Aristotle's Virtue Ethics

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?

According to St. Thomas Aquinas, what influences how a person makes a moral judgment?

What is the virtue that governs our relationships with others, according to St. Thomas Aquinas?

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.

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.