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Virtue ethics

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which statement(s) explain Eudiamonia?

a)

it is a virtue

b)

those who achieve it will go to heaven

c)

flourishing or life well lived

2.

Aristotle was Plato's (a)  

3.

Define prudence

a)

Love

b)

Happiness

c)

Practical wisdom

d)

Pragmatic

4.

VE is (a)   this means that we have to focus on the character of the person rather than their actions

5.

Is virtue ethics ...

a)

Deontological

b)

Teleological

6.

Vice of (a)   means that the agent has too little of a virtue

7.

What is the golden mean?

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8.

The greek word for virtue or excellence is (a)  

9.

What are the 2 types of aims?

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10.

Being a virtuous person will lead people to achieve eudaimonia which means (a)  

11.

In virtue ethics, virtue exists as the _____ between the vices of excess and deficiency.

a)

Golden Mean

b)

Middle

c)

Mediator

d)

Crossroads

12.

Being (a)   means doing the right thing, at the right time, in the right way, in the right amount, towards the right people.

13.

Virtue Ethics was created by which philosopher?

a)

Aristotle

b)

Socrates

c)

Plato

d)

Immanuel Cant

14.

Which one is false?

a)

Actions must be done with knowledge of the virtue which is embodied

b)

Actions must be done no matter how you feel

c)

Actions must be the person's free choice to do them

d)

Actions must be done willingly because they are known to be right

15.

What are the two extremes that virtues are generally the average of?

a)

Deficient and Proficient

b)

Proficient and Excessive

c)

Deficient and Excessive

d)

Omniscient and Proficient

16.

Which of these is an excessive vice of friendly?

a)

Flattering

b)

Patronizing

c)

Envious

d)

Boastful

17.

Is Virtue Ethics a method of ethical decision making you would use?

a)

Yes

b)

No