Ethical Philosophers and Their Ethical Philosophies

  • Socrates
    469 BCE

    Socrates

    Guiding principle – nothing will change, unless you make the change yourself.
    “let him that would move the world first move himself.”
  • Plato
    428 BCE

    Plato

    Guiding principle – be kind and charitable to others, and you’ll inspire strength within your own endeavors
    “good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others.”
  • Aristotle
    384 BCE

    Aristotle

    Guiding principle – don’t give up, but continue to work hard and strive for greatness until you excel.
    “we are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
  • John Locke

    John Locke

    Guiding principle – strive to be better by continuing to educate yourself and try new approaches to achieving your goals
    “the only fence against the world is a thorough knowledge of it”
  • Simone de Beauvoir

    Simone de Beauvoir

    Guiding principle –put in the time, effort, and commitment to get your desired level of achievement.
    “one is not born a genius, one becomes a genius