Aristotle (virtues) 0.0 / 5 ? EthicsVirtue ethicsA2/A-levelOCR Created by: Emily UffindellCreated on: 14-12-14 09:08 For Aristotle, what is every action focused on? An aim/outcome 1 of 17 What type of ethics is Aristotle's theory amongst? Teleological 2 of 17 What is the superior aim? To achieve the supreme good 3 of 17 What is the supreme good? Eudaimonia 4 of 17 What is 'Eudaimonia?' A contented state of being happy/healthy/prosperous 5 of 17 What did happiness mean for Aristotle? More than pleasure 6 of 17 What 3 ways did he understand happiness? 1.Pleasure 2. As a free member of society 3. Philisophical 7 of 17 What is a person like if they are morally good? They have positive traits/virtues and do not have negative traits/vices 8 of 17 What 2 types of virtues does Aristotle distinguish between? 1. Intellectual virtues 2. Moral virtues 9 of 17 How are intellectual virtues developed? By training oneself/being educated 10 of 17 How are moral virtues developed? By practicing and developing habit 11 of 17 Why did Aristotle believe that friendship was an important social virtue? It will develop a person but also by nature continue to develop the friend (as long as both continue to cultivate/develop virtues 12 of 17 What type of friendship did he believe that we ought to develop? Friendships of the good (based upon enjoyment of each other's character) 13 of 17 What types of friendship did he believe that we ought not to develop? Friendships of Utility (based upon necessity/usefulness) and Friendships of pleasure (based upon enjoyment/common interests) 14 of 17 What is, for Aristotle, friendship key to achieving? Eudaimonia and therefore modelling virtues 15 of 17 What 4 cardinal (fundamental) virtues need to be achieved? 1. Moderation 2. Justice 3. Courage 4.Prudence (practical wisdom) 16 of 17 What does 'agent-centred' mean? It refers to ethical approaches that are focused on the development of the person rather than on the morality of what they are doing. 17 of 17
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