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Socrates and Glaucon on Morality

A philosophical dialogue exploring the nature of justice and morality, where Socrates argues that morality is intrinsically linked to the good life and Glaucon presents a challenge to the idea of justice.

Morality of Happiness vs. Morality of Obligation

A debate regarding whether moral actions should be based on personal happiness or on fulfilling obligations to others. Socrates emphasizes the importance of intrinsic values, while Glaucon highlights external expectations.

Different Ethical Systems

Various frameworks for determining right and wrong, including consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics, each offering distinct approaches to morality and ethical decision-making.

Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Motivation

The distinction between motivations driven by external rewards or pressures (extrinsic) and those stemming from personal satisfaction or internal values (intrinsic).

Fides et Ratio on Human Beings and Truth

A papal encyclical by Pope John Paul II that emphasizes the relationship between faith and reason, asserting that both are essential for understanding human existence and the pursuit of truth.

Critique of Rules-Based Ethics

An examination of ethical systems that rely strictly on rules, highlighting potential limitations such as rigidity and lack of contextual consideration in moral decision-making.

Clayton Christensen's Questions for Businesspeople

A framework proposed by Clayton Christensen that encourages business leaders to reflect on their motivations, values, and the impact of their decisions on stakeholders and society.

Christensen's Purpose

A concept introduced by Clayton Christensen that emphasizes the importance of defining a deeper purpose in business beyond profit, focusing on creating value for customers and society. This concept encourages business leaders to align their actions with their core values and societal impact.

Eudaimonia and Virtue Ethics in Business

Eudaimonia refers to the state of flourishing or well-being that results from living a virtuous life. In business, virtue ethics emphasizes the role of character and moral virtues in guiding ethical decision-making, promoting a holistic approach to success that includes personal and societal well-being.

Virtue in Business

The quality of moral excellence and righteousness that guides business practices and decision-making, emphasizing integrity, honesty, and fairness.

Society for Business According to Pius XII

An organization that promotes ethical business practices based on the teachings of Pope Pius XII, emphasizing the moral responsibilities of businesses to contribute to the common good and serve society.

Virtues for Businesspeople by Pius XII

A set of moral principles outlined by Pope Pius XII that guide business leaders in their decision-making, emphasizing integrity, social responsibility, and the importance of serving the common good.

Honorable Business by James Otteson

A concept that advocates for ethical practices in business, highlighting the role of virtues such as honesty, respect, and responsibility in achieving success and fostering trust in the marketplace.

Lay Apostolate in Vatican II

The involvement of laypeople in the Church's mission, emphasizing their role in evangelization and service, as articulated in the documents of the Second Vatican Council.

Traits of Successful Leaders

Characteristics that include vision, empathy, decisiveness, and integrity, which enable leaders to inspire and guide their teams effectively.

Reciprocity Style

A leadership approach that emphasizes mutual benefit and cooperation between leaders and followers, fostering a collaborative environment.

Common Good in Gaudium et Spes

The principle that emphasizes the well-being of all members of society, promoting social justice and the flourishing of individuals and communities, as discussed in the pastoral constitution of the Second Vatican Council.

Solidarity in Solicitudo Rei Socialis

A principle that emphasizes the interconnectedness of all people and the responsibility to support one another, particularly in social and economic contexts, as articulated in the encyclical by Pope John Paul II.

Subsidiarity

A principle that advocates for decisions to be made at the most local level possible, ensuring that higher authorities only intervene when necessary, fostering autonomy and responsibility in communities.

Fonts of Morality

Sources that guide ethical decision-making, including natural law, divine revelation, and human reason.

Magnanimity vs. Megalomania/Small-Mindedness

Magnanimity refers to a noble generosity and willingness to forgive, while megalomania is an obsession with power and self-importance, contrasting with small-mindedness, which is characterized by a lack of generosity and narrow thinking.

Realism vs. Cynicism/Idealism/Skepticism

Realism is the belief in accepting situations as they are, focusing on practical outcomes, while cynicism doubts human sincerity, idealism envisions a perfect world, and skepticism questions knowledge and truth.

HEXACO Research by Taya Cohen

A model of personality that includes six dimensions: Honesty-Humility, Emotionality, eXtraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, and Openness to Experience. It is used to assess individual differences in personality traits.

Pope Francis' Diseases of Leadership

A framework outlining the challenges and pitfalls leaders face, including issues like clericalism, elitism, and a lack of transparency, emphasizing the need for humility and service in leadership.

Qualities of Good Abbot/Abbess

A set of characteristics essential for effective monastic leadership, including wisdom, compassion, humility, and the ability to guide and support the community.

Twelve Steps of Humility by Saint Benedict

A guide for personal growth and spiritual development in monastic life, emphasizing humility through a series of steps that encourage self-awareness, obedience, and reliance on God's grace.

Role of Church and State by Benedict XVI

A discussion on the relationship between religious authority and governmental power, advocating for a balance that respects the autonomy of both while promoting the common good.

Logics in Caritas in Veritate

The principles of charity and truth in social and economic matters, emphasizing the need for ethical considerations in human interactions and the importance of social justice.

Just Wage in Catholic Teaching

The concept that all workers deserve fair compensation for their labor, reflecting their dignity and ensuring a just living standard.

Pope Leo XIII on Socialism

A papal encyclical addressing the rise of socialism, emphasizing the importance of private property, the rights of workers, and the moral obligations of employers to ensure fair treatment and wages.

John Ryan on Socialism

An influential American Catholic priest and social reformer who advocated for social justice, labor rights, and the implementation of a living wage, emphasizing the moral responsibility of society to address economic inequalities.

Individual and State Action by John Ryan

Emphasizes the need for fair laws, social supports, and ethical individual behavior for justice.

*Society's Ethical Principles by John Ryan

Justice, charity, and subsidiarity should guide social and economic policies.

Ryan's Security, Sufficiency, and Status**:

Security refers to economic stability, sufficiency to basic needs, and status to social recognition.

35. Ryan's Social Reform:

Success depends on societal commitment to ethical principles; historical success varies.

36. Central Problem of Capitalism by Fanfani:

He sees it as prioritizing profit over human and moral values.

MATHEWS

Eternal Life

Saint John Paul II

False/Bygone

ring of Gyges

Invisible man/ Upright

a deontologist

False

James otteson

true/ democratice

pope pius xII

society fails/false

Andreas Widmer

crucial

second vatican council

false

which

business

taya cohen

good

barry schwartz

rich

Harvard

False/Leader

saint benedict

all/ true

notre dame

ohara

cardinal virtues

true/hope

volkswagen

false

all

exist

leo

false

msgr

false

ben

false

each

mutual

amintore

acquisition

captslism

the church

virtue

prudence

msgr ryan

true

recolection

behaviroal

industrial demo

sufficincy

basing

false

works

dorothy

gaudium

common

john paul

soliarity

martjin

while

dan

given

which

john paul

Benecidt

past

dan

false

asritotleian

false

vicious

temperance

management

peter

st. john

false

chrysotom

althoough

who wrote but..

chrysostom