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Ethical Thought and Deontology (Component 3)
Quick questions on Virtue theory - Eduqas A-Level Religious Studies Component 3
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What is the doctrine of the mean?Show answer
The mean is relative to the person and the situation, not a fixed arithmetic midpoint, and is identified by practical wisdom. Some acts (murder, adultery) have no mean: they are always wrong.
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Explain the role of practical wisdom (phronesis) in Aristotle's ethics. [part (a), AO1, 20 marks]
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"Virtue theory is a better guide to the moral life than rule-based ethics." Evaluate this view. [part (b), AO2, 30 marks]
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