Aristotelian Virtue Ethics and Phronesis
아리스토텔레스의 덕 윤리학과 중용
A foundational normative ethical framework asserting that human flourishing (eudaimonia) is achieved through cultivating virtuous character traits operating at the Golden Mean via practical wisdom (phronesis).
| Field | Philosophy |
|---|---|
| Level of analysis | Micro · Individual |
| Paradigm | Virtue Ethics Pragmatism |
| Key figures | 👤 Aristotle (아리스토텔레스) |
| Year | -350 |
Key Claims
Aristotle grounded morality in teleological human flourishing (eudaimonia). Virtue is not a mechanical rule, but a stable habitus seeking the ‘Golden Mean’ between extremes of excess and deficiency, guided by situated practical judgment (phronesis).
Further Reading
- Aristotle. (ca. 350 BC). Nicomachean Ethics.
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