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

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

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

4. 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

5. 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?

6. 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?

7. 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?