Virtue Ethics and the Doctrine of the Mean
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Which of the following is an example of excess regarding 'Generosity'?

  • Being there when someone needs you
  • Extravagance or Prodigality (correct)
  • Stinginess
  • Giving up time and money

    • What is the mean of 'Virtue' in the context of the doctrine of the mean?

  • The middle point between deficiency and excess (correct)
  • Excess
  • Deficiency
  • Courage

    • What is the opposite of 'Courage' in the doctrine of the mean?

  • Willingness to face danger
  • Rashness or foolhardiness
  • Cowardice (correct)
  • Stinginess

    • What is the mean of 'Self-esteem' in the doctrine of the mean?

    <p>The middle point between Pride and Self-deprecation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the opposite of 'Patience' in the doctrine of the mean?

    <p>Impatience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mean of 'Temperance' in the doctrine of the mean?

    <p>The middle point between Self-indulgence and Insensibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Phronesis in the development of virtue?

    <p>It provides the how to apply moral principles wisely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of virtue ethics?

    <p>To achieve Eudaimonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between Phronesis and virtue ethics?

    <p>Virtue ethics provides the what, and Phronesis provides the how</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be the virtuous action to take if you found a wallet on the street with cash and identification?

    <p>Return the wallet to the owner</p> Signup and view all the answers

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