Read Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics Book II, in the course text. In this reading Aristotle (384-322 BCE) explains his theory of “virtues” and its connection to ethical decision-making. He develops an account of good moral habits called virtues and defends these as the key to moral education and consistent ethical behavior. Explain Aristotle’s theory (make sure you quote from the text) and then apply it to the following contemporary ethical issue: In Donald Trump’s address to the United Nations last year he stated, “We [Americans] are guided by outcomes, not ideology.” Read the full text in the attached Wall Street Journal (WSJ) article. What would Aristotle say about this? Again, make sure you quote from both sources, Aristotle and the WSJ, in giving your answer.

Trump Returns U.S. to Realpolitik in World Affairs – WSJ.pdf

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Aristotle explains his theory of virtues and its connection to ethical decision making and develops his accounts of good moral habits called virtues. He defends them as the key to moral education and consistent ethical behavior. Virtues are the habits of human beings that show high moral standards and include honesty, honor, courage or respect among others. Therefore, it’s of essence for every person especially leaders to have virtues, they show the kind of a person you are. Aristotle theory states that there is goodness towards analysis in all human actions (Joachim, & Rees, 1952). He further explains that the ultimate good combinations are complete, final, self-sufficient and ongoing. Been good towards human translates to happiness and this determines the actions that they will undertake. In his theory he stated that actions that are voluntary are the virtuous…

 

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