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Aristotle Part 2

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According to Aristotle, what is the chief good of human life?

Happiness (correct)

Virtue

Pleasure

Money

What does Aristotle mean by 'flourishing' (eudaimonia)?

Achieving power and status

Activity or way of living (correct)

Pursuit of virtue

Feeling of pleasure or contentment

According to Aristotle, what are virtues?

Extreme behaviors

Means between vices of excess and deficiency (correct)

Feelings of pleasure

Vices of excess

Which of the following is an example of a virtue according to Aristotle?

Generosity Signup and view all the answers

What is the legacy of Aristotle's ideas on ethics?

Enormous influence in Islamic and Christian philosophy Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, why is friendship essential to a good life?

Friendship brings happiness and fulfillment. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three kinds of friendship according to Aristotle?

Utility, pleasure, and virtue. Signup and view all the answers

Which kind of friendship does Aristotle think is the best, and why?

Virtue friendship, because it is based on mutual admiration and virtue. Signup and view all the answers

How does the idea of friendship connect back to the first idea (the chief good) and the second idea (the doctrine of the mean)?

Friendship is a means to achieve the chief good and practice the doctrine of the mean. Signup and view all the answers

Do you agree that the best kind of friendship is when we see our friend (and they see us) as a good and virtuous person?

Yes, because it promotes moral development. Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, what is the role of friendship in a person's life?

Friendship is a virtue that involves virtue and is an absolute necessity in life. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three types of friendship according to Aristotle?

Utility-friendship, pleasure-friendship, and virtue-friendship Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes virtue friendships from other types of friendships?

Virtue friendships involve valuing someone as a good person and are long-lasting. Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, why is friendship important for rich people and those in positions of power?

Friendship provides them with an opportunity for beneficence and helps safeguard their prosperity. Signup and view all the answers

What is Aristotle's view on the role of friendship in a person's pursuit of happiness?

Aristotle believes that friendship is an essential part of a person's pursuit of happiness. Signup and view all the answers