Aspects of Philosophy: Ethics and Logic
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What does the golden mean represent?

Doing an action in a right time, place reason.

What is the main focus of ethics?

Morally good or acceptable.

What does logic concern itself with?

Human reason; beyond human reason.

What is the main focus of a moral dilemma?

<p>An individual making a choice, but facing a conflict situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a sfumato effect?

<p>It entails abstract emotion, meaning a hazy, or blurred effect - where the outlines of a shape, form, or object are unclear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Intertwined Aspects of Philosophy

  • Aristotelian and Platonic philosophies are interconnected
  • Plato's "idegust" (doing an action in a right time and place; reason) influences Aristotle's concept of "golden mean" which is doing an action in a right time and place; reason
  • Aristotle is a materialist

Branches of Philosophy

  • Ethics: Morally good or acceptable
  • Aesthetic: Beauty standards
  • Logic: Concerned with human reason
  • Metaphysics: Examines the basic structure of reality; beyond human reason

Moral Dilemma

  • Moral dilemma: individual makes a choice but faces a conflict in a situation
  • Vincent Vango
  • Sfumato → smoking effect → entails abstract emotion
  • Starry 24 night

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Explore the intertwined aspects of Aristotelian and Platonic philosophies. This quiz covers various branches of philosophy including ethics, aesthetics, logic, and metaphysics, along with moral dilemmas and their implications. Delve into how these concepts shape our understanding of reality and human behavior.

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