PHIL 2120 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Eudaimonia, Habituation, Divine Command Theory
1 Feb 2021
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Virtue theory ethical theory that emphasizes an individual"s character rather than following a set of rules. If we focus on being good people, the right actions will follow effortlessly. Proper functioning everything has a function; it is good to the extent that it fulfills its function. We are the rational animal" meaning using reason. Having virtue means doing the right thing, at the right time, in the right way, in the right amount, toward the right people. Virtue was character traits, in middle of vice extremes of deficiency and excess. The right action is always a midpoint between extremes, golden mean depends on the. Courage is finding the right way to act" situation. Virtue is a skill, way of living, learned through experience, practical wisdom. Character is developed through habituation; first find someone who knows (moral exemplar) and follow them, desire to emulate, becomes part of character and manifests when you need it, it becomes effortless.
