Examples Of Practical Syllogism

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1.) The practical syllogism (the theory that humans should know what is morally right in the universal-[circumstances in a general sense] and particular-[circumstances in a detailed sense]) relates to concepts such as synderesis (The basic knowledge of the universal/i.e. Love your neighbor as yourself, can also be called the primary precepts. Also knowledge of the principles of morality, i.e. The Ten Commandments can also be called the “secondary immediate precepts”, and the secondary common precepts i.e. Give lost items to proper owner), conscience (applies the knowledge from synderesis to particular situations), character (The unity of virtue/ the deliberations, decisions and action someone makes is based on what their character is), and …show more content…

Science refuses to recognize character flaws as something we can change and work on without the heavy use of science. The use of science to correct flaws within one’s character is merely ignoring the true problem. Medications, therapy, and counseling cannot always solve a problem of character. According to Aristotle there are three virtues of thought that make up our character: techne (knowledge of craft), phronesis (prudence/ practical wisdom), and sophia (wisdom/theoretical wisdom). Techne is gained by preforming a craft well and it cannot be taught. Phronesis is gained through life experience and again cannot be taught. Sophia can be taught since it is the process of learning through theoretical study. With that in mind it becomes clear that character flaws cannot be corrected by an outside force. Only the individual can correct their flaws and attempt to better their character.
What is the difference between vice and addiction? An addiction is when an individual uses a substance, thing, and/or activity to remain in the excess or deficiency, whereas a vice is when someone enters the excess or deficiency of a virtue by their own means. Addiction can cloud the conscience of an individual and cause them to act irrationally, whereas a vice does not cloud the conscience of a person and their actions are caused by their own decisions and deliberations. I believe that there should be a distinction between the two since they do differ in some areas, but they are also very similar in

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