Single Idea 23910

[catalogued under 23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / j. Unity of virtue]

Full Idea

All the virtues will follow along with greatness of soul, or it will follow along with all of them

Gist of Idea

Greatness of soul produces all the virtues - and vice versa

Source

Aristotle (Eudemian Ethics [c.333 BCE], 1232a36)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Eudemian Ethics', ed/tr. Reeve, C.D.C. [Hackett 2021], p.45


A Reaction

This is obviously similar in some respects to Nietzsche's 'higher' man, though that suggests greater independence, rather than being an ideal citizen.

Related Idea

Idea 18293 The noble man wants new virtues; the good man preserves what is old [Nietzsche]