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What does the term telos refer to in Aristotle’s philosophy?


b) The ultimate purpose or end of an entity

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According to Aristotle, which of the following is a final good?


c) Happiness (eudaimonia)

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Which example best illustrates the concept of telos?


b) A knife cutting effectively

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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.

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Which of the following actions aligns with achieving eudaimonia?


b) Developing virtues through rational activity

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What is the ergon of humans, according to Aristotle?


c) Rational thought and deliberate action

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How is the ergon of an entity related to its telos?


b) Ergon is the unique function that helps fulfill its telos.

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What does arete mean in Aristotle’s ethics?


c) Virtue or excellence in fulfilling one’s function

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According to Aristotle, which of the following best illustrates the Golden Mean?


c) Courage as a balance between recklessness and cowardice

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  1. What does teleology focus on in Aristotle’s philosophy?


b) The purposes or final causes of things

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  1. Which of the following is an example of teleological thinking?


b) Explaining the purpose of rain as nourishing crops

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  1. Why does Aristotle consider phronesis essential for virtuous living?


b) It helps determine the correct balance (Golden Mean) in actions.

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  1. What capacity distinguishes humans in Aristotle’s Ladder of Life?


c) Rational thought and deliberate action

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  1. What does Aristotle mean by calling humans “political animals”?

Humans naturally seek community

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3. Ergon refers to:

The unique function or purpose of an entity

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Which of the following best describes arete in Aristotle's philosophy?

b) A virtue or excellence that enables one to fulfill their telos

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Phronesis is critical in Aristotle's ethics because:

Answer: b) It enables individuals to reason about what is morally right in specific situations

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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

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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