Question #N257
The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle theorized that a good life is one that is lived in accordance with virtue. He argued that virtue is a matter of striking the right balance between two extremes, which he called "excess" and "deficiency." For example, he said that courage is the virtue that strikes a balance between the extremes of cowardice and rashness. According to Aristotle, cowardice is a deficiency of courage, while rashness is an excess of courage. Aristotle believed that people can develop virtue by practicing virtuous behavior, which leads to the formation of good habits. What is the best way to describe Aristotle’s argument about virtue? What is the main point of the passage?
Which choice best describes the relationship between the terms "cowardice" and "rashness" in the passage?Correct Answer is: B
The passage states that courage is the virtue that strikes a balance between cowardice and rashness. This means that cowardice and rashness are opposites, and that courage lies somewhere in between. Therefore, the best way to describe the relationship between the terms "cowardice" and "rashness" in the passage is to say that they are opposites, and that courage is a balance between them.