Aristotle's Theory Of Virtue Analysis
There are various theories of ethics, like deontology, utilitarianism, casuist and virtue just to name a few. The theory of virtue is quite interesting; it is a theory that according to Principles and Theories (2002, February 17) Retrieved September 29, 2015, is based on judging a person’s character rather than their actions. The theory of virtue is different from other theories in the sense that it is the only one that judges upon character so traits such as integrity, kindness, honesty, morality, and dignity are deemed right and just. These traits also so happen to be some that I find very important to have in my personal relationships. In time there have been philosophers that also stated differences between theories. Aristotle for example, according to Aristotle's Ethics (2001, April 16) Retrieved September 29, 2015, is known for discovering the difference between intellectual and moral values by stating that one is learned and another is acted out naturally as what feels right.
The theory of virtue is one theory that is quite different from the rest. In the …show more content…
Aristotle stated the difference between intellectual and moral virtues. According to Intellectual Virtues (2001) Retrieved September 29, 2015, Aristotle stated that intellectual virtues are obtained by understanding the world and using that understanding to be the best you can possibly be. According to, Question 58: The difference between moral and intellectual virtues (2008) Retrieved September 29, 2015, Aristotle also states that moral virtues come to be by learning from your mistakes, bettering yourself from such mistakes and doing what feels right going forward as to not repeat such mistakes. The common ground between the two is that they are both things that need to be educated and understood. The difference here is that one is taught through understanding of the world, and the other is taught through the experiences of
The theory of virtue is one theory that is quite different from the rest. In the …show more content…
Aristotle stated the difference between intellectual and moral virtues. According to Intellectual Virtues (2001) Retrieved September 29, 2015, Aristotle stated that intellectual virtues are obtained by understanding the world and using that understanding to be the best you can possibly be. According to, Question 58: The difference between moral and intellectual virtues (2008) Retrieved September 29, 2015, Aristotle also states that moral virtues come to be by learning from your mistakes, bettering yourself from such mistakes and doing what feels right going forward as to not repeat such mistakes. The common ground between the two is that they are both things that need to be educated and understood. The difference here is that one is taught through understanding of the world, and the other is taught through the experiences of