Aristotle Flashcards

1
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Aristotle’s jobs?

A

doctor, tutor, philosopher

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2
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teleology meaning

A

purpose/design of something

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3
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according to Aristotle, the end goal that humans aspire to is

A

happiness

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4
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difference between happiness and pleasure

A

happiness: permanent
pleasure: momentary

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5
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where does happiness come from

A

community and human reasoning/rationality

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6
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four virtues

A
  1. prudence
  2. temperance
  3. fortitude
  4. justice
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7
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seven vices

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  1. pride
  2. greed
  3. envy
  4. wrath
  5. lust
  6. gluttony
  7. sloth
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8
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golden mean

A

perfect balance

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9
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virtue definition

A

a habit someone builds as they try to better themselves.

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