QUESTION 7 Aristotle thinks that when one uses one’s reason to find the proper w

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QUESTION 7

Aristotle thinks that when one uses one’s reason to find the proper way to act in a morally demanding situation (or to find the ‘mean’), then one clearly shows that one

is a purely theoretical genius.

possesses a seriously defective sense of moral wisdom which is nonetheless beautiful to behold.

truly has practical wisdom.

is an authentic Sophist.

5 points   

QUESTION 8

Virtue, Aristotle says, is defined by a mean relative to us. He means that

we have fundamentally different values, and there is not necessarily any connection between different sets of values.

if you think that x is the right thing to do, who's to tell you that you're wrong?

there are no virtues common to all.

facts about an individual and her circumstances are relevant to what should be done.

5 points   

QUESTION 9

Renaissance humanists

intensify the otherworldliness embedded in medieval culture by emphasizing the human perfection is possible only in the life to come.

celebrate the human being as the central fact in the created world.

see clearly that a good human life, as represented in the classics, is incompatible with Christianity.

tend to be pessimistic about humanity's prospects.

5 points   

QUESTION 10

Aristotle thinks that reaching happiness has to do with our applying our instincts well, and does not have to do with reason or any kind of rational thinking.

True

False

is a purely theoretical genius.

possesses a seriously defective sense of moral wisdom which is nonetheless beautiful to behold.

truly has practical wisdom.

is an authentic Sophist.

Explanation / Answer

7. Correct Answer- c- truly has practical wisdom.

8. Correct Answer- b - if you think that x is the right thing to do, who's to tell you that you're wrong?

9. Correct Answer- b- celebrate the human being as the central fact in the created world.

10. Correct Answer- True

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