Aristotle for Kids: Big Ideas Made Simple
Aristotle taught that the best way is usually in the middle - not too much and not too little. Courage is between cowardice and recklessness.
Main idea
The Golden Mean - Virtue is the middle path between extremes
Famous quote
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act, but a habit
Key concepts
- Golden Mean
- Virtue Ethics
- Logic
- Causation
How to use it today
When developing habits, avoid extremes - find the balanced middle path
Fun fact
Aristotle was Alexander the Great's teacher
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