POLI 1001 Lecture : 9 21 And 9 23 Poli Notes
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When it comes to behaving, the best way to get people to behave is by habit. Intellectual virtues are taught, moral virtues are habituated. Moral virtues: (ex: cop following you when you are driving, even if you are going the speed limit) reward, etc. Symbols of authority give us fear, even when aren"t doing anything wrong. Strive for middle of circle, avoid what is pleasant to you, self-interest will not where you should live your. Who shall i be: soundness of mind, knowledge of self. Ex: if we know alcohol is in the room and we will abuse it, we will avoid it: restraint and self- mastery. When to say yes, when to say no: proportionately and balance, right reason. Virtue is the proper conduct within society, proper conduct toward. State of character that encourages this proper conduct. Distributive justice- how a society decides to distribute it"s good and services. When a wrong is committed, how it is handled.
