Aristotelian Virtue Ethics Quiz

What separates Aristotelian Virtue Ethics from Utilitarianism and Kantian Ethics?

• Assessing singular acts in isolation

• Assessing the consequences of actions

• Assessing broad characters of human beings

• Assessing the moral duty behind actions

What does Aristotle believe is the telos of a human being?

• To reason

• To experience pleasure

• To achieve power

• To fulfill desires

What is the term used by Aristotle to capture the state that humans should aim for as the aim and end of human existence?

• Kantianism

• Utilitarianism

• Hedonism

• Eudaimonia

What does eudaimonia mean when understood as flourishing?

• Experiencing temporary happiness

• Acting in accordance with true function

• Pursuing material wealth

• Achieving social status

According to Aristotle, what makes a good chair?

• Being comfortable for long hours

• Supporting the curvature of the human bottom without collapsing

• Being made of expensive material

• Having intricate designs

What is the Greek term used by Aristotle to refer to the purpose, goal, end, or true final function of an object?

• Phronesis

• Arete

• Eudaimonia

• Telos

What does Aristotle believe is the good for a human being?

• Achieving power and dominance

• Pursuing pleasure at all costs

• Acting in accordance with reason

• Following religious commandments

What does Aristotle identify as the uniquely differentiating characteristic of humanity?

• Ability to reason and act on reasons

• Physical strength and agility

• Emotional intelligence

• Artistic and creative abilities

What does Aristotle believe is the state that all humans should aim for as the aim and end of human existence?

• Pleasure

• Success

• Happiness

• Eudaimonia

What does Aristotle believe is the good life for a human being?

• Acting in accordance with telos

• Pursuing material wealth

• Following societal norms

• Seeking power and dominance