book 2 chapters 11-20 Flashcards
how does Aristotle define emulation?
Pain caused by seeing the presence in people like us of good things that are highly valued and are possible for us to acquire
Who feels emulation?
The young and people with lofty disposition
what is the opposite of emulation?
Contempt
Summarize the youthful character described by Aristotle
they desire love victory, Honor, hope. Magnanimous, sensitive to shame, likes friends, ready to show pity, morally right living, wrongs from insolence, not malicious.
Summarize the character of elderly men as described by Aristotle
Opposite of Young, think don’t know, cynical, soft emotions, stingy, want to live, don’t care about reputation, live in memory, rather than hope
Summarize how Aristotle describes men in their prime
in between youthful and elderly, not to rash or fearful, realistic judge, prudence and encourage, possess valuable qualities of young and old, 49 years old
what is the first gift of Fortune that Aristotle considers?
Good birth
what happens as a result of being born into a good family
Makes someone more ambitious in prideful
What is the difference between good birth and nobility?
Nobility is being true to the family nature and good person is good stock
how does Aristotle describe wealthy men?
Insolent and arrogant
what do wealthy men think they are worthy of?
Holding public office
what type of character does wealth produce?
A prosperous fool
Who does Aristotle believed to be worse the newly rich or the old money?
Newly rich
what character qualities do those in power possess?
ambitious, manliness, responsible, dignified
what is the objective of persuasive speech?
To lead into decisions
