Understanding Virtue According to Aristotle

According to Aristotle, how are virtues acquired?

• Through natural talent

• By practicing them

• By reading about them

• By ignoring them

What example does Aristotle use to explain how people become virtuous?

• By reading books

• By practicing music

• By building houses

• By attending lectures

What is the role of reason according to Aristotle in practicing virtue?

• To ignore emotions

• To command actions

• To avoid practice

• To read more books.

What does practicing just acts make us, according to Aristotle?

• Happy

• Wealthy

• Just

• Famous

What does Aristotle say about the relationship between virtue and emotions?

• Virtue ignores emotions

• Virtue strengthens emotions

• Virtue works with emotions

• Virtue weakens emotions

According to the text, what is necessary to learn something?

• Reading

• Listening

• Doing

• Watching

What does Aristotle believe about the nature of virtues?

• They are innate

• They are against nature

• They are acquired through habit

• They are irrelevant

What is the ultimate goal of practicing virtues according to Aristotle?

• To become famous

• To exercise important aspects

• To gain wealth

• To avoid emotions