The Virtuous Person Does the Right Thing and Is Happy

question 20

Essay

The virtuous person does the right thing and is happy to do so. It comes easily. The "continent" person does the right thing, but it requires effort. Should we think more of the person that wants to be moral or the person who overcomes a desire not to be moral?

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Definitions:

Femoral Region

Refers to the area of the thigh that is near the femur bone, encompassing structures like muscles and vessels.

Thigh

The part of the human leg between the hip and the knee.

Abdominal Cavity

The space in the human body that houses major organs of digestion, excretion, and reproduction.

Body Cavities

Hollow spaces within the human body that house organs, including the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities.