Question by : Best exponents of modern ethics?
By modern ethics I mean the ethic models usually accepted as paramount in today’s society (which usually hold other theories such as pragmatism, hedonism, utilitarianism, etc. as their opposites in a way).

Which philosophers have contributed the most and delved the most into these ethical theories and which of their works (writings) are the most useful to comprehend their reasoning?

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Answer by Terrance Wilson
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Introduction to Political Philosophy (PLSC 114) In this last session on the Republic, the emphasis is on the idea of self-control, as put forward by Adeimantus in his speech. Socrates asserts that the most powerful passion one needs to learn how to tame is what he calls thumos. Used to denote “spiritedness” and “desire,” it is associated with ambitions for public life that both virtuous statesmen as well as great tyrants may pursue. The lecture ends with the platonic idea of justice as harmony in the city and the soul. 00:00 – Chapter 1. The Control of Passions 08:53 – Chapter 2. A Proposal for the Construction of KallipolIs 17:34 – Chapter 3. Justice 26:28 – Chapter 4. The Philosopher-King 33:26 – Chapter 5. What Are Plato’s Views on Modern America? Complete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website: open.yale.edu This course was recorded in Fall 2006.

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Question by : Best exponents of modern ethics?
By modern ethics I mean the ethic models usually accepted as paramount in today’s society (which usually hold other theories such as pragmatism, hedonism, utilitarianism, etc. as their opposites in a way).

Which philosophers have contributed the most and delved the most into these ethical theories and which of their works (writings) are the most useful to comprehend their reasoning?

Best answer:

Answer by Terrance Wilson
All has distributed equal weight

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Question by British Shorthair: What is a good modern “ideas” novel?
Do you know of a novel which deals with ideas which are currently exciting philosophers, journalists, and intellectuals? Historically, good examples of this genre include Turgenev’s “Fathers and Sons”; Mann’s “The Magic Mountain”; and almost all the novels of Aldous Huxley. They all have outstanding literary merit. Any thoughts about their 21st Century equivalents?

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Answer by nat
Angels and Demons by Dan Brown. Fantastic novel.

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Here is a response to variablast on the question of why stoicism is not more prevalent in the modern world. www.amazon.com

Question by WB: Modern proofs for and against God?
I have done some research on historical proofs for and against the existence of a God or Gods (Anselm, Aquinas, The Problem of Evil, etc), but I am looking for some modern proofs by philosophers to explore. Can anyone direct me to some philosophers and/or online sources regarding this? Thanks!
Thanks for the well thought-out answer Geet! You really helped me out. Now I realize that I shouldn’t ask questions to further my knowledge, but rather remain in ignorance like you. Is it blissful?
Oh yeah, and just to clarify;

I am not looking for proofs in order to change my belief about god in any way. I simply want to see some modern examples to enhance my knowledge about the subject. I personally don’t believe you can prove the existence of God, but I am curious to see examples, and study where those examples succeed and fail logically. Thanks to all who have given links so far!
Giacommo,

Thanks for mentioning Dennett and Dawkins! I’ve read Darwins Dangerous Idea and The Blind Watchmaker….great books!
Thanks Hac, I’ll check those out!

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Answer by 666
It’s like asking me to prove whether I have a forehead or not?

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Question by Michael: what do modern day jewish philosopher’s think of spinoza?

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Answer by Christine
I doubt there’s a consensus. Here’s my view. He left Judaism to become a Catholic, hence his change of name from Baruch Spinoza to Benedict Spinoza. His philosophy was pantheistic, except for his becoming a Catholic.

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Question by hyperreal: Best modern day philosopher?
Who do you think?

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Answer by Lion Sack
You.
Or Derrida.

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Question by Luís Santos: Was ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY superior to Modern Philosophy?
Do you think that ancient philosophers were wiser?

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Answer by I try
Maybe in their thought patterns, but we have allot more knowledge to work with now, then what they had back then…

They had their examples, but we have new ones, and the old ones…the more we know, the more we have to work with.

so as the ancient philosophers might say…define superior?

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Question by Teenage Misanthrope: Bill Hicks was the greatest philosopher of modern times. Discuss?

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Answer by Prof
No.

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Question by God of the Hipsters: Would this explain the arise of religion in both historical and modern society?
“Society’s greatest weakness, is its discontent with uncertainty, and its mission to answer the unanswerable, no matter if the answer is non-sensical”

This is a quote from the famous philosopher, Teh Atheati Kitteh King.

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Answer by Jonny
Three guys are standing before Saint Peter at the Pearly gates. Peter asks a question to the first one and MUST get the right answer to enter. “Who were the first two people? ans Adam and Eve. Just then bells started ringing-birds started singing and behold the gates open. To the next a question “Who was given the ten commandments”. ans Moses. Just then the bells started ringing and the birds started singing, behold the gates opened. Then the last person was asked, “What was Eve’s first words to Adam”? reply Oh my,… that’s a really hard one. Just then the bells started ringing and …..

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Question by Tash: Do Socrates ideas continue to have an impact in the modern world? ?
This Question is very difficult to me and i would like some help please.
I have to choose a philosopher(socrates) and i will have to reflect on the impact/influence their ideas continue to have on the modern world.

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Answer by Happy Hiram
Socrates said “Do your own homework!”

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