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Aristotle Part 1

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

Happiness (correct)

Health

Victory

Friendship

What is the characteristic activity of humans according to Aristotle?

Growing

Thinking

Using reason (correct)

Feeling pleasure

What is the Greek word that is translated as 'happiness' in Aristotle's text?

Eudaimonia (correct)

Flourishing

Contentment

Pleasure

Aristotle's ethical theory emphasizes which of the following?

Acting in accordance with virtue Signup and view all the answers

During which period did Aristotle live?

Ancient Greece Signup and view all the answers

What was Aristotle's relationship with Alexander the Great?

Aristotle was Alexander's mentor Signup and view all the answers

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

Happiness Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, what is the doctrine of the mean?

A virtue is a middle ground between two extremes Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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: Signup and view all the answers

Can you think of examples of virtues that do not fit the pattern of being a middle ground between vices of excess and deficiency?