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This 5 page report discusses three schools of thought: Moral
Relativism, as presented by Immanuel Kant; Moral
Communitarianism, as presented by Plato; and, Moral Liberalism as
presented in the thinking of Epicurus. The most basic principles
of such thinking are briefly outlined, as well as a note
regarding a weakness that is part of that particular framework of
thinking. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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that is part of that particular framework of thinking. Bibliography lists 5 sources. BW3view.wps Moral Relativism, Moral Communitarianism, and Moral Liberalism
for - March 2001 -- for more information on using this paper properly! Introduction Simply adding the
adjective of "moral" before three different schools of philosophical thinking does not necessarily mean that any of them have anything to do with traditional applications of morality other than the
fact that "moral" or "immoral" is a component of all forms human action and thought. Moral relativism, moral communitarianism, and moral liberalism each have distinct characteristics as defined by
the philosophical thinkers who framed their own ideas of the world around each concept. Immanuel Kants moral relativism demonstrates his understanding of the connection that exists between all things.
Platos moral communitarianism shows his commitment and service to the larger whole of society rather than a focus limited to one individual. And Epicurus understood that not everyone
was intent upon doing whatever he or she could to promote their personal happiness, that there are those people who are determined to serve the larger social reality but that
it is not necessary that everybody feel compelled or obligated to do so. Moral Communitarianism The philosophy and scholarship of Plato demonstrates that he, through his stories of Socrates, was
of the mindset that philosophy was the highest theoretical art. However, Plato was thoroughly convinced that both philosophy and the "royal art" (politics) are necessary for happiness therefore illustrating
that philosophy alone is not sufficient for true human happiness. Platos vision of reality presents the changing world and the things within it as mere shadows or reflections of
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