THE NOTION OF VIRTUE IN THE ETHICAL VIEWS OF PLATO AND ARISTOTLE: Plato and Aristotle, two philosophers in the 4th century, hold polar views on having a happy life and philosopy in general. This fact is very cleverly illustrated by Raphael's "School of Athens", where Plato is portrayed looking up to the higher forms; and Aristotle is pointing down because he supports the natural sciences. Firstly, Plato’s concept of reality contrasts with Aristotle’s …showed first 75 words of 1335 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1335 total…s ethos. Though a life limited only in the beliefs and opinions- a man is made of only of desires and reason. And i think such a life would be too simple: Only fulfulling your desires through reason. Man has to be more than just man since he can think. But Aristos theory makes that impossible. Ýn conclusion i found plato’s theory is more convincing although aristo’s is more applicable to our lives.