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30 Μαρ 2023 · When it comes to human behavior and morality, Aristotle is known for his “virtue ethics” — an ethical theory which primarily emphasizes the character of the moral agent themselves, rather than the morality of their actions (as with consequentialism) or the primacy of moral duty (as with deontology).
1 Μαΐ 2001 · Aristotle follows Socrates and Plato in taking the virtues to be central to a well-lived life. Like Plato, he regards the ethical virtues (justice, courage, temperance and so on) as complex rational, emotional and social skills.
Aristotelian Virtue Ethics is an agent-centred theory in virtue of a primary focus on people and their characters rather than singular actions. For Aristotle, morality has more to do with the question “how should I be ?” rather than “what should I do ?”
Aristotle (384–322 BC) was a scholar in disciplines such as ethics, metaphysics, biology and botany, among others. It is fitting, therefore, that his moral philosophy is based around assessing the broad characters of human beings rather than assessing singular acts in isolation.
Aristotle analyzed virtues into moral and intellectual virtues. Intellectual virtues are qualities of mind and character that promote intellectual flourishing, critical thinking, and the pursuit of truth.
Aristotle (384–322 BC) was a scholar in disciplines such as ethics, metaphysics, biology and botany, amongst others. It is fitting, therefore, that his moral philosophy is based around assessing the broad characters of human beings rather than assessing singular acts in isolation.
His brand of ethics is what we now call “virtue ethics,” which, as the name suggests, entails an interest in the character of a moral agent and how it relates to his overall wellbeing. In general, it asks the question how one should live one’s life, with an eye to living well through managing one’s character.
