Exam 16: The Nature of Virtue Aristotle

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A) a capacity.
B) an ability.
C) an activity.
D) a state of character.

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Aristotle's claim that "virtue is a kind...

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Yes, there are many examples of feelings...

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According to Aristotle, a virtuous person is someone who consistently acts in accordance with virtue, and a virtuous action is one that is performed willingly and knowingly in accordance with virtue. However, Aristotle also acknowledges that it is possible for someone who lacks a particular virtue to perform a virtuous action. Aristotle's account of how virtue is acquired does not necessarily present a problem in this regard. He believed that virtue is acquired through habituation and practice. By repeatedly performing virtuous actions, a person can develop virtuous habits and ultimately become a virtuous person. Therefore, even if someone lacks a particular virtue, they can still perform virtuous actions and, through practice, develop that virtue over time. For example, someone who lacks courage may still be able to perform a courageous act in a specific situation. This could be due to external factors such as a sense of duty, a desire to protect others, or a willingness to face their fears in that particular moment. Over time, if they continue to act courageously in similar situations, they may develop the virtue of courage. In conclusion, while it is ideal for a virtuous person to consistently act in accordance with virtue, it is still possible for someone who lacks a particular virtue to perform a virtuous action. This aligns with Aristotle's belief that virtue is acquired through habituation and practice, rather than being an inherent trait.

A) It occupies the middle ground between excessive and deficient possibilities of feeling and acting.
B) It corresponds to what the average person ought to do in any given situation.
C) It corresponds to what ordinary common sense recommends in any given situation.
D) It is not incompatible with moderate amounts of vice.

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A) is only possible for a select few to achieve.
B) comes in two kinds, intellectual and moral.
C) comes in two kinds, individual and social.
D) requires abandoning the pursuit of pleasure.

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A) Experiencing pleasure and not experiencing pain
B) Achieving one's goals and being honored by one's community for having done so
C) The excellent activity of the rational part of the soul
D) Health, wealth, and time to enjoy them

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C

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A) As a result of the soul's natural development
B) As a result of careful study
C) Through divine grace
D) Through habituation

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A) It must be done for its own sake.
B) It must proceed from a fixed state of character.
C) It must be done knowingly and willingly.
D) All of the above

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A) survival and reproduction.
B) service to the gods.
C) rational activity.
D) pursuit of pleasure.

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