Explore Your Character Through Aristotle's Golden Mean
VirtueBalance is your guide to self-discovery through the lens of Aristotle’s philosophy. By assessing your virtues along the Golden Mean — the balance between excess and deficiency — you can gain insights into your character and personal growth. Our interactive tool helps you reflect on key virtues like courage, temperance, justice, and wisdom. Start your journey to a balanced life today!
Aristotle believed that virtue lies in finding the "Golden Mean" — the ideal balance between two extremes. Use the sliders below to rate yourself on each virtue, where 0 represents deficiency and 100 represents excess. Aim for the middle to align with the Golden Mean.
Deficiency: Cowardice | Excess: Recklessness
Deficiency: Insensibility | Excess: Self-Indulgence
Deficiency: Injustice | Excess: Overzealousness
Deficiency: Foolishness | Excess: Arrogance
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In his seminal work, Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle introduced the concept of the Golden Mean, a philosophy that advocates for moderation in all things. According to Aristotle, every virtue lies between two extremes: deficiency and excess. For example, courage is the mean between cowardice (deficiency) and recklessness (excess). This principle encourages individuals to find balance in their actions and character traits to lead a fulfilling and ethical life.
At VirtueBalance, we bring this ancient wisdom to the modern world. Our interactive tool allows you to assess your alignment with virtues such as courage, temperance, justice, and wisdom. By reflecting on your tendencies, you can identify areas for growth and strive for a balanced, virtuous life. Explore our resources, take the quiz, and join a community dedicated to personal development.
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