Aristotle & Virtue Theory

What is the Greek word for character?

• Telos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Eudaimonia

What is the Greek word for goal or purpose?

• Telos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Eudaimonia

According to Aristotle, striving toward happiness and achievement is subjective in the human experience.

• True

• False

According to Aristotle, the only pathway to true happiness is the human pursuit of virtue, that is, living virtuously.

• True

• False

"Human striving toward happiness and fulfillment" is an oversimplified translation to the Greek concept of:

• Telos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Eudaimonia

Aristotle describes the four main types of human character. Which of the following is considered soft in their pursuit of virtue? These people know right from wrong, but tend to give in to their desires, even if contrary to their reason.

• Virtuous

• Continent

• Incontinent

• Vicious

Aristotle describes the four main types of human character. Which of the following is considered enduring in their pursuit of virtue? While they may have desires that go contrary to their reason, these people know right from wrong and seek to align their desires to what is considered the virtue.

• Virtuous

• Continent

• Incontinent

• Vicious

Aristotle describes the four main types of human character. Which of the following describes those not knowing right from wrong and order their desires toward self-indulgence? These characters tend to desire pursuits that are considered harmful to self or others.

• Virtuous

• Continent

• Incontinent

• Vicious

When a person is _______ , they are able to withstand painful situations and emotions.

• Vicious

• Enduring

• Soft

• Incontinent

When a person is _______ , they have weakness to pain and overwhelming preference toward pleasure.

• Vicious

• Enduring

• Soft

• Continent