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Explain the first point
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
Explain the second point
Existence of clashing virtues. Use example
However, you can use practical wisdom to act virtuously
Sometimes, there is no virtuous way out
Explain the third point
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.