Plato's Crito Analysis
Applying Plato’s Crito
The contributions of the Ancient Greeks have undoubtedly influenced the development of humanity through the years. Their timeless accomplishments in the arts and architecture are still admired today. Their introduction of concepts such as citizens’ rights, democracy, and freedom of speech and religion has influenced the governmental bodies that have championed freedom and liberty throughout the world. Many of their advancements in science and mathematics are still in use today (“How did the ancient Greeks impact our modern society?”, 2011). While ancient Greek philosophy has helped modern society to develop moral and ethical codes and principles, much of this school of thought, …show more content…
Studies have shown that the number of available retail jobs often decreases when a big box retailer moves into a town due to the closing or downsizing of other local business that cannot compete (Neumark, Zhang, & Ciccarella, 2007). Most would agree that it is wrong to knowingly cause someone to lose their job. The loss of a job is sure to cause harm to a person’s finances. This individual harm often expands as entire families are affected. Even the shrewdest of business professionals would likely feel sympathy for the newly unemployed and their families. Yet, in a capitalist economy business expansion is not only ethically acceptable but also a result of successful, professional business …show more content…
If a wrong, according to Socrates’, is an action that causes harm to another, then punishment must be wrong and punishment for a wrong is also wrong. In order to maintain an ethical professional business environment, there must be consequences for unethical or criminal practices. A professional business leader must hold themselves and others accountable for violations of the ethical standards of business as set forth by society. If someone violates these standards they must be punished. The punishment could range from a harmless counseling session up to termination of employment or even criminal prosecution. In any case, the termination of an employee for any ethical or legal violation would be returning a wrong for a wrong according to
The contributions of the Ancient Greeks have undoubtedly influenced the development of humanity through the years. Their timeless accomplishments in the arts and architecture are still admired today. Their introduction of concepts such as citizens’ rights, democracy, and freedom of speech and religion has influenced the governmental bodies that have championed freedom and liberty throughout the world. Many of their advancements in science and mathematics are still in use today (“How did the ancient Greeks impact our modern society?”, 2011). While ancient Greek philosophy has helped modern society to develop moral and ethical codes and principles, much of this school of thought, …show more content…
Studies have shown that the number of available retail jobs often decreases when a big box retailer moves into a town due to the closing or downsizing of other local business that cannot compete (Neumark, Zhang, & Ciccarella, 2007). Most would agree that it is wrong to knowingly cause someone to lose their job. The loss of a job is sure to cause harm to a person’s finances. This individual harm often expands as entire families are affected. Even the shrewdest of business professionals would likely feel sympathy for the newly unemployed and their families. Yet, in a capitalist economy business expansion is not only ethically acceptable but also a result of successful, professional business …show more content…
If a wrong, according to Socrates’, is an action that causes harm to another, then punishment must be wrong and punishment for a wrong is also wrong. In order to maintain an ethical professional business environment, there must be consequences for unethical or criminal practices. A professional business leader must hold themselves and others accountable for violations of the ethical standards of business as set forth by society. If someone violates these standards they must be punished. The punishment could range from a harmless counseling session up to termination of employment or even criminal prosecution. In any case, the termination of an employee for any ethical or legal violation would be returning a wrong for a wrong according to