Aristotle argues that virtue is achieved by maintaining the Mean. For Aristotle the mean was a method of achieving virtue, but for others it referred to a peaceful way of life which compromising the extremes of self disipline. The virtues on Aristotles lists in the Nichomachean Ethics, are the virtues that Plato focuses on in manyof his dialogues -------. These virtues are wisdon courage, moderation and jusitce, but Aristotle meant much further to defining them. Plato believed in the unity of the virtues. Plato also believed was that virtue was enough for happiness.For both Plato and Aristotle, virtue was essential for happiness and the good life.
Aristotle writes, "For if what was said in the Ethics is true, that the happy life is the life