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Aristotle Says, "With Regard to Pleasures and Pains-Not All of Them

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Aristotle says, "With regard to pleasures and pains-not all of them, and not so much with regard to the pains-the mean is temperance, the excess self-indulgence." Explain how the concept of "temperance" fits into Aristotle's ideas concerning virtues.


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Synovial Joint

A freely movable joint characterized by a cavity filled with synovial fluid, which lubricates and nourishes the cartilage-covered articulating surfaces.

Articular Cartilage

A smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones at joints, enabling easy movement and reducing friction.

Synovial Fluid

A viscous, non-Newtonian fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints, reducing friction between articular cartilages during movement.

Joint Cavity

The potential space between the articulating surfaces of a synovial joint filled with synovial fluid that lubricates and nourishes the cartilage.

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