Ethical Theory Final Exam

Question 1

when we learn to spend or give money in an appropriate way, we have developed the virtue of what?

Answer 1

generosity

Question 2

what are the functions of the sensitive psyche?

Answer 2

sensation, feeling, self-directed motions

Question 3

when we learn to control our appetites and desires in an appropriate way, we have developed what?

Answer 3

moderation

Question 4

if we don’t learn to express anger in an appropriate way, one of the vices we will develop is what?

Answer 4

patience

Question 5

what is the definition of nature?

Answer 5

every existing being is a member of a species and an individual. each being has shared qualities belonging to all its members/species.

Question 6

what is the definition of courage (bravery)?

Answer 6

a marker of moral excellence

Question 7

explain the Ancient Greek concepts of telos and arete.

Answer 7

telos - “everything has a telos simply by nature” - function, purpose, goal

arete - “excellence” - the traits, characteristics, or skills that help a thing accomplish its nature.

Question 8

explain the human psyche functions.

Answer 8

where the psyche is there is life, not death. the psyche is what makes a person alive. the psyche is what makes the difference from an animate and inanimate object.

Question 9

definition of psyche.

Answer 9

“breath of life” - spirit, soul, self.

Question 10

definition of eudaimonia.

Answer 10

“the state of having a good/healthy soul” - fulfillment, completion, or “perfection” of ones nature.

Question 11

whats the definition of virtue as a means?

Answer 11

the relative means between the excess of each definition. a moral habit thats developed.