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Make the argument that there are some objective, ethical standards. Explain several of the ways in which ethical standards can be justified. For example, you might appeal to a scientific account of human nature and evolution or to philosophical theories and the use of human reason. Give examples of what some of those objective, ethical standards are
All four ancient philosophers (Socrates/Plato, Buddhism, Confucius, Al-Ghazali) challenged the world around them and attempted to find a new path towards wisdom. Please respond to both parts of the prompt below.
- Briefly explain what each ancient thinker saw as the primary barrier to true wisdom and how they attempted to overcome those barriers.
- Which philosopher do think offers the most relevant response to the barriers to wisdom in our present society? Please explain what you think those barriers are and what the particular path to wisdom prescribed by your chosen philosopher would look like in the modern world.