Ethics [Tuesday, October 25, 2011, 1st period]

[sith_happened]

"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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Re: Chat before class [10/25]

[lockestheway]

Peter glanced up at him. Sure, couldn't even make it sound sincere, could you, Stark?

"That's very civil of you," he commented instead. "Apology accepted."

Re: Chat before class [10/25]

[hoorayimrich.livejournal.com]

He was being sincere! There were just extenuating circumstances to the apology. Like Peter being Peter.

"Really?"

Re: Chat before class [10/25]

[lockestheway]

"Sure," Peter said, offering a hand. "If you're willing to be the bigger man, so am I."

Or just unwilling to keep participating in this circus. Most likely that one.

Re: Chat before class [10/25]

[hoorayimrich.livejournal.com]

Tony nodded slowly, looking at Peter's face.

"If you stop taking any painkillers, the bruises go away faster," he said, nodding once again before walking away.