Type of Book: Philosophical Treatise Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics, written in the 4th century BCE, is one of the foundational texts of Western moral philosophy. Named…
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Ever wondered where the whole concept of “role models” came from? We love to throw around the term, especially when we’re looking for someone to…
Morality, the system of principles distinguishing right from wrong, is viewed through multiple philosophical lenses. Some argue that morality is objective, meaning that moral truths…
Aristotle’s concept of developing virtue through habit emphasizes the idea that moral virtues are cultivated through consistent practice. According to Aristotle, virtues like courage, temperance,…
Let’s talk Aristotle. The guy was doing some serious philosophizing back in Ancient Greece, trying to figure out what makes humans… well, human. And let’s…
The 500s BCE was a transformative era in ancient Greece, marking the dawn of profound cultural and intellectual developments that have shaped the course of…
In the realm of philosophy, virtues are often divided into two distinct categories: moral virtues and intellectual virtues. Understanding the difference between the two can…
When it comes to ethics, two popular schools of thought are ethical subjectivism and moral realism. Each offers a different view on how we approach…
A Brief Overview of Aristotle’s Virtue Ethics Aristotle’s virtue ethics is an ancient philosophical approach that emphasizes the development of good character traits, or virtues,…
The concept of virtue is central to ancient Greek philosophy, especially concerning eudaimonia or the “good life.” Aristotle views virtue, encompassing traits like courage and wisdom, as essential for achieving eudaimonia through rational activity and moral excellence. He introduces the Golden Mean, emphasizing virtue between extremes (e.g., courage between recklessness and cowardice). Virtue is developed via habit. While highly influential, Aristotle’s ideas faced criticism from Sophists, who advocated moral relativism and practical success over objective virtue. Understanding these debates enriches our perspective on ethics and happiness.