Module 5 The Good Life Flashcards
What is Aristotle’s most important works on ethics?
Nicomachean ethics
Memorize books of Aristotle.
What are the two types of good?
Instrumental good
Intrinsic good
This kind of good is the desire and pleasure.
Instrumental good
This kind of good is something worthwhile not because it leads to something else but for its own sake. It leads to ultimate good.
Intrinsic good
From which Greek words make up eudaimonia? What do these words mean?
Eu - good
Daimon - Spirit
This refers to a good life marked by happiness and excellence.
Eudaimonia
What are the two hallmarks of eudaemonia?
Virtue
Excellence
This means morally good behavior.
Virtue
This is excellent and valuable quality.
Excellence
Eudaimonia is made possible by living a life of?
Arete or virtue
This means excellence and moral virtue.
Arete
This is what makes one function well.
VIrtue
What are the two types of virtue?
Intellectual virtue
Moral virtue
This virtue is more on education, time, experience, and practice.
Intellectual virtue.
This kind of intellectual virtue guides ethical behavior.
Wisdom
This kind of intellectual virtue is a scientific endeavor and contemplation.
Understanding
This kind of virtue is that of character and habitual practice.
Moral virtue
This is being repeatedly unselfish.
Generosity
This is repeatedly resisting and foregoing every inviting opportunity.
Temperance
This is repeatedly exhibiting the proper action and emotional response in the time of danger.
Courage
Is virtue innate or acquired?
Innate and acquired through repeated practice
This means living a virtuous life.
Golden mean
Virtue for Aristotle lies between ____ and ___.
Deficiency and excess
What are the 7 dangers to human virtue?
Wealth
Pleasure
Knowledge
Commerce
Science
Worship
Politics
This means pleasure, wealth, fame, and honor.
Hedonism
