Aristotle

Why did Aristotle believe that action was important?

Aristotle believed that action was important because repetition and practice leads to experience. From experience people gain wisdom and new skills that they can then use. The repetition of actions causes the actions to become habitual.

How does Aristotle say that everyone is similar to a politician

Aristotle believes that everyone is a politician because in situations people have to balance both sides of the extremes which is what politicians have to do

why does Aristotle frown upon the idea of relying on happiness gained from materials

Aristotle believes that happiness in objects and materials does not last long because you can always run out of materials. He believes that material happiness will not lead to internal happiness which is what important

Why do everyone's opinions matter?

all opinions are different, each human is an individual with different actions, goals, and judgments, opinions of different people can positively affect others' opinions

How is moral virtue like gravity

moral virtue is like gravity; it is a fact that cannot be changed in the mind of a person

Which science is worth more to the greater good according to Aristotle

political science

What did Aristotle emphasize from the first two books of Nicomachean Ethics

reason, balance, virtue

How did Aristotle define happiness

A life of contemplation

What does it mean to be virtuous

Being virtuous is having the ability to balance the two sides of the extreme and the ability to reach self-fulfillment as well as fulfilling the needs of the community. It means to be morally stable with great goals.

What does Aristotle think virtue is

Virtue, for Aristotle, is the idea of self-fulfillment and the ability to be balance good and bad actions and the ability to balance two sides of the extreme with success.

What does the "Golden Mean" mean in Aristotle's terms

In Aristotle's terms the "Golden Mean" means the ideal moderate position between two extremes.

Who was Aristotle's teacher

Plato

Which of the following answers is the most unreliable way of life in Aristotle's opinion

medicine

By Aristotle's definition, how can one best achieve virtues

Virtues are aspects which help you achieve moral fulfillment and happiness by being the best person that you can be. One needs to practice their virtues and try to apply them to their life, in order to live virtuously and obtain overall fulfillment and happiness. Achieving virtues comes with wisdom from experience that comes from the repetition of actions.

What political theory did Aristotle support

Utilitarianism

What are the two types of virtue Aristotle emphasizes

moral and intellectual

Which of the following is a virtue of a good person according to Aristotle

balancing extremes

What develops skill in regards to Aristotle

experience

What did Aristotle say could lead to pure from of justice

fairness

What does Aristotle believe is the best way to gain wisdom

through experience

What did Aristotle believe was the goal that all humans should try to achieve

to contribute to the greater good

What should be the purpose to making decisions

to enhance internal happiness and the happiness of the community

What did Aristotle believe came form experience

wisdom

How does Aristotle think you should treat authority

with respect, but questioning them when they are unreasonable