Aristotle Virtues

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1.)Aristotle explains that there are two types of virtues, virtue of thought and virtue of character. Both of these types of virtues are not innate; rather they are acquired and result from experience or habituation. A virtue, as defined in a dictionary is, behavior showing high moral standards. Virtues, then are somehow merely a concept that one must learn. This then is what distinguishes virtues from a virtuous person. A virtuous person has somewhat mastered these virtues or discovered the mean between vices; therefore they use these virtues to go about their day. As Aristotle explains, “no one has the least prospect of becoming good from failing to do them.” (580) To become a virtuous person, one must have had the proper upbringing from