10 Questions
What is the outcome of corruption in a society?
Mismanagement and abuse of resources
What is the key to achieving success in life?
Courage
What is an essential characteristic of responsible citizens in a society?
Compassion
Why is honesty regarded as one of the best compliments a person can receive?
Because it is a highly valued trait
What does courage entail?
Trying again and again until succeeding
What is the primary emphasis in virtue ethics?
Developing oneself as a good person
What is the ultimate goal of virtue, according to virtue ethicists?
To attain the greatest happiness for humans
What is the primary characteristic of moral virtues?
They are dispositions that allow a person to live in accordance with their values
What is honesty, according to virtue ethicists?
The behavior and attitude of not telling or accepting lies
What is the result of possessing moral virtues, such as honesty?
They lead to the healthy functioning of one's community
Study Notes
Virtue Ethics
- Emphasizes developing oneself as a good person, rather than following rules or fulfilling duties.
Moral Virtues
- Refer to behaviors that allow a person to live reasonably in their community, region, or world.
- Are dispositions that allow a person to live in accordance with their values.
Honesty
- A moral quality that entails positive and virtuous characteristics such as being truthful, trustworthy, loyal, fair, and sincere.
- Defined as the behavior and attitude of not telling or accepting lies, not stealing or cheating, and being loyal to one's fellow, responsibility, and country.
- Essential in all aspects of life, including home, work, and community.
Courage
- The attitude of confronting and dealing with what is perceived to be difficult or painful rather than avoiding it.
- A quality of being fearless or brave, and involves trying again and again until succeeding.
- Essential for success, as it allows individuals to overcome obstacles and difficulties.
Compassion
- An empathic understanding of another person's feelings, accompanied by unselfishness or a desire to act on that person's behalf.
- The ability to empathize with others and care about their well-being, making it an essential characteristic of citizens in a society dedicated to the common good.
This quiz covers the principles of virtue ethics, focusing on developing oneself as a good person, and making decisions based on virtuous character traits.
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