Virtue is the intermediate between two extremes.

Aristotle stated that all actions have an end. In other words, all actions have some kind of purpose to fulfill. In that case, what is the end that humans seek? What is our purpose? Aristotle says this end we seek is happiness. And since we know what the highest good is, our human function is to live the virtuous life to get to that highest good. Getting to this highest good is possible through virtuous actions. This is where the biggest question must be addressed; what are virtuous actions? What are considered virtues? Can they be taught? Only virtues of thought may be taught, like wisdom and prudence. However most virtues, the virtues of...