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[from 'Physics' by Aristotle, in 23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / a. Nature of virtue ]

Full Idea

All moral virtue is concerned with bodily pleasure and pain.

Gist of Idea

All moral virtue is concerned with bodily pleasure and pain

Source

Aristotle (Physics [c.337 BCE], 247a08)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Physics', ed/tr. Waterfield,Robin [OUP 1996], p.176


A Reaction

Not to be misunderstood. The 'intellectual virtues' are different, for one thing. And he is not implying hedonism, but that moral virtue concerns our judgements and habits in relation to pleasure and pain. What do we count as acceptable pleasures?