Nicomachean Ethics | Teaching Key Figures

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

The Virtuous Man - This person aims for the mean in all things, that being the right amount, and is exemplified by prudence.

Plato - This person was one of the most influential thinkers of all time, and was Aristotle's teacher.

Children - This group is not considered fully rational, but is expected to be properly educated.

Youth - This group is not considered fully rational, and is dominated by emotion.

Women - These persons are alike to men, but fulfill different roles in society.

The Gods - This group is beyond virtue...
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