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: Talk to Anakin [10/25]

[sith_happened]

"I haven't lost one in decades!"

Don't sound so proud of that, Anakin.

Re: Talk to Anakin [10/25]

[solo_sword]

"Are you counting the second Death Star?" She'd heard about that, yes.

Re: Talk to Anakin [10/25]

[sith_happened]

"...no," Anakin admitted reluctantly.

Re: Talk to Anakin [10/25]

[solo_sword]

"Then I stand by my statement," she said.

Re: Talk to Anakin [10/25]

[sith_happened]

Anakin grinned. "It's number two on my list of life goals," he said. "Right under 'don't make Rory angry.'"

Re: Talk to Anakin [10/25]

[solo_sword]

"Loud yeller?" she guessed. Rory didn't strike her as the serious hitting type.

Re: Talk to Anakin [10/25]

[sith_happened]

"She gets a little shrieky," Anakin admitted. "We don't fight often, but when we do, it's ugly."

Re: Talk to Anakin [10/25]

[solo_sword]

"Sounds like fun," she said sympathetically.