Florida Atlantic University Applying Virtue Ethics Discussion

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Part 1

In this participation discussion, I’d like you to consider the idea of how to develop a virtuous character. You can do one of two things to receive credit for the discussion forum:

1. Briefly explain Aristotle’s Virtue Theory, and how we can develop a virtuous character through practice. Then give an example of how you have applied (or tried and failed to apply) this concept in your own life. Finally, tell us whether you think that Aristotle is correct in thinking that we can develop a virtuous character through habit? Why or why not? Additionally, respond to one of your classmates’ posts.

Part 2

In this Module, you have learned about Virtue Ethics and spent time thinking about an article written on your applied ethics topic from the perspective of a virtue ethicist. In your initial post, you must do the following:

1. Clearly explain the author’s position on your topic (euthanasia). This should be formatted like a thesis statement (e.g. Slote believes that it is wrong to….).
2. Clearly explain the author’s reasons in support of this position. Make sure to do so well enough that your classmates who are working on another topic understand the author’s argument as well as how it counts as an argument from a virtue ethical perspective.
3. Then, state whether you agree with the author’s conclusion and explain why or why not.