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The document compares and contrasts 5 pairs of terms from Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics: instrumental good vs ultimate good, pleasure vs happiness, virtue vs vice, intellectual virtue vs moral virtue, and science/technology vs the good life. Key differences noted include that instrumental goods are not self-sufficient, pleasure is fleeting while happiness is enduring, vice results from a lack of virtue, and intellectual virtue is learned while moral virtue develops through practice.

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Module 2 Section 3 Activities

The document compares and contrasts 5 pairs of terms from Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics: instrumental good vs ultimate good, pleasure vs happiness, virtue vs vice, intellectual virtue vs moral virtue, and science/technology vs the good life. Key differences noted include that instrumental goods are not self-sufficient, pleasure is fleeting while happiness is enduring, vice results from a lack of virtue, and intellectual virtue is learned while moral virtue develops through practice.

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Instructions: Compare and contrast each pair of terms related to Aristotle’s

Nichomachean Ethics as discussed in this section.

1. Instrumental Good - Ultimate Good


Instrumental Good and Ultimate Good are the same in fact that they both bring
something good in an individual. They bring a positive effect in an individual’s
mind or life. But these two has a contrary for each other. Instrumental good are
not considered as ultimate good because it is not self-sufficient and does not
stop one from aiming some other ‘greater’ good. (i.e. Wealth can bring something
good in a person but a person cannot find the whole satisfaction just by having
wealth only. That person will still aim for something greater). On the other hand,
ultimate good is “happiness”. Since happiness means living well and to the fullest.
Happiness in the sense of eudaimonia has to be distinguished from merely living
good. Eudaimonia transcends all aspects of life for it is about living well and doing
well in whatever one does.

2. Pleasure - Happiness
Pleasure and happiness both gives a good feeling or a sense of satisfaction in
humans. However, pleasure pass as it does not gives a whole sense
of satisfaction. It fades and does not stay for a very long time. One
might find pleasure in a certain material and as time pass by, might lost
interest in it. While happiness, is unique to humans for it is a uniquely
human function. Humans has the ability of rationalizing situations and has a
mind a soul that functions to achieve happiness.

3. Virtue - Vice
Virtue and vice are both part of a human’s life. They both come up with
reasons. Virtue, is the good part as it encompasses what is right and what
it seems to be strong. On the contrary, vice is the result of losing virtue
in certain situations. It shows weakness and absence of virtue.

4. Intellectual Virtue - Moral Virtue


Intellectual and moral virtue are both present in an individual. One has a
different capability of showing how does this virtues work. Intellectual virtue
is achieved through education, time, and experience. One can learn a certain
intellectual virtue but it does not mean that others are able to adapt and apply the
same virtue. Moral virtue, is achieved through habitual practice.

5. Science and Technology - The Good Life


Science and Technology and Good Life is the same in fact that they give
happiness, innovation, and satisfaction in every humans’ lives. The good
life in the sense of eudaimonia, is the state of being happy, healthy, and
prosperous in the way one thinks, lives, and acts. Science and Technology,
is the movement toward further progress and development. Refusing science
and technology altogether to improve human life is as problematic as allowing it to
entirely dictate reason and action without any regard for ethical and moral
standards.

Assignment 7. Field Study

Glucose Syrup
Hidden Sugar Found on the Label

The product was Nestle’s Coffee Mate and the hidden sugar that was found was
glucose syrup. Hidden sugar can be disguised as sugar in its natural form under a less
popular name, like grape sugar and honey, but mostly chemically produced sugars with
unfamiliar names. Refined sugar foods chemically alter cane sugar to extract its juices,
popular as a binding agent and flavor-improver in foods. Glucose syrup is a substance
primarily used in commercial food production as a sweetener, thickener, and moisture-
retaining agent. As it doesn’t crystallize, it’s often utilized to make candy, beer, fondant,
and certain canned and premade baked goods. Glucose syrup is distinct from glucose,
which is a simple carb and your body and brain’s preferred source of energy. Glucose
syrup helps preserve and increase the sweetness of commercial foods, which may boost
their appeal. It’s also very cheap to produce.

However, it doesn’t offer any health benefits.

This syrup doesn’t contain fat or protein but is instead a concentrated source of sugar and
calories. One tablespoon (15 ml) is loaded with 62 calories and 17 grams of carbs —
nearly 4 times more than the amounts found in table sugar. Consuming glucose syrup
regularly may increase your risk of obesity, high blood sugar, poor dental health, high
blood pressure, and heart disease .

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