The Greek Philosopher Aristotle believed that virtue (which he referred
to as the golden mean) was found between two extremes – one of excess and the
other of deficiency. Even though this principle is embedded in both our
politics as well as in the story of “Goldilocks and the Three Little Bears”,
moderation is seldom mentioned in public discourse. People often struggle with
moderation in relation to things such as food, money, exercise, attitudes and political
views.
Do you feel that you are
someone who is generally more extreme or more moderate? Name three aspects of
your life that you feel are safely “between two extremes”. Now, name three
aspects of your life in which you exhibit extreme behavior. Compare your moderate
behaviors and viewpoints with your extreme behaviors and viewpoints. Which
group of viewpoints do you feel will benefit you the most over the course of
your life? Why?
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