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fandomhigh2011-10-25 10:02 am
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Ethics [Tuesday, October 25, 2011, 1st period]
"Morning, class," Anakin began, striding to the front of the class. "Today we begin discussions about Aristotle, an ancient Greek philosopher, though his influence stretched into many other areas of physical science as well. He believed that justice meant giving each person their due, or what they deserve. But how do we know what people deserve? What goods and opportunities should go to which people? Aristotle’s answer is that we have to consider the telos—the end or the purpose—of the good in question. For example, say we have some nice flutes. Who should get them? According to Aristotle, it’s not the rich person, since playing flutes has nothing to do with money. Nor is it the person who will be made most happy, since making good music is different than being happy. The purpose of a flute is to be played, and to be played well. So, Aristotle thinks, the flutes should go to the best flute players. Do you agree?"
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It hadn't been Saran-wrapped or refrigerated in over a day.
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A beat. Then, more quietly:
"You didn't have to hit Peter, you know."
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Oh, god.
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It was close enough for most people! You know, people who weren't persistent and kind of clueless. Sadly, Topher was not one such person.
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Topher. What.
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COMMON SENSE!
"But, um. What'd he say? Specifically?"