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What does the term telos refer to in Aristotle’s philosophy?
b) The ultimate purpose or end of an entity
According to Aristotle, which of the following is a final good?
c) Happiness (eudaimonia)
Which example best illustrates the concept of telos?
b) A knife cutting effectively
What distinguishes eudaimonia from pleasure in Aristotle’s philosophy?
b) Eudaimonia is a state of flourishing achieved through virtue, while pleasure is a fleeting emotional state.
Which of the following actions aligns with achieving eudaimonia?
b) Developing virtues through rational activity
What is the ergon of humans, according to Aristotle?
c) Rational thought and deliberate action
How is the ergon of an entity related to its telos?
b) Ergon is the unique function that helps fulfill its telos.
What does arete mean in Aristotle’s ethics?
c) Virtue or excellence in fulfilling one’s function
According to Aristotle, which of the following best illustrates the Golden Mean?
c) Courage as a balance between recklessness and cowardice
What does teleology focus on in Aristotle’s philosophy?
b) The purposes or final causes of things
Which of the following is an example of teleological thinking?
b) Explaining the purpose of rain as nourishing crops
Why does Aristotle consider phronesis essential for virtuous living?
b) It helps determine the correct balance (Golden Mean) in actions.
What capacity distinguishes humans in Aristotle’s Ladder of Life?
c) Rational thought and deliberate action
What does Aristotle mean by calling humans “political animals”?
Humans naturally seek community
3. Ergon refers to:
The unique function or purpose of an entity
Which of the following best describes arete in Aristotle's philosophy?
b) A virtue or excellence that enables one to fulfill their telos
Phronesis is critical in Aristotle's ethics because:
Answer: b) It enables individuals to reason about what is morally right in specific situations
What is the main argument for why humans are described as political animals by Aristotle?
Answer: c) Human flourishing and virtue are best achieved within a community
11. Aristotle's idea of natural hierarchy suggests that:
Answer: c) Certain roles exist for the benefit of society, based on inherent differences in abilities