VE strengths + weaknesses

Question 1

Strength.
How is non - normative a strength?

Answer 1

Doesn’t give prescriptive rules of laws and allows for more freedom.
ESSENTIAL for human flourishing.

Question 2

Strength.
Explain how VE accepts mistakes.

Answer 2

Doesn’t judge an individual for one mistake they make, people develop as they learn how to properly use the virtues.

Question 3

Strength.
What is the strength that links to not needing a religion?

Answer 3

Humanistic.
God isn’t needed to be virtuous so it appeals to everyone meaning more people will act virtuously.

Question 4

Weakness.
How is non - normative a weakness/contradiction?

Answer 4

Doesn’t give a list of prohibited acts (e.g. rape) SO doesn’t explain how to punish immoral people.
Claims to be concerned with society but society NEEDS rules to develop.

Question 5

Weakness.
What is the issue with the fact it contains ancient values?

Answer 5

Aristotle is from ancient Greece so their societies are different from modern day.