Virtue Ethics Strengths And Weaknesses Flashcards
What is a weakness concerning roll models?
Not all virtuous people are role models, Susan Wolf says “I do not l ow whether there are moral saints, but if there are moral saints, in glad that I, or whom I care about the most are amongst them.”
What is a strength of VE that includes ideas of it being simple?
It is a simple theory based on universal wellbeing for the individual and the community, it is flexible and easy to apply- it is NOT rigid.
What is a weakness of VE concerning ideas of it being selfish?
VE is a selfish theory and it only interesting in betting yourself rather than the effect that are actions might have on others.
Strength concerning realistic goals?
Virtues ethics does not set unrealistic goals, the ideas the VE produce are everyday things that we practise and do without noticing, EG. Holding a door open for someone.
Weakness that refers to time?
To put this theory into practise you must have a lot of time on their hands to be able to sit and contemplate their actions.
What is a FINAL conclusion for VE?
- it is Ultimately a weak theory.
- because it is selfish within its own nature and only cares about personal bettering and not caring for others.
- moreover the characteristics that Aristotle suggest to be a virtuous person eg. Bravery and courage. Are all masculine qualities and feminine ones are left in the background.
- VE is a good theory for those who have time on their hands but not for those who live and work within the bust world.
Strength, concerning role model?
Jesus can be used as a role model of a virtuous person, of whom weaknesses become strengthes and death is transformed into life. It is a theory that can be applied in both religious and secular morality.
