Many ethical theories are concerned with applying rules that seem to have a good outcome. For instance, the Kantian’s rule suggests that we should follow the categorial imperative, others such as situation ethicists, highlight that we should follow the rule that results in the most loving consequence. However, virtue ethicists, a teleological theory, reject this idea, suggesting that we should possess virtues that lead us to become better individuals. So instead of defining what good actions are, virtue ethicists try to define good characteristics that individuals should possess, such as sincerity, courageousness. Furthermore, Aristotle suggests that virtues are dispositions to act and feel. Aristotle highlights that when acting to the desired virtues we are inclined to act in that way. Aristotle believed that this is the correct way to live, to follow the doctrine of mean, believing that behaviour is made up of vices of excess and vices of deficiency. …show more content…
Aristotle, reveals that virtue is a mean state relative to the situation and is acquired in childhood, conveying that we aren’t virtuous by nature, but we mimic those considered to have virtuous traits. Also believing that we all are aiming towards eudaimonia, achieved by practical wisdom, gives us an insight into the principles of virtue ethics, portraying the idea that we need to practise practical wisdom in moral dilemmas, meaning that we cannot just follow rules in order for us to become moral, as we have to improve our morality by being moral and