Definition
justice is at the core of ethics and friendship is at the core of justice. therefore justice is rooted in friendship
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Kant-what is good
Definition
goodwill because it's free
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Kant- what is freedom
Definition
being free from all efficient causes
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categorical imperative
Definition
kant-I ought never to act in a way that i could not will my actions to become a universal principle
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hypothetical imperitve
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