Virtue

that allow you to become just. Three components of virtue are to be able to make a decision by knowing details about that specific action, to do the action for the right reasons not for your own good but for the good of the city, and must be in a stable condition that has no emotional effect on their choice. Aristotle wrote,: “For having other kinds of artfulness, these things do not count, except for the mere knowing, but for having the virtues, the knowing is of little or no strength, while…

In Plato’s dialogue, what virtue is and if virtue can be taught is the topic of discussion by Meno, Socrates and Anytus. The conversation begins with the dissection of what virtue is, a critical first step in order to answer later questions. It is concluded upon that virtue is wisdom and beneficial to us because it leads us to good. Therefore, if virtue helps to guide our soul and wisdom, then it must be knowledge. Knowledge is something that is teachable so it can be deducted that someone has…

It is difficult to understand what virtue truly is and if everyone is born with it and if it develops over time. Plato brings this question to the forefront in Protagoras and Meno. During a particular discussion, Socrates questions Protagoras on whether virtue can truthfully be taught. Protagoras then provides admirable evidence proving that virtue can be educated to all human beings. Protagoras does this by providing a number of examples backing up his beliefs. Through the use of punishment…

defines happiness as the life of rational activity in accordance with virtue. People often think that happiness is a state of mind, but for Aristotle, happiness is like a goal or the final end that binds together the entireness of one’s life, “one swallow does not make a summer, neither does one fine day; similarly one day or brief time of happiness does not make a person entirely happy” (The Nicomachean Ethics 1098a 18). Virtue is more of a mentality instead of an action. Someone who is…

Virtue ethics is a rather old theory with Chinese origins but is normally associated with the Greeks. Unlike most theories such as consequentialist and deontological where rule, acts, and consequences are most important; virtue ethics mainly emphasize character and being a good or virtuous person. The only rules that are important are the ones that are written by a good person or if they will help a person become virtuous. Virtue ethics asks the questions: How should one live? What is considered…

Virtue ethics, a theory created by Aristotle used to make moral decisions. His theory solely relied on individualism, not society, culture or religion. His theory was introduced in ancient Greek times. For Aristotle one should be able to do good without mere pleasure or political since it would be superficial. Virtue ethics is more concerned with how one should live. The question someone might ask when following Virtue of ethics is, " What person should I become" not "what should I do?" These…

Nussbaum in Non-Relative Virtues: An Aristotelian Approach, presents three views that challenge or juxtapose Aristotle and his virtues ethics. Nussbaum notices a common theme of contemporary sentiments about virtue ethics following a relativistic approach. Nussbaum, through this article, writes to defend a non-relativistic approach to virtue ethics as Aristotle himself believed that ethics is the search of good which relates and applies to all human beings. Of the three objections she proposes…

What is virtue? Is it a physical possession, an emotion explicitly felt, or behavior meant to elicit feelings from someone? Is it the guidelines of which a person lives their day-to-day life? Maybe it’s something more broad and germane to a specific race, or imposed of on a select group of individuals. According to Oxforddictionaries.com virtue is, “Behavior showing high moral standards”. This definition encompasses Confucius’s Five Constant Virtues: Ren, Yi, Li, Zhi, and Xin. These constant…

deals with virtue and vice. The teaching states that virtue is the only true good and vice the only true evil. The first teaching also states that things such as money, pleasure, pain, hunger, food, etc. are neutral, and are to be treated with indifference. The second Stoic teaching mentioned in the handout deals with the virtuous man and how he is entirely free from passions such as, anger, sorrow, and fear. The virtuous man by the Stoic’s teaching is only concerned with virtue and that virtue…

right and ethical is a priority. Virtue ethics includes “certain ideals for which people should strive and allow complete growth of humanity” (Velasquez, et al., 2008). Virtues are “attributes we have”, and include, fairness, self-control, honesty and integrity (Ruiz & Lluesma, 2014) . There are numerous instances in which people should apply appropriate virtues to ensure ethical behavior is being practiced. Additionally, corporations should appropriately use virtues to protect employees, and…