virtue theory
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- Created on: 05-06-19 13:52
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- virtue theory
- Aristotle's moral virtues
- the Greek word eudaimonia is key to understanding virtue theory
- eudaimonia: a Greek word used by Aristotle to define the end purpose of human life to be happiness, flourishing or fulfillment
- the goal of virtue theory, is to create the good life, to be happy and fulfilled through cultivating virtues (arete)
- arete: a Greek word meaning virtue
- overall, there are three aspects to happiness according to Aristotle. 1. life of enjoyment, 2. a life with freedom, 3. being a philosopher.
- the Greek word eudaimonia is key to understanding virtue theory
- hexis: a greek word used by aristotle for a person's manner of behaviour
- ethos: a greek word used by aristotle for character of a person
- moral virtues
- courage
- temperance
- liberality
- generosity
- pride
- right or proper ambition
- patience
- truthfulness
- wittiness
- friendliness
- modesty
- righteous indignation
- intellectual virtues
- intelligence or insight
- scientific knowledge
- wisdom
- artistic endeavor through the guidance of reason
- prudence
- Aristotle's moral virtues
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