“The courageous endure death in war most nobly, facing the greatest terror.”— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book III, Chapter 6(Translated by W.D. Ross) Big Idea Modern courage is like a firefighter’s gear 🚒: Real-Life Scenarios 🏥 ER Night Shift → Noble: Treat violent patient despite risk → Contract COVID but save life.→ Fearful: Avoid contagious cases … Read more
“Profligacy is more voluntary than cowardice, being driven by pleasure, not pain.”— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book III, Chapter 12(Translated by W.D. Ross) Big Idea Self-control is like dieting 🍰🏋️♀️: Real-Life Scenarios 🛒 Impulse Shopping → Pleasure Choice: Buy $200 shoes for instant dopamine → Credit card screams.→ Pain Avoidance: Don’t return wrong size to avoid … Read more
“Profligacy is excess in pursuing base pleasures; temperance rejects them.”— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book III, Chapter 10(Translated by W.D. Ross) Big Idea Self-control is like grocery shopping 🛒: Real-Life Scenarios 🍔 Fast Food Temptation → Excess: Eat 3 burgers + fries after bad day → Guilt + heartburn.→ Temperance: Order salad when stressed → Energy … Read more
“Temperance is moderation in bodily pleasures, not pains.”— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book III, Chapter 10(Translated by W.D. Ross) Big Idea Character is like a smartphone screen 📱: Real-Life Scenarios 🚨 Car Crash Crisis → False brave: Post crash selfie for sympathy → Attention-seeking.→ True grit: Pull others from wreck first → Silent lifesaver. 🏥 ER … Read more
“Courage in sudden danger is truer than in foreseen peril, as it reveals character.”— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book III, Chapter 8(Translated by W.D. Ross) Plain English Breakdown Your character is like a car airbag 🚗💨: Real-Life Stress Tests 🏠 Home Emergencies → Fake brave: Talk about fire safety at dinner → Impresses no one.→ True … Read more
“Political courage resembles true courage but is driven by honor and shame.”— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book III, Chapter 8(Translated by W.D. Ross) Straight Talk Political courage is like buying knockoff designer bags 👜: Real-Life Scenarios 🏫 School Election → Political: Promise no homework to win votes → Elected but grades crash.→ Real: Keep homework + … Read more
“Foolhardiness is excess of confidence; cowardice is excess of fear.”— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book III, Chapter 7(Translated by W.D. Ross) Big Idea Courage is like cruise control 🚘: Real-World Scenarios 🏥 Hospital Shift → Reckless: Nurse skips PPE to “save time” → Gets infected→ Cowardly: Doctor avoids ICU duty → Patients suffer→ Courageous: Wear full … Read more
“The courageous man faces terror for the sake of the noble, as reason bids.”— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book III, Chapter 7(Translated by W.D. Ross) Big Idea Courage is like storm chasing 🌪️: Everyday Courage Tests 🏥 Hospital Worker’s Dilemma → Noble: Nurse works COVID ward despite personal risk → Saves lives.→ Foolish: Paramedic ignores PPE … Read more
“Courage is moderation regarding fear and confidence, especially in noble death.”— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book III, Chapter 6(Translated by W.D. Ross) Big Idea Courage is like a bicycle helmet 🚴♀️: Real-Life Scenarios 🏫 School Courage → Brave: Report cheating ring despite peer pressure → Earn principal’s trust.→ Foolish: Jump off roof to impress friends → … Read more
“Vice is voluntary; no one becomes unjust except by choosing unjust acts.”— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book III, Chapter 5(Translated by W.D. Ross) Big Idea Life’s like building muscle: Real-Life Scenarios 🔥 Workplace Ethics → Voluntary Vice: Take credit for coworker’s idea → Promoted unfairly → Become office villain.→ Ethical Choice: Acknowledge teamwork → Earn trust … Read more