Aristotle's Virtue Analysis

Aristotle outlined his theory of Virtue Ethics in his book Nicomachean Ethics. Aristotle focused his idea of ethics on agents rather than acts. His main idea is focused on the idea of human character- how can you be a better person? In fact, Aristotle once said: “For we are enquiring not in order to know what virtue is, but in order to become good, since otherwise our enquiry would be of no use.” Aristotle is given the credit for developing the idea of virtue ethics, but many of Plato's cardinal values influenced his ideas. Virtue Ethics is focused on the person's actions, not the consequences of that action. Aristotle believed if you had good moral values, then your actions would be "good" in theory. Rather than defining good actions,

In The Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle claims that there are three types of friendships. The three friendships being that of utility, pleasure, and virtue. First, in Sections 1-3, I will explain Aristotle’s claims of the three types of friendship. After that, in Section 4, I will examine Aristotle’s argument that there are two friendships that are not as lasting as the other friendship. Then, in Section 5, I will analyze whether or not the friendship of virtue can occur between only virtuous people. Next, in Section 6, I will evaluate whether or not true friendship is the friendship of virtue like Aristotle claims. Lastly, in Section 7, I will object to Aristotle’s claims.

In Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle understands virtue is a disposition that issues correct choice. In this essay, we are given the task to explain what Aristotle means by choice, which is in turn show that choice is not wishes, opinion, nor desire. Rather, Aristotle believes choice involves desire. So, I will explain concisely why correct choice is not a tendency to opine the correct thing to do rather correct choice is an intimate coordination between our rational and desiring faculties. Thus, controlling and coordinating what we desire and why we desire something. Ultimately, leading the agent to what the right thing they should do, full stop, regardless of numerous alternatives.

Aristotle believes that there are two kinds of virtue, one being intellectual and the other being moral virtue. He states that Intellectual virtue comes from being taught meaning we’re not born with it. Moral virtue on the other hand we develop as we grow and gain an understanding of life. “The stone which by nature moves downwards cannot be habituated to move upwards, not even if one tries to train it by throwing it up ten thousand times” (N.E. II.1) Right there he is talking about how if you are designed to do one thing, it is impossible to do the opposite no matter how hard you force it. He talks about how we gain our virtues by practicing them and using them on a regular basis. That is how we learn

The philosophy of virtue ethics, which primarily deals with the ways in which a person should live, has puzzled philosophers from the beginning of time. There are many contrasting interpretations regarding how one should live his or her life in the best way possible. It is in my opinion that the Greeks, especially Aristotle, have exhibited the most logical explanation of how to live the "good life". The following paper will attempt to offer a detailed understanding of Aristotle's reasoning relating to his theory of virtue ethics.

In Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle states that “virtue of character is a mean” (1109a 2). This means too much or too little of a certain character is vice. To be truly virtuous, Aristotle believes an individual must find the proper amount of character. I agree with Aristotle in that a truly virtuous person has balanced characteristics and traits, because any trait in an extreme form is undesirable. In Nicomachean Ethics Aristotle talks about bravery as one of these traits, stating “For the brave person… appears rash in comparison to the coward, and cowardly in comparison to the rash person”(1108b 20). To Aristotle, the brave man would be most virtuous when compared to the rash man and the coward, because it is the mean of the traits. I agree

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Aristotle's virtue ethics endeavor to make peace with crime and restore justice to society by forgiving the offender for his actions instead of holding resentment for that person. Ressentiment use to be involved in most of the capital punishment case. Also, it was used to sentence an offender.In order to overcome the negative of resentment we have to overcome the negative with positive virtues such as with forgiveness and mercy. Retribution is getting the victim, offender, and community together. so the victim can forgive the offender. Also, the offender gets to tell the victim how sorry he is. The virtue of passion and forgiveness for instance help us to overcome the tendency towards anger,hatred, and the desire for revenge(Williams & Arrigo,

Two theories that accommodate to the criteria of achieving happiness are Aristotle’s Virtue Theory and Utilitarianism. According to Aristotle’s Virtue Theory, a good moral life is one that is full of virtuous acts in order to achieve happiness. Utilitarianism declares that one must think of all the consequences and seek the answer to which results in the greater good for everybody. This begs the question, is self-control an important characteristic of a moral life?

One of the most important things that the famous philosopher, Aristotle, argued about was the topic of virtue. This was also a very important issue that his teacher, Plato, argued about on numerous occasions. But, the two of these men had very different ideas on what virtue was and how it was obtained, and Aristotle had a completely different moral philosophy.

Aristotle stated in his Nicomachean Ethics Book I, all human activities aim at some good: some goods subordinate to others (ed., Wiliam David Ross). In humanistic critics, technologies such as nuclear fission for generating electricity and gold mine, however their compensation wage (higher pay) does not enough to compare for the risk of life, as the greater risk they face (Kristine Shrader-Frechette). Technology risks is more than physical harm and inequitably distributed because there is no zero risk society.

I was original going to do Euthanasia but when I noticed how many people of the class choice it I decided to do Aristotle. Euthanasia is as you and many other stated is in fact assisted suicide and way height on a person moral believes. Many may not agree with me but in situation when a person Is battling a terminal illness it sometimes best to allow them to have a pain free death as oppose to living their remaining time in pain. Many people have a problem with this idea because our their own issues with losing a love one. But their death should bring forth a celebration of their life and not a reminder that they are no longer with us. Also another issue is whether a person is unwilling put to death or not of sane mind to make such decision, So my question to you would be, do you feel is more morally wrong for a doctor to put someone to death that has asked to be or morally wrong for a person love ones to keep them alive to prolong them letting

In Plato’s Menon, Socrates and Menon discussed about the nature of virtue and whether it can be taught. The definition of virtue varies a lot through the whole conversation. Even though Socrates and Menon failed to reach a precise definition of virtue after spending amount of time and effort, their arguments enlightened my idea that virtue consists in the ability to take the responsibility to good purpose and a willingness to explore and learn. Virtue is not some sort of knowledge that can be acquired by teaching or through predecessors, instead, being virtuous can be achieved by constantly discovering and applying true opinions.

In Book II of the Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle discusses the idea of moral virtue. Aristotle emphasized the importance of developing moral virtue as the way to achieve what is finally more important, human flourishing (eudaimonia). Aristotle makes the argument in Book II that moral virtue arises from habit—equating ethical character to a skill that is acquired through practice, such as learning a musical instrument. However in Book III, Aristotle argues that a person 's moral virtue is voluntary, as it results from many individual actions which are under his own control. Thus, Aristotle confronts us with an inherently problematic account of moral virtue.

Socrates’ sense of virtue, as established in Plato’s Apology of Socrates, Crito, and Symposium collectively, revolves around the pursuit of wisdom, knowledge, and justice, all in an effort to benefit the soul rather than the physical body. Given that this oftentimes contradicts standard values of honor and beauty, Socrates is targeted by many of those around him who oppose his ideas and ways of thinking, especially since the youth begin to criticize the elders’ concern for the trappings of honor and beauty rather than for interior virtues. Unlike Socrates’ case, Aeneas’ sense of virtue complies with the standard societal definition, emphasizing pietas, or respect for the gods and dedication to family and community. In his efforts to