Abstract
The conclusion brings together the results from the book and shows that for Aristotle, the process of habituation is long and arduous, and that nature can hinder one’s chances of developing virtue in the full, moral sense. The process of habituation is compared to craft-production and the process of perfection, and the lawgivers are compared to producers who use men with the best natural character traits as their materials for building the best possible (or most virtuous and happy) city. Finally, the conclusion lays out the path from natural character to moral virtue in chronological order, starting with conception and Aristotle’s theory of eugenics and ending with the unified disposition of the soul that includes both virtue of character and practical wisdom. It also briefly discusses why women and natural slaves cannot achieve full virtue and happiness according to Aristotle.
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