Personal Opinion: Aristotle's Saying

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Short Answer Assignment 4
QUESTION 1
In my opinion, what Aristotle means is that what is good and what is bad are not permanent things. As seen in his description of moral virtues, individuals have an intrinsic want to do the right thing (Shafer-Landau 92). Therefore, when they do the right thing, they are aware, and when they do the wrong thing, they are also aware. But that does not mean that right and wrong should be permanent. Some situations arise when one may do something that is deemed wrong but, in a situation, where it appears right. Therefore, I agree with Aristotle. There are several moments in life when one is faced with a moral dilemma. However, by being rational, one can identify circumstances that require one to compromise their moral ideals in favor of doing the right thing even if it may appear wrong.
QUESTION 2
Aristotle says that when seeking the mean, one has to find that most contrary to it. Aristotle suggests this because he finds that as human beings, we find it difficult to remain virtuous. For instance, we tend to over-indulge more that we exercise temperance (Shafer-Landau 146). However, we find it hard to maintain propriety, which keeps us from over-indulging or exercising full temperance. Therefore, as a solution, Aristotle suggests that when you want to achieve the mean, pick that which is not virtuous and then do what is most contrary to it (Shafer-Landau 146). That way, you will keep yourself from doing the wrong thing. I do believe that this is good advice from Aristotle. The reason is that when you look at people who have been used to over-indulging on alcohol, some of them choose to ab...