Aristotle: Nicomachean Ethics Lesson Plan

Incontinence is a hard concept to grasp for those living in modern society. How would you define that term, in your own words? Can you give an example of someone being incontinent today? Do you agree that it is a sign of poor virtue?

Simply put, incontinence means a lack of control. Incontinence today could be someone overeating or spending too much money on fashion or entertainment. It occurs whenever someone gives into temptation, either by making a bad choice or not paying attention to their actions. Most will likely agree that it is a poor attribute but insist that there are levels of poorness within it. For example, someone who eats too much is not as bad as someone...