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Both Plato and Aristotle had very distinct views about the nature of the good and what it meant to lead a good life. Using the ethical ideas of both philosophers, write an essays comparing their moral views. You don’t need to pick sides here. How do the two men articulate their moral views, and what are the strengths and weaknesses of the two philosophical perspectives?
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Running head: PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVE
Philosophical Perspective
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Philosophical Perspective
According to Aristotle, philosophical perspective in regards to nature of good and what
is meant by a good life, he based on his moral view of consideration of ends and means. Aristotle
argued that to satisfy human needs, one ought to use the quickest methods to meet his/her goals.
Aristotle advocated for practical thinking, which is based on setting the goals one wants to
achieve and employing the fastest means to meet the goals. Aristotle believed that reasoning
alone couldn't bear any fruits unless combined with the methods to solve the problem. According
to Aristotle's perspective, there is no ultimate end that l satisfies humans; and humans should opt
for the quicker and likelier means to succeed in life (Wolfdorf, 2013).
Conversely, Plato's philosophical perspective on nature of excellent and good life, states
that it is much better to suffer wrong-doing than to do it. “A good man who has his eyes gouged
out and is tortured to death is more fort...
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