: Virtue is a "mean" state between two vicious extremes: Excess : Having too much of a trait (e.g., Rashness). Deficiency : Having too little of a trait (e.g., Cowardice).
Aristotle establishes that moral virtue is not innate but is acquired through —by repeatedly doing virtuous acts until they become part of one's character.
: To be truly virtuous, an agent must: Act with knowledge . Choose the act for its own sake. Act from a stable character disposition. ⚖️ Book III: Moral Responsibility & Primary Virtues
: We deliberate about means , not ends . Choice is "deliberate desire" for things in our power. The First Specific Virtues
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