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Being one of the most controversial philosophers, his teachings caused a lot of moral dilemmas which was thought to corrupt the youth and disbelieving in God which ultimately spelled his demise. Although his teachings were deemed corrupt, his "weakness of will" paradox helped his students and the community explore human reasoning. -
During his time, Plato theorized that ethics is a part of life wherein we act rightly and live a good life. His main concern was to challenge others on what they think and how they view goodness in reason that he thought this is where a majority of people go wrong in tying to live a happy life. -
Known as "The First Teacher" in Arabic Philosophy, and " "The Philosopher" in Western Philosophy, he has had a major impact in Philosophy in general. His views on ethics focused on actions that benefit man's good. Virtues, in his views, are good habits that adjust our emotions. His "Golden Mean Principle" explains that living a moderate life will lead to happiness and to avoid extremes at all costs. -
A philosopher named Thomas Hobbes believed that humans were selfish in nature and believed that humans would do wrong as long as they benefit from the act or when left alone to their own devices and believed that countries are always at a conflict for power and wealth. His philosophy revolves around businesses being lawful and just. -
Created by Jeremy Bentham, is a simple philosophy which revolves around the creation of good through acts for the greatest number of people , best explained in its saying "Do whatever produces the greatest good for the greatest number"