Kindness - in Philosophy

In Philosophy

  • According to book two of Aristotle's "Rhetoric" it is one of the (see list of emotions), which is defined as being "helpfulness towards some one in need, not in return for anything, nor for the advantage of the helper himself, but for that of the person helped".
  • Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche argued that kindness and love are the "most curative herbs and agents in human intercourse".
  • Kindness is considered to be one of the Knightly Virtues.
  • According to eighteenth century Bohemian philosopher Honza z Žižkova kindness is the most important part of his practical philosophy on deceiving bureaucracy. Kindness is also thought by many to be the lost 11th of the 10 commandments. "Thou shall be merciful and kind to all creatures that roam the fruits of thy land." Peter IIV

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