(CITE) This ethical thinking was first explored by Aristotle around 350 BC; he identified several factors that largely developed human virtue. The main focus on virtue, or Arete, is whatever makes a thing an “outstanding specimen” of its kind, or significantly special. We use this descriptor to evaluate the attributes of things based on quality and their development. Additionally, Aristotle addressed the existence of happiness, or eudaimonia in people as a naturally existing emotion, and very often a motivation for people to do things. People are motivated by happiness, primarily because it gives meaning, fulfilment, and value to life. This transitions into the last focal point of Aristotle’s reflections on virtue. He explored the idea of an end, aim, goal, or purpose associated with life, otherwise known as telos. This is significant to virtue ethics as a connector to the other characteristics previously mentioned; telos serves as a purpose for things. Without telos, we enter a nihilistic standpoint and meaningless
(CITE) This ethical thinking was first explored by Aristotle around 350 BC; he identified several factors that largely developed human virtue. The main focus on virtue, or Arete, is whatever makes a thing an “outstanding specimen” of its kind, or significantly special. We use this descriptor to evaluate the attributes of things based on quality and their development. Additionally, Aristotle addressed the existence of happiness, or eudaimonia in people as a naturally existing emotion, and very often a motivation for people to do things. People are motivated by happiness, primarily because it gives meaning, fulfilment, and value to life. This transitions into the last focal point of Aristotle’s reflections on virtue. He explored the idea of an end, aim, goal, or purpose associated with life, otherwise known as telos. This is significant to virtue ethics as a connector to the other characteristics previously mentioned; telos serves as a purpose for things. Without telos, we enter a nihilistic standpoint and meaningless