Major Ethical Philosophies

Utilitarianism (1863)

11,861 BCE

-The words utilitarian is derived from the latin words utile bonum or utilis which means usefulness the utilitarian ethics is best explained by the maxim.
-The theory argues that what makes an at right is it's conseacqunch and not the motive of the action.
-the principle of utilitarianism is used in cost -benefit analysis.

Socrates-(469-399 BC)

387 BCE

-Was an anthenia philosophy whous questions and opinions clased with the current course anthenia polities and society
-looked to critically examine the foundationd belief that were common in greece during his time ,and encouraged other citisen to do as well.
-One of the greatest parodoxses whether weadness of will-doing wrong when you genenly what was right-truely existed.

Plato- (428-348 BC)

383 BCE

-He is widely considered one of the most important and influential in human history and the pivotal figure it the history ancient greek and western philosophy.

Arestotle-384-322 BC)

338 BCE

-In arabic Philosophy-the First teacher in the west.
-Arqued that virtues are good habies that up acquire, which regulate our emotion.
-Further angued that most virtue's fall mean between extreme character traits.
-Asrestotle The golden mean principle states that to be happy line, a life of moderation.

Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679)

1608

• Believes that human being are basically selfish creatures who would do anything to improve their position. -Hobbes' positivism anticipates the chaotic outcome if laws are not abided.