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This is an article about the virtue theory, going into detail about how the virtue theory is the best ethical theory.
This is useful as it linking completly to the rest of the topic, with mention of scholars like Kant, Elizabeth Ancombe and other theories that we already know about.
I would recomend that you should have a look at it because although it is completly one sided, it is easy to understand with some good points for virtue ethics. Plus its only short so doesnt take long to read.
1) Source: RS Review Volume 5 Number 3 April 2009 Title: “Does the Categorical Imperative work in practice” Information about Kant’s Categorical Imperative and the practical challenges of its approach to ethics. Shows Kant’s views on who can be morally obligated and how Kant arrives at the Categorical Imperative. Gives details on the sense of duty we must have in order to successfully apply the theory. Explains what is the Categorical Imperative and the outcome it will have on certain examples i.e. abortion. It highlights the problems of this Teleological theory. It was useful because gives a brief overview on what we learnt in class but also provides much more detail regarding examples and using these examples to highlight the problems. It also puts the theory into context and gives reasons why Kant came up with the Categorical Imperative. Recommend: Yes
2) Source: RS Review Volume 4 Number 5 April 2008 Title: “Eudaimonia” Details about Aristotle’s views on how society should be and the different virtues each person should develop. Reasons for why these virtues should be developed. How Aristotle came across the vices of deficiency and excess and the definition of Eudaimonia. Information about what the philosopher’s view of Eudaimonia would be like and how they can achieve it. It was useful because it summarised all the details that we learnt and emphasised Aristotle’s view that the philosopher can truly reach Eudaimonia. Provided examples on how society would function if everyone did reach Eudaimonia. Explains the virtues in detail and shows how a person would act with the deficiency of excess and deficiency. Recommend: Yes Tehreem
this link provides a comprehensive outline of aristotle's theory and goes further to comment about how it has been developed. a mini evaluation is provided which means our A02 part is already done ;)
Article from RS Review, "Virtue theory" (Sept 2008) pg. 30
The article outlined what the virtue theory is and applied the virtue theory to different situations in examples within the text. It defined what a virtue is, then focused on how virtues affect out actions and choices. The article then goes on to explain Kantian ethics and talks in depth about scholars such as Aristotle and Rosalind.
It was useful in outlining virtue theory as it provides in depth information about virtue wthics along with opinions of scholars. Some parts are not relevant to our specification but can be good for reading around the subject and learnig more about its context.
I would recommend others to look at it as it is a good source for wider reading.
Source: RS Review July 7, 2010 Ethics Title: “Virtue Ethics" This article is about virtue ethics as the theory which emphasises the role of character and virtue in moral philosophy. Moreover the article mentions famous philosophers such as Aristotle who said that 'a virtuous person is someone who has ideal character traits'. Also Eudaimonia is mentioned which is an agent-based theory, it talks about human flourishing and performing specific roles in society to maintain order. Yes the source is very useful because it mentions all that there is to know for virtue ethics with Eudaimonia and moral philosophy included. It goes into detail about specific traits one should have in order to be a virtuous person. I would recommend that you have a look at this source as it easy to understand and gives valid examples of virtue ethics. Asma Sadiq
Virtue Ethics: Morality and Character What Are Virtue Ethics? By Austin Cline, About.com Guide
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This talks about what virtue ethics is, where they link deontological and teleological ethical theories to it.
It also talks about what Plato and Aristotle both think about character, actions etc. It also emphasises the popularity of virtue ethics now. Additionally, there is a section where it states the problem of virtue ethics.
This was useful, as u can evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of virtue ethics, it explains this topic briefly in terms of which everyone can understand and easy for people to get suitable information from it.
I would recommend this to others because some of the information may prove to be useful, because they have mentioned scholars, linked it with other ethical theories and given couple of points stating the problems with the theory, which would prove to be of utility when writing an essay.
Source: RS Review July 7, 2010 Ethics Title: “Virtue Ethics" This article is about virtue ethics as the theory which emphasises the role of character and virtue in moral philosophy. Moreover the article mentions famous philosophers such as Aristotle who said that 'a virtuous person is someone who has ideal character traits'. Also Eudaimonia is mentioned which is an agent-based theory, it talks about human flourishing and performing specific roles in society to maintain order. Yes the source is very useful because it mentions all that there is to know for virtue ethics with Eudaimonia and moral philosophy included. It goes into detail about specific traits one should have in order to be a virtuous person. I would recommend that you have a look at this source as it easy to understand and gives valid examples of virtue ethics. Asma Sadiq
This article is about Aristotles Virtue ethics. It explains about Eudimonia (human flourishing being a persons main goal. It mentions about Aristotles view that a virtuous person is someone who has ideal character traits. That these traits need to be nurtured and once these traits become a part of the perons life, these traits will occur automat
It is very useful as it also explains about other scholors such as Anscombe, and her article on 'Modern Moral Philosophy', and also Kant.
The article is about the comparison bewteen deontology and virtue ethics.
It's useful because it compares two different types of approaches and something similar to this could come up in the exam.
I would recomend this because although the article is focused towards edexcel it gives a clear overview of the similarities and differences between deontology and virtue ethics.
Book: Virtue Ethics, Old and New Chapter: Introduction: Virtue Ethics, Here and Now - Stephen M. Gardiner
This book is particularly helpful for us in the first paragraph which highlights the fact that Virtue Ethics is both something that is modern and traditional. This chapter compares how the revival of Virtue Ethics shows that is something new and should be allowed to develop before being criticised (strength) and the fact it is traditional and can be traced back to ancient ethics, Aristotle and Plato, showing that we are in a good position to criticise it.
This article raises the argument, ‘If Virtue Ethics is so old and its efforts so far have not resulted in the majority of people taking its stance then is there a reason for this?’ Critics argue that virtue ethics is a step backwards and also those who favour it fail to appreciate rival ethics such as Kantian ethics and Utilitarianism.
Defenders of Virtue Ethics claim that those who criticise it do not appreciate its ‘richness’ and they jump too quickly to conclusions that they do not have evidence for, they are also thought to misunderstand parts of virtue ethics. It is also argued that another strength of virtue ethics is that it has stemmed from the disadvantages of other ethical theories that it overcomes.
Something which plays an important role in the future success of virtue ethics as an ethical theory is what the scientific and religious beliefs of the ethicists that developed it were. How much of an impact do these beliefs have on the structure of the theory and can they be implemented by someone with a different religious background to for example Aristotle’s.
To summarise this particular book is useful for contrasting the advantages and disadvantages of Virtue Ethics as a modern theory and whether virtue ethics is strong enough to survive once again.
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Recommend 'Virtue Ethics: A Critical Reader' by Daniel Statman, available in school library, comment to follow
RS Review
volume 5, number 1, September 2008.
This is an article about the virtue theory, going into detail about how the virtue theory is the best ethical theory.
This is useful as it linking completly to the rest of the topic, with mention of scholars like Kant, Elizabeth Ancombe and other theories that we already know about.
I would recomend that you should have a look at it because although it is completly one sided, it is easy to understand with some good points for virtue ethics. Plus its only short so doesnt take long to read.
Eleanor Barton
1) Source: RS Review Volume 5 Number 3 April 2009
Title: “Does the Categorical Imperative work in practice”
Information about Kant’s Categorical Imperative and the practical challenges of its approach to ethics. Shows Kant’s views on who can be morally obligated and how Kant arrives at the Categorical Imperative. Gives details on the sense of duty we must have in order to successfully apply the theory. Explains what is the Categorical Imperative and the outcome it will have on certain examples i.e. abortion. It highlights the problems of this Teleological theory.
It was useful because gives a brief overview on what we learnt in class but also provides much more detail regarding examples and using these examples to highlight the problems. It also puts the theory into context and gives reasons why Kant came up with the Categorical Imperative.
Recommend: Yes
2) Source: RS Review Volume 4 Number 5 April 2008
Title: “Eudaimonia”
Details about Aristotle’s views on how society should be and the different virtues each person should develop. Reasons for why these virtues should be developed. How Aristotle came across the vices of deficiency and excess and the definition of Eudaimonia. Information about what the philosopher’s view of Eudaimonia would be like and how they can achieve it.
It was useful because it summarised all the details that we learnt and emphasised Aristotle’s view that the philosopher can truly reach Eudaimonia. Provided examples on how society would function if everyone did reach Eudaimonia. Explains the virtues in detail and shows how a person would act with the deficiency of excess and deficiency.
Recommend: Yes
Tehreem
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ethics/introduction/virtue.shtml
this link provides a comprehensive outline of aristotle's theory and goes further to comment about how it has been developed. a mini evaluation is provided which means our A02 part is already done ;)
Zain Abidean
Article from RS Review, "Virtue theory" (Sept 2008) pg. 30
The article outlined what the virtue theory is and applied the virtue theory to different situations in examples within the text. It defined what a virtue is, then focused on how virtues affect out actions and choices. The article then goes on to explain Kantian ethics and talks in depth about scholars such as Aristotle and Rosalind.
It was useful in outlining virtue theory as it provides in depth information about virtue wthics along with opinions of scholars. Some parts are not relevant to our specification but can be good for reading around the subject and learnig more about its context.
I would recommend others to look at it as it is a good source for wider reading.
:)
Source: RS Review July 7, 2010 Ethics
Title: “Virtue Ethics"
This article is about virtue ethics as the theory which emphasises the role of character and virtue in moral philosophy. Moreover the article mentions famous philosophers such as Aristotle who said that 'a virtuous person is someone who has ideal character traits'. Also Eudaimonia is mentioned which is an agent-based theory, it talks about human flourishing and performing specific roles in society to maintain order.
Yes the source is very useful because it mentions all that there is to know for virtue ethics with Eudaimonia and moral philosophy included. It goes into detail about specific traits one should have in order to be a virtuous person.
I would recommend that you have a look at this source as it easy to understand and gives valid examples of virtue ethics.
Asma Sadiq
Virtue Ethics: Morality and Character
What Are Virtue Ethics?
By Austin Cline, About.com Guide
--->>>>
This talks about what virtue ethics is, where they link deontological and teleological ethical theories to it.
It also talks about what Plato and Aristotle both think about character, actions etc. It also emphasises the popularity of virtue ethics now. Additionally, there is a section where it states the problem of virtue ethics.
This was useful, as u can evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of virtue ethics, it explains this topic briefly in terms of which everyone can understand and easy for people to get suitable information from it.
I would recommend this to others because some of the information may prove to be useful, because they have mentioned scholars, linked it with other ethical theories and given couple of points stating the problems with the theory, which would prove to be of utility when writing an essay.
Sumera.
Source: RS Review July 7, 2010 Ethics
Title: “Virtue Ethics"
This article is about virtue ethics as the theory which emphasises the role of character and virtue in moral philosophy. Moreover the article mentions famous philosophers such as Aristotle who said that 'a virtuous person is someone who has ideal character traits'. Also Eudaimonia is mentioned which is an agent-based theory, it talks about human flourishing and performing specific roles in society to maintain order.
Yes the source is very useful because it mentions all that there is to know for virtue ethics with Eudaimonia and moral philosophy included. It goes into detail about specific traits one should have in order to be a virtuous person.
I would recommend that you have a look at this source as it easy to understand and gives valid examples of virtue ethics.
Asma Sadiq
http://www.iep.utm.edu/virtue/
This article is about Aristotles Virtue ethics. It explains about Eudimonia (human flourishing being a persons main goal. It mentions about Aristotles view that a virtuous person is someone who has ideal character traits. That these traits need to be nurtured and once these traits become a part of the perons life, these traits will occur automat
It is very useful as it also explains about other scholors such as Anscombe, and her article on 'Modern Moral Philosophy', and also Kant.
RS Review
Volume 6 Number 2, January 2010
The article is about the comparison bewteen deontology and virtue ethics.
It's useful because it compares two different types of approaches and something similar to this could come up in the exam.
I would recomend this because although the article is focused towards edexcel it gives a clear overview of the similarities and differences between deontology and virtue ethics.
Steph
Book: Virtue Ethics, Old and New
Chapter: Introduction: Virtue Ethics, Here and Now - Stephen M. Gardiner
This book is particularly helpful for us in the first paragraph which highlights the fact that Virtue Ethics is both something that is modern and traditional. This chapter compares how the revival of Virtue Ethics shows that is something new and should be allowed to develop before being criticised (strength) and the fact it is traditional and can be traced back to ancient ethics, Aristotle and Plato, showing that we are in a good position to criticise it.
This article raises the argument, ‘If Virtue Ethics is so old and its efforts so far have not resulted in the majority of people taking its stance then is there a reason for this?’ Critics argue that virtue ethics is a step backwards and also those who favour it fail to appreciate rival ethics such as Kantian ethics and Utilitarianism.
Defenders of Virtue Ethics claim that those who criticise it do not appreciate its ‘richness’ and they jump too quickly to conclusions that they do not have evidence for, they are also thought to misunderstand parts of virtue ethics. It is also argued that another strength of virtue ethics is that it has stemmed from the disadvantages of other ethical theories that it overcomes.
Something which plays an important role in the future success of virtue ethics as an ethical theory is what the scientific and religious beliefs of the ethicists that developed it were. How much of an impact do these beliefs have on the structure of the theory and can they be implemented by someone with a different religious background to for example Aristotle’s.
To summarise this particular book is useful for contrasting the advantages and disadvantages of Virtue Ethics as a modern theory and whether virtue ethics is strong enough to survive once again.
http://www.iep.utm.edu/virtue/
Online article regarding Virtue theory.
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