The Golden Mean is a concept created by Aristotle to demonstrate that society did not need to be replaced by an alternative ideal as suggested by Plato. What were the tenets of the Golden Mean?
A) There is a place between extremes where humans in a community can flourish in perfection through virtue (performing the tasks suitable to their abilities.)
B) Truth and beauty should be sought to the highest degree, while evil should be avoided at all cost.
C) The senses are critical to the understanding of virtue. Therefore, collection and classification of information is necessary to achieve perfection.
D) The middle class needs to have a strong role in society as they know how to both obey and command.
E) Morality is an individual truth and therefore cannot be regulated by society.
A
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