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Virtue Theory Flashcards
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- 1What does Virtue Theory focus on; what is its telos?VT focuses on developing your own moral characteristics through practising the Virtues. Right and wrong is decided based on whether it helps your moral character flourish
- 2What makes an action right or wrong in VT? Explain why it isn't deontological or consequential.You can figure out whether it's right or wrong based on whether the action develops you as a person.
Deontological ethical theories are about following rules, consequential theories are about the outcome of an action - 3Why is VT a relative theory?It's relative because it's flexible in what is right or wrong based on who you are.
- 4What is eudaimonia?Eudaimonia is the supreme goal of happiness for humans. Aristotle argued that everyone had a purpose and by fulfilling this purpose you can achieve eudaimonia - only free men can do this.
- 5What are the three ways that eudaimonia can be achieved?1) Pleasure - ordinary life
2) Honour - serving
3) Contemplation - philosophers way - 6What actions are considered right in VT?Actions are considered right if it's practising the virtues which develop your character
- 7What is the difference between a superior and subordinate aim?Subordinate aims are things you have to do to get qualifications and live practically, once you start doing these things to make you happy they become superior aims.
- 8What is a virtue?Virtues are desirable characteristics within your personality that you can develop in order to flourish as a person. The opposite of a virtue is a vice.
- 9Explain and give examples of the moral virtuesThese virtues are desirable qualities that you can practice in order to develop. The more you practice, the more it becomes a habit. Examples include, courage, temperance, wisdom, good temper and modesty.
- 10Explain and give examples of the intellectual virtuesThe intellectual virtues are linked to the mind and can be developed through instruction and reflection. Some of them are common sense, scientific knowledge and practical wisdom
- 11What are the cardinal virtues?These are the key virtues that always have to be considered. They are prudence, courage, temperance and justice
- 12What is the doctrine of the mean?The Doctrine of the Mean is the balance of the virtues. The Golden Mean is the perfect balance between excess and deficiency.
- 13What is a phronimos and how does this develop your moral character?A phronimos is someone you look up to because they follow the virtues you desire. If they show a particular virtue of generosity, it may help you to develop your virtue of generosity.
- 14Explain the analogy of the ship.Polis is the ship, and it is guided by the philosophers. Aristotle split society into 3 types of people:
Continent people: Often choose
Incontinent people: Choose vice but change with guidance
Viscous people: Will never change even with help
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- A level Religious Studies Flashcards on Virtue Theory Flashcards, created by Millie Johnson on 08/06/2017.
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