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According to Aristotle, what is the 'chief good' of human life?
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?
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?
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?
Aristotle's ethical theory emphasizes which of the following?
During which period did Aristotle live?
During which period did Aristotle live?
What was Aristotle's relationship with Alexander the Great?
What was Aristotle's relationship with Alexander the Great?
According to Aristotle, what is the chief good of human life?
According to Aristotle, what is the chief good of human life?
According to Aristotle, how is a good or happy life for humans different from a good life for a plant or animal?
According to Aristotle, how is a good or happy life for humans different from a good life for a plant or animal?
According to Aristotle, what is the doctrine of the mean?
According to Aristotle, what is the doctrine of the mean?
According to Aristotle, what does he mean when he says 'Missing the target [is] easy, hitting it difficult' in his discussion of virtue?
According to Aristotle, what does he mean when he says 'Missing the target [is] easy, hitting it difficult' in his discussion of virtue?
How does Aristotle's second big idea, the doctrine of the mean, connect back to his first big idea, the chief good?
How does Aristotle's second big idea, the doctrine of the mean, connect back to his first big idea, the chief good?
Do virtues represent middle grounds between vices of excess and deficiency?
Do virtues represent 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?
Can you provide your own examples of virtues that fit the pattern of being a middle ground between vices of excess and deficiency?
Can you think of examples of virtues that do not fit the pattern of being a middle ground between vices of excess and deficiency?
Can you think of examples of virtues that do not fit the pattern of being a middle ground between vices of excess and deficiency?
According to Aristotle, is it easier to miss the target or hit it?
According to Aristotle, is it easier to miss the target or hit it?
