FAU Moral Speculation Discussion

Read Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics Book II, in the course text. In this reading Aristotle (384-322 BCE) explains his theory of “virtues” and its connection to ethical decision-making. He develops an account of good moral habits called virtues and defends these as the key to moral education and consistent ethical behavior.

1. Explain Aristotle’s theory (make sure you quote from the text) and then apply it to the following contemporary ethical issue:

2.Read the following article in the NY Times (see below) and answer the question, “What would Aristotle say about this issue and the actions of these ‘socialist-minded millennial heirs’?” Make sure you quote from both sources, Aristotle and the NY Times, in giving your answer.

3. What are your own thoughts on the matter? Explain and defend them.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/27/style/trust-fun…