Reason as the Foundation of Virtue
- For Aristotle, rationality distinguishes humans and enables the practice of virtue
- Through reason, we can align our desires with virtuous goals, turning knowledge into action
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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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