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mean of sorts. Moderation is key. This is a very sensible approach. Yet, Aristotles take on virtue involves more than just that assumption. Aristotle appears to see virtue as something
that should be formally taught, but also something that implies individualism. That is, virtue is attached to the collective, but it is also something that is highly individualistic. While
living a virtuous life is an individual decision, Aristotle sees it as something that may be formally taught as well. He writes: " ...happiness ... comes as a result of
virtue and some process of learning or training...1" Aristotle sees teaching virtue as important, but also recognizes that it is something that can come about spontaneously: " It will also
on this view be very generally shared; for all who are not maimed as regards their potentiality for virtue may win it by a certain kind of study and care.
But if it is better to be happy thus than by chance2." In other words, it is nice when parents instill virtuous thoughts in their children, but that is not
always necessary. People will stumble upon virtue on their own. For Aristotle, there are also different types of virtue. Gurtler explains: "Aristotle then distinguishes between the activities of the practical
and intellectual virtues, with the activities of political virtue having a secondary happiness but with contemplation as the activity constituting happiness in the strictest sense3." Here, a sense of moderation
is implied. One wants to be happy in different ways and balance is key. Political virtue is equated with self-sufficiency4. Aristotle sees that idea in relationship to a persons family
and friends and so forth5. In other words, there is virtue in taking responsibility for ones self. Yet, along with this comes the idea that one should strive for balance.
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