Virtue Ethics Flashcards
(7 cards)
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What is virtue ethics?
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By Aristotle. Very practical. No set rules. Try to be the best person possible. Can only learn moral virtues through practice. The aim of a human being is to reach eudaemonia.
2
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Golden mean?
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a moral virtue is found in what he calls the ‘Golden Mean’: a balance between two behavioural extremes
3
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How do you become virtuous?
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Copying others who are already virtuous. Role models.
4
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What is the aim of a human being?
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To reach eudaemonia
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What is eudaemonia?
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The ultimate goal of a human being. Living a good and fulfilling life.
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What is a virtue?
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A good character trait, like courage or kindness
7
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What is habituation?
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The process of developing virtues through practice
