Virtues Flashcards
Do Aristotle’s 12 moral values apply to every society?
No - each society could pick their own
How many moral virtues did Aristotle recommend?
12
What is a virtue?
A desirable characteristic
What are Aristotle’s 12 moral virtues?
Courage Temperance Liberality Generosity Wisdom Right-ambition Good temper Friendliness Sincerity Wittiness Modesty Just
What are moral/practical virtues?
Things you can get better at by practicing
If you practise these you can develop your moral character.
When you do this is becomes habit
What are the intellectual virtues?
Things you are born with
These are linked to the mind
You can develop them through instruction and reflection
Given some examples of intellectual virtues
Scientific knowledge
Common sense
Practical wisdom
What are the cardinal values?
Temperance
Prudence
Courage
Justice
What does cardinal mean?
Cardo = Latin for hinge
They are fundamental
Must always be considered and cultivated/developed
Do the cardinal values change?
No - they are absolute
Makes the theory a big legalistic
Give some examples of moral/ practical virtues
Friendliness Good temper Right ambition Generosity Modesty Sincerity Just Courage Temperance Wittiness Liberality Wisdom
What did Aristotle say was the most important virtue?
Friendship
What did Aristotle say was the nature of the virtues?
Arete - become excellent through practice
Aristotle quote on virtues?
Virtues are ‘the qualities that lead to a good life’
