Virtue Ethics Flashcards
golden mean exists between
the vice of excess and the vice of deficiency
example courage is between
recklessness and cowardice
mean is
relative to each individual and differs from person to person
how to determine where virtue lies
using practical wisdom to determine what is appropriate
final goal (telos) for humans
eudaimonia
summum bonum
greatest good/end goal
what is a virtue
A good quality that helps us fulfil our function
Intellectual virtues
additional virtues recommended by Aristotle to help
people understand the golden mean and behave virtuously.
Why the theory is hybrid
Telos – humans do have an ultimate purpose according to Aristotle.
Deontological rules - there are some set rules proposed by Aristotle in his theory, e.g. it is always
wrong to steal, murder and commit adultery as these prevent society from flourishing.
What is a Phronimos?
What is Aristotle’s function argument
What are the two main categories of virtues according to Aristotle?
