Virtue Ethics Flashcards
1
Q
What is the prime mover according to Aristotle?
A
The primary uncaused causer who is the teleological cause of creation.
2
Q
What is Aristotle’s hierarchy of souls?
A
Matter (lnsentient)
Plants (grow+reproduce)
Animals (move and sense)
Human souls (Reason and Eudaimonia).
3
Q
What is Eudaimonia?
A
supreme happiness where we have realised our telos. flourishing.
4
Q
What is Phronesis and Theoria?
A
P = practical wisdom and the utilization of virtues
T = contemplative mindset
5
Q
What are the 4 causes according to Aristotle?
A
- Material
- Formal
- Efficient
- Teleological
6
Q
What are the strengths with Aristotle’s ethics?
A
- Respects the middle ground
- Values happiness over robotic morality
- how, not what
- compassionate
- justice applied to all of creation
7
Q
What are the weaknesses of Virtue Ethics?
A
- the golden mean could be anywhere
- some people want rules
- not many phronemoses around
- virtues are different in different places
- neglects animals and plants
- self centred
