22 Questions
What does Aristotle consider the deficiency of bravery to be?
Timidity
According to Aristotle, what is the excess in amusements?
Buffoonery
What is the virtue that lies between envy and spite?
Indignation
Which character trait has mildness as the mean, irascibility as the excess, and inirascibility as the deficiency?
Anger
What is the mean in small honors and dishonors according to Aristotle?
"The right way" to desire honor
How does Aristotle suggest that people inclined towards vices may try to appear?
"They might try to push people who are more moderate to the opposite extreme so they can look better by comparison."
How do virtues of thought differ from virtues of character?
Virtues of thought require experience and time, while virtues of character come from habit.
How does Aristotle suggest one can become brave according to the text?
By performing brave actions
In what way can virtues be corrupted according to Aristotle in the text?
By excess and deficiency in action
What does Aristotle emphasize readers to focus on in Section 2 of the text?
Reading with the goal of action, not just study
How can someone achieve the state of virtue according to the text?
By making a habit of practicing virtues in moderation
What analogy does Aristotle use to explain how virtues like temperance and bravery can be ruined?
Eating and drinking excessively or inadequately
According to Aristotle, what is the key to achieving virtues of character?
Understanding intermediate states and extremes
What distinguishes a virtuous person from a vicious person according to Aristotle?
Their choices about what to seek and avoid
What does Aristotle consider the mean in the context of virtue?
The intermediate or average state
What is the relationship between feelings, capacities, and states in Aristotle's discussion of virtue?
Virtues and vices are states, not feelings or capacities
What is Aristotle's view on how a truly virtuous action should be performed?
It necessitates the agent being in the right state of mind
What does Aristotle identify as the opposites of virtues according to human behavior observed?
Bravery and cowardliness
How does Aristotle describe the mean relative to virtuous actions?
"The mean relative to us" can be challenging to find
According to Aristotle, why do many people fail to become better just by listening to philosophical arguments?
They do not act on the philosophical arguments they hear
"What is the difference between virtuous actions and virtuous character?" This question is discussed in which section of the text?
Section 4
What does Aristotle consider the key factor in achieving virtues of character?
Understanding excess, deficiency, and intermediate states
Explore Aristotle's concept of virtues of character and the importance of virtue in general. Learn how virtues of thought can be taught while virtues of character are acquired through habit and practice. Discover how our actions shape our virtues.
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