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Aristotle firmly believed that a specifically human purpose in life exists. therefore, each part of our bodies has a purpose. The sum of our body parts has a purpose. Today we are not so likely to make such a general conclusion. How would Aristotle evaluate the purpose of the life of a criminal?…a prostitute?
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There is no question that Aristotle felt we, as humans, were put on earth for a purpose. Have you reached a point in your life where you feel you have experienced that purpose? If not, what do you believe may yet occur that will describe your purpose in life?
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Explain the difference between Aristotle's view of women and Plato's view of women.
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Aristotle believed that to be morally good we must be capable of choosing the proper response to every situation, to choose properly between excess and deficit. Consider the person who fails to be truthful. How would you explain to this person Aristotle' position of the Golden Mean?
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Use the three (3) questions Aristotle would ask to determine what we should do? For example, you are out of work, have no money and have a family to feed. Would you steal food? How would Aristotle make this decision?
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Regarding pleasure seeking, Aristotle contends we must know in what amount to enjoy the pleasure, temperance. One should not overindulge, nor should one abstain. How would Aristotle suggest we "spend money"?
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Good reasoning, or contemplation, is the one thing that can be ours forever. How would contemplation bring happiness to us according to Aristotle?
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Give an example of virtue ethics and explain how this will bring happiness.
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If a person was suspicious, how would you use the Golden Mean to determine if the person's behavior has reached a point beyond virtuous>
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Aristotle was not a native-born Greek. How did this affect his work, his beliefs, and his quality of study?
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