Virtue Ethics

Virtue Ethics was created by which philosopher?

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Plato

• Immanuel Cant

Virtue Ethics focus on the _____________ of the individual

• Action

• Experience

• Mind

• Character

What are morally virtuous actions dependent on?

• Values of the government

• Values of the school system

• Values of society

• Values of individuals

Which one is false?

• Actions must be done with knowledge of the virtue which is embodied

• Actions must be done no matter how you feel

• Actions must be the person's free choice to do them

• Actions must be done willingly because they are known to be right

What are the two extremes that virtues are generally the average of?

• Deficient and Proficient

• Proficient and Excessive

• Deficient and Excessive

• Omniscient and Proficient

Which of these is a deficient vice of bravery?

• Rash

• Unfriendly

• Cowardly

• Modesty

Which of these is an excessive vice of friendly?

• Flattering

• Patronizing

• Envious

• Boastful

True or False: One of the contributions to virtue ethics is that it is compatible with ethical principles

• True

• False

Which of the following is a contribution of virtue ethics?

• Encourages the cultivation of human excellence

• Virtue is of a very personal nature

• People of good character can do bad

• People of bad character can do good

According to Aristotle, the end goal for human is ____________

• Wealth

• Power

• Happiness

• Success