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According to Aristotle, what must a person wanting to live a virtuous life strive for?
What virtue does Aristotle associate with self-control, particularly in regards to physical pleasures and vices?
What is the term Aristotle uses to describe the origin or material of a person?
What term describes a person who frequently changes their decisions or choices due to a lack of loyalty?
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According to St. Thomas Aquinas, what influences how a person makes a moral judgment?
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What is the virtue that governs our relationships with others, according to St. Thomas Aquinas?
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Study Notes
Virtue Ethics
- To live a virtuous life, one must follow the Golden Mean.
- A person who can control themselves, especially with physical pleasures and vices, has Temperance.
Composition of a Person
- According to Aristotle, a person is composed of their material or origin, which is the Material Cause.
Vice and Virtue
- The deficiency of the loyal virtue is Fickle, where a person easily changes their decisions or choices.
- An excess of virtue can lead to becoming a Martyr.
Moral Judgment
- For St. Thomas Aquinas, a person's Habits can influence how they make a moral judgment.
Natural Law
- Every person is enjoined to listen to their Conscience, which directs their moral thinking.
Virtues and Relationships
- The virtue that governs our relationships with others is Justice, which means giving what is due to others.
Cardinal Virtues
- St. Thomas Aquinas proposed that there are four Cardinal Virtues on which all other virtues are based.
- One of the Cardinal Virtues is Prudence, which means doing the right thing at the right time, in the right place, and in the right manner.
Moral Theories
- Virtue Ethics is a moral theory that means the study of duty and obligation.
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Description
Test your understanding of Aristotle's concepts on virtue ethics, including the golden mean, temperance, and causes. This quiz covers the key principles and ideas in Aristotle's philosophy.
