Core Ethical Principles
Virtue
The concept of aretē (ἀρετή) as moral excellence cultivated through practice and reason.
Justice
Dike (Δίκη) as the moral balance of society, emphasizing fair treatment and reciprocity.
Wisdom
Sophia (Σοφία) representing the highest form of knowledge and understanding of truth.
Ethical Evolution Timeline
Socrates' Ethical Method
Developed dialectic reasoning to uncover fundamental ethical truths through Socratic questioning.
Virtue Ethics
Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics established virtue as central to moral development.
Stoic Ethics
Epictetus and Seneca emphasized ethical living through acceptance and inner virtue.
Contemporary Ethical Challenges
Digital Ethics
Modern philosophical methods and digital tools for solving ethical dilemmas in technology and AI.
Business Ethics
Balancing profit motives with social responsibility in today's globalized economy.