Virtue Ethics

Question 1

Virtue ethics asks?

Answer 1

How can i be virtuous/good?
How can i be the most excellent version of myself.
Arete = Excellence

Question 2

Virtue ethics is holistic

Answer 2

Both actions, intentions and character are taken into account.
Not just actions.

Question 3

Virtue ethics and developing habits

Answer 3

We have to develop good habits over time by making morally correct choices.
Older people are therefore more virtuous.
Good behaviour becomes embedded in our character.

Question 4

Phronesis

Answer 4

Practical Wisdom

Question 5

Ari’s earthly goal?

Answer 5

Is to flourish, to be excellent (arête), to be virtuous, to lead a good life in community.

Question 6

Aquinas’ earthly goal?

Answer 6

To be the best we can be under God, w/ Gods help and this will be fully realised in our next life.

Question 7

Plato, Ari and Aq all maintained that ………. is the bedrock of a good character

Answer 7

Prudence.
For both good character and society.
The best action to achieve a good end.
Involving practical reason and wisdom.

Question 8

Ppl must not be driven by intrinsic and gut feelings.

Answer 8

Head over heart.

A prudent person can reason right, being able to determine the best action in achieving a good end.

Question 9

NT was a theory developed by?

Answer 9

St.Thomas Aquinas