Virtue and Vice

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Which of the following is NOT a cardinal virtue in Aristotelian ethics?

  1. Justice

  2. Temperance

  3. Courage

  4. Wisdom


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wisdom is not a cardinal virtue in Aristotelian ethics. The cardinal virtues are justice, temperance, courage, and prudence.

According to Plato, what is the highest virtue?

  1. Justice

  2. Temperance

  3. Courage

  4. Wisdom


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to Plato, wisdom is the highest virtue. He believed that wisdom is the knowledge of the good, and that it is the foundation of all other virtues.

What is the opposite of virtue?

  1. Vice

  2. Ignorance

  3. Evil

  4. Sin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The opposite of virtue is vice. Vice is a habitual disposition to do wrong or to fail to do what is right.

Which of the following is NOT a vice?

  1. Gluttony

  2. Sloth

  3. Humility

  4. Envy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Humility is not a vice. It is a virtue that is often associated with modesty and selflessness.

What is the difference between a virtue and a skill?

  1. Virtues are innate, while skills are learned.

  2. Virtues are concerned with character, while skills are concerned with performance.

  3. Virtues are always good, while skills can be used for good or for evil.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above statements are true. Virtues are innate, while skills are learned. Virtues are concerned with character, while skills are concerned with performance. Virtues are always good, while skills can be used for good or for evil.

Which of the following is NOT a virtue that is often associated with happiness?

  1. Gratitude

  2. Optimism

  3. Pessimism

  4. Resilience


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pessimism is not a virtue that is often associated with happiness. Gratitude, optimism, and resilience are all virtues that are associated with happiness.

What is the relationship between virtue and eudaimonia?

  1. Virtue is necessary for eudaimonia.

  2. Eudaimonia is necessary for virtue.

  3. Virtue and eudaimonia are mutually reinforcing.

  4. Virtue and eudaimonia are independent of each other.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Virtue and eudaimonia are mutually reinforcing. Virtue is necessary for eudaimonia, and eudaimonia is necessary for virtue. When we live a virtuous life, we are more likely to experience eudaimonia, and when we experience eudaimonia, we are more likely to live a virtuous life.

Which of the following is NOT a virtue that is often associated with success?

  1. Hard work

  2. Perseverance

  3. Honesty

  4. Luck


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Luck is not a virtue that is often associated with success. Hard work, perseverance, and honesty are all virtues that are associated with success.

What is the difference between a moral virtue and an intellectual virtue?

  1. Moral virtues are concerned with character, while intellectual virtues are concerned with the mind.

  2. Moral virtues are innate, while intellectual virtues are learned.

  3. Moral virtues are always good, while intellectual virtues can be used for good or for evil.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above statements are true. Moral virtues are concerned with character, while intellectual virtues are concerned with the mind. Moral virtues are innate, while intellectual virtues are learned. Moral virtues are always good, while intellectual virtues can be used for good or for evil.

Which of the following is NOT a virtue that is often associated with leadership?

  1. Integrity

  2. Humility

  3. Charisma

  4. Manipulation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Manipulation is not a virtue that is often associated with leadership. Integrity, humility, and charisma are all virtues that are associated with leadership.

What is the relationship between virtue and flourishing?

  1. Virtue is necessary for flourishing.

  2. Flourishing is necessary for virtue.

  3. Virtue and flourishing are mutually reinforcing.

  4. Virtue and flourishing are independent of each other.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Virtue and flourishing are mutually reinforcing. Virtue is necessary for flourishing, and flourishing is necessary for virtue. When we live a virtuous life, we are more likely to experience flourishing, and when we experience flourishing, we are more likely to live a virtuous life.

Which of the following is NOT a virtue that is often associated with friendship?

  1. Loyalty

  2. Trust

  3. Envy

  4. Generosity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Envy is not a virtue that is often associated with friendship. Loyalty, trust, and generosity are all virtues that are associated with friendship.

What is the difference between a virtue and a value?

  1. Virtues are innate, while values are learned.

  2. Virtues are concerned with character, while values are concerned with beliefs.

  3. Virtues are always good, while values can be good or bad.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above statements are true. Virtues are innate, while values are learned. Virtues are concerned with character, while values are concerned with beliefs. Virtues are always good, while values can be good or bad.

Which of the following is NOT a virtue that is often associated with love?

  1. Kindness

  2. Compassion

  3. Possessiveness

  4. Patience


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Possessiveness is not a virtue that is often associated with love. Kindness, compassion, and patience are all virtues that are associated with love.

What is the relationship between virtue and happiness?

  1. Virtue is necessary for happiness.

  2. Happiness is necessary for virtue.

  3. Virtue and happiness are mutually reinforcing.

  4. Virtue and happiness are independent of each other.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Virtue and happiness are mutually reinforcing. Virtue is necessary for happiness, and happiness is necessary for virtue. When we live a virtuous life, we are more likely to experience happiness, and when we experience happiness, we are more likely to live a virtuous life.

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