Mr. Sadler, thank you for this video. But I'd like to ask, does that mean that it is impossible for man to attain eudaimonia in a city-state, since life in one is in essence a virtuous activity? Thanks.
I feel like there was a step skipped here. Maybe I'm missing something but Aristotle seems to take for granted that the human function and the godly function (would they even have one?) are the same
A question I've had regarding Aristotle's Ethics is whether or not his virtues are generic from one culture to another. If they are not doesn't this lead relativism? Could you indulge me on this question? Thank you for another great video!
Aristotle thinks that the virtues he identifies are universal. That doesn't mean every culture will recognize them. In fact, he even thinks that in his own culture, there's a lot of people quite muddled about those matters. Recognizing relativity doesn't have to lead to relativism
***** Asking about whether they are "self-evident" is probably the wrong way to go about it. I'd suggest reading the work, and seeing for yourself what his general approach is
I know the work fairly well. Through habituation one develops character and learns to act in a manner neither excessive nor deficient but in moderation between these two extremes. In doing so one becomes virtuous. His list of virtues has always seemed a little suspect to me.
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These videos are so helpful coming from an undergrad in philosophy! So grateful for your work!
Glad the videos are proving useful
Very interesting video as always.
Thanks!
Mr. Sadler, thank you for this video. But I'd like to ask, does that mean that it is impossible for man to attain eudaimonia in a city-state, since life in one is in essence a virtuous activity? Thanks.
It does not
I feel like there was a step skipped here. Maybe I'm missing something but Aristotle seems to take for granted that the human function and the godly function (would they even have one?) are the same
Well, sounds like you ought to take the time to read the text and see what Aristotle says for yourself
A question I've had regarding Aristotle's Ethics is whether or not his virtues are generic from one culture to another. If they are not doesn't this lead relativism? Could you indulge me on this question? Thank you for another great video!
Aristotle thinks that the virtues he identifies are universal. That doesn't mean every culture will recognize them. In fact, he even thinks that in his own culture, there's a lot of people quite muddled about those matters. Recognizing relativity doesn't have to lead to relativism
Are these universal virtues self-evident for him through man's capacity as a rational animal?
***** Asking about whether they are "self-evident" is probably the wrong way to go about it. I'd suggest reading the work, and seeing for yourself what his general approach is
Thanks!
I know the work fairly well. Through habituation one develops character and learns to act in a manner neither excessive nor deficient but in moderation between these two extremes. In doing so one becomes virtuous. His list of virtues has always seemed a little suspect to me.