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PHIL 290 Virtue Ethics
ASSIGNMENT 2
1. Aristotle claims that there are two kinds of virtues, virtues of character and virtues of
thought. Explain what the difference between these two is. How are they acquired? (Short
Answer)
The virtues of character are concerned with practical reasoning and arise from
teaching while the virtues of thought are more concerned with feelings and
actions and arise from the habit which requires experience and time.
2. Aristotle claims that virtue of character is about pleasures and pains. What does he mean?
Why are pleasure and pain so important for his theory of virtue of character? (Short
Answer)
Aristotle means that the virtue of character has to be followed by the appropriate
action. If one acts right then he must also like it and derive pleasure from it.
Pleasure and pain are so important to Aristotle’s theory of virtue of character
since pleasure may cause us to do base actions while pain may cause people to
abstain from fine actions. Pleasure has also been a part of us from infancy in
every feeling and action.
3. Explain Aristotle’s conception of virtues of character. How is it an intermediate between
two extremes? Provide some examples of actions and feelings. Provide examples from
your own personal experiences in which applying Aristotle’s virtue of character would
come in handy. (Essay)
The virtue of character is derived from actions and feelings as well as pain
and pleasure. It associated with the way we as humans in our daily lives have to
make choices. Choices between what is fine and what is shameful, what is
pleasant and what is painful or what is imminent and what is harmful. When it
comes to actions t...