: We deliberate about means , not ends . Choice is "deliberate desire" for things in our power. The First Specific Virtues
Aristotle investigates the conditions under which we are responsible for our actions and details the first two specific virtues. Voluntary vs. Involuntary Action Aristotle: Nicomachean Ethics, Books II--IV: Tr...
: The mean regarding bodily pleasures (specifically touch and taste). The temperate person desires pleasant things in the right amount and manner. Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle | Book 2 : We deliberate about means , not ends
: 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