Aristotle’s Virtue Ethics

Who was Aristotle?

• A Roman philosopher

• A student of Socrates

• A Greek philosopher

• A king of Greece

What is the main focus of virtue ethics?

• Following rules

• Developing character

• Achieving success

• Avoiding consequences

What is the key question in virtue ethics?

• What should I do?

• What kind of person should I be?

• How do I get what I want?

• Is lying always wrong?

What happens when virtues are practiced daily?

• They become habits

• They lose meaning

• They become unnecessary

• They disappear

According to Aristotle, what distinguishes a good person?

• Strictly following laws

• Acting based on consequences

• Developing virtuous habits

• Pursuing wealth and power

What is a danger of having too much courage according to Aristotle?

• Cowardice

• Indifference

• Recklessness

• Weakness

What is the relationship between virtue and habit?

• Virtue is innate, not developed

• Virtues become habits through practice

• Habits weaken virtues over time

• Habits are irrelevant to virtue

Which of the following is an example of Telos or Purpose?

• A knife cutting well

• A teacher giving orders

• A student following rules

• A soldier obeying commands

Which of the following is NOT a key concern of virtue ethics?

• Developing moral character

• Achieving eudaimonia

• Maximizing pleasure

• Practicing virtues