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A 5 page paper that considers whether the ethics of classical virtue theory can be applied to contemporary human behaviors. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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role of virtue in determining human goals have been utilized to consider ethics and contemporary behavior. As a result, correlations can be made between classical virtue theory and contemporary
human behavior, but a reflection of these correlations should be considered within the broader contemporary social context. Many philosophers have suggested that friendship is a major element in determining
mans personal ethics and directing mans behavior. Aristotle believed that mans essential goodness could be judged by his willingness to labor for his friends and his capacity to acknowledge
any sacrifice in supporting the friendship he shares with others (Den Uyl and Griswold 609). At the same time, mans virtue could also be determined by his capacity for
good works, and man striving for a distinguished life was a major element of mans virtue. The development of social behaviors, the support for gangs and social groupings, are common
within contemporary society and can be seen as a derivative extension of the premise of friendship and the virtue of interpersonal relationships reflected upon by Aristotle. Whether good or
bad, contemporary social groupings reflect the commonalty of man and the sharing of human ethics through the development of similar behaviors and values. A gang, for example, may be
perceived as many as a disruptive social group, but for the members, there is no greater ethical or virtuous element than the dedication to the membership. Adam Smiths treatment of
love and friendship appears to support virtue as an extension of classical theories, and as a significant element in designing social cooperation. Smith supported Aristotles contention that virtue is
significant in friendship and that friends are regarded as an extension of ones self (Den Uyl and Griswold 609). Though this would support the premise of a gang relationship,
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