Virtue Ethics

Question 1

According to virtue ethics, what traits of character do not make someone a good person?

Answer 1

Not “what is the right thing to do” (such as Mill [happiness], or Kant [will universally]).

Question 2

Aristotle on virtue:

Answer 2

A virtue is a trait of character manifested in habitual action.

Question 3

Honesty

Answer 3

Truthful as a matter of course.

Question 4

Vices

Answer 4

Traits of character manifested in habitual action.

Question 5

Virtues are qualities that ___ us, while vices are qualities that ___ us.

Answer 5

Attract, repel.

Question 6

Moral Virtues

Answer 6

A trait of character, manifested in habirutla action, that is good for everyone to have.