Aristotelian

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In this paper I will argue against Aristotle and his

idea that children cannot be virtuous, as we discussed in

class. I will do this by giving concrete examples that a

certain widespread religion believes in this virtuosity of a

child. I will also use a more common example that occurs all

Aristotle says that children cannot be virtuous because

virtues are something that, to be acquired must be practiced

over and over again. A child has not had enough practice,

time or understanding of what he is doing to be considered

virtuous. However, I think that there are virtuous children,

and that not only "Athenian gentlemen" are virtuous, but

some other people also, these including children.

For my first example let us consider the religion of

Tibet. These people elect a child, in fact a newborn to be

in charge of their entire religion, this child is the Dali

Lama. They think that this child is holy, and pure.

Obviously they think that he is good, and virtuous. He has

the most power in their entire religious system of beliefs.

There are many many people who believe in this religion, and

context use the Christian religion to counter the Dali Lama

they have been taught. (kind of like a pet learning a trick)

learned what they have been taught, and took action in a

there is no way to become, by Aristotle's definition totally

Ask their parents though if this is they way that they view

virtuous. They will will yes he is, not all 4 year olds dial

into virtuous adults or not so virtuous adults or vice

very young age on and is selected to lead a virtuous life.

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