behind Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics revolves around the form of happiness: happiness is the exercise of virtue‚ it is the drive for action‚ and it is the destination of purpose. In other words‚ happiness is final and self-sufficient. Being able to achieve happiness is rare‚ and not many people can obtain it because they have not mastered virtue. The great-souled man‚ however‚ has mastered virtue and is‚ therefore‚ considered the best kind of person. He is one who has surpassed the visible realm and
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One of America’s founding fathers had a great influence in American History and what it is to be American. Benjamin Franklin wrote his Autobiography as a letter addressed to his son in two parts. Franklin knew they would be public and wanted people to read them because he felt he was worth following as an example. He grew up in a big family where his dad did not make a large income. He worked his way up to become more knowledgeable and eventually be a founding father of The United States of America
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as well. Instead of virtue ethics‚ dignity could be in unlimited supply if people aren’t worrying about making a right choice‚ or diluting an answer by finding an averaged
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is one of the most choice-worthy goods an individual can have (Aristotle 149‚ 1170a‚ section 7). However‚ in chapter 3 of book 8‚ Aristotle asserts the finest friendships are enduring insofar it is good‚ and the virtues remain the same. However‚ his proposal about the similarities of virtues doesn’t seem entirely correct since people gradually change over time‚ but the relationship can continue to be good and individuals remain close friends. Problematically‚ Aristotle asserts if the characteristics
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be blessed and happy. Virtue is split into two categories: moral and intellectual. Moral virtues make someone ethical. Intellectual virtues make someone smart. You have to learn intellect. Moral virtues are habitual. We have these virtues always but they only become evident when practiced and when they eventually become something we do without even thinking about it‚ i.e. a habit. Even when practiced‚ people can still be bad at something. You can destroy your virtues. By forming good habits
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Aristotle suggests three main arguments and ideas in the Nicomachean Ethics. First‚ appropriate virtues of character are the important principle in ethics that allows a person to be truly ethical and only through practicing and honing into these virtues does one exhibit sound moral judgement. Secondly‚ Aristotle places great emphasis on how positive and active communities are essential to nurture appropriate virtues. Lastly‚ guidance from successful ethical and moral leaders is essential to disseminate an
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Exegesis- Book Two‚ the definition of virtue Aristotle’s definition of virtue has been modified multiple times throughout book two; however‚ by (1107a) he comes to a true definition of virtue. Aristotle refers to virtue as what enables a person to live a truly happy life. Virtues work in accordance with the soul to enable people to make the right decisions about how to act in the given circumstances. According to Aristotle’s definition of virtue in (1107a-1107a30) “Virtue is an active condition that makes
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nature is simply a manifestation of the gods. Again‚ since The Logos is the rationality behind the universe‚ it is present in every human soul. Therefore every person can exercise reason. One main way to do this is by being virtuous! Supreme good is a virtue. This divine spark of reason makes everyone equal.
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courage when it comes to persistence and enthusiasm. Character strengths or the big picture is just one of many. Character strengths are defined as virtues‚ for example‚ the virtue of wisdom which can be achieved through strengths such as creativity‚ curiosity‚ love of learning‚ open mindedness‚ and perspective (Peterson and Seligman‚ 2004). Most virtues are the core characteristics that are valued by thinkers and philosophers. Wisdom‚ courage‚ humanity‚ justice‚ temperance‚ and transcendence are just
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PART 1 Case 23‚ p.121 The parties involved are Claude and roommate that’s a drug dealer. The moral issue is how Claude is a drug user who uses with no one knowing‚ but doesn’t like that his roommate sells it. In this case we can see how Claude ethical reasoning played a role in his immoral action. Claude did not want to get caught doing something wrong based on the action of his roommate. He felt that his roommate was more ethically incorrect because he was actually selling it. He knew he was
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