TMA02 W7534577 Why was arête (‘virtue’) an important theme in Homer’s Iliad? Select two characters with which to make your points. Virtue or arête was an important quality in Homeric society and one which features very heavily in the Iliad. Arête is achieved by one’s actions‚ generally in battle and is a combination of qualities such as courage‚ honour (‘time’) and sacrifice.([good] Homeric heroes possessed these qualities and they were recognised by the audience of the epics.( Outwardly
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This is not a new phenomenon and can be observed in cultures throughout human history. For example‚ in Homer’s Odyssey‚ there are certain characters within the narrative that portray what is known as “arete‚” which is the display of perseverance‚ quick-wittedness‚ prowess‚ valor‚ etc. The term arete was very prominent and influential in early Greek culture and philosophy and was known to be very instrumental in shaping many of its particularly military leaders‚ i.e.‚ Alexander the Great. Thus‚ the
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development of Greece‚ but historians would make a strong case to say that Arête‚ Eunomia‚ and Hellenization are three of the most influential forces that participate in the taming of Greece. Arête can be viewed as a captivating quality that can light a fire of patriotism under the hearts of many‚ while hubris can destroy the reputation of a person and destroy the determination of a rising power. As seen in the Iliad‚ Arête is the main social value of Greek life and is the first spark of allegiance
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Areté: A Greek Way of Life The term areté is widely used to describe one of the key values in ancient Greek culture. Most often it is translated to mean “virtue‚” but in essence areté simply means “excellence.” Areté can be used to describe anything‚ and it often was in Greek literature. For example‚ the areté of a bull is not the same as the areté of a man‚ and the areté of a song is different than that of a bull. Of all the literary works in Greek culture‚ two were used as the foundation of
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He uses the terms ergon‚ telos‚ eudaimonia‚ and arete. The ergon describes the purpose or how the item functions. An example of this would be how windows are meant to allow an individual to see the outside without going outside. The telos is very similar to the ergon‚ because it basically states its identity and what the end goal is. The window’s telos would be the traits that enable people to see outside and still be in the comfort of the indoors. Now‚ the eudaimonia builds upon that; basically
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The study question • Translate and/or explain the following terms: aesity‚ arêtê‚ endoxa‚ ergon‚ eudaimonia‚ peccatum‚ telos‚ virtus‚ vitium – Arêtê: Greek for virtue‚ or excellence – Virtus and vitium: Latin for virtue and vice – Endoxon (endoxa): Greek‚ reputable opinion(s) • Ergon: Greek‚ function/characteristic activity – • Eudaimonia: Greek‚ happiness‚ well being • – Peccatum: Latin‚ sin • – Telos: Greek‚ end‚ aim • Discuss and/or apply the following concepts: doctrine of
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most well known names in philosophy stated that the uniqueness of a virtuous person comes from their arête‚ phronesis‚ and eudaimonia. Arête means virtue or excellence and can be exemplified as a person of generosity‚ courage‚ honesty‚ duty‚ loyalty‚ compassion‚ and other virtues. Phronesis‚ is described as moral or practical wisdom that knows the correct path to take in any circumstance. Eudaimonia is happiness or flourishing life.2 These characteristics are often mistaken‚ for what brings happiness
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Aristotle outlined three terms to describe his ideology. The first of these three terms is eudaimonia. This means happiness‚ “good spirit‚” or flourishing. In Aristotle’s eyes‚ eudaimonia is the state to achieve to realize ones full potential. The second term‚ telos‚ is the end‚ purpose‚ aim‚ or goal that one should be trying to achieve. One can only achieve eudaimonia by fulfilling their telos. The third term‚ arête‚ refers to whatever makes a thing an “outstanding specimen” of its kind. This is often
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view. In his teleological point of view‚ he states that everything is always changing and moving‚ and has an aim‚ goal or purpose (telos). Aristotle’s arête (virtue) is reaching your highest human potential‚ or in his words‚ knowledge and study. So if the highest human knowledge is knowledge about knowledge itself (contemplation) that would make arête (knowledge) the highest human ability. Telos fits into Aristotle’s idea of the ethical life because to have the ethical life or should we say “happy
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------------------------------------------------- The Greek Philosophy of Man ------------------------------------------------- The Greek Philosophers Socrates‚ Plato and Aristotle taught that the proper way to solve the problem of man is to first inquire into and discover the true nature of man. ------------------------------------------------- The solution to his present problems caused mostly by ignorance or lack of knowledge‚ can be found by recalling all what he knew clearly in his former
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