202108271912 Arete as virtuous essence.txt

# 202108271912 Arete as virtuous essence
#arete #virtue #essence

Arete is concept by Aristoteles. Roughly translated, it means excellence.[^2021-08-27-arete]

[^2021-08-27-arete]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arete

## Model

Scale model. Arete is achieved by aiming for the middle. If you have too much or to little of a trait you miss Arete. 

**Example:**

1. Bravery is the virtue [[202108271921 Virtue as ability to overcome resistance]] and part of the Arete of people. 
2. Cowardice is too less.
3. Cockiness it too much.