Metavirtues and Humility in Ethics Class
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What is the main goal of human life according to Aristotle?

  • Being virtuous
  • Achieving theoretical knowledge
  • Attaining eudaimonia (correct)
  • Acquiring natural desires

    • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of eudaimonia as described by Aristotle?

  • Self-sufficiency
  • Completeness
  • Finality
  • Voluntary motives (correct)

    • What is the difference between natural virtues and authentic virtues according to Aristotle?

  • Natural virtues are focused on self-sufficiency, while authentic virtues focus on communal well-being.
  • Natural virtues are moral, while authentic virtues are intellectual.
  • Natural virtues are acquired through practice, while authentic virtues are inherent.
  • Natural virtues are inherent, while authentic virtues are acquired through practice. (correct)

    • According to Aristotle, what are the preconditions for moving towards virtue?

    <p>Freedom, deliberation, good training, and a community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately represents the divisions or areas of the soul according to Aristotle?

    <p>Rational, nutritive, appetitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two parts of the rational part of the soul according to Aristotle?

    <p>Theoretical knowledge and practical/rational knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are metavirtues?

    <p>Virtues that help us acquire virtue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is humility linked to right seeing?

    <p>By avoiding fantasy and perceiving the world accurately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Telos according to Aristotle?

    <p>The ultimate goal or full potential of good</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are virtues and vices related?

    <p>Virtues are human excellence of character while vices represent negative character traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do virtues require according to the text?

    <p>Reflection and intentional actions motivated only by wanting to do good</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is humility considered important in the context of virtues?

    <p>Because it allows for accurate self-assessment and communal discovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

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