Developing Virtue as Habit

What does moral character refer to?

• Lack of vices such as integrity and courage

• Existence of vices such as dishonesty and disloyalty

• Lack of virtues such as honesty and loyalty

• Existence of virtues such as integrity and courage

Where does the term 'character' originate from?

• French word 'caractère'

• Latin word 'caracter'

• Greek word 'charakter'

• German word 'charakter'

According to Aristotle, what are the two distinct types of human excellence?

• Excellence of emotion and excellence of character

• Excellence of action and excellence of character

• Excellence of speech and excellence of character

• Excellence of thought and excellence of character

What is the circular relation between acts and moral character in moral development?

• Moral character is not influenced by individual acts

• Acts that emanate from moral characters matter in moral development

• Acts have no impact on moral character

• Moral character is fixed and unchangeable

What is the function of a human being according to Aristotle?

• Activities which manifest the worst states of emotional aspect

• Activities which manifest the worst states of rational aspect

• Activities which manifest the best states of rational aspect

• Activities which manifest the best states of emotional aspect

What is the irreducibly evaluative dimension of moral character traits?

• They involve a subjective judgment

• They involve a normative judgment

• They involve an objective judgment

• They involve a descriptive judgment

What is the source of virtuous traits of character according to the text?

• Fortune and chance

• Learning, constant practice, and cultivation

• Genetics and inheritance

• Education and upbringing

What is the ultimate goal of moral development according to the text?

• Material wealth

• Human flourishing

• Social status

• Physical health

What is the role of a virtuous person in determining moral praise and blame?

• Judgment of the non-virtuous person is required

• Judgment of the virtuous person is required

• Judgment of the majority is required

• Judgment of the authority figure is required

What is the activity characteristic of human beings according to the Greek moralists?

• Physical strength

• Virtuous acts

• Reason

• Emotional expression