What are virtues of character according to Aristotle? Virtues are what enable something to fulfil its specific function successfully. Humans’ characteristic activity is to reason. So, virtues for humans are what enables them to reason well. A good/virtuous person reasons well, acts according to reason and flourishes (attains eudaimonia) as a result (E.E. 1218a, 35). … Continue reading Aristotle’s virtue ethics
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I'm officially still in my Plato era (until I fully get into my Aristotle phase). So, here's a little dive into the master's main doctrine. What are Platonic Forms? What are Plato’s reasons for introducing Platonic Forms? How are Platonic Forms different from ordinary objects, such as birds and trees? Platonic Forms are abstract, eternal, … Continue reading What are the Platonic forms?
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