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According to Aristotle, to be virtuous is
{ 1 } - to have the right motives.
{ 2 } - to act in a certain way.
{ 3 } - to have both of these (both are needed).
{ 4 } - impossible, since we are all selfish to the core.
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According to Aristotle, to be virtuous is
{ 1 } - to have the right motives.
{ 2 } - to act in a certain way.
{ 3 } - to have both of these (both are needed).
{ 4 } - impossible, since we are all selfish to the core.
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According to Aristotle, to be virtuous is
{ 1 } - to have the right motives.
{ 2 } - to act in a certain way.
{ 3 } - to have both of these (both are needed).
{ 4 } - impossible, since we are all selfish to the core.
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According to Aristotle, to be virtuous is
{ 1 } - to have the right motives.
{ 2 } - to act in a certain way.
{ 3 } - to have both of these (both are needed).
{ 4 } - impossible, since we are all selfish to the core.
To be virtuous isn't just to act in a certain way; it also involves acting for the right reasons and with the right feelings, as a person of virtue would act. If we speak honestly just because we fear getting caught in a lie, then we don't adequately have the virtue of honesty.
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According to Aristotle, to be virtuous is
{ 1 } - to have the right motives.
{ 2 } - to act in a certain way.
{ 3 } - to have both of these (both are needed).
{ 4 } - impossible, since we are all selfish to the core.
Aristotle wasn't that pessimistic!
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