Philosophy Chapter 9: The Good Life
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What is the primary characteristic of a virtue according to the Key Concept?

  • A trait that is deemed to be morally good (correct)
  • A positive emotional state
  • A product that is useful
  • A morally neutral quality
  • What is the primary distinction between pleasure and happiness?

  • Happiness is a positive state, while pleasure is a negative state
  • Pleasure is a state of well-being, while happiness is a mental state
  • Pleasure is short-term, while happiness is long-term
  • Happiness is a state, while pleasure is a mental state (correct)
  • What is the focus of ethics as a concept?

  • Intellectual virtues, including knowledge and cognitive ability
  • Personal character strengths, including virtues and traits
  • The common good, including what is beneficial for all or most members of a community
  • Human morality, including good and evil, right and wrong, justice and crime (correct)
  • What is the primary characteristic of intellectual virtues?

    <p>They are excellent personal traits or character strengths that are morally good for thinking and learning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common good according to the concept?

    <p>What is shared and beneficial for all or most members of a given community (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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