Lecture 6

Question 1

For Aristotle, _________ (translated as “prudence’) is perhaps the most important virtue of thought. Phronesis is essential to the other virtues. We cannot make good decisions, without phronesis. In order to deliberate well, we need both

(a) accurate feelings and
(b) the ability to think clearly about what matters in life.

Answer 1

For Aristotle, phronesis (translated as “prudence’) is perhaps the most important virtue of thought. Phronesis is essential to the other virtues. We cannot make good decisions, without phronesis. In order to deliberate well, we need both

(a) accurate feelings and
(b) the ability to think clearly about what matters in life.

Question 2

For Aristotle, phronesis (translated as “prudence’) is perhaps the most important virtue of thought. Phronesis is essential to the other virtues. We cannot make good decisions, without phronesis. In order to deliberate well, we need both

(a) _____________ and
(b) the ability to think clearly about what matters in life.

Answer 2

For Aristotle, phronesis (translated as “prudence’) is perhaps the most important virtue of thought. Phronesis is essential to the other virtues. We cannot make good decisions, without phronesis. In order to deliberate well, we need both

(a) accurate feelings and
(b) the ability to think clearly about what matters in life.

Question 3

For Aristotle, phronesis (translated as “prudence’) is perhaps the most important virtue of thought. Phronesis is essential to the other virtues. We cannot make good decisions, without phronesis. In order to deliberate well, we need both

(a) accurate feelings and
(b) the ________________________________ in life.

Answer 3

For Aristotle, phronesis (translated as “prudence’) is perhaps the most important virtue of thought. Phronesis is essential to the other virtues. We cannot make good decisions, without phronesis. In order to deliberate well, we need both

(a) accurate feelings and
(b) the ability to think clearly about what matters in life.

Question 4

Phronesis is a state of intelligence that enables one to ____________________, or

what is worth pursuing in life. It is evaluative in nature. Phronesis allows one to set good

goals, and to reason effectively about what is desirable in any given situation.

Answer 4

Phronesis is a state of intelligence that enables one to think clearly about what is good, or

what is worth pursuing in life. It is evaluative in nature. Phronesis allows one to set good

goals, and to reason effectively about what is desirable in any given situation.

Question 5

Phronesis is a state of intelligence that enables one to think clearly about what is good, or

what is worth pursuing in life. It is ____________. Phronesis allows one to set good

goals, and to reason effectively about what is desirable in any given situation.

Answer 5

Phronesis is a state of intelligence that enables one to think clearly about what is good, or

what is worth pursuing in life. It is evaluative in nature. Phronesis allows one to set good

goals, and to reason effectively about what is desirable in any given situation.

Question 6

Phronesis is a state of intelligence that enables one to think clearly about what is good, or

what is worth pursuing in life. It is evaluative in nature. Phronesis allows one to set good

goals, and to______________________________in any given situation.

Answer 6

Phronesis is a state of intelligence that enables one to think clearly about what is good, or

what is worth pursuing in life. It is evaluative in nature. Phronesis allows one to set good

goals, and to reason effectively about what is desirable in any given situation.

Question 7

We must distinguish phronesis from another intellectual state, __________________ is not a virtue, because it can be destructive for Some people. The clever person can do much harm to himself and to others (especially if he happens to lack phronesis).

Answer 7

We must distinguish phronesis from another intellectual state, ‘cleverness.” Cleverness is not a virtue, because it can be destructive for Some people. The clever person can do much harm to

himself and to others (especially if he happens to lack phronesis).

Question 8

We must distinguish phronesis from another intellectual state, ‘cleverness.” Cleverness is not a virtue, because it can be destructive for Some people. The clever person can _________________________(especially if he happens to lack phronesis).

Answer 8

We must distinguish phronesis from another intellectual state, ‘cleverness.” Cleverness is not a virtue, because it can be destructive for Some people. The clever person can do much harm to himself and to others (especially if he happens to lack phronesis).

Question 9

CleverneSS is means-end intelligence. It is instrumental. Cleverness is an _____________ that enables one to discover creative ways to achieve one’s goals, regardless of whether

those goals are good or bad.

Answer 9

CleverneSS is means-end intelligence. It is instrumental. Cleverness is an intellectual state

that enables one to discover creative ways to achieve one’s goals, regardless of whether

those goals are good or bad.

Question 10

CleverneSS is means-end intelligence. It is instrumental. Cleverness is an intellectual state

that enables one to discover _______________________, regardless of whether

those goals are good or bad.

Answer 10

CleverneSS is means-end intelligence. It is instrumental. Cleverness is an intellectual state

that enables one to discover creative ways to achieve one’s goals, regardless of whether

those goals are good or bad.

Question 11

Aristotle argues that phronesis, unlike clevernes, is tied to ___________ That is, phronesis must be developed in tandem with the other virtues. Aristotle provides the Inseparability Argument to establish the relation between phronesis and the virtues of character.

Answer 11

Aristotle argues that phronesis, unlike clevernes, is tied to the virtues of character. That is, phronesis must be developed in tandem with the other virtues. Aristotle provides the Inseparability Argument to establish the relation between phronesis and the virtues of character.

Question 12

Aristotle argues that phronesis, unlike clevernes, is tied to the virtues of character. That is, phronesis must ________________________________________ Aristotle provides the Inseparability Argument to establish the relation between phronesis and the virtues of character.

Answer 12

Aristotle argues that phronesis, unlike clevernes, is tied to the virtues of character. That is, phronesis must be developed in tandem with the other virtues. Aristotle provides the Inseparability Argument to establish the relation between phronesis and the virtues of character.

Question 13

Aristotle argues that phronesis, unlike clevernes, is tied to the virtues of character. That is, phronesis must be developed in tandem with the other virtues. Aristotle provides the ____________ to establish the relation between phronesis and the virtues of character.

Answer 13

Aristotle argues that phronesis, unlike clevernes, is tied to the virtues of character. That is, phronesis must be developed in tandem with the other virtues. Aristotle provides the Inseparability Argument to establish the relation between phronesis and the virtues of character.

Question 14

Virtues of Character are states of excellence with regard to one’s_________________,

acquired through practice and habituation. One who has developed these states has

developed accuracy in their emotions and desires.

Answer 14

Virtues of Character are states of excellence with regard to one’s emotions and desires,

acquired through practice and habituation. One who has developed these states has

developed accuracy in their emotions and desires.

Question 15

Virtues of Character are states of excellence with regard to one’s emotions and desires,

acquired through _____________________. One who has developed these states has

developed accuracy in their emotions and desires.

Answer 15

Virtues of Character are states of excellence with regard to one’s emotions and desires,

acquired through practice and habituation. One who has developed these states has

developed accuracy in their emotions and desires.

Question 16

Virtues of Character are states of excellence with regard to one’s emotions and desires,

acquired through practice and habituation. One who has developed these states has

developed __________________________

Answer 16

Virtues of Character are states of excellence with regard to one’s emotions and desires,

acquired through practice and habituation. One who has developed these states has

developed accuracy in their emotions and desires.

Question 17

The Inseparability Argument (p.98-99)

P1. One cannot have _________________________________

P2. One cannot have phronesis without having all the virtues of character.

C3. Thus, One cannot have any single virtue of character unless one has all the virtues of

character.

This argument concludes that the virtues of character are a package deal. In other words, you cannot have one without having the others.

Answer 17

The Inseparability Argument (p.98-99)

P1. One cannot have any virtue of character unless one has phronesis.

P2. One cannot have phronesis without having all the virtues of character.

C3. Thus, One cannot have any single virtue of character unless one has all the virtues of

character.

This argument concludes that the virtues of character are a package deal. In other words, you cannot have one without having the others.

Question 18

The Inseparability Argument (p.98-99)

P1. One cannot have any virtue of character unless one has phronesis.

P2. ________________________________________________

C3. Thus, One cannot have any single virtue of character unless one has all the virtues of

character.

This argument concludes that the virtues of character are a package deal. In other words, you cannot have one without having the others.

Answer 18

The Inseparability Argument (p.98-99)

P1. One cannot have any virtue of character unless one has phronesis.

P2. One cannot have phronesis without having all the virtues of character.

C3. Thus, One cannot have any single virtue of character unless one has all the virtues of

character.

This argument concludes that the virtues of character are a package deal. In other words, you cannot have one without having the others.

Question 19

The Inseparability Argument (p.98-99)

P1. One cannot have any virtue of character unless one has phronesis.

P2. One cannot have phronesis without having all the virtues of character.

C3. Thus, _________________________________________________

This argument concludes that the virtues of character are a package deal. In other words, you cannot have one without having the others.

Answer 19

The Inseparability Argument (p.98-99)

P1. One cannot have any virtue of character unless one has phronesis.

P2. One cannot have phronesis without having all the virtues of character.

C3. Thus, One cannot have any single virtue of character unless one has all the virtues of character.

This argument concludes that the virtues of character are a package deal. In other words, you cannot have one without having the others.

Question 20

The Inseparability Argument (p.98-99)

P1. One cannot have any virtue of character unless one has phronesis.

P2. One cannot have phronesis without having all the virtues of character.

C3. Thus, One cannot have any single virtue of character unless one has all the virtues of

character.

This argument concludes that _________________________________. In other words, you cannot have one without having the others.

Answer 20

The Inseparability Argument (p.98-99)

P1. One cannot have any virtue of character unless one has phronesis.

P2. One cannot have phronesis without having all the virtues of character.

C3. Thus, One cannot have any single virtue of character unless one has all the virtues of

character.

This argument concludes that the virtues of character are a package deal. In other words, you cannot have one without having the others.

Question 21

_____________________ (p.98-99)

P1. One cannot have any virtue of character unless one has phronesis.

P2. One cannot have phronesis without having all the virtues of character.

C3. Thus, One cannot have any single virtue of character unless one has all the virtues of

character.

This argument concludes that the virtues of character are a package deal. In other words, you cannot have one without having the others.

Answer 21

The Inseparability Argument (p.98-99)

P1. One cannot have any virtue of character unless one has phronesis.

P2. One cannot have phronesis without having all the virtues of character.

C3. Thus, One cannot have any single virtue of character unless one has all the virtues of

character.

This argument concludes that the virtues of character are a package deal. In other words, you cannot have one without having the others.

Question 22

Temperance

Answer 22

Question 23

bravery

Answer 23

Question 24

generosity

Answer 24

Question 25

mildness

Answer 25

Question 26

friendliness

Answer 26

Question 27

wit

Answer 27

Question 28

justice

Answer 28