Philosophy- Aristotle

Question 1

Virtue

Answer 1

A set of robust character traits that lead someone to acting the right way; The average, or ‘mean,’ between excess and deficiency

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Question 2

Eudamonia

Answer 2

Roughly translated, it means “a life well lived” a human flourishing; a state of being happy, healthy, and prosperous

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Question 3

The Golden Mean

Answer 3

The point between deficiency and excess

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Question 4

Moral Exemplars

Answer 4

Virtuous people that set examples for society

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Question 5

How can you become a virtuous person?

Answer 5

By looking to Moral Exemplars and copying them. It may feel odd at first, but eventually, you’ll start knowing how to act and it will become effortless and part of your character

Question 6

Aristotle

Answer 6

Born around 384 BC. He was known as Greek philosopher and polymath during the Classical period in Ancient Greece. Taught by Plato, he was the founder of the Lyceum. He also tutored Alexander the Great

Question 7

Classical Period

Answer 7

A period of about 200 years during 4th and 5th century BC. Much of modern Western politics, artistic thought (architecture, sculpture), scientific thought, theatre, literature and philosophy derives from this period of Greek history

Question 8

The Lyceum

Answer 8

A school for philosophers, founded by Aristotle