The Magnus Moralia (or "Great Ethics" or "Magna Moralia") is a text considered by some to be by Aristotle (sculpture) Aristotle ( Greek: Αριστοτέλης Aristotelēs) ( 384 BC – March 7, 322 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher. Along with Plato, he is often considered to be one of the two most influential philosophers in Western thought. He...
Aristotle. There is some question as to whether Aristotle was in fact the author of the Magnus Moralia; however, scholars such as J.L. Ackrill have no doubt that the author is Aristotle. In any case, it is considered a less mature piece than Aristotle's The Nicomachean Ethics is one of Aristotles great works and discusses virtues. The ten books which comprise it are based on notes from his lectures at the Lyceum and were either edited by or dedicated to Aristotles son, Nicomachus. In Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle focuses on the importance of...
Nicomachean Ethics.
Ethics commissions must not become political footballs, because this will undermine trust in them and cause people not to file complaints or seek advisory opinions, nor to have faith in their determinations.
Another alternative, which several states employ, is to have a state ethics commission deal with municipal as well as state matters (the commission can be the same one, or a separate one that focuses on municipal matters, but has access to the same staff expertise).
An Ethics Commission member may be removed from office by at least a three-fourths majority of the legislative body, after written notice, including a clear statement of the grounds for removal, and opportunity for reply, at least thirty days before voting on removal.
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