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Explain the first point

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Aristotelian ethics dont tell us how we should act

But, guidance can still happen if we (1) act under a role model or (2) practising

However, we may not be able to find an exemplar, and we may practise acting in a vice

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Explain the second point

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Existence of clashing virtues. Use example

However, you can use practical wisdom to act virtuously

Sometimes, there is no virtuous way out

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Explain the third point

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Virtuous traits dont always contribute to ones eudamonia. For example, donating to charity leaves me with less money

Virtuous traits do always lead to eudaimonia - the moral good is always good for the individual

If the moral good is what is good for the individual, then this makes virtue ethics (problematically) egoist.

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