Aristotle - doctrine of the mean (Golden mean)

Question 1

What is it?

Answer 1

the midpoint between the vices of each virtue

Question 2

What are the vices of a virtue?

Answer 2

excess of the virtue

deficiency of the virtue

Question 3

Why did Aristotle come up with the principle?

Answer 3

allows people to become more virtuous by learning + developing virtue - understand how to avoid vices - demonstrated through action - virtuous person acts virtuously

Question 4

What would be the vices of courage?

Answer 4

excess - foolhardiness

deficiency - cowardice