Virtue Ethics 1

Virtue Ethics

• Based on nothing

• Based on character

• Based on acts

• Based on laws

Virtue Ethics

• Deontological

• Teleological

The end goal for humans is...

• Eudaimonia

• The beatific vision

• Fun and pleasure

• Wealth

According to Aristotle, what is the Golden Mean?

• The balance between pleasure and pain

• The middle ground between excess and deficiency

• The pursuit of unlimited desires

• The avoidance of all emotions

According to Aristotle, how is virtue acquired?

• Through innate qualities 

• Through external circumstances 

• Through habituation and practice 

• Through luck 

1. Aristotle's concept of eudaimonia can be best described as:

• 1. Pleasure seeking

• 1. Material wealth

• 1. Human flourishing and well-being

• 1. Spiritual enlightenment

Which of these is a deficient vice of bravery?

• Rash

• Unfriendly

• Cowardly

• Modesty

Virtue is a skill or way of living since it is learned and gained through  practice. If a person wants to develop a certain  virtue, he/she needs to do something about it over and over again.

• True

• False

According to Aristotle, what is the ultimate goal in life?

• Achieving wealth and power

• Obtaining honor and recognition

• Attaining eudaimonia

• Pursuing pleasure and enjoyment

how does Aristotle define 'good'?

• something is good if it fulfils its purpose / function

• if it achieves the greatest happiness for the greatest number

• if it is in accordance with duty