Cultivating Virtue

Cultivating Virtue

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Philosophy

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

According to Aristotle, how is virtue primarily developed?

Back

Through habit and repeated good actions

2.

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Front

What is the relationship between virtue and vice, according to Aristotle?

Back

Virtue is the mean between two extremes of vice.

3.

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Front

What does Aristotle mean by the "mean" in relation to virtue?

Back

The appropriate balance between two extremes.

4.

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Front

For Aristotle, what is the role of pleasure and pain in developing virtue?

Back

Virtue involves finding pleasure in virtuous actions and pain in vicious ones.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of habituation in Aristotle's theory of virtue?

Back

It is the primary way we develop a stable character.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

According to Aristotle, what role does reason (phronesis or practical wisdom) play in cultivating virtue?

Back

It helps us discern the appropriate mean in particular circumstances.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In Aristotle's framework, generosity is the mean between which two vices?

Back

Stinginess and extravagance.

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