Foolish
This term describes a lack of good sense or judgment.
What is Foolish
This term means “greatness of soul” and is a key part of virtue
What is Magnanimous?
This term, the opposite of magnanimity, means “smallness of soul.”
What is Pusillanimous?
Aristotle contrasts magnanimity with this vice, which involves overestimating one’s worth
What is Vanity?
According to Aristotle, a magnanimous person is primarily concerned with this type of honor.
What is great honor?
Aristotle describes a pusillanimous person as one who underestimates this
What is their own worth?
According to Aristotle, a foolish person often fails to recognize this, leading to poor decision-making.
What are their own limitations?
Aristotle believes that a magnanimous person must possess this quality, which involves having a realistic view of one’s worth.
What is self-knowledge?
This vice involves a lack of ambition and a reluctance to claim what one deserves.
What is timidity?
This term refers to the act of making decisions without considering the consequences.
What is rashness?
Aristotle describes magnanimity as here on the excess-deficiency spectrum.
What is intermediate?
Aristotle argues that pusillanimous people often avoid this, fearing they are unworthy.
What is honor?
Foolishness can lead to this, a state of being easily deceived or tricked.
What is gullibility?
These are the two primary prerequisites for magnanimity.
What is fine and good?
Pusillanimousness can lead to this, a state of being overly modest or humble.
What is excessive humility?