Virtue Ethics Quiz

Which philosopher's work is central to the development of virtue ethics?

• Immanuel Kant

• John Stuart Mill

• Aristotle

• David Hume

What is a common question asked by virtue ethicists when it comes to deciding the morality of an action?

• What are the consequences?

• What are the rules?

• What makes a good person? What would a good person do?

• What maximizes utility?

What is the Greek term for the goal or end of all human action according to Aristotle?

• Telos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

What does Aristotle consider as a broader idea than happiness?

• Pleasure

• Eudaimonia

• Wealth

• Power

What is the relationship between Eudaimonia and the good life according to Aristotle?

• They are unrelated

• Eudaimonia is part of the good life

• Eudaimonia is the good life

• Eudaimonia is less important than the good life

What does Aristotle argue about someone who is virtuous but suffers intensely?

• They are flourishing.

• They are not flourishing.

• They are irrelevant to virtue.

• They are solely focused on pleasure.

According to Aristotle, what is necessary for a flourishing life?

• Wealth and honor.

• Good fortune and virtue.

• Pleasure and happiness.

• Fame and recognition.

What does Aristotle dismiss from the start regarding human happiness?

• That it arises solely from pleasure.

• That it is based on wealth.

• That it is irrelevant to virtue.

• That it is solely based on honor.

How does Aristotle view the relationship between morality and external conditions?

• They are completely separate.

• They are interconnected.

• They are irrelevant to each other.

• They are solely based on wealth.

What is the vice of deficiency for liberality?

• Illiberality

• Cowardice

• Pettiness

• Shamelessness