Why does Aristotle Think that Ethical Virtue is Required for Practical Wisdom?
Abstract In this paper, I ask why Aristotle thinks that ethical virtue (rather than mere self-control) is required for practical wisdom. I argue that a satisfactory answer will need to explain why being prone to bad appetites implies a failing of the rational part of the soul. I go on to claim that...
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| Language: | English |
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2012
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