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Aristotle’s thesis states, “The high minded man, then, in respect of the greatness of his deserts occupies an extreme position, but in that he behaves as he ought, observes the mean;
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During Aristotle's era, 384BC-322BC, a man who was considered a model of perfection, was termed by Aristotle to be a high minded man. This man was typical thought of as one who excels in many ways. He knows precisely what he's entitled to, no more and no less. Why, according to Aristotle, is this ideal not possible for all members of society? What does this reveal about Aristotle's concepts of social order? What analytical and pedagogical methods does Aristotle use to convey his points and construct his argument to support his thesis? This essay will refer to The High Minded Man from Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics to show how high minded men behave. This essay will discuss that a man is born high minded, in lieu of the decision to become one, and therefore there is a barrier in the social order which prevented social mobility. Aristotle's thesis states, "The high minded...
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