Question Q6GS4GS1
Given below are three quotations of philosophers. What do each of the quotations convey to you in the present context? (B) "Virtue lies in our power, and so does vice: because where it is in our power to act, it is also in our power not to act." Aristotle (150 words, 10 marks)
Introduction
(Virtue) provides a human with capability to action and influence the action of others. According to Aristotle:- Virtue lies in our power
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Main Body
As power can help in:- taking tough decision, positive changes in the society, Influence the action of people, punishing the wrongdoers etc.
However, power also leads to greed and freedom to take immoral actions
This would lead to:-
i) Downward fall of the society values
ii) Ethical decisions not taken
iii) Power lust and greed takes over human consciousness
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Conclusion
According to Aristotle, this leads to vice and thus power is a tricky thing and needs careful handling.
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Topper
Aditya Agarwal
Subject & Paper
GS4GS1
Topic
Ethics
Virtue Ethics
Virtue and Vice
Writing Stats
99
Total words
3
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formal analytical
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