Aristotle Flashcards

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Aristotle’s jobs?

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doctor, tutor, philosopher

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teleology meaning

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purpose/design of something

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according to Aristotle, the end goal that humans aspire to is

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happiness

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difference between happiness and pleasure

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happiness: permanent
pleasure: momentary

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where does happiness come from

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community and human reasoning/rationality

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four virtues

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  1. prudence
  2. temperance
  3. fortitude
  4. justice
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seven vices

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  1. pride
  2. greed
  3. envy
  4. wrath
  5. lust
  6. gluttony
  7. sloth
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golden mean

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perfect balance

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virtue definition

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a habit someone builds as they try to better themselves.

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