Major Ethical Philosophies

  • Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679)
    1588 BCE

    Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679)

    -Hobbes' Moral Positivism anticipates the chaotic outcome if laws are not abided.
    -He believes that human being are basically selfish creatures who would do anything to improve their position
    -positivism is often described as the view that there is no necessary relationship between law and moral values.
  • Socrates (469-399)
    469 BCE

    Socrates (469-399)

    "No one commits evil act knowingly and doing wrong arises out of ignorance"
    a Greek philosopher from Athens who is credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy,
  • Plato (428-348)
    428 BCE

    Plato (428-348)

    "Good acting give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in other" Ancient Greek philosopher, student of Socrates, Teacher of Aristotle
  • Aristotle (384-322)
    384 BCE

    Aristotle (384-322)

    The Golden Principle" states that to be happy living a life of moderation . Greek philosopher and polymath during the Classical period in Ancient Greece. Taught by Plato, he was the founder of the Lyceum, the Peripatetic school of philosophy,
  • Utilitarianism

    Utilitarianism

    "Do whatever produces the greatest good for the greatest number "the greater good" "
    Utilitarianism is a theory of morality, which advocates actions that foster happiness and opposes actions that cause unhappiness.