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Choose some virtue not discussed by Aristotle and present an Aristotelian analysis. Be sure to give a careful picture of what the virtue and its corresponding vices would look like. Cannot use forgiveness or accountability.
In this discussion I have chosen a Virtue called Forgiveness. Forgiveness is defined as giving someone another chance after they have done something wrong. Every indiviual in this universe makes mistakes and instead of taking revenge, one should follow the practice of forgiveness.
Forgiveness in many situations is difficult to give, to another indiviual and even to oneself. Even in my personal life, I currently struggle to forgive a person whom I care deeply. It has been several years since the hurtful actions took place, and while on the surface the relationships appear to have returned to normal, for me the pain is still there.
To forgive is to move on. To let the actions of the past remain in the past and look only towards the future. It also means to continue, to devalue the pain that was caused to the injured parties, and move forward as if it was no big deal. The virtuous act is to forgive in this situation, with hope and faith move forward that such actions will never occur again. But with no punishment of value having occurred to the actionable party to make up for their offense, I am not sure at this time I am capable of giving forgiveness. In this situation I believe Aristotle would advise moving forward, to forgive. I think his justification would be more peace for the mind and body; to let the anger, hurt, and all the other whirlwind of emotions be let go of.