Month: March 2025

Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“Choice is not appetite, anger, wish, or opinion, but deliberate preference.”​

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Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“Choice is not appetite, anger, wish, or opinion, but deliberate preference.”​

“Choice is not appetite, anger, wish, or opinion, but deliberate preference.”​— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book III, Chapter 2(Translated by W.D. Ross) The Big Idea Real choices aren’t quick reactions – they’re strategic picks after thinking it through. Think of it like gaming: Real-Life Scenarios 🔥 ​Homework vs. TikTok 🤝 ​Lunchroom Drama 📱 ​Social Media Crossroads … Read more

Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“Choice implies deliberation; it is deliberate desire for what is in our power.”​

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Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“Choice implies deliberation; it is deliberate desire for what is in our power.”​

“Choice implies deliberation; it is deliberate desire for what is in our power.”​— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book III, Chapter 2(Translated by W.D. Ross) The Big Idea Real choices are like planning a video game strategy 🎮 – you think before you act. Imagine: Real-Life Scenarios 🔥 ​Homework vs. FortniteDeliberate Choice = Finish math homework first … Read more

Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“Acts from anger or desire are voluntary; even children and animals act voluntarily.”​

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Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“Acts from anger or desire are voluntary; even children and animals act voluntarily.”​

“Acts from anger or desire are voluntary; even children and animals act voluntarily.”​— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book III, Chapter 1(Translated by W.D. Ross) The Big Idea Emotions don’t excuse actions – they reveal your choices. Think of it like a video game: Real-Life Scenarios 🔥 ​Gamer RageVoluntary = You trash-talk after losing → Get banned … Read more

Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“Ignorance of particulars (who, what, how) makes an act involuntary.”​

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Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“Ignorance of particulars (who, what, how) makes an act involuntary.”​

“Ignorance of particulars (who, what, how) makes an act involuntary.”​— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book III, Chapter 1(Translated by W.D. Ross) The Big Idea Mistakes made in the dark aren’t fully your fault. Think of it like a video game glitch: Real-Life Scenarios 🔥 ​Test-Time ConfusionInvoluntary = You used a banned calculator not knowing the rule … Read more

Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“Acts done through ignorance are involuntary if followed by regret.”​

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Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“Acts done through ignorance are involuntary if followed by regret.”​

“Acts done through ignorance are involuntary if followed by regret.”​— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book III, Chapter 1(Translated by W.D. Ross) The Big Idea Mistakes you didn’t mean to make aren’t fully your fault – if you fix them. Think of it like a video game: Real-Life Scenarios 🔥 ​Test-Time OopsInvoluntary = You didn’t know calculators … Read more

Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“Compulsion is external; the agent contributes nothing to the act.”​

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Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“Compulsion is external; the agent contributes nothing to the act.”​

“Compulsion is external; the agent contributes nothing to the act.”​— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book III, Chapter 1(Translated by W.D. Ross) The Big Idea True responsibility only applies to choices you control. Imagine: Real-Life Scenarios 🔥 ​Test PressureExternal = A friend threatens you to share answers → You’re a victim, not a cheater.Voluntary = You choose … Read more

Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“The voluntary act is originated by the doer with knowledge of the circumstances.”​

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Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“The voluntary act is originated by the doer with knowledge of the circumstances.”​

“The voluntary act is originated by the doer with knowledge of the circumstances.”​— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book III, Chapter 1(Translated by W.D. Ross) The Big Idea True responsibility requires knowing what you’re doing – like playing a video game with the rules turned ON. Accidentally pressing buttons ≠ playing; ​knowing the stakes makes your choices … Read more

Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“Acts done to avoid greater evil are of mixed nature but resemble voluntary acts.”​

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Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“Acts done to avoid greater evil are of mixed nature but resemble voluntary acts.”​

“Acts done to avoid greater evil are of mixed nature but resemble voluntary acts.”​— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book III, Chapter 1(Translated by W.D. Ross) The Big Idea Tough choices aren’t black-and-white. Think: Real-Life Scenarios 🔥 ​Bully DilemmaMixed Action = Giving lunch money to a bully to protect your friend → Gets less blame than choosing … Read more

Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“That is involuntary which is done under compulsion or through ignorance.”​

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Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“That is involuntary which is done under compulsion or through ignorance.”​

“That is involuntary which is done under compulsion or through ignorance.”​— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book III, Chapter 1(Translated by W.D. Ross) The Big Idea True responsibility only applies to choices you control. Think: Real-Life Scenarios 🔥 ​Test PressureInvoluntary = You copy answers because your friend threatens you → ​Pity, not blame.Voluntary = You cheat to … Read more

Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“Virtue has to do with feelings and actions. Praise or blame is given only to what is voluntary; the involuntary receives pardon or pity.”​

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Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“Virtue has to do with feelings and actions. Praise or blame is given only to what is voluntary; the involuntary receives pardon or pity.”​

“Virtue has to do with feelings and actions. Praise or blame is given only to what is voluntary; the involuntary receives pardon or pity.”​— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book III, Chapter 1(Translated by W.D. Ross) The Big Idea Your ​real character shows in choices you make on purpose – not accidents. Think: Real-Life Scenarios 🔥 ​Test … Read more