Exam 14: The Importance of Character Virtues

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

Aristotle's virtues do not include wisdom or _______

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

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

Virtues are strengths of character that promote human flourishing and well-being, and are weaknesses of character that hinder human flourishing or well-being.

What are personal qualities or traits of character that make us persons of excellent character?

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

Hursthouse (1999) argues that each virtue generates a prescription. Which of the following are examples she provides as such a prescription?

Which of the following is not one of Hinman's (1998) arguments regarding the criticisms of Aristotle's virtues:

The principle of moderation was termed the Golden _______ by Aristotle.

According to , what is wrong with lying is not that it is unjust, but that it is dishonest, and dishonesty is a vice.

Consequentialists and deontologists give no consideration to:

Feminist critics of Aristotle argue that his notion of virtue:

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

Aristotle was a student of Plato.

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

Describe the role that practical wisdom plays in character.

Contemporary virtue theory has been inspired by:

Aristotle's theory is not concerned with happiness or flourishing as a human being.

Critics of Aristotle's theory contend that it shows class and gender bias.