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First Principles: Constitutions For Free Persons Should Aim At Common Advantage of the Community

Posted on May 9, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Constitutions which aim at the common advantage are correct and just without qualification, whereas those which aim only at the advantage of the rulers are deviant and unjust, because they involve despotic rule, which is inappropriate for a community of … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Consideration of Thought Does Not Mean Its Acceptance

Posted on December 12, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“It is the mark of an educated man to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” — Aristotle (384-322 BC) Greek philosopher Sometimes deep contemplation on the thoughts of others sharpens your own that are contrary.  Consider the above.  … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Truly Good and Wise Seek To Always Act Nobly

Posted on November 6, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“The truly good and wise man will bear all kinds of fortune in a seemly way, and will always act in the noblest manner that the circumstances allow.” – Aristotle, in Nicomachean Ethics, Book I      

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Thought For the Day: The Mind and Heart Both Need To Be Educated

Posted on July 6, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.”  –  Aristotle On the importance of learning, teaching and sharing ethical values: http://pages.stolaf.edu/ein/getting-started/why-study-ethics/ Should you wish to read Ethics  by Aristotle, it may be read in its entirety here: … Continue reading →

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