Practical Wisdom: Knowing How to Act
- Practical wisdom (phronesis) is crucial for applying moral knowledge in everyday life
- It involves not only knowing what is good but also how to achieve it in specific situations
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Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics explores how moral knowledge is acquired through experience and habitual practice. It emphasizes practical wisdom (phronesis) as essential for applying ethical principles in real-life situations. The work is important for highlighting the role of reason and deliberation in achieving virtue and making sound moral decisions.
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