Aristotle - the soul Flashcards
Where are the virtues found?
in the soul
Aristotle quote regarding goodness, happiness and the soul?
‘by human goodness is meant goodness not of the body but of the soul, and happiness also we define as an activity of the soul.’
What two main parts is the soul split into?
rational and irrational
What two parts in the rational part of the soul split into?
scientific and calculative
What does the scientific part of the soul deal with?
logic, facts and truth
What does the calculative part of the soul deal with?
weighing-up and choosing
What two parts is the irrational part of the soul split into?
desirative and vegetative
What does the desirative part of the soul deal with?
wants and desires
What does the vegetative part of the soul deal with?
needs and instincts
In which part of the soul are intellectual virtues found?
rational
In which part of the soul are moral virtues found?
irrational
How are intellectual virtues cultivated?
instruction
How are moral virtues cultivated?
habit
