Understanding Virtue Theory

What is the ultimate goal of human actions according to Aristotle's virtue theory?

• Fame

• Eudaimonia

• Power

• Wealth

How does Aristotle suggest we develop virtues?

• By avoiding all vices

• By reading philosophical texts

• Through practice and forming habits

• By following strict rules

What is a key criticism of virtue theory?

• It is too focused on rules

• It lacks a clear definition of virtues

• It is too rigid and inflexible

• It ignores the consequences of actions

How does virtue theory differ from utilitarianism and deontology?

• It focuses on the consequences of actions

• It emphasizes strict adherence to rules

• It is centered on the agent rather than the action

• It prioritizes maximizing pleasure

Which philosophers contributed to the resurgence of virtue ethics in recent years?

• Philippa Foot and Rosalind Hursthouse

• Jeremy Bentham and David Hume

• Immanuel Kant and John Stuart Mill

• Socrates and Plato