Plato
Sep 14, 2004从他的形式理论,到他关于道德、正义和灵魂的观点,柏拉图是有史以来最伟大和最有影响力的哲学家之一。
Aristotle's philosophical doctrines have permeated and helped shape Western Culture in spheres as disparate as cosmology, biology, ethics, physics, politics, and logic. John and Ken take a tour of some of the greatest hits of one of the greatest philosophers of Antiquity with Chris Bobonich from Stanford University.
Aristotle was Plato's greatest student. One of his big contributions to philosophy was the theory of the four kinds of causes. Ken introduces the guest, Chris Bobonich, professor at Stanford University. Aristotle's ideal state would be ruled by the virtuous citizens. John asks whether that is elitist and Bobonich concedes the point. Aristotle thinks that a state is an association for allowing each citizen to live well. What was Aristotle's notion of friendship? It was broader than our modern notion of friendship. It was closer to the idea of people helping each other be virtuous.
亚里士多德认为国家有责任在道德上改善公民。现代政治理论家不同意这种说法。波博尼奇认为,亚里士多德关于国家目的的概念对现代思想来说并非完全陌生。亚里士多德认为国家不应该禁止宗教和审查制度。
Aristotle's ethical theory was centered on the question of what kind of life to live. It was not concerned with discovering what actions are right. Why does modern ethical theory differ so much from Aristotle's? Bobonich thinks a lot of the change is due to Judeo-Christian influence. Modern virtue ethics is a revival of Aristotelian ideas about ethics. Aristotle did not think it was possible to specify actions that are always right or always wrong. Aristotle thought that having the virtues was essential to living a happy life.
Comments(4)
Harold G. Neuman
Saturday, March 27, 2021 -- 3:39 PM
As a lare comer to philosophyAs a lare comer to philosophy, I did not spend much time reading the ancients. Although I am sure they contributed much, I just did not have the time to devote to all of that. I have things to say; am saying them, which have, I hope, a more timely application. If all that does not work out, it will not be for lack of effort on my part. So, I primarily read philosophy from 1700 forward. I don't need to stand on the shoulders of any giants. Or any pygmies for that matter. Sure, I understand the constraints of curricula, and the need for some uniformity.. But I'm not in school; don't plan to be ever again, and would not return, even if it were free. Just don't have the time.
Harold G. Neuman
Monday, May 17, 2021 -- 2:11 PM
The humor shot at Ken Taylor对肯·泰勒的幽默现在已经毫无趣味可言了。或者更糟。也许应该把它擦掉。现在修改历史是很容易的,因为不那么合法的原因。为什么我们不注意?我不关心那些被证明是错误的古人。我确实关心那些工作永远做不完的人。古人是他们的局限性的受害者。每个人都是。但是,让我们从更好的角度来看问题。 i have asked whether anyone wants to pursue Taylor's project. It seems important to me.
If there is no one who would or could take up the gauntlet, that is one thing. If no one beleves it is worth pursuit, that is another. If no one has the desire to even make an effort, that is dead fish, after three days. And visitors. I am not a scholar. would not know where/how to begin. Someone does. With some knowledge of where he was coming from and an intuition of where he hoped to go, the project might be doable. So how about it, intrepid philosophers? Make Ken's memory proud.
Raj33
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 -- 7:45 PM
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Aristotlevery infirmative thanks for sharing
Harold G. Neuman
Friday, October 29, 2021 -- 3:32 PM
Yeah. I feel prettyYeah. I feel pretty 'infirmative' myself tonight. Thanks for the chuckle.