Virtue Ethics

According to Aristotle, what is the ultimate goal of our lives?

• a) Pleasure
• b) Human flourishing
• c) Success
• d) Victory

What is the main difference between pleasure and human flourishing?

• a) Pleasure is fleeting, while human flourishing is long-lasting
• b) Pleasure is achieved through success, while human flourishing is achieved through virtue
• c) Pleasure is physical, while human flourishing is mental
• d) Pleasure is temporary, while human flourishing is permanent

According to Aristotle, what is the most final end that we are seeking?

• a) Happiness
• b) Pleasure
• c) Virtue
• d) Success

What academic word does Aristotle use to describe human flourishing?

• Eudaimonia
• Fluctuation
• Ambivalence
• Indifference

What is the function of man according to Aristotle?

• a) To perceive
• b) To grow and metabolize nutrients
• c) To act rationally
• d) To achieve happiness

What determines the goodness of anything, according to Aristotle?

• a) Its function
• b) Its appearance
• c) Its popularity
• d) Its origin

How does Aristotle define man apart from plants and animals?

• a) By his ability to perceive
• b) By his ability to reason and act rationally
• c) By his physical appearance
• d) By his ability to grow and metabolize nutrients

According to Aristotle, can a person determine if they have achieved happiness while still living?

• a) Yes, happiness can be determined at any point in life
• b) No, happiness can only be determined at the end of a complete life
• c) It depends on the individual's perception of happiness
• d) Happiness is subjective and cannot be determined objectively

According to Aristotle, what are the two kinds of virtues?

• a) Intellectual and physical
• b) Moral and physical
• c) Intellectual and moral
• d) Mental and emotional

What is the main factor that contributes to the growth of intellectual virtue?

• a) Natural talent
• b) Experience and time
• c) Inherited traits
• d) Formal education