Ethics: Virtue and Natural Law Theories

<p>They provide a model of virtuous living. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through the practice of becoming a good person (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rational and social nature of humans (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both theories emphasize following laws imparted by a higher power. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They display confidence without arrogance. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Virtue exists as a balance between excess and deficiency. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eudaimonia results from virtuous living and moral excellence. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Moral exemplars provide a model for virtuous behavior. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rational creature's participation in the eternal law of God. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Human beings are endowed with the power of reason. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eudaimonia is the ultimate goal of living virtuously. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Natural law is a guiding foundation for creating human laws. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Humans have intellectual capabilities that lead towards virtue. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emulating moral exemplars (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Golden Mean (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is crucial for ingraining virtues into character. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eudaimonia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Striving towards personal growth and development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Being the best person possible through self-improvement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They demonstrate what it means to act virtuously. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One is simply imitating others instead of being genuine. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A moral philosophy that emphasizes character development and the pursuit of virtuous traits.

The midpoint between two vices of excess and deficiency in character traits.

A state of flourishing or happiness achieved through virtuous living.

The idea that humans are innately inclined towards good action determined by their nature.

God's plan for the universe, including the actions of humans and other creatures.

The intrinsic characteristics and tendencies of human beings.

Natural tendencies or desires that guide behavior, such as the tendency to survive, reproduce, or seek knowledge.

The ability to understand and apply logic to make moral decisions, distinguish right from wrong, and control natural inclinations.

People who already possess virtue and are worthy of being emulated.

Repeating virtuous actions until they become part of one's character (habit).

A life dedicated to striving, achieving goals, and developing one's potential.

The process of achieving one's full potential and living a meaningful life

The desire to attain eudaimonia (a flourishing life) by developing virtues.

Becoming virtuous through emulation and repetition, enabling a fulfillment of one's potential.

A moral excellence or good character trait that enables someone to act properly.

The idea that things are good when they perform their specific roles effectively.

A description of humans, indicating our capacity for reason and thought as a part of our nature.

A concept that humans have a natural inclination to bond with others through community.

A moral theory that suggests God created humans with knowledge of what is good.

The concept that humans have an inherent, unchanging essence, and to flourish, you must follow this essence.