Virtue Theory- Eudaimonia Flashcards
1
Q
What is eudaimonia?
A
- Human flourishing
- it is objective
- is an activity- consists of realising potential
- relates to a person as a whole
2
Q
Eudaimonia is not just simply:
A
- pleasure; animals can seek pleasure so pleasure is not a characteristic of human beings
- wealth; money is a means to end
- virtues; you can have virtues but not exercise them
- honour; to have honour, others must honour you for something
3
Q
Eudaimonia is:
A
Perfect; that is, we do not desire it for some further end
We desire it in and of itself without qualification.
It is self sufficient
4
Q
What are virtues?
A
Excellences of character
5
Q
How do we acquire virtues?
A
Through habituation
We have the potential and then exhibit the activity
It is a development of character
6
Q
What does reason tell us?
A
Tells us to do things that are good which creates a habit
7
Q
What does Kant and Aristotle say about emotions?
A
Kant- disregard emotions and do what duty dictates
Aristotle- work on your emotions
