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Tthe Notion of Virtue in Plato and Aristotle
Title: Tthe Notion of Virtue in Plato and Aristotle
Category: Literature / English
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Tthe Notion of Virtue in Plato and Aristotle
THE NOTION OF VIRTUE IN THE ETHICAL VIEWS OF PLATO AND ARISTOTLE:
Plato and Aristotle, two philosophers in the 4th century, hold polar views on having a
happy life and philosopy in general. This fact is very cleverly illustrated by Raphael's "School of
Athens", where Plato is portrayed looking up to the higher forms; and Aristotle is pointing down
because he supports the natural sciences.
Firstly, Plato’s concept of reality contrasts with Aristotle’s …showed first 75 words of 1340 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 1340 total…s ethos. Though a life limited only in the beliefs and opinions- a man is
made of only of desires and reason. And i think such a life would be too simple: Only fulfulling your
desires through reason. Man has to be more than just man since he can think. But Aristos theory makes
that impossible. Ýn conclusion i found plato’s theory is more convincing although aristo’s is more
applicable to our lives.
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