VirtueA fundamental concept in Aristotle's ethics, referring to excellence of character that leads to good conduct.
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The quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong."Virtue is a quality that should be aspired to in order to live a fulfilling life."
An attribute or quality considered morally good or desirable in a person."Patience is a virtue that is greatly valued."
EudaimoniaA central concept in Aristotelian ethics, often translated as 'happiness' or 'flourishment'.
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A state of being happy, prosperous in life, flourishing."Eudaimonia involves not only happiness but also virtue and moral conduct."
TeleologyA philosophical concept that Aristotle used to explain how things in nature act for an end or purpose.
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The explanation of phenomena in terms of the purpose they serve rather than of the cause by which they arise."Teleology is a central concept in Aristotle's ethics and his view of the natural world."
RationalIn Aristotle's ethics, the idea that humans are rational beings plays a significant role.
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Based on or in accordance with reason or logic."Her decision was rational and based on facts."
EthicsThe philosophical study of moral values and rules is central to Aristotle's work.
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Moral principles that govern a person's behaviour or the conducting of an activity."Ethics is a fundamental field of study in philosophy."
The branch of philosophy that deals with morality."Ethics involves the investigation of what is right and wrong."