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Virtue Theory- Introduction Aristotle – pupil of Plato Overview Key scholars for virtue ethics Define with examples what is meant by the term virtue

Key terms recap Write up a definition for . . . Objective Absolutist Moral decision making based on consequences is called _______________ or ____________________________

Context 4th Century B.C Athens – Capital of Ancient Greece

Key ideas Places it’s emphasis on ‘practise’ and ‘habit’ as opposed to laws written in human nature or universal norm Focuses on the agent (person)and not the act Focuses on how we are good people Appreciates the room for cultural relativity Aims to help humans and societies reach eudaimonia

What is a virtue? Or vice? A quality considered morally good or desirable in a person. E.g. Patience is a . . . Can you think of any other examples? What is a vice? Can you think of any examples?

The Golden Mean Look at the examples on page 14 Courage – better than an excess or a lack Can you think of your own examples where you have applied the Golden mean in your own lives?

An example of virtue theory in practice Lying (alternative truth!) What would deontologist say about lying? What would a teleologist say about lying? A follower of virtue theory would claim . . . Nelson Mandala – Invictus example Use the link on the website Nelson Mandala Nelson Mandala Invictus What character traits typified Nelson Mandela? What is your philosophy of leadership? How does this relate to character and the virtues? How could others develop these virtues?