Question

T or F: According to Nagel, circumstantial luck is often demonstrated in the political realm

T or F: According to Nagel, we do not yet possess a good understanding of the self to answer the problem of moral luck

T or F: Aristotle thinks that the best life is a life of honor.

T or F: Aristotle thinks a human being has a function just like a knife has a function.

T or F: Aristotle thinks that virtuous actions are entirely grounded in our emotions and passions

Answer 1

1. True. Circumstantial lluck is the good fortune enjoyed by someone due to their circumstances. Mostly political people experience this. For example, it is a presidential candidate's circumstantial luck that he is more favoured due t factors that were not under his control.

2. True. Nagel argues that we do not yet possess a good understanding of the self to answer the problem of moral luck because we relate moral luck with popularity in the society. For example, if X is richer or more popular than Y that does not mean X is moral.

3. False. Aristotle thinks that honor has nothing to do with leading a good life and it doesn't even matter for many.

4. True. Aristotle believes human being have a function just like a knife, and the unction of human being is to reason.