Ateneo de Zamboanga University
School of Liberal Arts
Philosophy Department
Learning Packet #1
PH 514 Fundamentals of Ethics
2nd Semester, SY 2021 - 2022
Learning Packet Activity Sheet No: 6
Topic: Plato’s virtue ethics
Date: February 15, 2022
Week: 5 Session: 6
Learning Intent
At the end of the week, the students are expected to:
1. Identify the essential concepts of Plato’s Virtue Ethics by listing the four cardinal virtues with their
explanations.
2. Differentiate the different states of Plato and its functions by using graphic presentations.
3. Reflect on our search for wisdom from our ignorance in the allegory of the cave of Plato by writing reflection
paper.
I. Concept Notes
Plato’s virtue ethics is a route towards happiness or eudemonia(ethics) where man choose to leave from
ignorance (the allegory of the cave) and begin live a life of virtues (4 cardinal virtues) as a means to experience
enlightenment (philosopher king) and thereby attain knowledge (recollection) that freed one soul in the body.
Read: What is Virtue and Ethics for Plato?
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https://classroom.synonym.com/platos-beliefs-on-ethics-12085987.html
https://www.sparknotes.com/philosophy/protagoras/themes/
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/plato-ethics/
https://blog.uvm.edu/pstanden/2012/03/13/the-4-virtues/
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksPYAW6fruk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiDbql0oOK8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sqXNTcjk6M
II. Checking for Understanding
Group activity: Problem solving
Suppose that someone murders a member in the family with some sort of a sharp-edged weapon; suppose that
there are no witnesses to the crime.
Instructions: Read the given situational problem above and, answer the following questions:
a. What sort of evidence might your community adduce to bring the unknown perpetrator to justice?
b. What might that justice entail?
c. Discuss in a graceful and intelligent essay that may reflect some of the ideas presented about Plato
Virtue Ethics.
III. Analysis
Instructions: Share your answer during our synchronous class meeting Via Zoom.
Based on your answers and personal reflections, what are the characteristics you consider a situation being
right/good? (Write your answer here)
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In our synchronous class meeting, I want to be clarified about….
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IV. Integration
Instructions:
1. In your life, did you also encounter instances that you have to change your choice that you have once
chosen? Cite examples.
2. Do you find certain points discussed helpful in dealing with moral development. Cite concrete experiences.
V. Independent Practice
1. Quiz 25 item. Date February 15, 2022 at 1pm. The google form Link will be posted in our GC.
References:
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https://classroom.synonym.com/platos-beliefs-on-ethics-12085987.html
https://www.sparknotes.com/philosophy/protagoras/themes/
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/plato-ethics/
https://blog.uvm.edu/pstanden/2012/03/13/the-4-virtues/