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Virtue. Sgt Nelson. Aristotle (384 – 322 BC). Greek Ethical Theory. What is good for man? Aristotle - Eudaimonia. Excellence. “A life of excellence, of aspiring to, and attaining, excellence in what we are or are meant to be “by our nature.’”. Virtue. Virtue of Thought
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Virtue Sgt Nelson
Greek Ethical Theory What is good for man? Aristotle - Eudaimonia
Excellence “A life of excellence, of aspiring to, and attaining, excellence in what we are or are meant to be “by our nature.’”
Virtue Virtue of Thought Virtue of Character or Ethos What is virtue?
Compare Utilitarianism and Kantian concepts of morality
Mean “Seeking the mean in all things” Midpoint of 2 Extremes deficiency & excess
Practical Application What are the virtues that pertain to being an excellent military officer? An excellent human being?
Exercise Count off by 4
Final Question What is it we are concerned to preserve and care for in battle?