Moral Virtue and Megalopsychia

Stover, James H.; Polansky, Ronald

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“…What he has in mind by those that are good is those that are well disposed in the other virtues. This reading is also in line with the claim that magnanimity functions as the ornament of the other virtues (Bae, 2003;Crisp, 2006;Curzer, 1991;Pakaluk, 2004;Stover and Polansky (2003).…”

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“…Aristotle himself, unfortunately, does not explain what he means exactly here. Some commentators, such as Bae (2003), Crisp (2006: 167), Stern‐Gillet (2014: 104 ff), and Stover and Polansky (2003), have elaborated on the meaning of magnanimity as an ornament, arguing that the disposition of the magnanimous makes them excel even more in the other virtues. Such individuals are motivated to go the extra mile.…”

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The virtues of the exemplary moral leader. Lessons from Aristotle's ethics

Tholen

2022

Business Ethics Env & Resp

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Many contemporary theories on good leadership (e.g., 'moral leadership', 'responsible leadership', 'authentic leadership' or 'transformational leadership') emphasize the importance of intrinsic motivation in followers and of leading by example. This also involves a rejection of the use of power and manipulation as well as advocacy for virtues such as modesty and a concern for equality. By focusing on magnanimity (Aristotle's virtue of the great), we show that, contrary to what contemporary theories often claim, there are good reasons for exemplary leaders not to be modest, to point out their greatness in comparison with others, and to make use of external goods and incentives, particularly honor. This conceptual virtue ethical analysis results in specific lessons for the ethical manager who wants to lead by example and points to new questions for empirical research on the determinants of effective ethics management.

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The virtues of the exemplary moral leader. Lessons from Aristotle's ethics

Tholen

2022

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Aristotle on Greatness of Soul

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2006

The Blackwell Guide to Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics

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The Cambridge Companion to Aristotle's <I>Nicomachean Ethics</I>

Polansky¹

2014

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Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics is the first and arguably most important treatise on ethics in Western philosophy. It remains to this day a compelling reflection on the best sort of human life and continues to inspire contemporary thought and debate. This Cambridge Companion includes twenty essays by leading scholars of Aristotle and ancient philosophy that cover the major issues of this text. The essays in this volume shed light on Aristotle's rigorous and challenging thinking on questions such as: can there be a practical science of ethics? What is happiness? Are we responsible for our character? How does moral virtue relate to good thinking? Can we act against our reasoned choice? What is friendship? Is the contemplative life the highest kind of life? Covering all sections of the Nicomachean Ethics and selected topics in Aristotle's Eudemian Ethics and Protrepticus, this volume offers the reader a solid foundation in Aristotle's ethical philosophy.

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Moral Virtue and Megalopsychia

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The virtues of the exemplary moral leader. Lessons from Aristotle's ethics

The virtues of the exemplary moral leader. Lessons from Aristotle's ethics

Aristotle on Greatness of Soul

The Cambridge Companion to Aristotle's <I>Nicomachean Ethics</I>

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