Aristotle vs. Plato
Virtue: The Ancient Greek debate
One of the most heated debates in Ancient Greece was what the definition of virtue was
and how one would achieve it. Aristotle, who many considered to be the greatest philosopher of
all time, had his own views on virtue. But before Aristotle put his ideas forth, his teacher, Plato,
also made his views known. In this essay, I intend to compare Aristotle's and Plato's views on
virtue.
According to …
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…shoemakers make only shoes, and the farmers only deal with agriculture. When everyone minds their
own business and does what he or she does the work they are trained for, there will be no injustice.
Justice is the trait that makes all the other virtues possible. Plato says that when wisdom, courage, and
temperance have been obtained then the remaining has to be justice. He believes that each part of the
soul w
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