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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Definitions:

Vascular Tissue

The complex tissue in plants that conducts water and nutrients through the plant body.

Cortex

The outer layer of various organs or structures, such as the brain's cerebral cortex, involved in high-level functions including consciousness, memory, and thought, or the kidney's cortex, involved in filtration and blood processing.

Tracheids

Water-conducting cells in the xylem of vascular plants that are elongated, with thickened cell walls and tapered ends, contributing to the support and transportation of water and minerals.

Vessel Elements

Shorter, wider plant cells than tracheids, found in the xylem, which efficiently transport water and nutrients vertically through the plant.