Virtue: Intellectual vs. Moral

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How does Aristotle define virtue?

A feeling that moves us to act in a certain way

An extreme of deficiency or excess

A faculty that determines our capacity for feelings

A disposition to behave in the right manner (correct)

What does Aristotle suggest as a practical rule of conduct for virtue?

Always choose the extreme of excess

Notice what errors we are particularly susceptible to and avoid them diligently (correct)

Avoid the mean and choose extremes

Pursue pleasure at all times

In what way do feelings differ from virtues according to the text?

Feelings are always subject to praise or blame

Feelings determine our capacity for virtues

Feelings are a mean between extremes of deficiency and excess

Feelings dispose us to act in a certain way (correct)

What is the relationship between rashness, courage, and cowardice according to the text?

Rashness is closer to courage than to cowardice Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe actions like murder or adultery with respect to virtue?

They are always wrong, with no virtuous mean Signup and view all the answers

What practical advice does Aristotle offer regarding pleasure and judgment?

Be wary of pleasure as it often impedes our judgment Signup and view all the answers

How do we primarily learn intellectual virtues?

Through instruction Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, what distinguishes virtuous people from those who behave correctly by accident?

They know they are behaving correctly, choose to do so, and have a virtuous disposition Signup and view all the answers

Why is there no absolute rule of conduct according to the text?

Because practical circumstances vary greatly Signup and view all the answers

What does Aristotle suggest is the key to developing moral virtue?

Practicing and developing good habits Signup and view all the answers

What does courage, according to Aristotle, consist of?

Finding a mean between cowardice and rashness Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate attitude toward pleasure and pain as per the text?

Gaining pleasure from abstaining from indulgence Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

How does Aristotle define virtue?

What does Aristotle suggest as a practical rule of conduct for virtue?

In what way do feelings differ from virtues according to the text?

What is the relationship between rashness, courage, and cowardice according to the text?

How does the text describe actions like murder or adultery with respect to virtue?

What practical advice does Aristotle offer regarding pleasure and judgment?

How do we primarily learn intellectual virtues?

According to Aristotle, what distinguishes virtuous people from those who behave correctly by accident?

Why is there no absolute rule of conduct according to the text?

What does Aristotle suggest is the key to developing moral virtue?

What does courage, according to Aristotle, consist of?

What is the appropriate attitude toward pleasure and pain as per the text?

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