Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics bk. 4 | The Virtue of Temperance | Philosophy Core Concepts

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This is a video in my new Core Concepts series -- designed to provide students and lifelong learners a brief discussion focused on one main concept from a classic philosophical text and thinker.
This Core Concept video focuses on book 3 of Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, where he discusses the Virtue of Temperance (or Moderation), and the associated Vices of Self-Indulgence and Insensibility.
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[@mandyfleck1861]

Great explanations and examples! I am a college philosophy student and this lecture really helped me expand my understanding my Aristotle's take on temperance

[@GregoryBSadler]

Glad it was useful for you!

[@GregoryBSadler]

another Core Concept video specifically on an Aristotelian virtue

[@liamferinga6614]

Thank you so much. Your teaching style is superb!

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Very nice to say - you're quite welcome!

[@CaptainJasa]

I’m currently on book three of Aristotle ethics which I had neglected to the back of my book pile which was a huge mistake on my part and I recently just started to re-read it once again and it’s a fantastic book as most of Aristotle examples could easily be extrapolated on to one own life.
Thank you for the insightful lecture.

[@GregoryBSadler]

You're very welcome! Yes, Aristotle is incredibly rich. . . .

[@TR4G]

Thank you for sharing this video.

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[@delaneiraranda572]

I have a question, which one is more praiseworthy then, temperance or continence?

[@GregoryBSadler]

Temperance, since it's a virtue

[@juanrodriguez-yo8dt]

you were in the military? what branch and which job did you have?

[@GregoryBSadler]

I was a Combat Engineer in the Army

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[@alexismeyer1612]

According to aristotle what is the difference between moral virtue and intellectual virtue

[@GregoryBSadler]

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[@lola13802]

De Montaigne was a great proponent of temperance. Temperance, even in temperance!!!

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[@mrmelanson34]

I should be moderate in my moderation! ;)

[@GregoryBSadler]

Not really sure what that would mean in this case

[@mshaixx1571]

I'm a Grade 10 student

[@GregoryBSadler]

Ok