PHIL 1000 Chapter : Philo Essay 3
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Moral philosophy is a branch of philosophy that addresses questions about morality. Normative ethics is the branch of moral philosophy that investigates the set of questions that arise when agents of action are faced with the question how should one act. there are three main normative ethical theories. They are virtue ethics (aristotelian ethics), deontology, and consequentialism. This paper will explain all three plus how they are displayed in everyday media, and which theory i personally believe is the most complete, and right. The argument that happiness is the fundamental telos (purpose) of human existence is the foundation of aristotelian teleology. The type of happiness aristotle refers to is not an emotion or a feeling, but rather, is a state of being that is only achieved by choice. In ancient greek, this was known as eudemonia. One must achieve ar te (excellence of character), for one to reach eudemonia.
