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Aristotle believes that virtue is essential to living a moral life. Under such beliefs, any extreme would be considered immoral, and therefore murder, which is certainly an extreme, would be viewed as an immoral action. Under these circumstances any act of murder will undoubtedly be considered immoral. However, Aristotle tends to have a greater focus on the individuals rather than the actions.
Mill gave a very clear and useful judge to what is moral and immoral. Even though there were some flaws in his explanations his theory gives a feasible way to pursue a moral life.
Hobbes brings up this excellent point and gives us these thoughts to ponder about. A government is made up of inividuals and each individual has their own morals. Their morals are usually based only off of actions and not seen in the eyes of their motives or will.
November 3, 2008 by chrisbreen. As taught as a young child, people grow with the sense to always do right by themselves and others. Also, if dong the right thing in certain situations you will help better your own self. As Kant has put it,. October 30, 2008 by chrisbreen. Is happiness always brought out by a good deed done? The intrinsic value of happiness, is life. Its just to be living in the world we all liv.