Frankl's existentialism seems the most diffuse concept of meaning among those discussed here. He refuses to say what the meaning of life is -- he does not say it is happiness (Aristotle), the good life (Socrates), or achieving liberation/equality for others (King)
As only a round object could cast a curved shadow, it could be inferred that the earth was round. (Fowler) Aristotle theorized that not only was the earth the center of the universe, it was stationary in contrast to other planets
Aristotle's political views are inextricably linked to his emphasis on virtue and reason in relation to the ultimate good for a human being." The word 'politics' comes from the Greek word politikos which means 'pertaining to the city state'; therefore, for Aristotle political science is to advance the 'collective well-being of humans' (Bullen, P) within the society or city-state
This human flourishing (which he terms as eudaimonia) is something more than simple happiness (although it often results in happiness), and comes about by living well or doing well in specific activities (praxeis). Eudaimonia is composed of a number of constituents, including the desiderata of wealth, a respected station in life, and good health (Cooper)
Further, he concludes that the good of a kind of being is to express its nature through activities that best express its nature (Harris; Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy). Thus, for humans eudaimonia comes through the use of reason "the most divine part of the human being" (Engstrom, p
Thus, Aristotle goes on to note that all natural kinds of beings have a function that expresses their fundamental nature. Further, he concludes that the good of a kind of being is to express its nature through activities that best express its nature (Harris; Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)
Writes Pritchett, "Aristotle's assertion that humans even have a function is optimistic or possibly reached by faulty assumptions." Further, he fails to effectively establish why humans must necessarily possess a function, and why the human function must necessarily be unique (Pritchett)
Is it not the fact that it wholly deficient in small-mindedness that it completely loathes the matters we assumed so severely while we were establishing our city, specifically, that except somebody possessed inspiring natural gifts, he will not at all be good until he played the appropriate moves and pursued an excellent way of life from the early childhood? Is not it superb the manner it crushes every thing under the feet, by according no feelings to what somebody was doing prior to his plunging into public life and by honoring him if only he announces them that he wants the betterment of the teeming millions? As per Plato, the democratic man all the time yields to his wishes letting his desires to govern him. (Conceptions of Equality/Plato, Aristotle and additions) By the way, Plato assumed a lighter perspective of Democracy
Othello was noble born and retained the top-most rank in his country's military, as Governor General which alone displays strength, self-belief and nobility. His rank and status defined a man with tremendous esteem among the general public as well (Altman, 2010)
Othello was noble born and retained the top-most rank in his country's military, as Governor General which alone displays strength, self-belief and nobility. His rank and status defined a man with tremendous esteem among the general public as well (Altman, 2010)
Like Oedipus, Othello was also ranked as a noble in the society which is disclosed with the very first mention of Othello. Othello here is talking ot Iago and telling him about his family which is as recognized and rich as the family of Desdemona (Dominguez-Rue and Mrotzekb, 2012)
Even his self-confidence of the individuals as well as Governor General's allegiance to him contributed majorly in his negative traits, so it can be said that his constructive qualities were liable for his flaws as well. His negative qualities include the insecurities which take the face of suspicion for Desdemona and his nature of trusting in everyone (Porter, 2005)
This finally led to the execution of Desdemona, whom he loved till the end; this resulted in his death as well. These circumstances in the story were depicted in an intense, passionate, emotional, deep and short story and his ability to establish emotional and deep characters still continues to be exceptional at present times (Smith, 2008)
Throughout the story, Othello is indicated as the army's head, which indicates an army's or the soldiers' commander and has been held in admiration by his fellow fighters as well as the general populace. He has also been recognized for his military skills and tactics and has been proven as a men's leader (Stoll, 1943)
However, through his dialogues, particularly Sophist and Parmenides, Plato demonstrates that logic must be applied to qualify an axiom and, hence, ensure that the knowledge flowing from it is correct (Barnes 27). The Sophist demonstrates that through logic, one is able to rule a statement as being either true or false, and consequently determine whether or not it qualifies to be held as knowledge (Banach; Barnes 28)
There, however, is no doubt that Aristotle's philosophy was influenced by Plato's thought. Plato's Philosophical Analysis on the Nature of Knowledge Plato expresses that knowledge is not only unitary and systematic, but has a logic-given structure and unity that "rests at bottom on ontology" (Barnes 22)
It is evident, from the discussion above, that Aristotle believes that something has to be brought into existence by another thing that is already in existence. To this end, Aristotle holds that "the occurrence of change presupposes a previous process of change," and for this reason, the universe must have been brought to existence by the action of an already-existent unmoved mover (Bodnar)
Knowledge, therefore, flows from the ultimate realities, on which everything else is dependent. In the Timaeus, Plato demonstrates that human knowledge flows from the Demiurge, who created the cosmos, and desires that everything in it be like Him (Zeyl)
Knowledge, therefore, flows from the ultimate realities, on which everything else is dependent. In the Timaeus, Plato demonstrates that human knowledge flows from the Demiurge, who created the cosmos, and desires that everything in it be like Him (Zeyl)
It is better to reject the time in which Aristotle lived and focus on what he did say about care and the profound desire for the well-being of another person. Aristotle's concept of care was the Greek term philesis or philein which translates today into "love" or "friendly affection" and he uses it in the same way that Carol Gilligan and Nel Noddings use "care" in ethics of care (Curzer 2007)