![]() ![]() ![]() He also doesn’t mean to say that we can’t break the rules: Just because a person is honest, for example, doesn’t mean they can’t lie when they need to. We have to learn what the right approach to a situation is as part of our moral development. This virtue can also be applied in different situations and has a whole chapter dedicated to the various forms it can take.Īristotle sees ethics as more of an art than a science, and his explanations purposely lack specifics. ![]() ![]() It lies between selfishness and selflessness. Justice: This is the virtue of dealing fairly with others. The person who has the right amount of shame will understand when they have committed a social or moral error but won’t be too fearful not to risk them. Shame: The midpoint between being too shy and being shameless. Wittiness: At the midpoint between buffoonery and boorishness, this is the virtue of a good sense of humor.įriendliness: While being friendly might not seem like a moral virtue, Aristotle claims friendship is a vital part of a life well lived. This virtue lies between not being friendly at all and being too friendly towards too many people. ![]()
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