Rachels And Aristotle Virtues

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Virtues Ethics Aristotle said “Virtue is a trait of character manifested in habitual action” (Aristotle as cited in Rachels & Rachels, 2015 p. 161). This is further stated by Rachels and Rachels in distinguishing virtues from vices, which are also traits of character manifested in habitual action. Therefore a virtue is a commendable trait whereas vices are bad. Rachels and Rachels (2015), says that each virtue has its own distinctive feature and raises its own distinct problem. Aristotle argued that virtues are the midpoint, “the golden mean” which is the desirable middle between two extremes, one of excess and the other of deficiency. An ethical leader must be able to find that middle within the following traits; 1. Courage is good since we…show more content…
Honesty is needed to prevent relationships between people from going wrong. Rachels and Rachels (2015) argue, “That honesty is not only the thing we value”. Therefore, if in a situation, some values might get priority as Rachels and Rachels further argues, “The value of self-preservation” (p. 165). 4. Loyalty is essential to friendship. Friends stand by one another. Aristotle says, “No one would choose to live without friends, even if he had all other goods” (Aristotle as cited in Rachels & Rachels, 2015). The Importance of Virtues Virtues are important since they are the traits of character that are good since people must have. Jacobs states, “For people to ensure their acts will be good requires those acts to become habits which guide conduct” (Jacobs, 2013b). Jacobs goes on to say that virtue is the result of discipline because no one is born virtuous and it is not found by chance. An ethical leader must create their own dripline and be able to conduct themselves according to the dictates of virtue. (Jacobs, 2013b), list three elements of practice that a leader can utilize and implement as; 1. Knowledge Includes data that is both factual and theoretical. 2. Skills/techniques The mental and physical tools needed to achieve the desire
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