aristotelian virtue ethics Flashcards
(18 cards)
define eudaimonia
the relationship between eudaimonia and pleasure
The function argument
the relationship between virtues and
function
Aristotle’s account of virtues and vices
the role of education/habituation in the development of
a moral character
the skill analogy
the importance of feelings
the doctrine of the mean and its application to particular virtues
moral responsibility - voluntary actions
moral responsibility - involuntary actions
moral responsibility - non-voluntary actions
role of practical reasoning/practical wisdom
the relationship between virtues, actions and reasons
issue - clear guidance
issue - clashing/competing virtues
issue - circularity
issue - whether a trait must contribute to eudaimonia to be a virtue - indiviudual vs moral good