Aristotle Focused on Clarifying the Concept of Virtue Itself

question 204

Multiple Choice

Aristotle focused on clarifying the concept of virtue itself. He argued that it was virtuous to choose the proper amount of emotion and/or action called for in a particular situation and that extremes of emotion and action were vices. In all communities there are some men of practical wisdom who have the capacity to judge wisely. Aristotle argued that they have the capacity to follow the "right rule" whatever the situation. David Cooper, Value Pluralism and Ethical Choice

• A) Argument; conclusion: In all communities ... capacity to judge wisely.
• B) Argument; conclusion: Aristotle focused on clarifying the concept of virtue itself.
• C) Argument; conclusion: They have the capacity to follow ... the situation.
• D) Argument; conclusion: He argued that it was virtuous ... were vices
• E) Nonargument.

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