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Aristotle's View of Women, 2002.
Presents Aristotle's views of women and some feminist responses to these views.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 42.95
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This eight-page undergraduate paper examines Aristotle's view of women. Aristotle held a very repressive view, although he intended most of his discussion in a general way. Feminist responses to his view are included.
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Views of Spartan Women, 2005.
An analysis of views on Spartan women, specifically Aristotle's views.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 56.95
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The paper discusses Aristotle's view of Spartan women, that they constituted a formidable challenge to the patriarchal ideal. Aristotle expressed two main objections to Sparta: the city's failure to curtail women's freedom and to regulate women's ownership of private property. The paper further discusses how Sparta, in his view, represented a failure because it did not conform to his hierarchy of gender relations. The paper explores other sources that provide an image of Spartan women, which illustrates not just their equality with men in all domains, but their superiority over men as well.
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Aristotle's Views, 2002.
Examining Aristotle's views on moral virtues, education of ignorant and immoral youth.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, AU$ 56.95
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This paper discusses that the reading of Aristotle's Nichomachean Ethics as a model for ethical training in the contemporary world is a task which cannot help but lead to misunderstandings.
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Aristotle's View on Capital Punishment, 2006.
A look at capital punishment through the eyes of Aristotle.
1,470 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 78.95
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This paper examines capital punishment as viewed by Aristotle, as a moral issue and argue the opinion that it is an immoral practice. This paper also carefully identifies and explains the premises that lead to this argument, looking at the flip side of the issue and creating a possible counter argument.
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"Aristotle also distinguishes between distributive and retributatory justice. Retributive justice, or punishment for things done wrong, is similar to criminal courts. Distributive justice is conceptually similar to civil courts and awarding financial compensation.
People should not be held accountable for involuntary actions; things they were forced to do, or that they did in ignorance of the facts, which may be called mistakes or mishaps. Voluntary unjust actions can be divided according to whether they were premeditated or not. Crimes done due to emotion rather than reason (ex: sudden anger) are acts of injustice, but the person who does things in the heat of the moment should not be regarded as a wicked or unjust person. Premeditated unjust actions can only be done by unjust or wicked people, Aristotle thought. This may seem fairly sensible, but is an important departure from Socrates and Plato who held that people never did things which they realized were wrong, and that all evil was caused solely by ignorance."
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Aristotle and Spartan Women, 2005.
This paper compares Aristotle's view of women of Sparta to other history sources.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 56.95
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The paper explains how Aristotle maintained that men are naturally superior to women and that the women of Sparta were permitted too much freedom. He also believed that the women of Sparta were the cause of the city's downfall. The paper examines how Aristotle's views represent a direct contrast to the views expressed through other sources. Plutarch, for example, held that the women of Sparta were courageous and also were supportive of their men. The paper explains that even though Aristotle's views were negative, they are valuable as a source of evidence that Sparta was marked not only by equality for women but also by superiority for women.
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Ethical Views of Hesse and Aristotle, 2005.
This paper discusses the views of Hesse and Aristotle in relation to emotion and reason, making use of the book 'Steppenwolf' by Herman Hesse.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 85.95
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In this paper, the writer looks at the novel 'Steppenwolf' by Herman Hesse in order to study the beliefs of Hesse and Aristotle regarding the matters of emotion and reason. The writer discusses how Herman Hesse presents a markedly Aristotelian character that is capable of experiencing life through the activity of the soul. The writer points out however, that Hesse does not find the necessary evils in physical lust or sexual issues that are within his novel as does Aristotle.
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"This study discusses the book 'Steppenwolf' by Herman Hesse along the moral guidelines of emotion and reason; physical and mental perceptions of moral behaviors in modern society. In this manner, one can compare and contrast Aristotle's view on the morality of Hesse's interpretation of the duality of life. In essence, Hesse presents a dualistic conflict of emotional and mental behaviors in the human condition, which relate the confusion and morality of the modern man. The plot of Steppenwolf begins with Harry Haller being the central character that seeks to solve the dualistic problems of his life. Haller's Nephew relates an arrogant and elitist man, but Haller is really a brilliant mind that seeks to the more complex answers that life is not giving him.
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Aristotle on Women, 2002.
Discusses the views of Greek philosopher that women and men are different and compares these views to modern day ideas on gender equality.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 71.95
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In general terms, in contemporary society, the predominant view is that men and women are entitled to identical human rights and that they possess equivalent innate value. Aristotle asserts that men and women are essentially different. His view is outlined and contrasted with contemporary attitudes. Theeir similarities to the situation in the nineteenth century are also noted.
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Greek Studies, 2008.
This paper looks at Greek history, focusing on Aristotle's view of Spartan women.
1,220 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 66.95
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In this article, the writer introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of Greek history. Specifically, the writer discusses the view Aristotle has of Spartan women and looks at how this view compares with other sources on the women of Sparta. The writer points out that Aristotle's view of Spartan women was less than complementary, but this differs from most other sources on Greek history. The writer maintains that Aristotle may have been prejudiced against women, leading to his canted views on Spartan women and their accomplishments.
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"Aristotle, one of the most illustrious Greek philosophers, believed, as many Greeks did, that women and education did not mix. In Athens (Aristotle's home), women were educated in the arts, such as spinning, weaving, and many other domestic activities. They were not educated in science and mathematics, as young men were, and there were many other differences, as well. In Sparta, the domestic tasks such as spinning were seen as work for the serfs or lower classes, while Spartan women were educated on the same level as the men. In fact, women also had to excel in athletics and warrior skills as they mastered their education in Sparta, while women in Athens not only were not fully educated, they could not participate in athletics, and could not own property or serve in the political arena, as well."
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Women's Poetry and Women's Politics, 2002.
A comparison between the poetry of Muriel Ruckeyser and that of Adrienne Rich, and an exploration of their feminist messages.
1,030 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 58.95
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This paper analyzes the poetry of Muriel Ruckeyser, as found in her book ?The Book of the Dead?, and that of Adrienne Rich, using her work entitled "Twenty-one Love Poems". The paper gives a biographical background on each of the poets, stressing their importance to the contemporary women?s movement and to American poetry. Rich?s poems are explored for their ideas on the relationships between women, and Ruckeyser?s are studied in terms of their comparison to a documentary and in relation to her strong political view.
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"To many, Poetry is the voice of women. It is the way in which women can express their inner thoughts and feelings, to write the things that they can not say. Poetry is more than words on paper but someone?s feelings and life poured into the readers mind. Poets let the readers climb inside their heads and taste what the poet feels, sees, and thinks.
Two major women poets that are in the inner ring of American feminist poets are Muriel Ruckeyser and Adrienne Rich. Though their poetry may be different in content, many of their messages are the same: we need to be heard. Ruckeyser?s ?The Book of the Dead? describes conditions and feelings of the Gauley Bridge tragedy through actual courtroom testimonies to words from actual citizens of the town. Adrienne Rich?s ?Twenty-one Love Poems? describes in many ways, her love of her companion as well as their struggles and times together."
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Wallace Stevens and Desire: Woman Lost--Woman Ignored, 2005.
A psychosexual and archetypal study of feminine figures in "Collected Poems of Wallace Stevens".
5,141 words (approx. 20.6 pages), 33 sources, MLA, AU$ 206.95
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This paper examines the "Collected Poems of Wallace Stevens", America poet. The paper shows that desire and desired denied in this work may be interpreted through the archetypal psychology of Carl Jung to disclose the reason for Stevens' preference for places over people and to explain his ambivalence toward the abstract feminine figures in his poems.
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"Feminine archetypes reconstruct the distant attitudes in Stevens' poetry by figuring-forth embedded emotions. First, they provide an archetypal perspective on individual poems. Second, they illustrate how, ranging from Harmonium (1923) to The Rock (1954), clusters of motifs influence the poet-hero's psychic development. Although their appearances change to fit their ambiguous roles, these singular feminine figures determine the poet-hero's canon-long struggle to achieve a regulated unity of self. Two categories need to be distinguished: (a) feminine figures and (b) the interior paramour. Their protean capability makes scrupulous demarcations between exterior feminine figures impossible, but three forms or combinations prevail: the summer maiden (Kore or lover), the universal mother or earth mother, and the maiden-mother (an overlapping maid and mother figure). The interior paramour represents a climax to the poet-hero's experience with exterior feminine figures."
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Kant vs. Aristotle, 2005.
A comparative analysis of Kant's and Aristotle's views on morality.
964 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 55.95
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Kant and Aristotle both view duty as something that comes, not just from what is lawful or what is expected, but from the inside. Morality has nothing to do with what is expected, but from the character-the inner strength and disposition. However, that is where the similarities end. This paper discusses the differences between Kant and Aristotle in their views of morality, duty and choices.
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"According to Kant, duty leaves little room for choices. Freedom means actually having a choice, but duty is what you need to do. Duty is reasons-choice is freedom, and when you can choose what to do, morality and ethics take a back seat. What is considered moral to some people may not be empowering to all people, and when someone says, "This is moral-this is what you have a duty to do. Therefore it is the law", not everyone may agree and will become disempowered when they are required to do the duty. Morality is nothing more than self-delusion and exaggerated conceit. (Timmermann, 10) What one person considers "saintly", may just be "normal" to someone else, and therefore not a moral or ethical duty."
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Aristotle on Pleasure, 2008.
An analysis of Aristotle's views on pleasure, specifically in his work, "The Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle."
1,197 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 66.95
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This paper discusses the views of Aristotle on the experience of pleasure in the world. The paper specifically focuses on "The Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle" by Aristotle and discusses his views expressed in the work. The paper explains how pleasure for Aristotle is an aspect of human existence that guides action and can guide virtuous living.
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"Moderation seems to be the stand of Aristotle on pleasure, somewhere in between the contrary idea of all pleasure being a bad thing for man and all pleasure being a good thing for man Aristotle hangs his idea of pleasure and pleasure seeking as a natural state of man seeking eudaimonia. If a man seeks pleasure that is derived form his own desire in a natural state he is seeking pleasure that is necessary for the completion of a virtuous life. If a man seeks pleasure from an unnatural state, such as in the state of illness he is seeking pleasure for un-virtuous reasons and therefore such acts and emotions cannot be considered pleasure."
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Happiness and Virtue According to Aristotle, 2004.
Overview of Aristotle's views on happiness and virtue.
1,104 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 62.95
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This paper presents an overview of Aristotle's view that successful attainment of true happiness is only achieved by adhering to certain virtues. The paper goes on to discuss whether these views can be applied to happiness as defined by today's society.
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"Aristotle?s ideal of happiness and virtues has been drawn to a large extent from his mentor and teacher, Plato. The context of his ideas is firstly that ethics and politics are closely intertwined, together forming the concept of Political Science. Secondly, virtue according to Aristotle is an innate human quality, which can be enhanced and developed by practice. Since it is innately human to be virtuous, this element is also closely associated with what Aristotle views as the ultimate good: to be happy."
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Aristotle on Artistic Imitation, 2005.
This paper discusses Aristotle's positive view of artistic imitation and contrasts it with the scathing Platonic view.
1,635 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 86.95
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This paper explains that, in Aristotle's "Poetics", the great thinker disagrees with Plato on the inherent value of art especially in regard to the idea of art being a cheap imitation of nature. The author points out that, whereas Plato sees this as a major drawback to any art, Aristotle contends that there is much more involved in the process than the simple act of copying. The paper stresses that this Aristotelian view is the important link between Plato and critics, such as Sir Philip Sidney and Samuel Johnson, who came after him.
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"Aristotle further enhances his views on artistic imitation as he introduces the effective imitative form of the Tragedy (which happens to be suitable for literature as well as the stage). In his opinion, Tragedy is the highest form of literary imitation, as "it is, then, an imitation of a noble and complete action, having the proper magnitude." He says a bit later in Poetics that "the pleasure which the poet should afford is that which comes from pity and fear through imitation." This is the function of Tragedy; the pity and fear arise from certain incidents in which a character (neither totally good nor bad, as in reality) suffers a reversal and falls undeservedly into misfortune. The audience can relate to these events and become overtaken with human sympathy. Therefore, the imitation presented is surely true to life."
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Aristotle and Slavery, 2005.
This paper discusses Aristotle's belief in the relationship between slavery and political government and constitution.
1,045 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 58.95
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This paper explains that Aristotle's view that reason was the primary and most important aspect of human nature has important implications for his theory of the political constitution of society and particularly for his justification of slavery. The author points out that Aristotle states that women and slaves have a specific place and function in society because they are more dependent and not as naturally free as men. The paper concludes that, in Aristotle's view, all people are not born equal in political terms; the difference between men, women and slaves in the society is reflected in the political constitution.
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"This reasoning may seem to be somewhat contorted and self-serving. However, one should bear in mind that Aristotle saw slaves as forming an essential part of the functioning of the society. More importantly, the constitution of the political body - if it was to be seen to be directed to the greatest good of all - should include a logical and rational place for slavery. The idea of the city-state which underpinned Aristotle's view of political theory required that a model based on the natural order in nature and particularly on medical science where the different parts of the body functioned to support each other. For example, the rnind which is supported and helped to support the body. The idea of slavery that Aristotle supported was based on analogies to these ideas."
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