Philosophy 3170F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Magnanimity
8 Oct 2018
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States of character (firm and fixed impositions to act a certain way) Not just feelings you get, they are ingrained in you. You are responsible for getting into situations that you can develop these skills. All of these virtues contribute to your flourishing in society. Thinks that they are worthy of greatness. Though of worth is proportionate to deserved worth. I. e. , rambo who displays courage: greatness in all the virtues, magnanimity is not exhibited in small courageous acts but rather bigger moral courage acts, magnanimity = greatness in virtue. Generosity = doing charitable things in your everyday life. Magnificence = donating large sums of money to do things on a grand/elaborate scale. Aristotle thinks that we all have a natural desire for honour (being given awards for what we do) Both magnanimity and proper ambition both have to do with our desire for honour. Dispose the agent to requiring medial honour.
