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This job summarizes each of the following philosophers: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Kant. It presents their principal ethical ideas and gives a personal or societal example of how their views are used in our society today.

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As you summarize each of the following philosophers, please allow some of my ideas to present their principal ethical ideas and give a personal or societal example of how their views are used in our society today. Thank you for using our services!

First, as you summarize Socrates' ethical ideas, please note how he emphasized the development of moral character. By using Socratic dialogues, he made collaboration a pivotal part of his ideology. In other words, you might note that he ...

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