15 Questions
According to Aristotle, what is the 'chief good' of human life?
Happiness
What is the characteristic activity of humans according to Aristotle?
Using reason
What is the Greek word that is translated as 'happiness' in Aristotle's text?
Eudaimonia
Aristotle's ethical theory emphasizes which of the following?
Acting in accordance with virtue
During which period did Aristotle live?
Ancient Greece
What was Aristotle's relationship with Alexander the Great?
Aristotle was Alexander's mentor
According to Aristotle, what is the chief good of human life?
Happiness
According to Aristotle, how is a good or happy life for humans different from a good life for a plant or animal?
Humans need reason to be happy, while plants and animals do not
According to Aristotle, what is the doctrine of the mean?
A virtue is a middle ground between two extremes
According to Aristotle, what does he mean when he says 'Missing the target [is] easy, hitting it difficult' in his discussion of virtue?
It is easier to do something wrong than to do it right
How does Aristotle's second big idea, the doctrine of the mean, connect back to his first big idea, the chief good?
The doctrine of the mean helps individuals achieve the chief good by finding the middle ground between vices of excess and deficiency
Do virtues represent middle grounds between vices of excess and deficiency?
Yes, virtues can be seen as middle grounds between vices of excess and deficiency
Can you provide your own examples of virtues that fit the pattern of being a middle ground between vices of excess and deficiency?
Yes, here are some examples:
Can you think of examples of virtues that do not fit the pattern of being a middle ground between vices of excess and deficiency?
Yes, here are some examples:
According to Aristotle, is it easier to miss the target or hit it?
It is easier to miss the target
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