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469 BCE
Socrates
He is an Athenian Philosopher whose questions and opinions chasted with the current course of Athenian politics and society. -
Period: 469 BCE to 399 BCE
Socrates'Philosophy
According to him, " No one commits an evil act knowingly and doing wrong arises out." -
428 BCE
PLATO
He ranks among the greatest philosophers of the world, and is views by many scholars as the most important Philosophers of the Western Civilization. -
384 BCE
Aristotle
He was simply known as " The First Teacher", in the West he was " The Philosopher". His ethics is concerned with actions conducive to man's good. -
Period: 384 BCE to 322
Aristotle's Philosophy
" The Golden Mean Principle" To be happy, we have to live life with moderation and avoid extremes in everything we do. -
Period: 428 to 348
Plato's Philosophy
Ethics is referred to as a concern to act rightly and live a good life. Plato's main concern is to challenge the views most people have about goodness. -
Thomas Hobbes
He believes that human beings are selfish creatures who would do anything to improve their position. -
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Thomas Hobbes' Philosophy
Moral Positivisim
Hobbes believes that the purpose of the government is to protect the rights of its people, preserve justice and enforce the laws.It is a must for every nstion to have someone who would manage and administer them.