Exam 14: The Importance of Character

One problem with Aristotle' theory is that his virtues are ______.

Aristotle's theory seeks to uncover fundamental principles governing specific actions.

Aristotle termed his theory of moderation "the Golden Mean."

Man's aim should be to find ______ in order to help us act rightly.

Hursthouse (1999)argues that virtue ethics can provide ______.

______ is primarily concerned with persons and character rather than with duties or with the consequences of actions.

An act,such as being a brave soldier in the Nazi military,may reflect the virtue of courage,but on the whole,it is not virtuous because the soldier ______.

Define spheres of existence.

In ______ ethics,the imperative is to do what is right,whereas in ______ ethics,the imperative is to be a good person.

Aristotle argues that the way to behave in a moral or ethical sense is in accordance with ______.

Aristotle's list of 12 virtues does not include justice or wisdom.

Aristotle was a tutor to the young ______.

Aristotle's concept of the "Golden Mean" is ______.

Unlike ______ theorists,Aristotle was not concerned with the effects or results of behavior.

According to Blum (1996),virtues can only be sustained within ______.

______ involves applying excellent character to a situation in light of an overall conception of what amounts to a good life.

Consequentialists and deontologists do not consider ______.

Unlike the philosopher ______,Aristotle's theory does not stress duties.

Anscombe published an article suggesting that modern moral philosophy was misguided and that philosophers should stop thinking about ______ while placing virtue Center stage.

The critical point is that ______ are necessary for conducting our lives well.