Asked by Kylie Jessee on Jun 04, 2024
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Aristotle believes that
A) we learn virtues through trial and error, like any other skill.
B) we learn virtues by being rewarded with pleasure when we do well.
C) we learn virtues through abstract reasoning.
D) we do not learn virtues; they are inborn in us.
Aristotle
An ancient Greek philosopher and polymath, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great, whose works covered various subjects including physics, metaphysics, poetry, theater, music, logic, rhetoric, politics, government, ethics, biology, and zoology.
Virtues
Qualities or traits deemed to be morally good and desirable in a person, such as honesty, courage, and compassion.
- Understand the essence of virtue ethics as proposed by Aristotle, including the method of acquiring virtues.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the essence of virtue ethics as proposed by Aristotle, including the method of acquiring virtues.
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