Doctrine of the Mean | Aristotle's Virtue Ethics #3

Dive into Aristotle's Doctrine of the Mean with us! In this video, we explore how moral virtue is found at the mean between the extremes of excess and deficiency. Using practical examples, we illustrate how virtues like courage can be balanced differently for each individual based on their unique circumstances. Ultimately, to be virtuous, agents must act following the golden mean.
Perfect for University Courses & A-Level Philosophy & Ethics OCR & AQA or equivalent.
🔍 Key Topics Covered:
- Understanding Aristotle’s Doctrine of the Mean
- Examples of courage and its related vices: rashness and cowardice
- The role of individual differences in determining the mean
- The importance of phronesis (practical wisdom) in ethical decision-making
📖 Chapters:
00:00 Excess & Deficiency
00:14 Excess & Deficiency: Courage
01:02 Relativism in the Doctrine of the Mean
01:40 Phronesis (Practical Wisdom)
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🔬 Sources and Further Reading:
- Frye, J. (2017) AQA A-Level Religious Studies. London: Hodder Education.
- Koterski S.J., J. (2013) The Ethics of Aristotle (J. Koterski S.J., Narr.) [Audiobook]. The Great Courses. www.audible.co.uk/pd/B00D92NI....
- Timmons, M. (2012) Moral Theory: An Introduction. 2nd edn. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
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