Timeline of Major Ethical Philosophies

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  • Period: 469 BCE to 399 BCE

    Socrates

    A person either commits a mistake unknowingly or ignore the actions taken for their own benefits.
  • Period: 428 BCE to 348 BCE

    Plato

    Virtue is important to achieve happiness or well-being which is the highest moral conduct.
  • Period: 384 BCE to 322 BCE

    Aristotle

    Balance is essential. Too much or too less can result to negative effects, so moderation is a must.
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    Moral Positivism

    Laws and regulation must be implemented, if not, chaos and selfishness will prevail.
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    Utilitarianism

    An act will be considered as good if it produces good consequences for the majority of the people.