PDF-Moral Strength and Moral Weakness in Aristotle

1 Ann Ward Philosophy and Political Science Campion College University of Regina AnnWardureginaca In book 7 of the Nicomachean Ethics Aristotle argues that thre e character traits are to be avo. Week Six: The Virtue of Virtue Ethics?. Aristotle. Recap. Man is a ‘type’ of thing.. A thing is measured by how well it performs its function.. If a thing performs its function well, it is said to flourish ‘as that thing’ (it flourishes . What do the people in your church think about rhetoric?. How is rhetoric abused?. What did Plato think of rhetoric?. Are they right?. Socrates: “Professor . Stilley. , shame on you; how can you talk about rhetoric without first defining it?”. Starter – Disentanglement – identify the parts that are or might be . Aristotilean. .. Reading – Puzzle of Ethics p34-35. Higher Reading – . MacIntyre. p94. Bring this next lesson . LO s . To recap knowledge about the life and works of Aristotle. ARISTOTLE. (384 BC – 322 BC). Some scholars regard him as the greatest philosopher of all time.. BIOGRAPHY OF ARISTOTLE. QUICK FACTS. NAME : Aristotle. OCCUPATION: Philosopher. BIRTH . DATE : c. . A Greek philosopher. Reina Jackson. Aristotle. http://www.biography.com/people/aristotle-9188415. Aristotle and Plato. abyss.uoregon.edu. Aristotle was sent to get a higher education by his brother in law/ guardian. He was sent to Plato’s Academy. In the academy Aristotle was such a great student that many believed that Aristotle would move on and take Plato’s place as a teacher after Plato died. Although that is not a true fact, Aristotle and his teacher Plato were actually friends.. 384 BC – 322 BC. Aristotle. . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbgHbzrL3d0. Background- Who Was Aristotle? . Greek Philosopher . Studied under Plato at . The Academy. (thus, was ultimately influenced by Socrates as well). AP English IV/1301. Review text in the Bedford, 1506-1508. Properties of Character. The characters should be good—they will reveal their morals in speech and action. It is possible to portray . goodness in . Review Game. Directions. You will be answering two questions per statement: . 1) Strength or weakness? . Move to the side of the room designated strength or weakness. . 2) Which kind if system? . Hold up your card for 1,2, or M (multiple) . 2 Kinds of Virtues. Intellectual (grows by teaching). Ethical (acquired by habituation). You become …. A builder by building. A Lyre-player by playing the lyre. Temperate by doing what is temperate. Agenda. Discussion. What does tragedy imitate?. Recap and Update. Tetralogy. , Judging. Aristotle’s Poetics. Tragedy Defined, Tragedy Redeemed. 7-Sep 2017. Aristotle Poetics. 2. Discussion. What does tragedy imitate?. The world is constantly changing…. Things grow and decay…. Everything is caused by something else…. A B C Forever?. B is caused by C. A is caused by B. Aristolte. wonders. : Is . this chain of cause and effect infinite?. (Aka the best philosopher ever). Contribution to . the . orbital motion theory. Believed that the planets and the Sun orbited Earth. He saw no sign that the Earth was in motion. This meant that the Earth had to be stationary, and the planets, the Sun, and the fixed dome of stars rotated around Earth.. Aristotle's Poetics. Aristotle. 's . Poetics. seeks to address the different kinds of poetry, the structure of a good poem, and the division of a poem into its component parts. He defines poetry as a 'medium of imitation' that seeks to represent or duplicate life through character, emotion, or action. Aristotle defines poetry very broadly, including epic poetry, tragedy, comedy, dithyrambic poetry, and even some kinds of music.. PLATO:. The forms [. patterns or ideals. ] are not in this world and can only be known through a process of education. Images make up the lowest category of “objects of knowledge” – art is only “imitation”.