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Referring again to Aristotle's discussion of a virtuous citizen vs. a virtuous person,?

which category to these men fall into? Why? Explain clearly.


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Aristotle's search for the good is a search for the highest good, and he assumes that the highest good, whatever it turns out to be, has three characteristics: it is desirable for itself, it is not desirable for the sake of some other good, and all other goods are desirable for its sake.

Virtuous citizens are for the good of all, while a virtuous person is good for himself, family and friends.