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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are metavirtues?

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

How is humility linked to right seeing?

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

What is Telos according to Aristotle?

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