Moral: Aristotle virtue ethics 3, practical wisdom Flashcards
What is a virtue?
A trait that enables someone to fulfil some good purpose, such as living a good life
Virtue allows us to perform our characteristic activity well, which is essential for eudaimonia.
Define moral virtue.
A state of character that is a disposition to feel, desire, and choose well
It falls between a vice of excess and a vice of deficiency.
What does it mean to be a fully virtuous person?
To do the right thing, for the right reason, and in the right way
This includes acting with the right motivation and proper understanding of the actions and their value.
What is eudaimonia?
Living well and faring well; flourishing
According to Aristotle, eudaimonia consists in living in accordance with reason.
What are the two types of virtues according to Aristotle?
- Moral virtues
- Intellectual virtues
What is the role of practical wisdom?
To enable making good moral choices
Practical wisdom involves reasoning about what we can change and acting on that reasoning.
What distinguishes practical reasoning from theoretical reasoning?
Practical reasoning investigates what we can change, while theoretical reasoning investigates what we can’t change
Practical reasoning is expressed in deliberation.
What is practical wisdom also known as?
Phronesis
It is an intellectual virtue of practical reasoning.
What does practical wisdom involve?
- A general understanding of what is good or bad
- The ability to perceive what is required in a particular situation
- The ability to act on that deliberation
List some moral virtues.
- Courage
- Temperance
- Justice
- Generosity
- Proper pride
- Truthfulness
- Wit
- Modesty
- Good temperedness
What can go wrong if we do not deliberate well?
We may end up with the wrong choice due to faulty general knowledge of the good or misunderstanding the particular circumstances
This includes failing to deliberate when necessary.
True or False: Practical wisdom can be taught.
False
Practical wisdom must be acquired through experience.
What is the relationship between moral virtues and practical wisdom?
They complement each other; moral virtues direct us towards the right goal, while practical wisdom helps us judge what is good in a situation.
Complete the statement: Acting in accordance with virtue isn’t fully virtuous action unless you also ______.
know what you are doing and choose it for its own sake.
What is the significance of the phrase ‘context-sensitive’ in ethics?
It means that ethical considerations depend on the specific circumstances of a situation.
What happens if our general knowledge of the good is faulty?
We may deliberate with the wrong ends, leading to incorrect choices.
How does practical wisdom help in achieving eudaimonia?
It enables us to make good moral choices and understand what is good or bad in particular situations.
What is a virtue?
A trait that enables someone to fulfil some good purpose, such as living a good life
Virtue allows us to perform our characteristic activity well, which is essential for eudaimonia.
Define moral virtue.
A state of character that is a disposition to feel, desire, and choose well
It falls between a vice of excess and a vice of deficiency.
What does it mean to be a fully virtuous person?
To do the right thing, for the right reason, and in the right way
This includes acting with the right motivation and proper understanding of the actions and their value.
What is eudaimonia?
Living well and faring well; flourishing
According to Aristotle, eudaimonia consists in living in accordance with reason.
What are the two types of virtues according to Aristotle?
- Moral virtues
- Intellectual virtues
What is the role of practical wisdom?
To enable making good moral choices
Practical wisdom involves reasoning about what we can change and acting on that reasoning.
What distinguishes practical reasoning from theoretical reasoning?
Practical reasoning investigates what we can change, while theoretical reasoning investigates what we can’t change
Practical reasoning is expressed in deliberation.
What is practical wisdom also known as?
Phronesis
It is an intellectual virtue of practical reasoning.
What does practical wisdom involve?
- A general understanding of what is good or bad
- The ability to perceive what is required in a particular situation
- The ability to act on that deliberation
List some moral virtues.
- Courage
- Temperance
- Justice
- Generosity
- Proper pride
- Truthfulness
- Wit
- Modesty
- Good temperedness
What can go wrong if we do not deliberate well?
We may end up with the wrong choice due to faulty general knowledge of the good or misunderstanding the particular circumstances
This includes failing to deliberate when necessary.
True or False: Practical wisdom can be taught.
False
Practical wisdom must be acquired through experience.
What is the relationship between moral virtues and practical wisdom?
They complement each other; moral virtues direct us towards the right goal, while practical wisdom helps us judge what is good in a situation.
Complete the statement: Acting in accordance with virtue isn’t fully virtuous action unless you also ______.
know what you are doing and choose it for its own sake.
What is the significance of the phrase ‘context-sensitive’ in ethics?
It means that ethical considerations depend on the specific circumstances of a situation.
What happens if our general knowledge of the good is faulty?
We may deliberate with the wrong ends, leading to incorrect choices.
How does practical wisdom help in achieving eudaimonia?
It enables us to make good moral choices and understand what is good or bad in particular situations.
