Virtue Ethics Flashcards
1
Q
What are virtues?
A
qualities or aspects of a person’s character which are valued. In terms of Virtue Ethics they are valued because they promote the person’s eudaimonia
2
Q
What is eudaimonia?
A
Often transalted as simply “happiness” it is more “well being” or “doing well”. It is the final goal of humans, it is the underlying aim of our actions. Howvere it is not a single point or moment, but rather the totality of our lives.
3
Q
What is a telos?
A
xx